Therapists in West Linn, OR

I believe therapy begins within a genuine connection where your unique story can truly be heard. My role as a therapist is to provide space and support with attunement, compassion, and sensitivity to your specific needs. I believe that change occurs within the context of a trusting, respectful, and collaborative relationship in which you feel safe to speak freely about anything. My clients are those who may feel isolated, misunderstood or disconnected. Maybe you're living one of life's great ironies (married/partnered but lonely?) Please know you are not alone, some days it may feel that way but just keep moving forward.

We tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means our clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mixof symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and possibly says is psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. We also work with children for both neurofeedback and neurobehavioral counseling, which is behavioral counseling based on neurobiology.

I offer sex therapy, perinatal support, and couples therapy in Oregon & Utah. I love helping folks through sexual concerns like sexual anxiety, erectile issues, low desire, sexual shame, desire discrepancy in relationships, and sexual pain. I know how powerful sex positive support can be & I hope to create a space where you can discover your authentic sexual self and strengthen your relationship(s). I am also passionate about working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma through pregnancy or postpartum. I know this time in life can be so overwhelming and I’m here to help you find relief.

Do you need a change? Are you experiencing obstacles that you can't seem to get past? You thought life would look different by now, but it feels like something is holding you back. It may not feel like it yet, but change is possible. Let's get you on the path toward the future you want.

Telehealth available in Oregon and California. The process of therapy is as unique and nuanced as the stories of each of our lives. Who we are and who we might discover ourselves to be are at the center of each therapeutic journey. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit your unique story, the specific challenges you arrive with, and the goals you seek to reach. I offer a space free from judgment where you can speak openly, unhampered by social mores and conventional expectations. I work with individuals, couples, and teenagers. Telehealth available in Oregon and California.

As an art therapist and counselor, I am passionate about providing a compassionate, collaborative, and authentic experience for growth and healing. My approach to therapy is strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed and resiliency-focused with an intersectional lens. I provide individual counseling for adults ages 18 and older and have experience working with individuals to address a variety of concerns including trauma, experiences of abuse or violence, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

I can help you Awaken Your Best State, Relate Mindfully to Challenges, and Thrive across the journey that is life: 1) Awakening Your Best State -The quality of our lives is a reflection of our state (physiology, mood, focus, and self-talk). I can assist you to access your best states; 2) Relate Mindfully to Challenges-Approaching our challenges with mindfulness and playful curiosity brings balance and joy in our lives. 3) Thrive-The results of our life are based on what we do.  Thriving is when we do our best.  We all have a gap between what we know will help us to thrive and what we actually do. I can help you narrow this gap. 

Based on the fact that you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume that (1) you’re not content about something in your life, (2) you’re determined to do something about it, and (3) you have at least some expectation that you can be successful in making a change for the better. Change can be daunting, and your hope for success is essential. It helps to have support from someone you can trust to be objective, truthful, and who will genuinely care about you for being the person God created you to be, without regard for what you might or might not have experienced in your life.

Accepting new clients both in person and via telehealth. Are you a deeply emotional person? Do you get sensory overload? Are you experiencing burnout, body pains or illness that doctors think is not medically explained? I practice a mixture of somatic therapy and parts work. Somatic helps you integrate your body and emotions in a way that is not overwhelming. Parts work is about understanding yourself in a way that promotes having a positive relationship with yourself. I love to help clients know and accept themselves through gaining deeper awareness of their internal systems.

Therapy with me is relaxed and collaborative. I help people who are experiencing overwhelm, low mood, and anxiety find solutions to better weather life’s ups and downs. Depression, anxiety, and trauma can all lead to feelings of hopelessness and isolation. When life becomes too much, we can retreat into ourselves and shy away from our support networks. We may never have had much of a formal support network to begin with and we struggle to establish meaningful relationships due to past trauma. Or, perhaps you are struggling with vicarious trauma or burnout related to your work serving others?

With over 30 years of experience working in clinical, inpatient, and educational settings, I am passionate about supporting individuals in finding happiness and personal success. The depth of my professional background provides me with an expanded range of experience addressing individual anxiety, trauma, depression, attachment issues, ADHD, OCD, learning challenges and couples and family dynamics. For those looking for an experience of warm support, true change, and an a setting free from judgment, my therapy practice offers the opportunity to learn about yourself and grow.

Life transitions bring new opportunities for personal growth, communication development, and emotional connectedness. With couples & families, our approach is to deepen the bond by focusing more effective communication while understanding the needs of the relationship, Individual therapy centers from life experiences of resilience & strength, redefinition of self, challenges around family history, or a recognition of new life boundaries. As we work with younger clients, we utilize interventions in our play therapy room to provide an environment open and welcoming to the needs of everyone.

There are many reasons to pursue therapy. Whether you are seeking counseling for the first time or contemplating starting again with a new therapist, you are taking an important step towards self-care and personal growth. I help individuals in their search for self-knowledge, who want to find meaning in the context of their lives, in the right here and right now. My treatment approach has a strong relational and collaborative component. You and I create a therapeutic alliance, and together we can explore not only what hurts or is not working in your life, but also tap into your intuition, wisdom, resilience, and potential.

Have you been feeling stressed from seeing your child/teen struggle at school, at home or with friends? Is family disruption causing your child/teen to feel depressed or anxious, losing focus at school, difficulty with time management, or lack of motivation? I work with children, as young as toddler, to young adults to provide a safe space for them or with their families to find solutions to address their needs. I want to help your child/teen regain their confidence and self-esteem. I can help you and your family find a better way to view the past, learn tools to meet current circumstances and feel ready for a spotless future.

Kilian works at Ally Counseling. His caseload is full, but he does have openings come up periodically. If Kilian is not available, we will match you with another clinician or add you to his waitlist. About Kilian: I want to help you! Not every burden is yours to carry alone. You may have difficulty with conflict or with distance in relationships. You may be critical of yourself. It can be hard to find purpose. Grief over losses might drag at you. Substance use may be a problem. Trauma may shape what you do. Depression or anxiety may set in.

Do you wonder if your relationship is/was healthy? Are you still reeling from what you experienced? Are you questioning what serves you and your highest self? Are you ruminating and stuck in analysis paralysis? Struggling to move forward? Struggling to trust others, and, trust yourself? Do you experience flashbacks and anger? Even rage? Are you trying to make sense of it all? Do you find yourself stuck in pain and shame? Do you want to know how to protect yourself from manipulation tactics and illogical arguments meant to gain control over you? Co-parenting or FOO difficulties? Do you need a transformative, healing experience?

My specialties are individual, couples therapy and trauma work. With couples, I work to improve communication, to deepen empathy and mutual understanding, and to resolve conflict. My perspective is that all long term relationships are challenging at times and that the rewards of listening to and of understanding one another are very much worth the, at times, considerable effort involved.