Family Systems Therapists in Lake Oswego, OR

Brene Brown states, "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." Have you experienced painful moments in your relationships either early in life or later? Whether they are big traumas or small ones, they all can keep people from living their best life. Do you struggle to set boundaries with loved ones? What about creating a deeper connection with your partner? I believe that my clients come with so many of their own answers inside of them.

I've been a licensed therapist for 35 years and received my Masters of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento but consider myself a true Oregonian, living in the Willamette Valley since 1995.

Hi there, my name is Cynthia Shaver, LPC, NCC. I have over 10 years of experience working professionally with clients to achieve their counselling goals in both private practice and community mental health settings. I work with individuals and couples, as well as providing clinical supervision for LPC and MFT Associates in Oregon. I use a trauma-informed lens when working with both clients or supervisees and have experience in emotional focused therapy, EMDR, and various other modalities that attune to clients' unique needs to help them reach their therapeutic goals.

Being a leader or career professional is hard. You face pressures and demands that can take a toll, leading to nights staring at the ceiling worrying about that uncomfortable meeting in the morning, a desire to please people, and maybe even unhealthy levels of stress and anxiety. The stress of your responsibilities and interactions at work might be causing you burnout; you might even be noticing your confidence decline and your relationships suffer. You don’t have to sacrifice your mental health for your career. Let’s uncover the most grounded you with love and self-compassion. It’s time for some heart-centered therapy.

Creating an environment for healing, resilience and growth. Therapy is not just a process that leads to functioning, but flourishing, as you become the person you were born to be. We believe in the power of your dreams!

"Experiencing moments of emotional distress due to life challenges is a common human experience. At times, however, life’s hardships can overwhelm our minds and bodies, leaving us feeling overly stressed, unwell, depressed, out of balance, and/or empty. Whether the source of the distress was a specific event, trauma or loss, a relationship dynamic, or in response to a life transition, I believe we all have the capacity for healing and personal growth, as well as the potential to create a more meaningful life.

I am a clinical psychologist doing telehealth psychological treatment and Autism screening in Oregon. I have worked with individuals and families for over 20 years, specializing in Autism and parenting. I work with people of all ages and with a wide variety of diagnoses. I am currently accepting new clients.

Everyone has seasons of difficulty, confusion, or moments where forward progress in life and relationships seem to come to a stop. These experiences, while deeply painful, can be harnessed as moments of growth in our lives that cause us to understand ourselves, our faith, our relationships, and the world around us to a much greater degree.

Child Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can show up in big ways and leave families spiraling. Being parents ourselves we get we can’t always prevent our kids from struggling, but we can give them the skills to thrive in the face of life's challenges. With skill building through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), we empower kids and parents to build a robust toolbox of science-backed strategies to conquer fears and reclaim their lives from Child Anxiety and OCD.

Hello! I am happy you are here and considering me as your therapist. Life comes with its challenges, and addressing them with someone who can help is a great start to learning better coping skills and dealing with future events in a sustainable way. Providing you with the tools to work through new or old life challenges will help us address your needs and promote growth and change. I provide both in-person and virtual therapy options, and I look forward to supporting you through all life has to offer.

It is with immense warmth and gratitude that I extend a heartfelt welcome to you as you embark on this journey of healing, growth and transformation. My mission is to provide a secure, inclusive and non-judgmental environment where you can reach your full potential. Whether you're striving to cultivate your own individual growth, seeking assistance in mending wounds from your past, working to have a stronger partnership or aiming to empower your adolescent's journey towards a thriving life, I am here.

My psychology and counseling practice is the expansion of identities through awareness and compassion not just solving problems. Your journey has been one with twists and turns and taking the first step to contact me may feel uncertain. Given life can feel like a maze, I make our initial contact straightforward as possible. For 25 years I’ve helped people clear the way to the freedom of their true nature in psychotherapy as well as hypnotherapy. I’ve worked as a crisis worker in ERs, to chief auditor for mental health services in Silicon Valley, to developing a successful counseling training center focused on mindfulness

Should I stay or should I go? A huge question that's weighed on you. It keeps you up at night, stressing you out. Life would be so much easier if your relationship wasn't so hard. You wish you could communicate better; feel understood. But, damn, your shit and their shit get in the way. Not to mention the pressures of career, aging parents, or demanding children. It all gets thrown in the mix, leaving you exhausted, distracted, and disenchanted by the status quo. You want things to change (better sex, intimacy, connection); you're finally ready to take charge of your life in a new and meaningful way. You've come to the right place!

If you have been trying to "get it together" with your relationship with your body, all-consuming anxiety, feeling like you are enough, or chasing life's impossible expectations - you have landed in the right place. My clients are often teens (14+), young adults, and midlife adults who are navigating life challenges related to anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, identity, grief, body image, disordered eating concerns and/or are a part of the lgbtqia+ community. I firmly believe we can't shame ourselves into meaningful change. That's why my approach to therapy utilizes compassion to connect you to your inner wisdom and build self trust.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I provide professional mental health counseling services for adolescents and adults. I approach counseling as a joint relationship in which you and I collaborate together in a supportive, safe environment. My belief is that all clients have unique insight and ability to improve their own lives but may need help identifying strengths and developing skills that support healing, healthy decision making, relationships and steps towards positive growth. I personally operate from a Christian worldview and am willing to incorporate this into our counseling.

Life is stressful often in ways we do not expect. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected is common and can negatively impact our well-being and relationships. Sometimes we get stuck in unhealthy cycles of interaction or ways of coping. Other times, life transitions or changes seem daunting. Or maybe you are just longing to feel connected and be known. Whatever you are going through, know you're not alone and there is hope! People may get hurt through relationships, but they also can heal through them. We are meant for connection, change, and growth.

Sisu Healing Partners provides therapy, sober companions, family coaching, interventions and sober transports. We are a team of highly trained individuals who strive to help guide your loved one on their journey to recovery. We work along side clients to help them create an environment that is safe for recovery. We believe that through healing the family system we can better support the individual on their road to recovery. Our goal is to create a creative and outside the box approach to recovery from use, eating disorders and other mental health disorders.

I welcome children, individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship conflicts, parenting, depression, anxiety, trauma, life stress & balance, developing sexual health, or personal identity. I was a teacher for many years and welcome children ages 3 and up for play therapy to help them communicate their inner experiences as they learn new skills and practice new ways of coping.

Currently Accepting New Clients! My approach is person centered: You are the expert in your own life and I am here to help and support with your journey whatever that looks like. I use a variety of techniques that are both collaborative and strengths-based and draw from social justice and equity work. I don’t just look at you as the individual but also how your surrounding environment impacts you. My counseling style is warm and compassionate. I want to offer you a safe space to heal and grow. It would be an honor to work with you on your life journey. You are the expert and I am here to support you on that journey.