Therapists in Salem, OR

Hola, soy Caressa, una terapeuta bilingüe. Mis padres me criaron desde los 4 años hasta el décimo grado en Costa Rica, Argentina y Guatemala. También serví como Voluntaria del Cuerpo de Paz en Nicaragua durante más de dos años con mi esposo. He trabajado extensamente con adultos latinos en inglés, español y un poco de ambos. Me siento cómoda y segura en mi capacidad para brindar terapia de alta calidad en español.

Mucha gente crecen en familias disfuncionales en donde vieron violencia o experimentaban rechazo. Muchas veces esas personas tiene dificultad con sus emociones, sienten que sus emociones te controlan o se sienten que no pueden decir no a otras personas o tienen problemas con sus relaciones que la otra persona no fije en ellos eso es comun y es el efecto de crecer en un ambiente que faltaba estabilidad.

Tenemos una amplia experiencia trabajando con jóvenes, adultos, parejas y familias de diferentes culturas, socioeconómicas, orientaciones sexuales, situaciones y necesidades. Utilizamos diferentes técnicas y estrategias para ayudarlo a llegar a la raíz del problema, realizar cambios conscientes para encontrar estabilidad, crecimiento, resolución de problemas y alivio emocional. ​

Felicitaciones, ha dado el primer paso para mejorar su bienestar. ¿Experimenta síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés? Relacionado con factores estresantes diarios, desafíos de la vida o un evento traumático. Estoy aquí para acompañarte en este viaje de curación. Juntos podemos trabajar para desarrollar sus fortalezas y mejorar su bienestar. Al utilizar técnicas de afrontamiento como la atención plena, la detención de la toma de conciencia / pensamiento, la respiración profunda y las habilidades de relajación, aprenderá nuevas estrategias de afrontamiento que infundirán esperanza y lo ayudarán a superar estos síntomas.

Neuroscience has taught us that "the mind" is encapsulated not only in the head; it exists throughout the whole body. As a holistic practitioner, I am interested in how you can learn to listen to the wisdom and cues of your inner knowing, beyond just what your thoughts tell you, and mend the relationship between mind/body. We all have the ability to grow and transcend from our past and present wounds and turn them into sources of empowerment and healing. I greet identity work, life transitions, and LGBTQ+ issues with positive psychology and feminist therapy frameworks to aim towards your sense of liberation.

Empowerment comes from being open to exploring your inner strength as a means of gaining insight and knowledge. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate space for self-discovery. Through the Empowerment Model I use an eclectic, client centered, and strength based approach to finding healing and growth in the midst of challenges. By exploring the origin of symptoms and how they influence thoughts and behaviors we can overcome obstacles to feeling genuine health and wellness.

If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, uncertain, or just plain stuck, you do not have to go it alone. I work with individuals and couples who are doing their best to navigate life's difficulties, but need some extra support to get through their current challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what is causing you to feel stuck and what would help you become "unstuck." I trust people’s inherent strength, and ability to bounce back from way more than we might imagine possible. I see myself as a supportive guide, facilitating a process of self inquiry, creating shared meaning, and making needed changes in life.

Hello, have you ever asked yourself, “why do I feel this way?” “why am I so confused and don’t know where I’m going? My practice specializes in helping adults work through their struggles and challenges with anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges due to life stage changes (i.e., separation/divorce, grief, marriage, birth of child, empty nesting, job loss, etc.), social skills challenges, coping skills challenges, postpartum depression, parenting struggles, and social/life skills. I work with each client (via telehealth appointments) to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space to build a collaborative relationship.

Feeling trapped by your circumstances or struggling to find meaning in your life? Maybe you feel powerless to change your personal or relational thought patterns and habits; fortunately, therapy can offer a welcoming space to explore your inner world while providing valuable tools to diffuse negative thinking, develop greater self-love and compassion, and help you reach your full potential. We can all benefit from additional support to address specific problems in life or as a means to further personal growth. If you are motivated and willing, you can make the transformative changes you seek.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.

I work with a variety of concerns including couples and family conflict, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, and the struggle to find purpose and meaning in life. I believe in highlighting the uniqueness of the individual, while understanding that we all function as part of a multitude of larger systems. The relationships we create with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us, can both transform and challenge us. Through this approach, I help individuals, couples, and families find peace and harmony. I will support you while you heal, transcend, and build the life you want.

Are you facing a big decision in your career or personal life? Or maybe you want to make better daily choices to reach your goals? As a decision coach, I’ll help you think through major decisions that shape your future, and I'll help you align your behaviors and habits with your goals and deepest values. I'll be excited to support you through this process.

Is your child experiencing behavioral problems that interfere with school, family, or friendships? Is your teen distant, defiant or have mood swings? While facing challenges in childhood is a normal part of growing up, sometimes kids need additional help learning the skills needed to navigate big feelings, worries, upsetting and confusing events and the stressors of modern life. I offer kids an opportunity to learn and practice new skills, a safe space to explore big feelings and can help them learn to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a helpful way using creative, and fun approaches and evidence based practices

I teach about identifying emotions and learning to regulate emotions. Learning emotion regulation is helpful for everyone who is struggling with poor self-esteem, anxiety, depression, poor social skills, and relationships.

If you’re reading this, we already know you’re struggling. Maybe you’re having trouble “adulting”. You’re feeling like everyone else seems to have it all together, why can’t you? Your mental health is getting worse and worse, and you just want it to stop. Your day to day life is chaos and worry and you remember better days when things just weren't like this. You might feel like you’re out of control of your life.