Therapists in Eugene, OR
Teja Kritika
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Accepting new clients! When you find someone who can create a safe and trusting environment for you to be yourself, it can be a powerful and transformative experience. I believe that all individuals are capable of achieving positive change in their lives. In therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to draw on your inherent strengths to deepen your contentment, strengthen your relationships, and realize your potential.
Accepting new clients! When you find someone who can create a safe and trusting environment for you to be yourself, it can be a powerful and transformative experience. I believe that all individuals are capable of achieving positive change in their lives. In therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to draw on your inherent strengths to deepen your contentment, strengthen your relationships, and realize your potential.
Jeffrey S Librett, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97405
I work with a wide range of people who are experiencing difficulties with various aspects of their lives, including emotional struggles (extreme moods, sadness and grief, discouragement, anxiety), relationship problems (with partners, relatives, friends, society at large), difficulties letting go of negative past experiences or patterns, and difficulties identifying or realizing desires for the future. By providing an open space in which they can speak freely, and by encouraging and sustaining their search for their own truth and desires, I work with them to facilitate the discovery of solutions and amelioration of suffering.
I work with a wide range of people who are experiencing difficulties with various aspects of their lives, including emotional struggles (extreme moods, sadness and grief, discouragement, anxiety), relationship problems (with partners, relatives, friends, society at large), difficulties letting go of negative past experiences or patterns, and difficulties identifying or realizing desires for the future. By providing an open space in which they can speak freely, and by encouraging and sustaining their search for their own truth and desires, I work with them to facilitate the discovery of solutions and amelioration of suffering.
Lee Anne Wichmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Not accepting new clients
I thoroughly enjoy my work with all of my clients, but especially my work with families and couples. My approach is relational, meaning I help clients understand "what happened" that is causing distress, rather than "what's wrong with you", as my clients have so often heard from other professionals. My therapy is trauma informed, even if trauma is not the presenting concern. I hold deep respect for all clients. The key to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship, so this is my priority. I also provide both compassion and accountability for therapeutic goals.
I thoroughly enjoy my work with all of my clients, but especially my work with families and couples. My approach is relational, meaning I help clients understand "what happened" that is causing distress, rather than "what's wrong with you", as my clients have so often heard from other professionals. My therapy is trauma informed, even if trauma is not the presenting concern. I hold deep respect for all clients. The key to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship, so this is my priority. I also provide both compassion and accountability for therapeutic goals.
Willamette Sky Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
Welcome. Willamette Sky Counseling is a small private practice committed to making your health and well-being a priority. My team and I are a group of client centered, trauma informed masters level therapists and psychotherapists providing compassionate mental health care throughout Oregon. Our therapists provide therapy in English, Spanish and ASL. We welcome diverse people, ideas and perspectives.
Welcome. Willamette Sky Counseling is a small private practice committed to making your health and well-being a priority. My team and I are a group of client centered, trauma informed masters level therapists and psychotherapists providing compassionate mental health care throughout Oregon. Our therapists provide therapy in English, Spanish and ASL. We welcome diverse people, ideas and perspectives.
Aoife Einri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97405 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) with extensive training in infidelity and kink. I'm passionate about helping my clients discover their authentic selves. So many of us carry around so much guilt and shame about who we are and what we desire. We spend our lives trying to convince the world that we’re worthy. This makes it impossible to trust our intuition, honor our sexual desires, and show up fully in our relationships!
I’m a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) with extensive training in infidelity and kink. I'm passionate about helping my clients discover their authentic selves. So many of us carry around so much guilt and shame about who we are and what we desire. We spend our lives trying to convince the world that we’re worthy. This makes it impossible to trust our intuition, honor our sexual desires, and show up fully in our relationships!
