Christian Counseling Therapists in Tigard, OR

Thriving in a world torn apart by broken relationships, unmet expectations, and ongoing heartache can seem like a far off dream. While navigating the ups and downs of life can be challenging, I believe God uses our pain to help us see ourselves, to see God, and to see others more accurately. I am passionate about helping people move from brokenness and sorrow to hope and restoration, and I believe that this journey is not meant to be an independent one. I’m here as a companion for this journey to help you to uncover your God-given identity, and embrace a healthy sense of self.

As an EMDR Certified clinician, I take a different approach to counseling. If you're tired of traditional talk therapy, or want to try EMDR because you've heard others sing its praises, you're in the right place. EMDR is a counseling method that helps people overcome a number of issues including anxiety, self-esteem problems, feeling like an imposter, trying to move on from negative events or trauma and more. Much like the healing that takes place in REM sleep, EMDR heals using eye movements to reprocess the experiences we've had that lead to these concerns so that they sit in the brain differently. And they no longer feel true!

My therapeutic style is collaborative and strengths-based. I want to work with clients to try new strategies and skills and help them gain confidence and mastery over the issues that bring distress into their lives. Specifically, I utilize cognitive reframing to look at events and relationships from a balanced perspective. Also, I enjoy working with clients who are interested in identifying boundary issues within their relationships, noticing where they struggle to say "no" or "yes" to the things that they want/don't want is an important part of my work with clients. I am an EMDR Trained Clinician.

Are you feeling discouraged? Are you at a point which you feel your hope may be GONE! For example, are you a young adult who has lost hope in finding a soulmate? Are you a couple who is on the edge of getting a divorce? Are you a parent who can’t see hope in your child with health issues? There are many different circumstances that cause us to feel hopeless. Unfortunately, depression, anxiety and even anger often come alongside with a sense of hopelessness. My passion is to help you find hope through compassionate counseling.

Have you been to many different therapists and don’t feel it has helped? Or maybe you’ve never been to a therapist and have no idea what to expect. Do you feel stuck in relationships and situations where you feel miserable and can’t take the next step?

Woman of the word - did you read "world" instead, or maybe worried? Weary? Cycles of sin and suffering can be so awful, draining, problem-multiplying. It can be hard to even pinpoint how the drift came about. One failure becomes two, three, and then you stop counting because you stop trying. I know you want someone who gets you and isn't just there to nod, but nudge you towards a better way, one with solutions and compassion.

My hope for therapy, and our time together, is that you can start to become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and beliefs. By doing this you will start the process of empowering yourself towards a whole healthy person. We will spend time together examining each of these categories in a way that will give you a new outlook on life. I also believe balance in life is needed, and often times we lose this balance. Together we can explore ways to regain sense of self and establish balance.

I am passionate about working with people just like you; those looking for help. Though I work with clients of all backgrounds, I attest to the Christian faith and have a deep passion for working with Christian individuals who are looking to integrate their spirituality into their healing journey. I believe and have found that deep healing work is best achieved when we invite the spirit into (and even leading) the process. I also have expertise in working with individuals looking to recover from relational abuse, be that familial, work related, or from a romantic partner.

I welcome children, individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship conflicts, parenting, depression, anxiety, trauma, life stress & balance, developing sexual health, or personal identity. I was a teacher for many years and welcome children ages 3 and up for play therapy to help them communicate their inner experiences as they learn new skills and practice new ways of coping.

Many of us have found ourselves struggling to make sense of the unexpected in life. When we get overwhelmed, it can lead to struggles with anxiety, depression. connecting with others, and difficulty functioning after highly stressful or traumatic events. My role as a therapist is to come alongside you and support you in processing life's challenges and developing a path forward. Understanding yourself and the impacts of your experiences can give you the opportunity to build deeper connections with those you love and make peace with your journey. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I offer specialized support.

My mission is to connect with individuals, couples, & families to assist them in transforming & harmonizing their lives. Most of my clients are dealing with some type of trauma or hurdle in their lives and their goals are to be able to overcome this challenge. I believe my clients already have the skills and self knowledge to deal with the challenges, my job is to assist them in seeing how their skill set can be used in this specific situation.

Counseling is a highly personal experience. With hundreds of counselor profiles online, each sounding very similar, how do you choose the counselor who is right for you and your situation? Choose several that meet your criteria of insurance, services provided and issues addressed. Then call and interview them. Within the first few minutes you may be able to discern who is a good fit.

Summer is here! Life is full of transitions and can tug at our strings in search for identity and times of uncertainty that can increase anxiety, depression, and trigger previous trauma. Children can feel changes and try to adapt without the words to express how they feel that can create additional tension. Put this together, it can become a cesspool of emotions for both the parent(s) and child. My personal experience of living abroad for 20 years and raising 5 children, helped me to understand transitions and their complexities.I work with both children and adults, parenting for relief.

Excited. Persistent. Results oriented and good sense of humor. That's me! You’re not alone when you say, “I really don’t want to get out of bed today, just a little while longer,” as you pull the covers over your head. Today feels gray, you feel overwhelmed, even numb and the nagging “duties” of the day pull at your attention, one after another. You want to scream and hide under a rock to make it all go away for a minute, but you open your eyes to see the list of “should’s” just get longer. And worse yet, you feel alone in all of it.

Understanding your own journey is one of the bravest things you will ever do for yourself. Sometimes our story doesn’t follow the plan we had dreamed of, or it takes some turns for the worst, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless, and/or lonely. When difficult transitions occur, it makes understanding our story even more difficult. When you enter this season of trying to make sense of the twists and turns, having a skilled companion by your side to listen, see you, affirm you, and explore difficult parts of your story can be healing. I am here to help you discover that inner strength, and provide clarity, and support.

Everyone could use support when things don't go as we expect. My main goal is to be the person sitting with you during your highest highs and lowest lows. You are not alone and you have what it takes. People of all ages need to be truly seen and heard which is what I am here for. We are all doing the best we can, yet we can desire to change and become better. We could all use a hand wading through challenging times. I will be the support you need, and we will work together to create better days ahead.

With its ever-changing seasons of highs and lows, life can be difficult. It can feel overwhelming. Grief, bereavement, divorce, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or other trauma-related concerns can take away your happiness and tranquility and make it hard to go about your daily tasks and obligations. Processing these experiences in a safe and supportive trauma-informed environment creates a foundation for understanding, growth, and development personally and professionally. Each person has a unique journey, and together we will examine your life's story to get insight into your past experiences and future goals.

Life transitions bring new opportunities for personal growth, communication development, and emotional connectedness. With couples & families, our approach is to deepen the bond by focusing more effective communication while understanding the needs of the relationship, Individual therapy centers from life experiences of resilience & strength, redefinition of self, challenges around family history, or a recognition of new life boundaries. As we work with younger clients, we utilize interventions in our play therapy room to provide an environment open and welcoming to the needs of everyone.

We are centered on helping you build skills to love and live well. Living Well Counseling Center provides personalized care for each individual, couple, and family. Our work is focused on empowering you to achieve a high level of emotional regulation and mindfulness to produce meaningful and lasting change in your life and relationships.