Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Salem, OR

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.

We are a practice group of licensed psychologists that provide mental health services in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. We provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy, for ages 4 years old and up.

Experienced psychotherapist and consultant providing telehealth services in Oregon and Oklahoma. I primarily work with young adults on an individual basis and have experience with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, severe and persistent mental illness, self-esteem, interpersonal issues, trauma, identity issues, spiritual and existential concerns, life transition, and other emotional wellness concerns. I provide all services via telehealth / secure online video chat. For Oregon clients, I currently accept Moda Health or private pay. For Oklahoma clients, I currently accept BlueCross BlueShield or private pay.

Hello! my name is Melissa and I would be honored to listen and engage with you in your story. Regardless of what you are going through, I believe that there is healing in having the support of another along the journey. Life is full of challenges, leaving you feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, anxious, or grieving loss. Therapy can be a daunting journey to embark on, but I hope that my office can become a safe and comforting space, where we can work together as you learn new boundaries and coping skills, heal current and past wounds, and become more confident and grounded in who you are.

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.

Are you experiencing something that feels impossible to overcome and you are reaching out for the first time? Are you anxious about something or depressed and need someone to validate what you're feeling? This could be your first step in partnering with a counselor who is truly interested in helping you along on your journey. I believe in honoring your experience(s) in life without adding judgment, guilt, or shame.

In my practice I work collaboratively with clients to establish therapy goals and provide a safe, compassionate place to process. I am inspired by my client's dedication and courage to tackle some of the challenging moments of their life. I work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and am specialized in working with women who experienced trauma. Most clients I work with seek therapy to reduce trauma symptoms, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, OCD symptoms and depression.

*Open and seeing clients by Telehealth.* Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 25 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.

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 believe in developing a supportive and collaborative environment where my clients feel empowered, this allows them to move beyond their limitations and discover greater life satisfaction.

I am convinced there is HOPE in your circumstances. You can reach an optimum state of mental health. I employ an eclectic approach with a strong reliance on both cognitive-behavioral and emotion focused modalities. Within you there lies a myriad history of life circumstance, cultural influence, spiritual richness, and challenge that has formed who you are. Walking along with each individual, couple or family, it is my privilege to explore life together, to hear your story, and to design a plan that allows for the optimum life experience. There is HOPE!

The challenges of today's modern life presents an array of difficulties for individuals that can begin to weigh us down and impact our day to day life. Can you imagine what it would feel like to wake up each day with the strength and confidence to face our ever changing world?

"Our action may be impeded... but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt." -Marcus Aurelius My name is Justin Johannson, a person-first cognitive therapist, welcome to my profile! It is my belief that with enough self-awareness, wisdom, and calculated direction, no challenge, obstacle or struggle is insurmountable. Whether you are someone that struggles with the daily rigors of mental health illness, such as anxiety or depression, or are seeking aid and guidance with the overwhelming demands of life - I am here to help. I am here to walk beside you in your unique experience.

Do you ever feel like you cannot find meaning in life, or find your purpose? The struggles of life have taken you in a path different than what you wanted and don’t know how to get back? I believe on having balance and being able to connect with each part of ourselves, such as emotional, spiritual, professional and personal, if we lose touch with any of those parts, we start losing our authenticity. If that has ever happened to you and you would like to explore how to gain the connection back, I would be honored to work collaboratively with you to gain it back.

Accepting New Clients Now! Good Sense Counseling helps people grow their mental health by getting to know themselves well and building skills for a thriving life full of curiosity, confidence, resilience, and fun. Clients learn to clarify core values, set goals, identify and overcome barriers, build strategies, solve problems, and celebrate successes.

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.

Trauma is a highly complex and personal experience. Everyone's experience and definition of trauma is different. Among both professionals and clients, it is often incredibly misunderstood. It affects us across physical, social, emotional, and spiritual bounds. It compromises our ability to process sensory input and renders us incapable of communicating at times. Traumatic experiences can make us feel "small" and incompetent, incapable of managing basic tasks at times, or we may even develop intermittent or chronic pain.

Are you looking for a safe space to discuss your mental health? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. My style is warm, patient, and engaging while taking my client's lead. Connection and trust are huge in our work together.

It is hard enough to ask for help when you know what is not working for you in life. It becomes increasingly more difficult when there is only pain and the source is unknown. I focus on helping you reach your therapeutic goals by listening and building our therapeutic relationship; and strive to create a safe environment for you to explore the source of your struggle and pain without judgment. I do this through a lens called Restoration Therapy by understanding the current pain cycle and helping you to establish a peace cycle.