Therapists in Salem, OR
If you've ever watched a good movie or seen a compelling drama on the stage, you know the story doesn't resolve itself until the second act. Just as "life imitates art," you may experience situations, thoughts, and emotions road blocking your "second act." I’m honored to help you navigate life choices amidst these roadblocks through my combined approach using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) together with mindfulness-based exposure therapy. ACT is an evidenced-based therapy consistent with the sentiment of the "Serenity Prayer" in focusing on change we can control; letting go of things we cannot.
If you've ever watched a good movie or seen a compelling drama on the stage, you know the story doesn't resolve itself until the second act. Just as "life imitates art," you may experience situations, thoughts, and emotions road blocking your "second act." I’m honored to help you navigate life choices amidst these roadblocks through my combined approach using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) together with mindfulness-based exposure therapy. ACT is an evidenced-based therapy consistent with the sentiment of the "Serenity Prayer" in focusing on change we can control; letting go of things we cannot.
My goal is to provide you with support and guidance on your journey of healing and growth. I believe that you have the strength and resilience to navigate your challenges. It is a privilege for me to walk with you on the journey of discovering your inner resources and unique path to well-being. I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you, where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences and where we can build a strong foundation of collaboration and growth.
My goal is to provide you with support and guidance on your journey of healing and growth. I believe that you have the strength and resilience to navigate your challenges. It is a privilege for me to walk with you on the journey of discovering your inner resources and unique path to well-being. I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you, where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences and where we can build a strong foundation of collaboration and growth.
Many people who reach out to me are teens, young adults, or parents in the Salem and Keizer area who are trying to make sense of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, school pressure, or the confusing shifts that come with growing up. This season often brings a mix of hope and heaviness, and it becomes clear that the old ways of coping just aren’t holding up anymore. Some are navigating OCD patterns, obsessive thoughts, or body‑focused worries that feel too big to manage alone. They’ve been trying to push through quietly, but something still feels tangled, overwhelming, or ready for a different kind of support.
Many people who reach out to me are teens, young adults, or parents in the Salem and Keizer area who are trying to make sense of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, school pressure, or the confusing shifts that come with growing up. This season often brings a mix of hope and heaviness, and it becomes clear that the old ways of coping just aren’t holding up anymore. Some are navigating OCD patterns, obsessive thoughts, or body‑focused worries that feel too big to manage alone. They’ve been trying to push through quietly, but something still feels tangled, overwhelming, or ready for a different kind of support.
Hello! It is possible to overcome the effects of trauma and feel at peace with your life. Whether you want to process past experiences or finally heal your relationship with your body and food, you’re in the right place. We’ll work well together if you’re looking for a therapist who can validate and challenge you at the same time.
Hello! It is possible to overcome the effects of trauma and feel at peace with your life. Whether you want to process past experiences or finally heal your relationship with your body and food, you’re in the right place. We’ll work well together if you’re looking for a therapist who can validate and challenge you at the same time.
Life is a continual marathon, growth is an ongoing process, success is not defined by a tangible finish line and we as humans can do hard things; however, sometimes seeking therapy helps us get through hard things with the help and guidance of another person. At times, we are able to manage and navigate our struggles and other times our struggles are overwhelmingly difficult. If you feel that you have reached a point where would like assistance improving mental or emotional distress, then you have come to the right place! Email me or visit www.arisecounselingservice.com today!
Life is a continual marathon, growth is an ongoing process, success is not defined by a tangible finish line and we as humans can do hard things; however, sometimes seeking therapy helps us get through hard things with the help and guidance of another person. At times, we are able to manage and navigate our struggles and other times our struggles are overwhelmingly difficult. If you feel that you have reached a point where would like assistance improving mental or emotional distress, then you have come to the right place! Email me or visit www.arisecounselingservice.com today!
Therapy is a collaborative journey that helps individuals move towards change, as such I center my work on a person-centered and relational approach. Meaning that I take all sociocultural factors and intersecting identities into consideration when working with children and families. I enjoy working with children and incorporate direct and non-directed play therapy when appropriate. In working with families I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe place where all members are seen and heard.
