Therapists for Teens in Josephine County, OR

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.

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.

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.

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!

Shout out to the 10-24 year-olds in Southern Oregon! Your voice and your truth deserve to be heard and respected. If you are in need of someone to wholeheartedly listen and work alongside you to navigate the distress that life brings, I am here for you and your family. It would be an honor to be invited into your life story and to help you embody your most authentic and healthy self.

I believe that within each individual is the possibility for an optimum life complete with health, balance and well-being. I utilize a varied approach with a strong influence from cognitive-behavioral influences. Imagine a life free from trauma, anxiety, guilt and worry. Imagine a life of emotional freedom. It can be yours. My services are designed to assist you gain mastery over depression, anxiety, stress and doubt through learning how to listen to your inner wisdom and tap into your inner strengths.

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.

Hey Gen Z do you feel misunderstood, worried all the time, or hopeless and like nothing is ever going to get better? Or maybe you need help navigating through challenging situations, relationships, other life stressors, or even just learning some new skills? I would love to help you on your journey to a more wholesome you. I have experience working with ages 6-24 who struggle with their mental health or struggle with behavioral issues. Also please note that I conduct ADHD evaluations for youth ages 6-24 if you need that support as well!

Darnel Scott, LMFT, completed her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University, TX and she is also a certified Neurofeedback practitioner. She has done extensive training in the field of Neurofeedback and enjoys the fast results this modality brings to her clients, especially those who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, ADD, ADHD, Autism, Migraines, PTSD and more. Darnel is passionate about helping people of all ages. Her therapy approach is focused on systemic results and is convinced people can accomplish the change they want to see in their lives.

I believe trust and belonging are the basic needs of individuals. How one learns to love and be loved tells a lot about who we are as people and how our relationships develop. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families, thereby hoping to provide change to the system, and not just the individual.

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!

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

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 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.

Healing is available to you. Deep down, we all have the power to heal. Starting therapy takes courage, and it's not always easy to stick with it. But the changes it can bring to your life are huge. In our work together I strive to invite you to discover things about yourself you never knew, find parts of yourself you thought were lost, and learn how to bounce back stronger when life gets tough. I'm here to walk with you through this journey, gently helping you tap into your own inner wisdom where healing, growth, and a new you are waiting.

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 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 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.