Therapists in Redmond, OR

Bereavement, suicide loss, loss of a pet, life transitions, difficulties in relationship to others and to self are some of the reasons people seek counseling. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe place for clients to work through problems, discover their strengths, and find hope for healing and change. It takes courage to reach out and seek support when you recognize that what you are doing on your own doesn't seem to be working. My hope is that you will start your journey to healing.

Are you struggling with grief or loss? Are you caught in the grip of past trauma? Grief and trauma create a heavy burden on our hearts and minds. A painful loss or traumatic experience can rob you of a fulfilling life. If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a lost way of life, or the loss of self, loneliness, insecurity and uncertainty. I can help you with your grief process so you can embrace the beauty of your future. If you’ve suffered a traumatic past, you may struggle with depression, anxiety or feelings of inadequacy. I can help you reclaim your self-confidence and start truly living.

Joe offers affordable counseling services for couples, individuals, families, adolescents. His counseling services seek to meet a full range of needs, including but not limited to: couple’s counseling, including marital and premarital counseling, attachment issues, parenting, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, men's issues, trauma, divorce, work stress, and relationship issues. He also addresses a variety of issues that impact marriages and families, including: relational conflict, stepfamily life, parenting, preteen and teen issues.

We all find ourselves in dark places at time in our lives. This is a part of life. What is important is that we do not stay living in the dark. Sometimes we need help to break out of the darkness in our lives and minds. Trauma, loss, grief, substance use, and disrupted relationships can all result in finding yourself in a dark place.

Are you feeling anxious, hopeless, frustrated, or stuck in your current life chapter? We all try our best to navigate the challenges life throws at us, but sometimes it can become too much to bear on our own. Moving through life, these issues can accumulate leading to unresolved trauma that leaks into all facets of who we are. Working through current and previous life stressors and traumas can help to find balance and peace in the present. We all need support at times through the tremendous difficulties life has a way of throwing at us.

One of my greatest rewards as a therapist is helping clients explore ways to make changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope and live fully in the present. I believe we all need someone to talk with, who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgement. I provide clients with a warm, non-judgmental environment; a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing them from living the life they want. I have a heart for helping others find deeper meaning and a sense of purpose.

I am currently accepting new clients! My approach to therapy is a deeply relational one. Recognizing that we can’t heal from our wounds unless our pain is held, honored, and met with compassion, and yet sometimes we need encouragement to bravely step towards difficult spaces in our lives, I strive to find the most effective balance between challenge and compassion with each unique individual I work with.

Making the decision to start therapy can be daunting and overwhelming. It is my hope to make the process more approachable and accessible. I firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to support clients in their own self-discovery and healing. I value authenticity and warmth to cultivate an environment where clients are free to explore the issues that are weighing heavily on their hearts and minds.

We help people who feel sad, lonely, angry, have experienced a recent loss or life transition, and those who seek to find meaning and purpose amidst stressful, busy lives. We possess a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or who find it hard to connect with others.

I believe that the foundation upon which an individual's emotional, psychological, and physical health may thrive is determined by the strength of that individual's relationship with "self". My treatment style is holistic and integrated, its core components being that of empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. My areas of practice include relational issues experienced throughout the lifespan, trauma, moral injury, sexual/gender issues, and issues pertaining to chronic illness and addiction. I provide services for those within the military culture, LGBTQI community, and for caretakers experiencing compassion fatigue.

At all stages of life people go through hard times - in relationships with others and within ourselves. You are the best expert in your own life experience and possess the capacity to overcome the adversity in your life. I generate a protected space for you to better understand your personal story and manage problems that block the flow of your innate happiness. I help you expand your ability to take care of yourself even when life sends unbearable challenges. I honor all aspects of your ethnicity, sexuality, gender, spirituality, physical and mental abilities, age, socioeconomic class, and native language.

Making the choice to seek help is incredibly brave, and finding a counselor can be overwhelming. I aim to make the process as safe and effortless as possible, providing individual, family, and couples counseling. We all have a right to belong, be respected, and feel heard and understood. If you experience anxiety, depression, shame, grief and loss, have had traumatic experiences, or relationship difficulties, counseling may help. Together we can find healing, promote connection with others, reduce distress, implement healthy boundaries, and process our hurt to create a better relationship with ourselves, our stories, and our world.

I believe the key to having a good therapeutic outcome, is finding a therapist who you are compatible with. I have honed my skills over the years working with Individuals, Families, Couples, and Children. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I have been specifically educated and trained in working with people on their relationships. My specialty is in treating depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and grief. As my client, you will unfold at your own rate. Therapy sessions will look different for each person, as we each have different needs. We will work together, towards your goals, in a safe and nonjudgemental place.

We all need extra support sometimes. No matter what you're dealing with, my goal is to listen to what you need and help you get there. I do this by identifying patterns and offering new perspectives, so that you can better understand and love yourself. I bring my authenticity and humor into therapy to create a safe and nonjudgmental space.

Finding someone to speak with and asking for help is a courageous step. I understand how it can be to share personal information with someone you have just met and I will hold this position with respect. Many people come to therapy for support with anxiety, depression, stress, loss and relationship issues. For some, therapy is more about understanding themselves, changing patterns of behavior that are outdated and they are making efforts to move forward. Therapy is not about advice giving, although many times, problem solving is part of the process. Change seems more likely when there is someone listening to us and we feel encouraged. It's also useful to speak with someone who has knowledge of the most effective strategies for change. It is my hope that whatever your reason for seeking therapy, together we can create a useful experience for you.

I have worked for over 30 years as a psychotherapist in the public and private sector serving clients of all ethnicities, cultures, spirituality, and sexual identities. My specializations include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Identity, Parenting, Couples, Grief, and Bereavement as well as issues stemming from the trauma experience. I have successfully worked with both male and female survivors of sexual assault.

I support people to balance their nervous system by contextualizing their experience within the Polyvagal theory. I work with attachment wounding to rewire the neural circuitry of the brain and utilize somatic experience to create an internal sense of safety. This will create a loving and kind environment to come home to when all other coping skills are not working. With commitment to the process and yourself, your life is guaranteed to change. I utilize blends of Spiritual Psych, IFS, EMDR, Gestalt, Existential, Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused, PACT and Positive Psychology.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, loss, anger, trauma, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ challenges. Life can be hard and I am here to help teach you how to guide yourself to feeling better. One step at a time!

Are you parenting a child who has experienced difficult medical challenges? Has your child experienced significant loss? Is your child’s anxiety and emotional overwhelm creating struggle in your home and community? As a Registered Play Therapist with experience working with medically fragile children, children struggling with overwhelming emotions, anxiety in children and children moving through grief and loss, I can support you and your child in building coping skills, increasing capability, increasing self-worth, and in strengthening relationships.