AEDP Therapists in Springfield, OR
I enjoy helping move despair to vitality, and am influenced by Fosha's Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy and Gendlin's focusing awareness, or felt sensing.
Sometimes we can be dealt a lot of blows or disappointments in life and it's tough slogging though it alone. I welcome working with those who are facing transitions or relationship difficulties, have depression and/or anxiety, among other life issues. Sometimes family issues and past wounds can become a focus of treatment. Receiving therapeutic support during these critical moments can make a positive and lasting difference.
I enjoy helping move despair to vitality, and am influenced by Fosha's Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy and Gendlin's focusing awareness, or felt sensing.
Sometimes we can be dealt a lot of blows or disappointments in life and it's tough slogging though it alone. I welcome working with those who are facing transitions or relationship difficulties, have depression and/or anxiety, among other life issues. Sometimes family issues and past wounds can become a focus of treatment. Receiving therapeutic support during these critical moments can make a positive and lasting difference.
Molly Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, EMDR C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I draw from a variety of modalities, primarily EMDR, IFS, AEDP, Somatic Therapy, Humanistic Existential Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
Hi! I’m Molly. I recognize that we all hold innate capacity for growth, and with supportive conditions, we lean towards thriving like a seed seeking sunshine. So often though, trauma and pain can interrupt our natural tendency to heal which leads to harmful patterns, stuckness and suffering. Our work in therapy is to restore the torn relationship with the self, and step back into personal freedom and thriving. I believe therapy provides a container to cultivate trust and “un-do” aloneness. Together, we will hold your unique story, strengths, and challenges.
I draw from a variety of modalities, primarily EMDR, IFS, AEDP, Somatic Therapy, Humanistic Existential Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
Hi! I’m Molly. I recognize that we all hold innate capacity for growth, and with supportive conditions, we lean towards thriving like a seed seeking sunshine. So often though, trauma and pain can interrupt our natural tendency to heal which leads to harmful patterns, stuckness and suffering. Our work in therapy is to restore the torn relationship with the self, and step back into personal freedom and thriving. I believe therapy provides a container to cultivate trust and “un-do” aloneness. Together, we will hold your unique story, strengths, and challenges.
Galyn Forster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Do you long for personal growth and happiness but find yourself struggling with old wounds, criticism, anxiety and self defeating behaviors? The individuals I work with learn to tap into their own natural instinct to heal and thrive. With 30 years experience, I am skilled at helping people find competence and meaning when they thought there was no hope. Together in the adventure of counseling, we explore how your life experiences, relationships and natural mind-body systems currently serve you - well, not so well or quite badly - and then work together to restore strength, balance and vitality.
Do you long for personal growth and happiness but find yourself struggling with old wounds, criticism, anxiety and self defeating behaviors? The individuals I work with learn to tap into their own natural instinct to heal and thrive. With 30 years experience, I am skilled at helping people find competence and meaning when they thought there was no hope. Together in the adventure of counseling, we explore how your life experiences, relationships and natural mind-body systems currently serve you - well, not so well or quite badly - and then work together to restore strength, balance and vitality.
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I utilize several modalities: AEDP, trauma-informed, person-centered, somatic, cultural relational, and attachment-based therapy.
I offer therapy to a wide range of populations, including but not limited to: people in transitions, neurodivergent populations, people who have experienced trauma, & people wanting to deepen their intuition. Together we will hold space for the uncertain, the mystical & magical, and honor your growth in this world. I center clients' inner knowing & utilize their inner compass as a guide for this work. If you're someone wanting to dig deep to understand your emotional experience and are ready for this journey, I invite you to reach out.
I utilize several modalities: AEDP, trauma-informed, person-centered, somatic, cultural relational, and attachment-based therapy.
I offer therapy to a wide range of populations, including but not limited to: people in transitions, neurodivergent populations, people who have experienced trauma, & people wanting to deepen their intuition. Together we will hold space for the uncertain, the mystical & magical, and honor your growth in this world. I center clients' inner knowing & utilize their inner compass as a guide for this work. If you're someone wanting to dig deep to understand your emotional experience and are ready for this journey, I invite you to reach out.
