Hypnotherapists in Eugene, OR

Anxiety and Depression can be caused by many things. I work best with people who are experiencing these unwanted emotions as the result of Childhood Trauma or the unwanted side-effects of a Substance Abuse issue. Most Trauma survivors begin to use substances as a way to numb out past painful memories. As a somatic guided imagery practitioner, and certified drug and alcohol counselor, I help clients discover their own innate inner wisdom through self-hypnosis. Together, through meditation, guided imagery and self-discovery we will quickly chart a course of healing and recovery.

I work with a variety of concerns including couples and family conflict, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, and the struggle to find purpose and meaning in life. I believe in highlighting the uniqueness of the individual, while understanding that we all function as part of a multitude of larger systems. The relationships we create with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us, can both transform and challenge us. Through this approach, I help individuals, couples, and families find peace and harmony. I will support you while you heal, transcend, and build the life you want.

My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.

As a licensed professional counselor, I dedicate myself to a therapeutic relationship focused on connection and personal growth. My approach is rooted in the desire to promote wellness by eliminating barriers to living an authentic and meaningful life. I believe in a compassionate approach that uses strengths as building blocks of well-being. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and challenge limiting beliefs, recognize negative patterns, and support change. I'm also trained in modalities including The Daring Way™, hypnotherapy, and EMDR.

Do you long for personal growth and happiness but find yourself struggling with old wounds, criticism, anxiety and self defeating behaviors? The individuals I work with learn to tap into their own natural instinct to heal and thrive. With 30 years experience, I am skilled at helping people find competence and meaning when they thought there was no hope. Together in the adventure of counseling, we explore how your life experiences, relationships and natural mind-body systems currently serve you - well, not so well or quite badly - and then work together to restore strength, balance and vitality.

Living in this moment in time can feel very stressful! Most clients I see are impacted by issues related to trauma, grief, relational distress, low self-worth, constant stress, anxiety, depression, chronic mental/physical illness, and experiencing oppression/marginalization for who they are, among other issues. They come seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, relief from emotional pain, guidance on navigating the complexities of relationships, and to learn how to manage life stressors, heal, live authentically, and ultimately, thrive.

I am currently FULL and not accepting new patients. I do maintain a waitlist. I am EMDR trained and provide therapy for trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, and addiction/recovery issues. For 12 years I worked in a residential substance abuse facility where I also provided M-CBT and EMDR for addiction, eating disorders and gastric by-pass surgery. I recognize that each of you are unique human beings and that life can be difficult and painful. Together we seek your individualized treatment plan. To discover your strengths and to help you get back on track and gain relief from life's burdens.

I provide individual and family therapy to residents of Lane County, assisting clients with trauma, anxiety, family distress, substance abuse & addiction/recovery issues, life transition difficulties, and other life challenges. I utilize both time-honored and cutting edge therapeutic methods, realizing that therapy must be tailored to each unique individual or family to be effective. Coming from a systems background, I view problems as being embedded within the context of family, community, employment, educational, legal and other systems - affecting and being influenced by each of these.