Therapists in Salem, OR

I work with children and adults experiencing worry, anxiety, grief, depression, shame, low self-esteem, and other stressors, challenges, or changes in life. We are not meant to deal with the difficulties of life alone. Therapy provides a place to feel heard and understood. It can offer a fresh perspective and help you find solutions. I believe that when a person feels safe, accepted, and emotionally supported that healing can begin. My style is warm, gentle, encouraging, and collaborative. I focus on connecting with you, exploring your story, and identifying strengths and opportunities.

I want to work with client's to discover their purpose to assist them in improving positive changes in there life. Also, to Help them discover what has not worked for them and offer new tools for them to use.

Frustrated, stuck, or confused? I am effective at working with families, couples, teens, and adults - anyone with a sincere desire to heal, get unstuck, or transform their life and their relationships in someway - anyone who wants to access a deeper experience of peace, wholeness, self-integration, joy, and meaning. If you are struggling with grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or transitions, the therapeutic process can help and I would be honored to be part of your healing journey.

I am Marcie Walker, the Hope Whisperer, who is accepting new clients! In a safe, warm, and supportive environment, I will honor the words you share with me, and travel your journey with you. I have personal experience in therapeutic work with adults and families, as well as working with students at these grade levels: Middle, high, and college ages. I have 23 years experience working with the special needs population. Preventing bullying is my passion, so it is no wonder that, for the past twenty years as staff and student, I have advocated for many who were bullied and treated unfairly.

Hello and Welcome! I am Lorinda Sanders and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Idaho and Oregon. I've been in practice 25 years. I graduated from Walla Walla University with a Master in Social Work in 2000. My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, career challenges, LGBTQ, relational conflict, grief and loss, and adjustment/transitional challenges. I use a number of therapeutic techniques including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness and strengths based techniques. My goal is to help you become a better version of yourself.

I specialize in working with adults and children who experience trauma and various mental health conditions. Trauma can interrupt healthy development in the brain and body in profound ways, particularly during formative years. I can assess, diagnose, and intervene with mental health disorders, addictions, chronic stress, and crisis using treatment plans that target my client's unique goals. Risk assessment is an important aspect of trauma-informed care for clients with urges to harm themselves or others. I may involve my team of professional colleagues in treatment as needed, including LPCs, skills trainer, and yoga instructor.

It is my honor to help people live life to their fullest potential. Whatever obstacles may be in your way to living a fulfilling life of love, health, happiness, abundance and compassion, I can help you find the strength and insight within yourself to overcome. I believe that we all have purpose and power in this life to be shared with ourselves and others. Sometimes we become lost on our way, or perhaps misguided and unhappy, and with a little help, we can create a purposeful, loving life. I offer a holistic approach and specialize in the mind-body connection.

"Our action may be impeded... but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt." -Marcus Aurelius My name is Justin Johannson, a person-first cognitive therapist, welcome to my profile! It is my belief that with enough self-awareness, wisdom, and calculated direction, no challenge, obstacle or struggle is insurmountable. Whether you are someone that struggles with the daily rigors of mental health illness, such as anxiety or depression, or are seeking aid and guidance with the overwhelming demands of life - I am here to help. I am here to walk beside you in your unique experience.

Let me guide you on your therapeutic journey and help you unlock your hidden potential. Therapy should not only be about self-discovery but it should help you live a healthy, happy, successful, and balanced lifestyle. I can help you accomplish your goals and get you to where you want to be in life. My approach to working with individuals is based in compassion and empathy. I honor my clients' diverse perspectives, world views, experiences, religions, and cultures. I use SFBT, MCT, CBT, DBT and Feminist Theory.

Life is not a straight road, but a winding path. Around each corner may be a new challenge. As a therapist I am here to help you navigate your “path” and enrich your journey. My specializations lie in helping teens and adults experiencing anxiety and depression. Whether this is a result of stress, life transitions, grief, loss, divorce, career or education challenges, self-esteem, chronic conditions, or as a result of the aging process. I am licensed in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and Wyoming.

I believe that everyone can explore past experiences that can effect relationships, and learn how to develop healthy community. Live a full productive life today, with healthy relationships, is what we all seek. I have a desire to help people overcome obstacles that get in the way of reaching goals and to move from existing to thriving, and most important, a desire to help individuals utilize their internal strengths to address and find answers to life’s difficult questions.

Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.

We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.

I believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience, and as your therapist, I am here to help you explore your experiences and achieve your goals in a way that makes sense to you. I view counseling as a collaborative process in which we will work together to address life's discomforts and focus on the areas that you want to grow, or on your goals and aspirations. It is my goal to provide you with both a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment, and a genuine, positive, and empathetic relationship to work through these things

WWC now has psychiatric medication services available for OR and WA! WWC is a group of mental health clinicians living in, and serving the states of Oregon and Washington. We have a wide range of specialties including medication management, eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ and trans support, post partum work, bariatric surgery letters, psychedelic psychotherapy, PTSD/C-PTSD therapy, veteran/BIPOC/marginalized community support, pornography/sex addiction, sex therapy and many others. View our therapists and book today at www.wwcpdx.com

Sometimes it is very difficult to explain in words or express the feelings or emotions that we have inside. Art expressions such as painting, drawing, sculpture, dance and music creation can relief the anxiety that talk therapy may cause no matter what age you or your loved ones are. It may be easier to communicate using art for young individuals and for any individual that may experience verbal difficulties. An art therapist like myself can help you find the best creative modality to feel comfortable in self expression and find coping skills to help you through difficulties.

I enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning, growing, and problem-solving. My focus is that each individual has potential to make changes in their life if needed. I believe with determination and constructive tools, individuals can reach the goals that they have set for themselves. I have experience working with teens and adults. I have worked with individuals dealing with all types of mental health issues as well as working through all different types of relationship issues.