Intrepid Therapy Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
I'm a psychology resident at Avid Counseling under the supervision of Dr. Thaen Saelee. I have experience working with individuals seeking support for disordered eating behaviors, body-image concerns, trauma-related concerns, identity development, & the spectrum of relationship concerns. I am passionate about supporting women of color, in particular – Latina/e women & women who are of mixed race/ethnicities. My philosophy is that clients are the experts on their lives & I am honored to walk alongside them as they find their optimal health.
I'm a psychology resident at Avid Counseling under the supervision of Dr. Thaen Saelee. I have experience working with individuals seeking support for disordered eating behaviors, body-image concerns, trauma-related concerns, identity development, & the spectrum of relationship concerns. I am passionate about supporting women of color, in particular – Latina/e women & women who are of mixed race/ethnicities. My philosophy is that clients are the experts on their lives & I am honored to walk alongside them as they find their optimal health.
I believe all of us inherently have what we need to heal, change, and grow when provided the right conditions. I specialize in trauma treatment, particularly complex, developmental, and family trauma. Some of my other specialty areas include the LGBTQIA2S+ community, relationship issues, men’s issues, identity, graduate students, perfectionism, codependency, living in recovery, and family concerns, including adult children of alcoholic or dysfunctional families. I provide expert gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-expansive adults.
I believe all of us inherently have what we need to heal, change, and grow when provided the right conditions. I specialize in trauma treatment, particularly complex, developmental, and family trauma. Some of my other specialty areas include the LGBTQIA2S+ community, relationship issues, men’s issues, identity, graduate students, perfectionism, codependency, living in recovery, and family concerns, including adult children of alcoholic or dysfunctional families. I provide expert gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-expansive adults.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist working with adult individuals 18+, specializing in the treatment of anxiety & depression, trauma, identity & life transitions, relationships & stress. My style is collaborative, engaging and relational. Supporting you to make the changes you seek, I believe in the importance of attending to the whole person: cultural, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, physical & creative. The therapeutic relationship is an important tool in therapy, and we will work together to help you meet your goals, perhaps to decrease suffering and distress, improve relationships, and find joy in your life again.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist working with adult individuals 18+, specializing in the treatment of anxiety & depression, trauma, identity & life transitions, relationships & stress. My style is collaborative, engaging and relational. Supporting you to make the changes you seek, I believe in the importance of attending to the whole person: cultural, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, physical & creative. The therapeutic relationship is an important tool in therapy, and we will work together to help you meet your goals, perhaps to decrease suffering and distress, improve relationships, and find joy in your life again.
I work with individuals & couples who are experiencing self-identity issues, interpersonal & parental difficulties, personality disorders, life-work imbalances, life transitions, grief, complex-PTSD and PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. My therapeutic approach is client-focused, strength-based. I strive to create an open, authentic, curious and mutually sensitive relationship with my clients.
I work with individuals & couples who are experiencing self-identity issues, interpersonal & parental difficulties, personality disorders, life-work imbalances, life transitions, grief, complex-PTSD and PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. My therapeutic approach is client-focused, strength-based. I strive to create an open, authentic, curious and mutually sensitive relationship with my clients.
Ben Bjorgaard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhDc, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
Kyla Wetherell
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA, MSW, MFA
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Not accepting new clients
Whether you are struggling with relationship difficulties, past trauma, or depression/anxiety, therapy is a space for you to feel fully heard and understood, to process painful events in the presence of someone who attunes to you and explores with you, and to find your own truths, meaning, and direction. I am active, direct, and authentic in sessions, while also holding a lot of faith that your own answers will come into view as we move obstacles out of the way. I am passionate about working relationally in the here-and-now, as I've found it offers the most immediate path toward healing.
Whether you are struggling with relationship difficulties, past trauma, or depression/anxiety, therapy is a space for you to feel fully heard and understood, to process painful events in the presence of someone who attunes to you and explores with you, and to find your own truths, meaning, and direction. I am active, direct, and authentic in sessions, while also holding a lot of faith that your own answers will come into view as we move obstacles out of the way. I am passionate about working relationally in the here-and-now, as I've found it offers the most immediate path toward healing.
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The techniques I use, primarily AEDP, are designed to provide clients with a new perspective on, and experience with, the issues they are looking to resolve.
It's time to focus on you. When you put yourself last on the list, and stop responding to your own needs, feelings of unhappiness and disconnection often follow. You don't have to struggle with these feelings alone. When working with me, clients describe having a new therapeutic experience - one in which they see genuine and positive change manifest in themselves and their lives.