Mike Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC I, SJS, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97404
Not accepting new clients
Personal counseling and ecotherapy in office, riverbanks, or lake kayak. Compassionate, experienced, welcoming. Versatile assistance for individuals, couples/relationships, addictions, family. And telehealth. 20+ yrs experience, evidence-based and proven outcomes. Assists relationships, boundaries, trauma, loss, community, isolation, stress, addictions, depression, anger, anxiety, life transitions, . LGBTQIA+ affirming, experience/care, social justice cert. Groups. workshops. Specialties incl. addictions, relationship, wellness, PTSD, DBT, EFT, IFS, trauma/EMDR, socialization, community reconnection. turningtidescounseling.org
Personal counseling and ecotherapy in office, riverbanks, or lake kayak. Compassionate, experienced, welcoming. Versatile assistance for individuals, couples/relationships, addictions, family. And telehealth. 20+ yrs experience, evidence-based and proven outcomes. Assists relationships, boundaries, trauma, loss, community, isolation, stress, addictions, depression, anger, anxiety, life transitions, . LGBTQIA+ affirming, experience/care, social justice cert. Groups. workshops. Specialties incl. addictions, relationship, wellness, PTSD, DBT, EFT, IFS, trauma/EMDR, socialization, community reconnection. turningtidescounseling.org
Anjuli Chitkara
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
Not accepting new clients
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS - Check back July/ Aug 2022 - I do not keep a Wait List* Starting the therapy process is a sign of strength and vulnerability. I believe that we all have the power to create change in our lives by allowing ourselves to see ourselves and be seen by others in our lives. Together, we will explore the origins of your patterns of thinking/behaving/relating as well as the functions that these patterns serve, assess your barriers to change, identify your strengths and resources, and practice new ways of coping in order to help you live a more satisfying life.
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS - Check back July/ Aug 2022 - I do not keep a Wait List* Starting the therapy process is a sign of strength and vulnerability. I believe that we all have the power to create change in our lives by allowing ourselves to see ourselves and be seen by others in our lives. Together, we will explore the origins of your patterns of thinking/behaving/relating as well as the functions that these patterns serve, assess your barriers to change, identify your strengths and resources, and practice new ways of coping in order to help you live a more satisfying life.
Kyra Ann Weaver
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients experiencing distress related to anxiety, depression, life cycle transitions, past trauma, relationship issues, peripartum issues, and parenting struggles, as well as other emotional struggles. Client's may have goals around finding happiness, improving communication or connection in relationships, or managing difficult emotions. I can provide guidance and support in the process of reaching your goals. Clients often find themselves feeling more hopeful and feeling more motivated after their first session.
I work with clients experiencing distress related to anxiety, depression, life cycle transitions, past trauma, relationship issues, peripartum issues, and parenting struggles, as well as other emotional struggles. Client's may have goals around finding happiness, improving communication or connection in relationships, or managing difficult emotions. I can provide guidance and support in the process of reaching your goals. Clients often find themselves feeling more hopeful and feeling more motivated after their first session.
Anne Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MHR, PCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97405 (Online Only)
Life is a journey without a clear roadmap. We hit bumps, wrong turns, and flat tires along the way. Worry, sadness, and confusion can be a natural response to these problems we encounter. Sometimes it is difficult to know which direction is the best or even if we want to continue the journey. I am here to help you find your way, to find acceptance, and feel strong enough to face the obstacles to your travel. If you are feeling, overwhelmed, steeped in sadness, uncertain, panicked or worried about almost everything or just one thing, I can help.
Life is a journey without a clear roadmap. We hit bumps, wrong turns, and flat tires along the way. Worry, sadness, and confusion can be a natural response to these problems we encounter. Sometimes it is difficult to know which direction is the best or even if we want to continue the journey. I am here to help you find your way, to find acceptance, and feel strong enough to face the obstacles to your travel. If you are feeling, overwhelmed, steeped in sadness, uncertain, panicked or worried about almost everything or just one thing, I can help.
Nancy L Scott LMFT PC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
Not accepting new clients
***unable to accept new clients at this time*** I work with individuals with an emphasis on helping the body recover from the physical effects of post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. In turn, the body's recovery can facilitate the integration of the whole person by bringing together mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
***unable to accept new clients at this time*** I work with individuals with an emphasis on helping the body recover from the physical effects of post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. In turn, the body's recovery can facilitate the integration of the whole person by bringing together mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
Dianne Lobes
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97405 (Online Only)
I am acutely aware of how many people are suffering deeply now – people who are strong, intelligent, and creative, and yet find themselves struggling within their lives and disbelieving in themselves. Many of our psychological and emotional problems have been worsened over time by systemic and political practices, policies and institutions which also affect us spiritually. Because these systems aren’t self-aware, they don’t change quickly, and since they are part of the cause of our problems, they can’t help us heal. I listen to understand how to heal.
