Behavioral Issues Therapists in Lake Oswego, OR

Have you been feeling stressed from seeing your child/teen struggle at school, at home or with friends? Is family disruption causing your child/teen to feel depressed or anxious, losing focus at school, difficulty with time management, or lack of motivation? I work with children, as young as toddler, to young adults to provide a safe space for them or with their families to find solutions to address their needs. I want to help your child/teen regain their confidence and self-esteem. I can help you and your family find a better way to view the past, learn tools to meet current circumstances and feel ready for a spotless future.

I welcome clients of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds. Diversity, equity, cultural humility, and empathy are foundational to my work. Seeking therapy can be scary and talking about the hard stuff requires vulnerability and bravery. In this nurturing space, I'm here to support you every step of the way on your journey to self-discovery, personal growth, and a brighter, more empowered future. I offer both virtual and in-person therapy sessions, providing a client-centered, strength-based and trauma informed approach.

Hi There! Thank you for considering me as your counselor. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon and have more than eight years experience working in mental health. Facilitating growth and healing in others is my passion and drives my work as a counselor. I work from a multi-cultural, client-centered approach. My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable space for clients to collaboratively explore themselves. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and a solution focused approach. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ and other underserved communities.

With over 30 years of experience working in clinical, inpatient, and educational settings, I am passionate about supporting individuals in finding happiness and personal success. The depth of my professional background provides me with an expanded range of experience addressing individual anxiety, trauma, depression, attachment issues, ADHD, OCD, learning challenges and couples and family dynamics. For those looking for an experience of warm support, true change, and an a setting free from judgment, my therapy practice offers the opportunity to learn about yourself and grow.

As a therapist I am warm, compassionate, strength-based, authentic, and open-minded. I strongly believe that individuals and families are resilient and can grow and heal when engaged in a collaborative process with the right therapist. I will work together with you to make sure that you feel supported in your journey towards healing and growth. I am highly collaborative, authentic, and transparent. I will always strive to find the best approach for you and/or your family. I endeavor to create an environment that fosters mutual respect, growth, curiosity, and hope.

Expertise in child and teen school, developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns. If you’re a worried parent losing sleep about your child, and things are not getting better and you fear that it might not just be a phase. You want to go through the day without worrying about your child constantly. You’re tired of getting calls from school. You don’t want to think about that awful thing that happened, their behavior, or their emotional outbursts. After taking to other parents, your friends, their teachers, or maybe even your pediatrician, you feel like it’s time to see someone.

My current appointment schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm. I current do NOT offer afternoon (after 2pm), evening or weekend appointments. I welcome all unique challenges. I enjoy seeking a collaborative partnership with each client to discover a path to navigate everyday life events and challenges.

Your pain is a key that can unlock the door to a better life. As a psychologist, I work to help you turn that key- to help open yourself to the compassion, enjoyment, and fulfillment that are waiting for you. I can help you through life's problems using evidence based therapy, meaning we will practice techniques that science has shown work when people commit to the process. I use a form of cognitive behavioral therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which has been shown by research to be effective not only in reducing suffering but also in increasing life satisfaction.

The impact of anxiety on our ability to function and maintain quality of life can be profound. Fear and worry can lead to significant avoidance, which can take more and more of our time and ability to engage in the things that should bring us joy. The good news is, these disorders are treatable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure & Response Prevention are considered the most effective treatments for OCD and other anxiety disorders. I specialize in the treatment of these disorders using CBT & ERP and am committed to helping those with anxiety work to build the tools and understanding necessary to overcome these disorders.

I help individuals, couples, and families achieve a sense of integrative wholeness by creating healthy connections for mind, body, and the emotional self to work effectively together rather than in opposition to one another. Often, the overlooked, the unspoken, and the unaccepted pieces of our inner selves prohibit our ability to experience a sense of wholeness. Personal challenges often become more manageable and approachable when the unknown is met with compassionate understanding.

Life, without any major disruptions, is stressful enough; however almost everyone experiences times that are especially difficult. Oftentimes, people find themselves getting lost, anxious, or frustrated during these times, and can develop problematic ways of coping because they don't know what else to do. This is understandable. When a person is in emotional pain, it is hard to be rational and think of a good solution. I'd like to help. Through therapy, you can get caring support and new solutions to problems that will help you build the fulfilling life you deserve- where a sense of peace is possible.

Managing ADHD can taxing. That’s why, as a naturopathic physician, I provide clear, effective, and natural solutions to help children hone their high energy, make better behavior choices, and improve their focus in school and at home. So you can stress less, reclaim energy for yourself and your family, and transform chaos into calm.

I hold PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master's Degree in Psychology. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I support my clients in achieving greater well being by honing what is genuinely unique and important to them. I teach practices that boost resiliency to stress and inspire self-esteem and self-compassion to bloom. I support my clients in breaking through blocks and in unleashing authentic and dynamic self-expression, so that their values are congruent with their behavior and their intentions and desires become experiences that are truly lived.

I believe all people have within themselves the ability to move towards positive change. By creating a safe and trusting relationship and environment, I begin to facilitate my clients' abilities to accept personal responsibility for their behavior, develop autonomy, and make positive and constructive choices in their lives. I hope to empower my clients to successfully overcome traumatic and/or stressful life events and to find positive solutions to problems they may face currently or in the future.

Chronic stress, life changes, loss, trauma, illness, or relational problems can cause coping difficulties that impact quality of life. Although time alone can sometimes help, meaningful resolution of the problems and real growth takes place within the context of a supportive relationship. It is within a nurturing relationship that individuals heal and grow.

Depression, anxiety, conflict or life transitions can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Therapy can, and should, be a safe and collaborative relationship where we work through the complications of life and relationships to find a more hopeful, rewarding and loving experience of the world. I want you to feel active in your therapy as we work toward gentle healing and personal growth. In addition to working with individuals, couples and families, I offer retreats, groups and am the co-creator of Her Table Wealth and Wellness which combines therapy with financial coaching to help women truly level up.

Maybe your teen or partner is depressed? Stuck on Internet Porn? Maybe you have somehow been victimized? Feel anxious, or alone? Loss of loved ones? I offer a relationship based, non-judgmental approach informed by tested, evidence-based practices, including CBT and EMDR therapies - neither of which demand medication. EMDR directly targets traumatic or hurtful memories and helps put them "in the past." This has been shown to help with anxiety/fear, panic attacks, nightmares, self-esteem issues and various other symptoms associated with post traumatic stress. CBT further offers you the chance to not be overwhelmed by your experience.

I specialize in youth/adolescents and younger adults, particularly those with Anxiety, AD/HD, and/or Depression, or just life challenges. I do individual and family therapy, depending on the needs. I work with younger adults who have struggles with failure to launch, college coping struggles, or adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and/or AD/HD. Also, if you are having struggles with parenting or helping your child with their struggles; I have specialized in working in these areas for over 15 years. Feel free to contact to see if we are a good fit! I am doing Telehealth and In person sessions.

My approach to helping youth and teens overcome the symptoms they are experiencing begins with teaching them how to identify and express emotions. I utilize tools from Violet Oaklander’s work to teach youth how to express themselves, which leads to a greater understanding of what they are feeling in the moment. The follow-on effect is greater emotional regulation and communication of their needs. I help youth regulate their emotions by teaching mindfulness. Through mindfulness and focusing on the present moment, youth and teens feel relief from anticipatory anxiety, and depression from events in the past.