Parenting Therapists in 97003

Life can be challenging at times, influenced by events that can cause lingering symptoms. These can include anxiety, depression, and grief and loss among other symptoms that can affect your daily living. Together we can work on building on your strengths and improving your overall well-being. By utilizing different modalities, coping techniques such as mindfulness, grounding/thought-stopping deep breathing, and relaxation skills, it will assist in decreasing the intensity and severity of they symptoms.

As of 4/26/24 spaces are extremely limited and a waitlist will be started. Please visit my website (www.embarkcounselingnw.com) to request a free video or phone consultation. I focus on child & adolescent counseling to address a variety of life's issues, including but not limited to: trauma and stress, anxiety, depression, post-adoption and foster care challenges, LGBTQ+ including gender and sexual identity, racial identity, ADHD, academic issues, behavioral challenges and more!

Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in kids can show up in big ways and leave families spiraling. Being a parent of two myself I get that we can’t always prevent our kids from struggling, but we can give them the skills to thrive in the face of life's challenges. With skill building through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), I help kids and parents develop a toolbox of evidenced based strategies to face their fears and courageously take back their lives from anxiety and OCD.

Finding a therapist you can identify with can be difficult. I offer lived experience as a BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identifying person, a parent, and serve a diverse, and often marginalized, population of beautifully resilient humans. Addressing holistic health is my passion. Whether you are working through identity, trauma, family of origin issues, LGBTQIA concerns, parenting, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, anxiety or self care, come join me in this safe space as we use a variety of tools to help you live a more full and fulfilled life.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I'm here to help you (and your family) live the best possible life. I'm ready to work hard with you to adjust to change, cope with trauma, build coping skills around depression, anxiety, and help you see yourself in a more compassionate light. I offer in person sessions on Fridays as well as Telehealth to best meet you where you are.

As a therapist, I know there are times when we feel lost or lack confidence to navigate through critical and life-changing circumstances. Although we often have many strengths and skills, we have difficulty accessing these during periods of family changes or crises, depression, anxiety, or prolonged grief/loss. In therapy, I will facilitate the process of helping you reconnect with your strengths and discover new skills, strategies, and resources toward a more healthier approach to life challenges.

I believe each individual has both the capacity and the right to change and to grow. It is my duty to be aware of the whole person and never to reduce him or her to a mental health challenge or diagnosis. Whole people have their own set of circumstances physically, emotionally, educationally and spiritually as well as other facets. I subscribe to a meta-approach. I employ multiple types of treatment modalities. I take these and with the person being served, weave a set of treatments that will best address whatever needs are being presented as obstacles to thriving.

Are you feeling stuck? Anxiety and stress can overwhelm our ability to cope and negatively affect our well being, relationships, decision making, sleep and even our self esteem. As an anxiety and stress expert, I teach boundaries, coping and communication skills to improve work/life balance, relationship satisfaction and resilience. My therapeutic style is empathic, empowering and direct, with a good dose of humor. I am also a Certified Professional Coach, so I will give you a nudge and hold you accountable when you need it! A Christian perspective is offered for those who are seeking a spiritual approach to personal growth.

I work with individuals who are seeking guidance to process trauma, reduce their stress response, recover from narcissistic abusive relationships/ pathological love relationships, incorporate mindfulness of their body, thoughts, feelings, and energy, and learn communication techniques to interact mindfully and effectively.

I serve children, adolescents, and young adults who have a desire for understanding what is happening within them and discovering ways to improve their mental well-being as they develop. I strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere where crying is accepted and laughter is encouraged. I deeply value getting to know an individual's true self and embracing the unique ways they see the world. My goal is to guide clients in learning skills and discovering their own personal strengths so that they can find confidence in their ability to heal and work through struggles on their own after counseling is complete.

I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families. I work well with youth and their parents to support attachment and healthy communication, increase safety and trust, and improve quality of life. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients in a variety of clinical and community settings. I have specialized in working with children and families involved with Child Welfare, and teens and young adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), or complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

With the Covid-19 Virus my therapy methods have gone to phone or Tele Therapy. My therapeutic style is a holistic goal orientated approach to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the life that have you imagined or dreamed possible. I provide a safe and supportive environment to earn your trust to work on things that are the most challenging in your life. I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. Whatever brings us together, you will be welcomed with honesty and warmth to enable you to do your best work.

I am passionate about helping people get "unstuck" in life, relationships, and business. I believe everyone has the potential to create their best self, the healthiest version of themselves, and live the life they desire. Often times, because of challenges, pain, disappointments, and the hard "stuff" in life, people, including myself, get stuck and having a hard time moving forward. Hopelessness, depression, anxiety, sadness, low motivation, frustration, high-stress, and irritability are some of the emotions we may experience during these seasons. It can have a negative impact on our relationships, our work, and overall well-being.

Starting therapy can bring up a lot of different emotions. Feelings often range from fear and anxiety to relief and excitement. I am excited with you as you begin this journey and I am proud of you for prioritizing caring for yourself and the relationships that are important in your life. I am here to meet you wherever you are in the process of healing and growth. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are teenage and older.

Helping others discover peace, connection, and confidence in the face of turmoil has long been a passion of mine. I believe everyone is capable of growth and healing if they are provided sufficient encouragement, support, and effective strategies. My therapeutic style is conversational and relaxed. I encourage clients to identify and communicate their unique needs and concerns in order to improve interpersonal relationships, manage bothersome emotions or behaviors, and develop healthier family connections. No matter their goal, I strongly believe in the client’s right to decide the focus of therapy.

Accepting new clients: I believe that everyone has to right to be respected and honored; to live healthy, happy and productive lives. Sometimes life can become challenging however with the right therapeutic environment individuals can cultivating and acquire the skills they need to begin to engage their true self or navigate through difficulty.

Being human did not come with a set of instructions, but perhaps it should have. So often, humans find themselves in the mess of suffering, pain, and social programming that gets in the way of being our authentic selves. I, myself, am human first, therapist second (& ya know... 1000 things in between). I see therapy as a way to recenter and come back into YOUR own knowing. Therapy is the conscious participation in your own evolution. And I am here to assist you on your journey to evolve into the human you want to be.

I believe in empowering my clients to recognize their strengths and to find healing. I seek to create safe spaces for clients to feel accepted and understood. My experience in various clinical mental health settings has allowed me the honor to work with people from all walks of life and to learn from them. I seek to continually educate myself on the impact I have in society as an educated white woman with privilege. I am a lifelong learner searching for ways to use my power and privilege as a social worker to advocate for others and fight for justice on behalf of those marginalized by society. I am here to listen and learn from you.

Serving ALL of Oregon online therapy. New Client Openings, No Waitlist. Individuals only. If life isn't how it should be, & if it's exhausting always struggling, then therapy can be a powerful way to change things now that you're ready. It is an HONOR to listen & be present as you discover your truth, joy, satisfaction, peace & confidence! I treat individuals only. If you're overwhelmed, anxious, down or stuck, talking to someone helps. Specialties: depression, anxiety, coping w/ climate change & environmental grief, sober/recovery, autistic spectrum, ending a relationship & need support during transition, codependency, LGBTQ2+