I am acutely aware of how many people are suffering deeply now – people who are strong, intelligent, and creative, and yet find themselves struggling within their lives and disbelieving in themselves. Many of our psychological and emotional problems have been worsened over time by systemic and political practices, policies and institutions which also affect us spiritually. Because these systems aren’t self-aware, they don’t change quickly, and since they are part of the cause of our problems, they can’t help us heal. I listen to understand how to heal.
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Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am interested in creating a safe, nurturing place where we can explore your concerns and discover a path forward. My goal is to help you find lasting healing through a holistic approach, taking in all parts of you. I will meet you where you are in your life and work with you in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way to create a trusting relationship that helps facilitate the growth you are seeking. We live in a fragmented, busy world, causing many of us to feel alone, purposeless, stressed, and searching for a better way, let’s work together to create a better future.
I am interested in creating a safe, nurturing place where we can explore your concerns and discover a path forward. My goal is to help you find lasting healing through a holistic approach, taking in all parts of you. I will meet you where you are in your life and work with you in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way to create a trusting relationship that helps facilitate the growth you are seeking. We live in a fragmented, busy world, causing many of us to feel alone, purposeless, stressed, and searching for a better way, let’s work together to create a better future.
Chuck Craytor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Would you like to bring more awareness, clarity, and peace of mind to your life? Do you want to live more authentically, with more ease and confidence in your relationship with your self and the difference you make, but feel stuck? You know you can do more and are not giving up, but right may not see how to move forward. You want to live a more fulfilling life and achieve closeness with others. You can make meaningful progress, achieve closeness with others, and experience increased joy and success.
Would you like to bring more awareness, clarity, and peace of mind to your life? Do you want to live more authentically, with more ease and confidence in your relationship with your self and the difference you make, but feel stuck? You know you can do more and are not giving up, but right may not see how to move forward. You want to live a more fulfilling life and achieve closeness with others. You can make meaningful progress, achieve closeness with others, and experience increased joy and success.
Helene Krothe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97405
Not accepting new clients
I work mostly with adults wanting to increase security in their connections & growth in their lives. I'm a trauma specialist, with specific skill helping clients navigate sexual assault and/ or abuse, childhood emotional neglect, as well as identifying and coping with the impacts of parental addictions. I support individuals transitioning towards gender and sexuality identity affirmation. I primarily utilize IFS, Somatic therapies, and EMDR to support my clients.
I work mostly with adults wanting to increase security in their connections & growth in their lives. I'm a trauma specialist, with specific skill helping clients navigate sexual assault and/ or abuse, childhood emotional neglect, as well as identifying and coping with the impacts of parental addictions. I support individuals transitioning towards gender and sexuality identity affirmation. I primarily utilize IFS, Somatic therapies, and EMDR to support my clients.
Sharon M Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Therapy is an investment in the quality of your life. I enjoy working with clients who want to improve their relationships; the effectiveness of their parenting; the satisfaction of their career path; the ability to perform confidently in arts/athletics/academics; to recover well following a difficult change or transition; or generally, to feel more contentment and less distress on a daily basis.
Therapy is an investment in the quality of your life. I enjoy working with clients who want to improve their relationships; the effectiveness of their parenting; the satisfaction of their career path; the ability to perform confidently in arts/athletics/academics; to recover well following a difficult change or transition; or generally, to feel more contentment and less distress on a daily basis.
Lori Haymore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97405 (Online Only)
Maybe you're trying all that you know how to do, and still feeling stuck, anxious, or discouraged. You're finding it difficult to navigate changes in your life, your relationships aren't what you would like, or your self-confidence has slipped or seems non-existent. Sometimes, the most helpful thing may be to find a counselor to support you along the way. My approach to counseling is strength-based, personalized to your needs, and founded on the belief that you possess a tremendous capacity for growth & healing.
