In Person Therapists in Fairmount, Eugene, OR

It can be extremely hard to heal from stressful events, anxiety, depression, trauma and the effects of unhealthy relationships on your own. During my own intense times I've wondered if I was spinning my wheels or indulging thoughts rather than moving through them and have needed a trusted outside source that can help me see what I might be missing. If you are going through a challenging situation, have been experiencing overwhelming emotions for a long time, or feel like you are finally ready to deal with old wounds, I would like to support you to develop greater confidence in yourself.

Do you often feel misunderstood and hurt? Do you feel as though your emotions are controlling you and you don’t know what to do to change that? Does it leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious and full of self-doubt? I know what that feels like and I can help you develop the skills to effectively cope and regulate your emotions and help you identify and communicate your emotions, needs and boundaries to others so you can be heard and get your needs met.

I work with preteens, teens, adolescents, and parents to navigate the challenging transition of childhood to early adulthood. I believe in the importance of relationship. We aren't ourselves when we feel uncomfortable, so my work centers on establishing a working relationship that fosters connection, collaboration, and mutual understanding. I believe that “you are the expert on you” and work to understand my client’s personal values and life perspective. Once I have a sense of who you are, we will begin to identify behavior patterns and increase awareness to focus on making meaningful changes that are right for you.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, tired, physical discomfort, depressed, hopeless, sleep deprived, dissatisfied? Or possibly struggling with experiencing a loss, a life transition, feeling displaced? I have a strong background in working with individuals who seek assistance to restore calm in the body, learn to regulate emotions, understand/ manage thought patterns, and ultimately achieve balance and grounding. ​

Do you struggle with close relationships? Maybe you enjoy success in your profession, but feel unappreciated and insecure in your personal relationships, constantly striving for approval and affection. When things go wrong, do you feel out of control, saying and doing things you later regret? Or maybe you feel invisible and isolated, but the process of letting someone get close feels too risky and painful. Maybe you grew up in a good home where no one ever hit you, but it was an emotional desert, where nothing you did was ever good enough, and your feelings were ignored or even punished. You are not alone.

I enjoy supporting individuals, children and families. My style is warm and down to earth. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Brief Solution Focused, and Play Therapy to assist you, or your child, in sharing your story, resolve conflicts and accomplishing peaceful change. It is my belief that problems are often developed and sustained through well-established habits of thinking and behavior. I provide a safe setting, and have a respectful approach, to addressing problems. I work in partnership with you utilizing your strengths and resources to create positive change!

Feeling stuck? Burned out or always overwhelmed? Not enjoying life the way everyone else seems to? Perhaps the coping strategies and/or relationships you've turned to for support in the past are no longer accessible or just not enough on their own. Most people starting or restarting therapy are looking for a change in some way. I believe that therapy is a place for reconnection, supportive challenge; a place to show up as your full self. We may be a good fit if you are looking for support with depression, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, toxic relationships, and/or LGBTQ2+ identity/gender affirmation.

***Please note: My practice is full. Please feel free to send me an email if you would like to be added to a waitlist*** All of us have an amazing capacity for resilience and joy. It IS possible to mend a relationship or overcome significant setbacks or losses, manage symptoms, and live well. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults, adults, couples and families in times of crisis or change as well as those seeking a more fulfilling path in life. I employ a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to my work as a therapist and work closely with my clients to determine the best course of therapy.

***MY PRACTICE IS FULL; I am not accepting new clients*** Hello! I am a couples & family therapist, as well as a sexuality therapist. My treatment approaches include IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) modalities. I help people heal from sexuality issues, trauma, anxiety & OCD, as well as relationship challenges. I aim to get a deep understanding of how your life is for you and how you prefer it to be. The therapy process is unique for each person or couple. I will support & empower you, and I aspire to meet you with great respect, openness and transparency.

Practice full for now. We all face challenges in our lives, and sometimes outside support can be very helpful. My goal is to create a safe space in which you can consider personal experiences and values and take steps towards your goals. I have many years of experience supporting adults and teens dealing with depression and anxiety and working through issues related to trauma and substance abuse. I strive to provide helpful support around life transitions and stresses, which may include family and relationship changes, school and work changes, divorce and separation, grief and loss, and health-related concerns.

This may be a time in your life when you are feeling stuck or confused with no clear path forward. Whether you are struggling with chronic worry, problems expressing anger constructively, depressed moods, unresolved loss, relationship difficulties or with self-defeating behaviors, finding a skilled and caring therapist can make all the difference. Good therapy can provide you with the time and the freedom needed to explore your concerns more deeply, with the goal of finding new and effective ways to move forward in life. Having the chance to talk about these issues can also feel tremendously unburdening and relieving.

Any of us, from adults to very young children, can experience life challenges that require the caring support of other people. Sometimes we need help to navigate these challenges, and to heal, reorient, and move forward in our lives toward better health and wholeness. When the emotional support of friends and family is not enough, establishing a safe, collaborative relationship with a psychotherapist can be a valuable resource.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked with adults, adolescents, children, and couples in a variety of settings for over 15 years. My approach is strengths-based and is centered on each client’s needs, and is holistic, considering the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. I collaborate with my clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that is grounded in openness, honesty, trust, empathy, acceptance, and, occasionally humor.

There can be a variety of reasons why we may feel overly anxious or uneasy, feel rigid, stuck or out of control, or sad, depressed, weepy and hopeless. These and other feelings often show up in our relationships with family and friends, work-school, food, substances or with other behaviors. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, compassionate and honest environment to help you come to an understanding of why this is happening, and guide you on the journey of healing, growth and change. I work to empower people with a new awareness and stronger ability to manage the challenges in life that bring us to seek therapy.

Have you ever struggled to find the words to describe how you are feeling? Or, wished to express yourself beyond just talking in therapy? When words can't express it, art can! Whether you consider yourself an artist or not (and you don't have to be one to do art therapy), visual expression and the creative process can help. Jung said, "often the hands will solve a mystery the intellect has struggled with in vain." Art therapy offers you the opportunity to explore and work through what is challenging you a little differently than solely talking about it.

My approach to therapy comes from a depth psychological perspective. We will work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and regard for your healing process. Our focus is centered on your experience and your development. We will address issues of depression, anxiety, self esteem, childhood trauma and midlife and late life issues for men and women as well as relationship issues. Some of the goals of therapy are psychological integration and the cultivation of new life, inner purpose and discovery of meaning.

I am a Certified Social Work Associate, a social worker, and therapist for adults. I am deeply passionate about working with trauma. I work with any kind of trauma at any level of severity, collaborating with you to address PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and other effects of trauma such as impact on the body, nightmares, hypervigilance, depression, and anxiety. As a social worker, it is important for me to look not just at the mind, but also relationships, community, and larger societal systems. to explore how systems of capitalism, white supremacy, ableism, transphobia and oppression impact our mental health.

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."