PacificSource Therapists in Ashland, OR

My specialty is working with folks who have a developmental or intellectual disability (DD) as well as having a dual diagnosis, and those who are close to them. I understand there are many issues confronting you. I would love to help you sort through those issues and find solutions. Sometimes just a few tips can change a situation into something workable for everyone. I am here to listen and provide the guidance you are looking for in making your life better.

Some people seek therapy for basic life issues and personal growth, while others come with serious trauma and psychiatric issues. I am a seasoned Psychologist and have extensive experience and training in both traditional and alternative modalities of therapy. I address the "whole person" not just presenting symptoms, having the belief that the human organism has the capacity to grow and heal. I work collaboratively with each person to create meaningful treatment experiences. visit my website at www.aps-wellness.com. Free 15 min informational phone contact

If you are looking for a nurturing therapeutic relationship for processing difficult situations or troubling emotions, I think you will find that my therapeutic style is welcoming and encouraging. I am a Licensed Profession Counselor and a Board-Certified Art Therapist with 4 years of post-graduate counseling experience and lots of life experience. I do this work out of a passion for helping others to heal from emotional wounds and to thrive. I will offer you the space to be heard, practical wisdom, and mindfulness practices for daily living that can bring moments of peace or pleasure even in difficult times.

I have been Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker for the past 23 yeas and have worked in the mental health field for over 33 years. In my private practice, I specialize in Experiential Play Therapy with young children up to adolescence (2-12), EMDR-Trauma with all ages, high conflict custody cases, and addiction. I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Therapist and Yoga Therapist. I also have extensive training in Experiential Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pet Assisted Therapy.

Are you at a point in your life in which you are ready for deep emotional healing? I provide an empowering healing process that enlists you as the greatest expert in your own healing process. With warmth, compassion, and acceptance, I help you feel more permission to be okay as you already are. I specialize in Mindfulness, Shadow Work®, and Radical Acceptance because I believe that these are the most effective therapeutic approaches for cultivating deep self-acceptance and self-compassion.

Online sessions only. Somatic & Mindfulness Based Counseling. Are you struggling? Do your feelings and behaviors feel out of your control? Does it seem impossible to understand why? Integrated understanding of how mind, body and emotions interact along with learning new skills can help. I use neuroscience based research to inform my somatic and holistic approach. I teach tools to work with the past and face challenges in the present. Difficulty can present an opportunity for growth and finding new strengths. I provide a nurturing environment in which to move from a feeling of disconnection to a place of trust and inner wisdom.

Please note: I am not accepting new clients at this time. I have over thirty years of experience helping clients make significant, lasting changes. I provide my clients with a safe space to explore their feelings and experiences, to heal and to grow. I work with clients age 16 and older. I seek to help my clients clarify what's most important to them; to understand what's keeping them stuck in old patterns or relationships; to overcome loss, and internal or external obstacles, and move forward to create the lives they want to live.

I believe that you are the greatest expert on your life. I am merely here to help you unpack the layers to meet maximum potential and lead a life of meaning.

I specialize in working with adult individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and work issues, though it is my privilege to work with a wide range of people.

I enjoy people, and get great satisfaction out of helping folks work through the knots and tangles of this life. My ideal client is someone who is trying to move through a period of pain or confusion, and has lost a sense of direction or confidence in the ability to move forward. I am drawn to help with difficulties in family relationships - between couples of all genders, parents and children, adults and their parents, and those coping with substance abuse, or family members in the grip of substance abuse.

Therapy is an invaluable tool for gaining insight into painful experiences, transforming patterns that no longer serve you, and finding peace of mind. Whether you need help with a specific issue or a space to do ongoing healing work, having an objective and trusted guide to stand beside you can be essential. I offer a safe space for you to feel whatever is alive in you.

A wonderful image of where good therapy can lead is of a knitter transforming a pile of chaotic threads and snarled knots into something beautiful, intentional, and nurturing. The internal elements that create your experience of life can truly learn new stories to live in and be safely released from stories of fear and shame. As your therapist, I will help you hold your commitment and courage by guiding your relationship with yourself at a pace that is sustainable yet brave, using tools that will help you lovingly meet and free all of your neglected parts and old hurts.

I believe we each have a special part to play in the dance of life and that sometimes we need to put to rest old patterns or fears so we can respond to life in the most authentic way possible. If you find yourself stuck in limiting relational patterns, disconnection from yourself, depression, anxiety, fear or discontent, I can offer my 22 years of clinical experience, the safe space and carefully facilitated, deep, mindful, body-based exploration that will help you find your way home and engaging with your world more authentically and effectively.

After 25 years in the field, I have found that the process of change in therapy can be deep and lasting. I respect each individual for who they are and where they are in their personal development. I am intrigued and curious about how we as human beings can flourish and find richness in our lives. I employ many different ways that help you achieve this wholeness in your life. I am a specialist in couples work, anxiety reduction, and helping men, women, couples and families to find the path to a life of integrity and joy.

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" ~Anaïs Nin~ Welcome to Lovejoy Counseling Services! I am here to assist you in exploring your inner landscape and supporting the parts of you that desire attention and acknowledgment. I believe in the self-actualizing principle that each soul is moving toward its highest potential. As one brings awareness to and integrates the wounded parts of the self, an alignment with meaningful purpose can be uncovered.

I work with a variety of emotional and psychological issues that include anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, stress disorders, pain, physical problems related to stress and other issues, problems with relationships, and performance enhancement. I have taught thousands of people how to relax, reduce their stress, and release the emotions that prevent them from realizing and putting into action their true potential. My focus now is upon helping people quickly dissolve and/or release negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs that get in the way of living with a sense of fun and joy.

As a psychotherapist, people enter my office looking to improve their lives and relationships. Some are in crisis while others may simply need a trusted ear. Whatever the case, my goal is to provide a nonjudgmental sanctuary where clients are able to share their story and achieve their personal goals. Every client is a gift that motivates me to continue to learn and grow in the career that I love. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and welcome you to the Ashland Center for Couples.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP! It's never easy, but when you do take that first, safe step into healing and transformation, you will find the energy for change and lasting solutions. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you decide if we're right for each other. I specialize in anxiety and depression and their effects on relationships, including marriage, partnerships, family, and the workplace.

I strongly believe that all humans can reach an optimum state of health. An essential part of achieving this often involves addressing limiting habitual patterns of behavior or belief systems as well as learning skills to optimize healthy relationships. I seek to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which clients can identify their own answers and achieve tangible results. This can occur both in individual sessions as well as with the collaboration of family members. My practice has lead me to work with youth, young adults, adults, and families facing some very challenging life situations and internal struggles.