Therapists for Teens in Grants Pass, OR

I love working with teens, young adults, and their families, as they work through concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have been a mental health therapist for teens with trauma in residential care over the past few years. This has equipped me to become well versed in various and complicated diagnoses that impact entire family systems. This has also led me to use therapeutic modalities (interventions) that break down the barriers talk-therapy often has for youth, including engagement, trust, and buy-in to the therapeutic process.

Being told your voice is not valued because you’re young is the worst. Your voice matters. Often as a young adult/teen/child, we’re told, “just do it,” and “that’s just the way it is.” Or maybe you’re the parent wanting to connect with your child and asking yourself, “what happened?” I am here to support Gen Z and/or their families with each family member finding their voice, being seen for their individuality, and fostering reconnection with one another and your family’s roots/values. Every voice in the family matters and is valuable and strong and I would be honored to support your quest in nurturing this personal/family growth.

Are you a parent trying hard to meet both your own and your family’s needs, or a teen struggling with body image, identity, and school? Are you balancing raising your children while also caring for aging parents? Maybe you find yourself always fighting “the system” and are exhausted from defending your own or your family’s right to exist.

I believe that individuals have within them the capacity to achieve and maintain a state of positive mental health. Each person has a primarily unique and genuine outlook on life and in that tools inherent within to live a healthy existence. My role as a professional therapist is to guide and collaborate; to help the individual discover, foster and access the unique coping tools within.I strive to help the individual explore possibilities for change and help find positive direction,meaning and purpose in life.

Do you need someone other than your parents or friends to talk to that will not only understand and truly listen to you, but help you learn new coping skills and ways to better navigate life? Do you want to live a more full and happy life and not feel so dragged down by the pressure and stressors that young people especially are faced with? I specialize in working with youth ages 10-24. That’s right, Gen Z, I am reaching out specifically to you! I understand the challenges you’re facing in today’s world, and want to come alongside you and support you in becoming your most authentic and healthy self.

“I feel that I am merely an agent, giving you some keys that have been given to me to pass on to you. These keys are to unlock doors out of your present prison. Doors opening onto new vistas. Doors beyond where you are now.” ― John C. Lilly Facing difficulties in life, experiencing emotional pain and suffering, or want to grow and learn to be more self compassionate? It can make a world of difference to work with a Psychologist who can be your guide, collaborator, coach and cheer leader. In therapy, you can overcome fears and self limiting beliefs, gain insight, skills, and strategies to lead a life of meaning and fulfillment.

If you are feeling lost, powerless, or simply overwhelmed, I want to help you carve out a safe space where you can come and reflect on what is important to you and the person you want to be. Together, we can work on the tools, mindsets, and daily acts of care for yourself that foster a stronger sense of trust in yourself and ultimately a stronger sense of resilience. I am deeply inspired by our younger generations and their commitment to equity, authenticity, and self-determination. I work with youth ages 6-24 and - I love my job! Also please note that I conduct ADHD evaluations for youth ages 6-24 if you need that support as well!

I use EMDR to help people change their lives. It is a safe, powerful, and effective way to work together NOW.

I have a passion for giving the youth we serve a voice and hearing their struggles during this very difficult time in our history. From a very early age, I knew that I wanted to help people find joy and hope during their time on the planet. I strive to see the potential and strengths in every person I have the privilege of serving. I have found my niche serving children as young as 8, adolescents, and young adults up to age 24.

I have over 10 years of experience providing counseling to those struggling with substance abuse and dependency. I am here to help identify internal and external struggles that hinder a person from being successful in dealing with addictions and the stigma that comes along with it. I offer education around the brain and its functions when dealing with addiction and the behaviors that lead to negative consequences. My goal is to help build skills that develop effective coping strategies along with behavior modification. I am knowledgeable about the resources in the community to help with wrap around services.

Aubrey doesn’t see diagnosis as a limiting factor in life. We are whole beings, looking for support and connection, even if we feel broken at times, we can turn your broken pieces into a beautiful mosaic. We will use a short-term, or long-term approach, focusing on getting you out of therapy or reducing your time in therapy significantly! We will work on a quarterly basis contract (four-months) that we can renew if progress is being made!

Life can be difficult! But you don’t have to do it alone. Gen Z- you are in the driver's seat here and I am here to sit beside you, to help you navigate the twists and turns along your journey. With empathy and understanding, we can explore life struggles, anxiety, depression, past hurt, future goals, and more. I hold a safe space for you to process anything that life throws your way. My experience working with youth in various settings of teaching, counseling, and telehealth, has given me an understanding that Gen Z has their own set of challenges to navigate, different from other generations.

I provide a mind-body centered approach to mental health. Mind-body work restores joy, vitality, physical well being and intimacy with others by freeing up emotional blocks in a safe and supportive manner. Grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and couples conflict are also addressed. This approach is especially effective in releasing psychological traumas which underly physical symptoms. I have over twenty-five years of experience helping individuals, couples and teens to achieve healing. My background of study includes extensive work with many of the most highly regarded leaders in the field of mind-body psychology.

It is common to reach a point in life when you might feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward. Perhaps you are having problems with relationships or are searching for better ways to cope with every day stressors. Life can present us with a myriad of challenges often causing us to feel dissatisfied and inadequate. I am committed to helping individuals gain a better sense of self by offering a client-centered, integrated approach to treat a variety of mental health needs.

Hey Gen Z! I want to help you find your voice and empower you to be the best you can be. I draw heavily from Rogerian (person-centered) therapy, with the belief that clients deserve unconditional positive regard and empathy no matter what they bring into therapy. I also draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, and I use art and play therapy as well. I find passion in working with clients who have experienced trauma and want to find the tools to find their own voice and break out of negative cycles that have impacted their families. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone is a work in progress, and I would love to get to know you!

There are no ideal clients, only degrees of willingness to grow, develop, and actualize. This can mean becoming the best version of yourself (even if you don't know what that is yet!), overcoming a current hurdle, or learning to navigate difficult emotional terrain. Having a vested interest in learning new ways of thinking and being will take you further down the road to a better You! Clients often feel ill prepared to make difficult choices, lack trust in themselves, or are completely overtaken by the burdens life has thrown at them. Deciding and manifesting the next chapter of your life is both a scary and wondrous adventure!

Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.

When you are moving in the right direction, the Universe cooperates. Most of us have set set goals or developed expectations for how we want to live our lives, but sometimes we get stuck along the way. We tend to think that we can sort out these complications on our own or by talking to a close friend. Therapy is an opportunity to tell your story to a professional asking the right questions, providing unbiased perspectives, or shining light on a dark place. I encourage clients to focus on the issues keeping them from experiencing contentment and satisfaction in life.

I have a safe compassionate healing environment with you in mind. With over 20 years experience, I provide a sacred place to confidentially explore whatever you may need to. I will help you overcome the bonds that hold you back from your goals and from fully enjoying life. I believe in an inherently miraculous and powerful inner self. With cutting edge counseling services that keep you in charge, we will move forward together to overcome whatever challenges you struggle with. From mindfulness to hypnosis, practical (cognitive behavioral) and compassionate exploration, for brief or longer terms, together we will overcome.