Therapists in Salem, OR

Are you depressed, anxious or stressed? Depression, stress, anxiety and relationship problems are the focus of my practice. If you are struggling to make your life work or in a life transition involving your relationship, family or career, I will work with you to improve the quality of your life and to achieve your goals.

You have decided to make some changes but do not know where to start. Your life, your marriage or your family, may seem out of control. You are a unique individual and you have within you great potential to make desired changes in your life. The relationship between client and therapist is based on trust and the hope filled possibility of that change. I will work with you as a collaborative guide to enable you to discover and map your chosen objectives. Small changes in your life will often results in positive changes in your relationships.

My approach to counseling invites individuals into a warm, nonjudgmental space where they can explore challenges in their lives. I aspire to offer a safe space for individuals to be vulnerable and their authentic selves by practicing empathy, compassion, and support. I believe that individuals are able to make transformative steps in their life when they are motivated to change and offered a healthy and supportive environment to open up in. My client focus is on women with sexual trauma, relationship issues, and intimacy and sexual struggles. I work with adolescents 13-17 years old, adults, and couples.

I have worked with varied populations throughout Louisiana and Oregon; most often with male & female adults, couples, adolescents, and children ages 7-11. I have addressed multiple varied needs including sexual dysfunction, gang activity, drug use, domestic violence, PTSD, personality, mood disorders as well as relationship issues. **Education: I have a bachelor's degree (4 years) in Psychology (Oregon State University, Corvallis). I also have (one year) education (Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana) in Marriage and Family Therapy. I acquired a master's degree in Social Work (3 year master's program) from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.

My work focuses on increasing satisfaction and meaning in people's lives. My goal is providing competent, insight-focused therapy with an emphasis on self-compassion and improving the relationship with the self. My approach is helpful for people trying to navigate burnout, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and self-criticism. Growing up as a biracial Latino, I struggled with navigating questions about racial identity, internalized racism, fitting in with different groups, and managing different sets of cultural expectations. I’m passionate about working with clients who experience similar challenges with any of their identities.

Welcome! I provide psychotherapy services for people interested in making long-term and lasting changes in their lives. My approach focuses on fostering self-awareness through exploration of your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I believe warmth, caring and the ability to really listen are key ingredients in creating a safe and effective therapeutic relationship.

Are you ready to break free from unhelpful thinking styles and behaviors that are holding you back from living a more fulfilling life? During times of stress do you tend to be too hard on yourself rather than attending to your own needs? Would you like to feel more empowered with effective strategies to better manage worry, low mood, irritability or self-criticism? Coping with mental health challenges while also attending to work, relationship or health related concerns can be overwhelming. You deserve a safe and compassionate space to openly process your thoughts and feelings.

Navigating transitions such as divorce, becoming a new parent, initiating a new relationship, adjusting at school or beginning a new career can be challenging. If things are feeling overwhelming in this new chapter, I'd love to help you get back to feeling like yourself!

My clients have the courage and determination to face their challenges and find their truths. They may be ready to face trauma, heal relationships, or overcome barriers to living in joy. I embrace the opportunity to join with them to offer support, encouragement and fresh new perspectives as they explore their relationships and identities within this world. I continue to learn and grow from my clients every single day, and it is my greatest joy.

I specialize in helping adult men with trauma and PTSD overcome patterns that keep them feeling stuck so they can experience greater satisfaction in their lives and relationships. Trauma affects everyone differently, but social stigma and expectations for men to be unemotional and strong often lead to feelings of weakness that prevent men from seeking help when needed. Men sometimes externalize symptoms with substance use, anger, relationship conflict, social isolation, and workaholism. My goal is creating a safe space for you to address these patterns and move toward a greater sense of control, connectedness, and wellbeing.

My name is Jonathan and I am passionate about working with people who are experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, or are currently navigating life transitions. I am lit up by working with clients that feel ready for change, even if they're not sure what the path to change looks like yet. If you'd like support in identifying your values, establishing healthy boundaries or trialing evidence-based ways to quiet down an anxious mind, I hope you'll consider reaching out.

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.

Whatever you are going through, seeing a qualified and supportive therapist can change your life. I have a master's in social work and a master's in clinical mental health counseling and 50+ years of my own healing. As a professional counselor, I work with you to process trauma, abuse, relationship issues, depression, even face suicidal thoughts. I am strength-based, trauma informed and use evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome harmful thoughts and emotions. You can heal from the issues interfering with your happiness.

I believe that every person, regardless of diagnosis or past experiences, can lead purposeful and fulfilling lives with the proper support. We do the best with what we have, and too often life presents significant challenges we are forced to adapt to. Sometimes the patterns that were helpful to get through our childhood present major challenges later in life. Our symptoms do not make us abnormal and are not part of a fundamental flaw that needs fixing, they are a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. Problems do not exist within one person but are the result of a person’s context, family patterns, and learned behaviors.

I believe in and help to foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship based on compassion, trust, and humility. As a psycho-spiritual counselor with a holistic perspective, I work with mind, body, spirit connections, and as such I see my clients as full of potential and creativity. I am deeply interested in the emerging field of psilocybin assisted therapy and I am happy to work with clients as they integrate their own personal journeys. I have a passion for social and environmental justice, and as an ever-aspiring multicultural counselor, I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles.

I am currently taking new clients. Are you in need of support? Do you need someone to fully listen and share with you in your difficult issues or life experiences? Whether it's depression, anxiety, grief or a difficult life transition, sharing and working through painful feelings can be very healing. I can help with relationship difficulties as well as learning to have healthy boundaries. I only offer telehealth sessions at this time. I am currently available mainly 8am to 5pm. Phone call inquires only at this time.

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.

My clinical framework is rooted in attachment theory, which reiterates the delicate nature of the relationship between mother and baby. This relationship is integral to everything in our world and yet we often trivialize this relationship and assume that if there is a happy, healthy baby, then our mothers should remain perfectly aligned. The truth is, we know that the journey of motherhood is far more complex and intertwined, than how society portrays it.

Life can be difficult to navigate, and the loss of a loved one or a relationship can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. During these challenging times, I am here to offer my support and help individuals make sense of their world. My aim is to equip them with new tools to cope with struggles, process complex issues, set healthy boundaries, and identify what brings them happiness. I specialize in helping people with bereavement, complex grief, depression, relationships, and anxiety.