Therapy is a collaborative journey that helps individuals move towards change, as such I center my work on a person-centered and relational approach. Meaning that I take all sociocultural factors and intersecting identities into consideration when working with children and families. I enjoy working with children and incorporate direct and non-directed play therapy when appropriate. In working with families I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe place where all members are seen and heard.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist and consultant offering telehealth services in Oregon. My focus is on working individually with adults, addressing a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, severe and persistent mental illness, self-esteem issues, interpersonal challenges, trauma, identity matters, spiritual and existential questions, life transitions and other aspects of emotional well-being. All sessions are conducted via secure online video chat.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist and consultant offering telehealth services in Oregon. My focus is on working individually with adults, addressing a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, severe and persistent mental illness, self-esteem issues, interpersonal challenges, trauma, identity matters, spiritual and existential questions, life transitions and other aspects of emotional well-being. All sessions are conducted via secure online video chat.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon and I have more than 15 years of clinical experience. The majority of my clinical work was for the Oregon State Hospital and the Department of Corrections. I believe that each individual has the potential to change and move toward a healthy and satisfying lifestyle. In therapy, I draw on client strengths and provide opportunities to explore client thoughts, feelings and behaviors to assist with client insight and awareness. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and I am committed to providing the best practice clinical services to my clients.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon and I have more than 15 years of clinical experience. The majority of my clinical work was for the Oregon State Hospital and the Department of Corrections. I believe that each individual has the potential to change and move toward a healthy and satisfying lifestyle. In therapy, I draw on client strengths and provide opportunities to explore client thoughts, feelings and behaviors to assist with client insight and awareness. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and I am committed to providing the best practice clinical services to my clients.
Accepting New Clients! I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing a range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, life transitions, body image concerns or disordered eating, and relationship concerns. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals who feel stuck in patterns of negative self-talk, perfectionism, or low self-esteem. In our work together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from, how they’ve helped you survive, and what new ways of thinking and relating might serve you better moving forward.
Accepting New Clients! I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing a range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, life transitions, body image concerns or disordered eating, and relationship concerns. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals who feel stuck in patterns of negative self-talk, perfectionism, or low self-esteem. In our work together, we’ll explore where these patterns come from, how they’ve helped you survive, and what new ways of thinking and relating might serve you better moving forward.
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
I offer tailored individual therapy to navigate significant life transitions, alleviate anxiety, and manage depression. With a focus on mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, I provide specialized expertise in grief counseling. Additionally, I also provide couples therapy using the Gottman Method.
I offer tailored individual therapy to navigate significant life transitions, alleviate anxiety, and manage depression. With a focus on mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, I provide specialized expertise in grief counseling. Additionally, I also provide couples therapy using the Gottman Method.
When people become overwhelmed by life challenges and past experiences, their lives can be shattered. My mission, since completing my masters in counseling from Arizona State University in 2015, is to provide a safe space for people to heal, process root causes, and find insight to begin a journey of reclaiming their lives. I help adult clients discover the roadmap to defeating anxiety, depression, and trauma, to feel competent, capable, and resilient once more.
When people become overwhelmed by life challenges and past experiences, their lives can be shattered. My mission, since completing my masters in counseling from Arizona State University in 2015, is to provide a safe space for people to heal, process root causes, and find insight to begin a journey of reclaiming their lives. I help adult clients discover the roadmap to defeating anxiety, depression, and trauma, to feel competent, capable, and resilient once more.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licenses to practice therapy in both Oregon and California. With over 30 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, and family therapy. I completed my Master's in Psychology at Loyola Marymount University.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licenses to practice therapy in both Oregon and California. With over 30 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, and family therapy. I completed my Master's in Psychology at Loyola Marymount University.
I enjoy working with clients seeking to grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. I believe therapy is an opportunity to journey deeper areas of self awareness and a greater understanding of who we have been created to be. I am relational in my approach to counseling. I believe that we have been broken in relationships and that we are therefore healed in the context of relationships. I have had many clients who have had success and experienced transformation throughout the counseling process. Evening and weekend appointments available.