The techniques I use, primarily AEDP, are designed to provide clients with a new perspective on, and experience with, the issues they are looking to resolve.
It's time to focus on you. When you put yourself last on the list, and stop responding to your own needs, feelings of unhappiness and disconnection often follow. You don't have to struggle with these feelings alone. When working with me, clients describe having a new therapeutic experience - one in which they see genuine and positive change manifest in themselves and their lives.
I work with adults, couples, and families, drawing on evidence-based approaches like ACT, AEDP, DBT, EMDR, and ART.
As a busy professional, parent, or partner, life can feel like a blur at times, making it easy to lose sight of your values and desired life direction. This can be even more challenging for people who did not get the emotional nurturance they needed growing up.
When we aren’t used to tending to our own emotions and needs—focusing instead on others and what is expected of us—we are more prone to anxiety, self-doubt, people pleasing, harsh self criticism, and self neglect.
Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to understand yourself better, clarify what you need, and pursue what’s most important in your life.
I work with adults, couples, and families, drawing on evidence-based approaches like ACT, AEDP, DBT, EMDR, and ART.
As a busy professional, parent, or partner, life can feel like a blur at times, making it easy to lose sight of your values and desired life direction. This can be even more challenging for people who did not get the emotional nurturance they needed growing up.
When we aren’t used to tending to our own emotions and needs—focusing instead on others and what is expected of us—we are more prone to anxiety, self-doubt, people pleasing, harsh self criticism, and self neglect.
Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to understand yourself better, clarify what you need, and pursue what’s most important in your life.
I have post-graduate training in training in Sex Therapy/Sex Education, Relationship Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Practice and Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
Everyone deserves to have healthy & fulfilling relationships. As a sex and relationship therapist I specialize in treating individuals seeking guidance and support for intimacy concerns, low desire/desire discrepancy, lack of sexual interest/pleasure, erectile dysfunction, kink/BDSM, difficulty w/ orgasm/arousal, sex related pain, sexual issues due to anxiety/depression, sexual trauma, gender/sexual identity exploration, conflict & communication breakdowns, and other relationship challenges. My approach to sex therapy is holistic, taking into consideration the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and relational well-being.
I have post-graduate training in training in Sex Therapy/Sex Education, Relationship Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Practice and Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
Everyone deserves to have healthy & fulfilling relationships. As a sex and relationship therapist I specialize in treating individuals seeking guidance and support for intimacy concerns, low desire/desire discrepancy, lack of sexual interest/pleasure, erectile dysfunction, kink/BDSM, difficulty w/ orgasm/arousal, sex related pain, sexual issues due to anxiety/depression, sexual trauma, gender/sexual identity exploration, conflict & communication breakdowns, and other relationship challenges. My approach to sex therapy is holistic, taking into consideration the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and relational well-being.
From an Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) framework I integrate Mindfulness, Parts Work (often referred to as Internal Family Systems) and EMDR.
I know that we are built to be "better than fine". I know that each of us has resources and knowing within waiting to be recognized. Whoever you are and whatever your background/orientation, I want to understand what makes you, you and what calls you to therapy at this time.
From an Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) framework I integrate Mindfulness, Parts Work (often referred to as Internal Family Systems) and EMDR.
I know that we are built to be "better than fine". I know that each of us has resources and knowing within waiting to be recognized. Whoever you are and whatever your background/orientation, I want to understand what makes you, you and what calls you to therapy at this time.
Ali Archer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Linn, OR 97068
I have completed certification and practice as a Level I AEDP counselor for the treatment of trauma-related concerns.
I have deep faith in our innate capacity for healing through growing in our relationship with others, ourselves and the natural world. I am passionately committed to helping my clients develop their self-compassion, resilience, and zest for life! Those who seek me out tend to be looking for support in healing trauma-related suffering for themselves or their child, in addition to support with mood and anxiety disorders. I offer nature-based sessions, in-office sessions, and virtual sessions through Simple Practice.
I have completed certification and practice as a Level I AEDP counselor for the treatment of trauma-related concerns.
I have deep faith in our innate capacity for healing through growing in our relationship with others, ourselves and the natural world. I am passionately committed to helping my clients develop their self-compassion, resilience, and zest for life! Those who seek me out tend to be looking for support in healing trauma-related suffering for themselves or their child, in addition to support with mood and anxiety disorders. I offer nature-based sessions, in-office sessions, and virtual sessions through Simple Practice.
