Sexual Abuse Therapists in Eugene, OR

I thoroughly enjoy my work with all of my clients, but especially my work with families and couples. My approach is relational, meaning I help clients understand "what happened" that is causing distress, rather than "what's wrong with you", as my clients have so often heard from other professionals. My therapy is trauma informed, even if trauma is not the presenting concern. I hold deep respect for all clients. The key to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship, so this is my priority. I also provide both compassion and accountability for therapeutic goals.

***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.

If you woke up tomorrow and your life was exactly how you wanted it to be, what would be different? Maybe you’ve been feeling stuck and weighed down by the past, and you want to be unburdened and able to move forward with your life. Perhaps you want to manage stress better, improve your relationships, or feel less depressed and worried. You may want support around uncertainty, grief, isolation, and fear related to the pandemic, racism, politics, or other societal issues. Whatever you desire, seeking help is a courageous next step toward making positive changes, achieving your goals, and improving your health and wellbeing.

I believe you are the expert on you. My intention is to walk alongside you on your healing journey and co-create a container where you can discover the strengths and resources you have within yourself—where you can connect and reconnect with your Self. My approach to therapy is integrative and collaborative. I work from a person-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic approach. I believe nature is medicine and love incorporating movement and time outdoors into sessions. I am especially drawn to working with those in the LGBTQ+ community, and those healing from religious and/or spiritual trauma.

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.

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.

I am honored to work with individuals who are seeking healing. Whether it be healing from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety or whatever may be taking you away from your most true and authentic life. I am specialized in eating disorders and all co occurring diagnoses. Pursuing healing is brave, it takes courage to say yes to vulnerability and open ourselves to growth and change. My deepest hope is that I may be someone who will take you one step closer to freedom. With curiosity, we can work to uncover the messages that have held you back from embracing yourself, in all that you may be.

A client in my practice should be prepared to engage in self-reflection, self-compassion, and demonstrate an openness to interpersonal feedback. While I hope to provide support and foster growth for a wide range of presenting concerns, the willingness for insight and change is universal in therapy. I also strive for a warm therapeutic relationship, using humor, humility, and emotion to connect with all of my clients.

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.

I work with people to release old patterns of anxiety, trauma, depression, and self-doubt in order to create a more vibrant satisfying life. I offer innovative, compassionate, and focused support in counseling. I primarily counsel people of color (as a therapist of color), women, mental health therapists, families, and groups using evidence-based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Systemic Family Therapy, and CBT. I incorporate art therapy, wellness counseling, somatic work, sex therapy, spiritual support, and career counseling when indicated.

Hello! I'm Bre, and I bring a trauma-informed and holistic approach to therapy, focusing on the mind, body, and environment. Central to my practice are several core beliefs: that all people are capable of healing and positive change, that each of us has an innate inner wisdom that can guide us on our journey toward healing, and that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (even the ones we don’t like) serve a purpose. Although we all possess the ability to change, I understand that the path toward growth and healing can be a difficult and winding road. It is an honor to offer my support and expertise as your co-pilot along the way.

Are you struggling to overcome symptoms experienced due to a traumatic event or experience of abuse? Do you have such a hard time dealing with conflict, asserting your needs with others, and figuring out how to create joy in your life?

It can feel vulnerable to acknowledge that you’re struggling, but it’s my belief that there is a lot of strength in that willingness to be open and seek change. I strive to honor that by providing an environment of safety, acceptance, and empowerment. My approach is described as easy-going, direct and nonjudgmental. I respect my clients’ needs and welcome the opportunity to work with people of diverse backgrounds, identities, and relationships. My goal is to help you find relief through expanded self-awareness, healing of old wounds, increased connectedness, development of practical tools, and shifting out of old/unhelpful patterns.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. My style is interactive and my goal is to create a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. Using a variety of theoretical approaches, I help clients identify issues they need to manage or resolve in order to achieve the quality of life they are seeking. I have a deep regard for the role one's spiritual life may have assisting with one's overall well-being. I respect the uniqueness of each individual and the drive to achieve a sense of wholeness and self-expression. With this in mind, I strive to bring compassion, focus and direction to the work we do together.

Each one of us possesses problem-solving strengths. In times of transition and stress, these strengths can seem dormant. Therapy can uncover and further develop a personal resiliency. Having someone there to guide us on our path, through the brambles of life can be helpful. I believe therapy is a collaborative endeavor and my goal is to meet you where you are, with your life experience, self-awareness and intention.

Self-awareness is the key to profound and positive change. I respect your courage to begin. My goal in therapy is to facilitate exploration in an attempt to heal and make sense of difficult situations, emotional states, and relationships. I have confidence in the power of compassion and human connection. Whatever your goals, I provide a relaxed, safe, and supportive environment where your feelings and thoughts can be expressed without judgment. I’m currently doing TELEHEALTH ONLY. I look forward to hearing from you!

I offer therapy that's largely integrative, pulling from several different theories and adapting my approach to best fit the identities, needs, and style of each client. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment in which my clients can feel both supported and challenged. Having a space to share vulnerably and work on personal growth and healing is a great opportunity, but it's also very hard work! Since I ask my clients to show up vulnerably, I try to do the same, bringing my authentic self to the room. I look forward to conversations about how our similarities and differences impact our work.

I facilitate counseling from a holistic approach, using a variety of integrative therapeutic approaches. Difficult experiences and challenges deserve thoughtful and perceptive attention and I will help you identify inner strengths, create new self-awareness, build positive personal relationships, and healthier ways to move through adversity with a sense of wholeness and emotional stability. I offer insightful support to help examine core beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors that are limiting growth, joy, and empowerment.

I specialize in helping people overcome issues with depression, anxiety, worry, negativity, and/or addictions. Often genetics, childhood and adult trauma, stressful relationships, insomnia, diet, and general self-care can be contributing factors. Talking with a licensed psychologist can help you with such dilemmas and gain a new perspective on life. My goal is to help explore new ways to handle such roadblocks and to live a full and enjoyable life.