Integrative Therapists in 97302

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.

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 provide individual, couples, and family counseling. I believe in a collaborative relationship exploring issues and creating ways to improve personal growth. I have a Person Centered approach to reflect, validate, and support each client as they journey through their counseling experience. I enjoy working with Client to identify their goals and support them as they heal.

I have 30+ year experience providing therapy for adults and specialize in treating health care professionals. Carl Jung said, "Only the wounded physician heals... and then only to the extent he has healed himself." We become healers because of our wounding. My approach is integrative and aims to get to the root of your suffering, while finding deeper meaning & purpose in your role as a healer and beyond. I use a combination of traditional and non-traditional healing modalities to create real change. I am described by my clients as unapologetically human, which often gives others permission to "take off the mask."

(Please note that I am currently located in Illinois and can only offer video or phone sessions). It was Irvin Yalom who said something to the effect that "psychotherapy is like a dress rehearsal for life". With this said, it is my intention to not only offer you support in therapy but to also help you generalize the skills you learn in therapy and apply them in your outside life and relationships. I specialize in anger and anxiety management for adults and adolescents. I also work with highly intelligent adults and teens who have a difficult time adjusting and adapting socially and work with high functioning autistic individuals.

It is my privilege to provide you with a safe, accepting and supportive environment, as together, we explore and clarify those issues that keep you from moving forward and living a full, authentic and vibrant life. As we explore ways of working with your concerns, you will find yourself able to redirect your energy towards what you most care about.

I’m passionate about supporting people along their path of healing: whether it’s learning to stand in your power, restoring yourself after loss, or finding your center again after a life transition, trauma or experience of oppression. I work to support you in expressing your one unique voice; helping you to identify your values and act with integrity and courage. My approach incorporates the whole human experience. I draw upon the creative and expressive arts to invite healing and change, first helping you learn to identify and express your feelings, cope with overwhelming stressors, and then exploring next steps.

Every person faces challenging circumstances throughout life, but no one has to endure the pain of difficult experiences alone. We know from experience that therapy can be transformative and offers the potential for enormous growth and positive change. ​The therapeutic relationship is central to the change process and as part of this, I strive to foster a collaborative approach with my clients by creating a safe, accepting environment. I approach counseling in a strengths-based framework and recognize that we all have skills and abilities that have developed to cope and carry us through our toughest times.

You already possess the ability to reach your full potential. My job as your therapist is to listen, walk alongside you, and help you move toward this potential. People seek therapy because they desire happiness. Let's begin by discovering what happiness looks like for you. Do you feel unheard, dismissed and over-ridden by a parent or partner even though you are an adult? Do you feel as though attempting to set new boundaries for yourself is next to impossible because important others will simply disregard them? Therapy can help you learn to fully validate within yourself what it is you feel and believe, and what it is you consider to be important. Peace, authenticity, and balance are springboards to happiness. My goal is to offer you individualized help in overcoming the obstacles that are blocking that happiness. Taking a step, reaching out for some help, will lead you to the change and growth you are hoping for. And whether you are seeking thriving relationships or simply greater contentment, I will help you tap into your own innate strengths to bring about a fuller, happier life.

As of 4/25/24, I have many new openings as I switch to a new company on May 1st, please call Mid Valley Counseling to learn more, using the number listed here. 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 specialize in work with individuals who experience Anxiety Disorders (OCD, General Anxiety, Phobias), Depression, Insomnia, Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as those with medical or complex presentations (e.g. depression and diabetes). I believe therapy must involve a human connection and have come to find a good sense of humor is critical to the work done in therapy. Without a strong therapeutic relationship, it is nearly impossible to make progress. However, within the context of a collaborative, supportive environment, CBT tools can be very useful. When CBT tools are not helpful, eccentric evidence-based practices may be.

My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems.

Over 29 years experience as a licensed counselor. Are you looking for a positive change in your life? I can help you. I believe that growth is an essential ingredient for a fulfilling life. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, adults and families. My training and experience is extensive. It includes being certified as a DEH@ practitioner, individual, couple, family therapy, Play/Sand/Art Therapy, hypnosis, and Spiritual Direction/life path exploration. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon, trained in Spiritual direction, and certified in delivery of Tele Mental Health services.

Health is about more than the absence of illness and "the picture of health" is different for every person. My philosophy is that each individual has strengths and values that can be built upon to improve quality of life no matter what your health challenges are. I specialize in helping people find their strengths and then, we work together to create a wellness plan that is realistic and achievable. Together, we can build one for you beginning wherever you are today and moving forward.

My passion is supporting all new mothers and mothers-to-be as they navigate the journey of motherhood. While there's a wealth of information on pregnancy and prenatal care, there's very little out there to support mothers, babies, and families during the postpartum phase.

I am a Board Certified & Licensed Clinician (CA & OR) that takes a holistic approach to treatment. I assist adolescents, adults, and couples in achieving psychological and interpersonal health and wellness by fostering a safe and trusting space where they can explore, process, and move through life's difficulties. I understand that each of us have unique strengths, challenges, identities, and life experiences. I work with each client to tailor treatment to their individual needs so they can reach their personal and relational goals, address concerns impacting their well-being, and move towards personal growth and healing.

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 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.

In a time where we are more aware of burnout than ever, it is necessary to find space for authenticity, play, and rest. My values as a therapist are based in the need to collaborate together for collective healing from the demands of our fast-paced world that prioritizes productivity over connection. Our goal together is to explore the interiors of the mind and body in order to shine a light on the ways we close off from ourselves and others, opening the path to live a more free and expansive life. In addition to talk therapy, I work with somatic practices, including Somatic Experiencing and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.