Melinda Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223
I use treatments theories such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Developmental in conjunction with AEDP, Gestalt, interpersonal, CBT, EMDR and Solution-Focused Brief therapy techniques to treat the emotional and relational issues listed above.
Now providing supervision for associate counselors.
I work with individuals and couples looking for help overcoming trauma, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, relational distress and life transitions. We can start with a free phone consult to ensure that I am a good fit. I am also happy to help connect you to another therapist if we determine there is a better fit for you. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012 and have received extensive training in sex therapy since. It is my privilege to share in the stories of my clients and do my best to guide them to a place of healing.
I use treatments theories such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Developmental in conjunction with AEDP, Gestalt, interpersonal, CBT, EMDR and Solution-Focused Brief therapy techniques to treat the emotional and relational issues listed above.
Now providing supervision for associate counselors.
I work with individuals and couples looking for help overcoming trauma, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, relational distress and life transitions. We can start with a free phone consult to ensure that I am a good fit. I am also happy to help connect you to another therapist if we determine there is a better fit for you. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012 and have received extensive training in sex therapy since. It is my privilege to share in the stories of my clients and do my best to guide them to a place of healing.
In my practice I tailor therapy to meet the unique needs of each client by drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic principles, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
Hello there! I am a Professional Counselor Associate Therapist in Oregon, dedicated to helping individuals and couples in need of support, healing, and better mental well being. I have personal experience as a mom, caregiver to aging parents, and in working in high stress environments, providing me a deep understanding of the struggles we all have just navigating our everyday lives. If you join me in Telehealth therapy you may catch a glimpse of my furry co-therapists, Daisy and Bella.
In my practice I tailor therapy to meet the unique needs of each client by drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic principles, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
Hello there! I am a Professional Counselor Associate Therapist in Oregon, dedicated to helping individuals and couples in need of support, healing, and better mental well being. I have personal experience as a mom, caregiver to aging parents, and in working in high stress environments, providing me a deep understanding of the struggles we all have just navigating our everyday lives. If you join me in Telehealth therapy you may catch a glimpse of my furry co-therapists, Daisy and Bella.
I use experiential, relational approaches, like Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples.
Serving Oregon & California. If you hold a minoritized identity, or identities, you may be feeling pretty worn out. The world can be difficult to navigate right now, especially as a queer or trans person, a person of color, or a member of another marginalized group. Or maybe you’re feeling anxious or sad for all kinds of reasons, and want to talk with someone who can help you sort through those feelings without having to educate them about your identities. Whatever brings you here, you are considering the brave and vulnerable work of change, and that is huge.
I use experiential, relational approaches, like Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples.
Serving Oregon & California. If you hold a minoritized identity, or identities, you may be feeling pretty worn out. The world can be difficult to navigate right now, especially as a queer or trans person, a person of color, or a member of another marginalized group. Or maybe you’re feeling anxious or sad for all kinds of reasons, and want to talk with someone who can help you sort through those feelings without having to educate them about your identities. Whatever brings you here, you are considering the brave and vulnerable work of change, and that is huge.
Susan Gulka, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
My approach includes concepts from Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy and AEDP, which all promote attachment and relationship healing and work from a strengths based perspective.
Are you longing to find an easier way of managing the demands of work, couplehood, and family? Are you looking for more peace in your core relationships? I would love to help. I help Women & Couples find a better balance, communicate in a healthier, stronger way, and find the peace you hoped for at this stage of your life. I am a compassionate partner to help you sort through the tangles of life. I get it---I'm a parent too and understand how challenging it can be. [Set up a free consultation at https://calendly.com/heartwisesusan/free-consultation]
My approach includes concepts from Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy and AEDP, which all promote attachment and relationship healing and work from a strengths based perspective.
Are you longing to find an easier way of managing the demands of work, couplehood, and family? Are you looking for more peace in your core relationships? I would love to help. I help Women & Couples find a better balance, communicate in a healthier, stronger way, and find the peace you hoped for at this stage of your life. I am a compassionate partner to help you sort through the tangles of life. I get it---I'm a parent too and understand how challenging it can be. [Set up a free consultation at https://calendly.com/heartwisesusan/free-consultation]
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.