Attachment-based Therapists in Eugene, OR

NOTE: Areas of Expertise: I practice a wide variety of techniques and modalities based on each individual. Therapies utilized: DBT (certified DBT Therapist), CBT, EMDR (EMDR Trained), Motivational Interviewing, ACT, Person-Centered Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Gottman Method, Strength Based Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution-Based Therapy, Mindfulness for Self-Compassion, Attachment-Based Family Therapy.

I believe that engaging in therapy is a courageous choice. Exploring our own stories can be terrifying if it brings up pain, heartache, or fear. Many of us spend years trying to find ways to escape these negative feelings only to feel even more stuck. Therapy offers us another choice-one that can move us through our experiences and into a place of hope where we can feel more peace and connection.

Therapy is a collaborative relationship, as individual as the people in the room. Often the work involves slowing down and creating a secure space for being open, curious and able to revisit and make sense of thoughts, memories and feelings that give rise to present difficulties. I'm especially attentive to your higher powers of perception and positive self determination. Together we resolve present-day problems with roots in the past, changing patterns that produce familiar and unwanted results so you are freer to choose the life you want.

Do you ever feel stuck in a body that doesn't feel, act or look the way you want it to? Does it feel like your brain and body are out of sync? Whether it be chronic pain, sexual difficulties or gender incongruence - I'm here to help you get your mind and body back into alignment. When working with me, I will tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, and offer the tools and support you need to feel less pain, more sexual freedom and gender affirmation.

Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other concerns, you deserve a therapist who will be open and supportive yet willing to challenge you gently when needed.  With an approach that combines connection and boundaries, we can work together to help you find the agency you need to move through life with pleasure. I specialize in working with BIPOC, LGTBQIA, Polyamory/Non-Monogamous, and Kink/BDSM communities to provide comprehensive, evidence based, trauma informed, sex positive therapy, that meets the needs of sexual marginalized populations.

I help clients recover from religious trauma, especially those who grow up in a high control religion. I also provide couples therapy, with a focus on couples where one or both partners are ADHD or Autistic. I use approaches that focus on attachment and the nervous system.

I am passionate about helping those with significant trauma and abuse stories. You are my people! I specialize in helping clients recover from complex trauma, and the behaviors that often go with it, such as self-harming, self-medicating, and a lack of self-compassion. My approach is grounded in trauma-focused, attachment-based care. I am most concerned with the meaning you give to what you have been through, and how it has influenced you, and who you are. My goal, always, is to help you walk your own path and create an environment in which you feel empowered to reach your highest potential.

I specialize in working with people affected by all kinds of trauma, especially childhood, interpersonal, and vicarious. If you are looking to improve your personal relationships, capacity for intimacy and self-esteem, reduce dissociation, and feel comfortable in your own skin, there is help. If you feel like no one understands what you have been through, this is the right place. There is no need to spend the rest of your life doing talk therapy and feeling like you aren't going anywhere. Those who work in helping professions and are exposed to secondary trauma are especially welcome.

I am a passionate and authentic practitioner with a diverse background of experience. Having experienced both sides of the proverbial couch, I understand the challenges of self-care amidst the demands of life. My goal is to deeply understand how you derive meaning from your beliefs and experiences, and how these beliefs shape your world. I meet you where you are, acknowledging your unique journey. As an eclectic clinician, I recognize that one size does not fit all, so I tailor our time together to best support your needs.

As of July, 2024, I have a few openings for in-person sessions in Eugene or online within Oregon. I accept private pay as well as FSA and HSA accounts. I don't take commercial insurance at this time. I will respond to you if you reach out and am happy to schedule a free consultation so that we can find our if working together would be the right fit for you.

Counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families; specializing in the treatment of young children and their families.

Whether you're struggling with relationships, transitions, self-esteem, or other challenging aspects of life — you are not alone. I empower individuals and couples to cultivate harmony in themselves and their relationships. Together, we explore what matters most to you, taking inspired action towards growth and change that is aligned with your authentic self. My goal is to help you feel more confident, connected, and at peace with yourself and others so you can live the life you deserve — a life full of purpose, connection, and joy.

My approach to therapy is wholehearted and views clients contextually, recognizing people as interconnected with and influenced by everything from biology and belief to society and the natural environment. I use a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens to understand my clients holistically. Rather than seeking to identify what is wrong, I seek to understand what needs may not be met and collaborate with clients on meeting those needs. This approach sparks inspiration, creativity, and openness and invites into the therapy process a client’s deep and vast wisdom.

I am currently providing individual therapy only at this time. A primary area of focus I have in my practice is to understand the systemic and contextual factors of clients. I also value the approach of looking into the nature of the relationships between those involved with a particular problem or situation. As a therapist it is my goal to offer a safe and respectful environment free from judgment. This environment enables clients to safely identify and explore their current situation in hope of successfully uncovering and developing the resources and strengths necessary for growth and resolution.

Email is the best form of communication if you're interested in setting up a consultation. Please include the best times to schedule, and name of insurance. I have a couple spots opening up beginning of May. I believe therapy is a useful tool that helps people make sense of their inner world. My clinical work is focused on improving life skills, promoting personal growth, and working towards more fulfilling relationships. As a therapist, I want to support clients in achieving their goals when they enter therapy, or help them discover and set goals they want to achieve.

My ideal client is a resilient individual exploring the depths of culture and identity. They're eager to find their unique space amidst intersections of race, gender, and more. Facing challenges yet driven by self-awareness, they seek to embrace their cultural roots and build fulfilling relationships. In our collaboration, they find in me a dedicated ally, attuned to their journey and growth.

Please leave the name of your insurance when you contact me so I can best serve you. Adults, children, adolescents, and their families are welcomed in my private practice, and playroom for the children. My specialty for over 25 years has been working with children, adolescents, and their families. After becoming a Level II EMDR trauma therapist in the past 20 years, I have worked with many adults challenged by difficulties. Both my adult and child clients are often faced with depression, anxiety, and grief commonly created by divorce, death, adoption, abuse, and feelings of hopelessness, anger, and poor self-esteem.

I work with individuals, children, couples and families employing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to assist clients in freeing themselves from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma and the effects of developmental attachment disorders which can manifest as anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, anger issues and conflicts in relationships.

Welcome. I enjoy helping my clients create the life they want and deserve. Together we will create the path out of the mental health dowl drums and get you engaged with life! I will support you with cutting edge, evidenced based therapy approaches, and my professional knowledge gleaned from decades of working with folks like you. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and resources to get your life into balance. My clients tell me they appreciate my ability to listen, my steady presence and the confidence that they can rely on me.