Maybe you're trying all that you know how to do, and still feeling stuck, anxious, or discouraged. You're finding it difficult to navigate changes in your life, your relationships aren't what you would like, or your self-confidence has slipped or seems non-existent. Sometimes, the most helpful thing may be to find a counselor to support you along the way. My approach to counseling is strength-based, personalized to your needs, and founded on the belief that you possess a tremendous capacity for growth & healing.
April Clark
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Welcome! I am an LPC-Associate trained in a program for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists with an emphasis in Depth (Jungian-influenced) Psychology through Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I graduated in 2010. While I pull from a variety of theories in my work (Jungian, Rogerian, Attachment, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, and Expressive Arts Therapies), and I use various skills-based approaches in session (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play/Sandtray Therapy, and EMDR), I strongly believe that it is the therapeutic relationship, not the framework utilized, that truly helps people
Welcome! I am an LPC-Associate trained in a program for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists with an emphasis in Depth (Jungian-influenced) Psychology through Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I graduated in 2010. While I pull from a variety of theories in my work (Jungian, Rogerian, Attachment, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, and Expressive Arts Therapies), and I use various skills-based approaches in session (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play/Sandtray Therapy, and EMDR), I strongly believe that it is the therapeutic relationship, not the framework utilized, that truly helps people
Emily Sessoms
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Waitlist for new clients
Please contact me to join waitlist. I am a Couples & Family Therapist at Alive Holistic Counseling, supporting individual and relational clients working through trauma, anxiety, depression, communication and relationship challenges, codependency, grief, identity exploration, and changes. The therapy process is as unique as the individual and I collaboratively work in helping you achieve the change you want to see. I take a holistic, systemic approach using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and EMDR to understand each client and their context to create a supportive and empowering space to explore together.
Please contact me to join waitlist. I am a Couples & Family Therapist at Alive Holistic Counseling, supporting individual and relational clients working through trauma, anxiety, depression, communication and relationship challenges, codependency, grief, identity exploration, and changes. The therapy process is as unique as the individual and I collaboratively work in helping you achieve the change you want to see. I take a holistic, systemic approach using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and EMDR to understand each client and their context to create a supportive and empowering space to explore together.
Edify Therapy
LPC Intern, MA, NCC, LPC A
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Therapy can offer many things: support, coping skills, and (perhaps most importantly) a place to set down your “armor” and rest. Taking this step is a powerful act of self kindness and self advocacy. In therapy we will hold your unique story, needs, and strengths, and together create a path forward. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a place to cultivate trust and to experience acceptance and compassion.
Therapy can offer many things: support, coping skills, and (perhaps most importantly) a place to set down your “armor” and rest. Taking this step is a powerful act of self kindness and self advocacy. In therapy we will hold your unique story, needs, and strengths, and together create a path forward. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a place to cultivate trust and to experience acceptance and compassion.
Carolee J Horning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma comes in many shapes and forms. A deeply distressing and disturbing experience in your life can have many negative effects such as feeling numb or like you’re just “going through the motions,” deep depression and sadness, or feeling “broken.” But you are not alone in feeling this way. I understand the power of trauma and how it can destroy you, overtaking your mind and your body. It’s a wound that changes a person. Especially if you don’t let it out. It finds unhealthy ways. The trauma can overpower you and take control. But you can become "unbroken."
Trauma comes in many shapes and forms. A deeply distressing and disturbing experience in your life can have many negative effects such as feeling numb or like you’re just “going through the motions,” deep depression and sadness, or feeling “broken.” But you are not alone in feeling this way. I understand the power of trauma and how it can destroy you, overtaking your mind and your body. It’s a wound that changes a person. Especially if you don’t let it out. It finds unhealthy ways. The trauma can overpower you and take control. But you can become "unbroken."
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Number of Therapists in Eugene, OR
700+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in Eugene, OR who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
82% | Trauma and PTSD |
78% | Self Esteem |
77% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Stress |
70% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | PacificSource |
45% | Oregon Health Plan (OHP) |
44% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Eugene, OR see their clients
58% | In Person and Online | |
42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.