Therapists in Tigard, OR

As a mental health therapist, and clinic director at Senua Counseling Clinic, I work from a client centered, integrative approach. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client centered treatment, and solution focused therapy. I also believe that we need to work together, as a team, to help you achieve your goals. The body and mind are greatly connected and intertwined, which is why I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care. I am happy and honored to provide you with a non-judgmental, safe space for you to tell your story, set your goals, and become the person you were meant to be.

It is my goal as a counselor to help my clients plan and use their personal strengths, resources, and supports to find new ways to live. I have experience helping people with difficulties regarding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, interpersonal communication, trauma, and addictions, as well as addressing life patterns that have impeded them from their goals and hurt their relationships.

Life, without any major disruptions, is stressful enough; however almost everyone experiences times that are especially difficult. Oftentimes, people find themselves getting lost, anxious, or frustrated during these times, and can develop problematic ways of coping because they don't know what else to do. This is understandable. When a person is in emotional pain, it is hard to be rational and think of a good solution. I'd like to help. Through therapy, you can get caring support and new solutions to problems that will help you build the fulfilling life you deserve- where a sense of peace is possible.

I strive to provide care that is customized to your unique strengths and weaknesses. The approach I use is called "integrative" in that thoughts, actions, emotions, and relationships are addressed. I understand that it isn't always easy to talk about problems. I'm patient, and I ask plenty of questions to better understand. To me therapy implies collaboration, where we both work hard toward successful outcomes. I tend to be a pretty active therapist, but I also know how to quietly listen when that fits you better.

I've been working with children, adolescents, and families for 25 years. As a parent myself, I'm familiar with the growing pains of raising a family. Each new day can be an adventure, whether we want it to be or not. I can assist you as you navigate the ups and downs of family life and parenting. I believe it's 'easier to build a child than to repair an adult.' Building a resilient, happy child begins at birth. Fostering resilience in your children through effective parenting and a supportive "village" is a gift they will have the rest of their lives.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. We are created and designed to enjoy life: to engage in meaningful relationships with God, ourselves and others, to enjoy pleasurable activities, and to contribute to society in meaningful and productive ways. But sometimes obstacles get in the way. Life's journey can become challenging; Traumatic events often result in distorted relationships with self and with others. My goal as an Individual and Marriage Therapist is to support you in achieving freedom, healing and wholeness by providing tools to help you discover new ways of facing life's difficulties

I help people understand how they impact and are impacted by relationships. We work to uncover beneficial and effective ways to improve or change these relationships. I also help people address and change the impact of depression and/or anxiety in their lives so that they are better able to enjoy life and their relationships.

Dr. Adkins-Hepler is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. She has a special interest in working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Specific Phobias, Panic, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), and Excoriation (skin picking).

Are you feeling stuck in a pattern of viewing your world through a negative lens? My goal is to help you become empowered to view your world in a different way. I help clients create meaning in their lives through an accepting, unconditional counseling relationship. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic approaches to help my clients uncover their genuine “truth” and to help them live a more fulfilling and authentic life.

I believe all people have within themselves the ability to move towards positive change. By creating a safe and trusting relationship and environment, I begin to facilitate my clients' abilities to accept personal responsibility for their behavior, develop autonomy, and make positive and constructive choices in their lives. I hope to empower my clients to successfully overcome traumatic and/or stressful life events and to find positive solutions to problems they may face currently or in the future.

As a therapist specializing in helping couples achieve their relationship goals, I believe that most of us are longing for deeper connection. Connection can be thwarted by past trauma, negative cycles, bad habits or addictions, grief, differences, or just plain busyness. Oh, and you may have noticed that things like a global pandemic can also put a lot of strain on a relationship. Our primary relationships are our most significant asset in life. It is your strength that has you acknowledging you need a helping hand to address where the joy and energy has gotten lost in your connection.

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with advanced specialization in EMDR therapy. Certified EMDR clinician and EMDRIA approved Consultant. Accelerated Resolution Therapy credentialed practitioner. Supervision for pre/post licensure clinicians. Certified in Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Cranial Electrical treatment for panic, pain, and depression; credentialed HeartMath clinician for stress and emotional regulation.

Have you reached a crossroads in life? Has the comfort of the status quo shifted and left you feeling out-of-sorts? Perhaps you're burned out at work, overwhelmed by family obligations, or in a relationship that's run its course. These are just a few examples of life transitions that can leave you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious or lost.

Therapy is an opportunity for personal development in a safe, nonjudgmental, respectful, private, and supportive environment. It is natural to feel overwhelmed at times and it is not a sign of weak character to seek help. Through therapy we can learn to manage our emotions more effectively, improve our relationships and communication, bolster our confidence and self-esteem, and minimize our distress. In my work, I strive to create a comfortable environment in which I can assist clients in identifying thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and recurring patterns of behavior that may be impinging on the capacity to experience and create a fuller, more satisfying life.

I am a therapist with over thirty years clinical experience. Over the years I've worked with and helped hundreds of individuals and couples through a wide range of difficulties. My style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. I've learned that there are a lot ways to help, to heal and to promote personal growth, and that no particular approach fits every person or situation. Anxious? Depressed? Or individuals with problems arising from recent traumatic events or from childhood trauma or neglect, whose parents may have been inconsistent or worse, I often combine EMDR, IFS and other mindfulness strategies.

My orientation to counseling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy is essentially a strengths perspective with a solution focus. The strengths perspective acknowledges all the strengths, resources and instinctual imperatives within an individual that have helped the individual get to the present moment.The strengths perspective helps me scan for the resources needed to resolve or modfy the treatment concern.

I believe that people can change and often need assistance during the process. I believe that relationships are worth investing in and couples can learn to relate to each other more effectively. I believe sometimes people become stuck trying to do the right thing, or figure out what is the right thing. I believe people often need encouragement to push past where they are stuck. I believe we all can benefit and learn from hearing a different perspective.

I am excited to have recently moved my practice from Portland to Vancouver, WA and am happy to provide care to clients who live in Washington,Oregon and California. I am able to teach people skills that will transform their relationships. I work with couples and families who really want to make changes in the way they relate to one another, helping them to understand that conflict is normal and natural. I also enjoy helping people who have been traumatized. My seven years at the VA Outpatient Clinic has well prepared me to work with those who have been traumatized, are depressed or are grieving.

Psychotherapy is not just a matter of skills and techniques. Healing occurs when, in a safe environment, you can speak and hear your own voice, tell your own story, and find someone really listening to you. When you feel heard, new insights can emerge. Anxiety, depression, worry, or conflicts constrict your experience and personal relationships. A therapeutic relationship can provide an opportunity to be accompanied as you express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns. You become more open, able to make new choices. Your more authentic self can emerge as your inner landscape changes. I am interested in hearing and seeing you, as you are.