I enjoy working with clients seeking to grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. I believe therapy is an opportunity to journey deeper areas of self awareness and a greater understanding of who we have been created to be. I am relational in my approach to counseling. I believe that we have been broken in relationships and that we are therefore healed in the context of relationships. I have had many clients who have had success and experienced transformation throughout the counseling process. Evening and weekend appointments available.
Who do you long to be? What desires lying dormant within are seeking to be expressed through your life? Perhaps you feel stuck, trapped in unconscious loops and patterns keeping you small and limited in your expression or experience of the world. Maybe you have survived trauma (either big or small) and feel as though your body is still trying to keep you safe from the dangers you experienced in the past. Maybe you no longer seem content in life, but feel pulled toward something larger and more expansive for yourself.
Who do you long to be? What desires lying dormant within are seeking to be expressed through your life? Perhaps you feel stuck, trapped in unconscious loops and patterns keeping you small and limited in your expression or experience of the world. Maybe you have survived trauma (either big or small) and feel as though your body is still trying to keep you safe from the dangers you experienced in the past. Maybe you no longer seem content in life, but feel pulled toward something larger and more expansive for yourself.
Mangata Wellness -Wilsonville office is now accepting new clients! Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you navigate these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Mangata Wellness -Wilsonville office is now accepting new clients! Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you navigate these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
As an expressive art therapy counselor, I am able to offer a quiet, serene, and peaceful interactive environment that will allow you to explore your life and improve the quality of your life. You need not have any experience. We will work together to provide you with tools to enhance your journey through life. I work with children, young adults, teens, women, and a limited number of families.
As an expressive art therapy counselor, I am able to offer a quiet, serene, and peaceful interactive environment that will allow you to explore your life and improve the quality of your life. You need not have any experience. We will work together to provide you with tools to enhance your journey through life. I work with children, young adults, teens, women, and a limited number of families.
As a therapist, my ideal client is an African American or Black individual navigating systemic barriers and personal challenges. They might be dealing with issues like racial trauma, identity struggles, anxiety, or depression stemming from societal pressures. They seek therapy to feel empowered, connected to their community, and to thrive despite adversities, because they desire a future of growth and fulfillment.
As a therapist, my ideal client is an African American or Black individual navigating systemic barriers and personal challenges. They might be dealing with issues like racial trauma, identity struggles, anxiety, or depression stemming from societal pressures. They seek therapy to feel empowered, connected to their community, and to thrive despite adversities, because they desire a future of growth and fulfillment.
Erin Dannecker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward? Maybe you're a teen, young adult, or someone in a major life transition, and the weight of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma feels too heavy to carry alone. Maybe you’re navigating challenging relationships with family or struggling with big life decisions, and you need a space where you feel truly seen and heard. You want to feel more grounded, develop healthier relationships, and regain a sense of control over your life—but you’re not sure where to start.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward? Maybe you're a teen, young adult, or someone in a major life transition, and the weight of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma feels too heavy to carry alone. Maybe you’re navigating challenging relationships with family or struggling with big life decisions, and you need a space where you feel truly seen and heard. You want to feel more grounded, develop healthier relationships, and regain a sense of control over your life—but you’re not sure where to start.
“I consider it an honor to work alongside others as they navigate the journey toward healing and change. My hope is to improve emotional health as a part of overall wellness. I believe that each person has a unique set of needs, life experiences, and strengths that deserve a tailored counseling approach. What may work for one person in therapy might not work for another. My objective is to help identify and work toward therapeutic goals at a comfortable pace in a way that best fits each person.
“I consider it an honor to work alongside others as they navigate the journey toward healing and change. My hope is to improve emotional health as a part of overall wellness. I believe that each person has a unique set of needs, life experiences, and strengths that deserve a tailored counseling approach. What may work for one person in therapy might not work for another. My objective is to help identify and work toward therapeutic goals at a comfortable pace in a way that best fits each person.
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Number of Therapists in Salem, OR
800+
Average cost per session
$161
Therapists in Salem, OR who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Stress |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 64% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 64% | Aetna |
| 62% | PacificSource |
| 60% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Salem, OR see their clients
| 53% | In Person and Online | |
| 47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |