Female Therapists in Lincoln County, OR
Lauren Vickie Stenzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Depoe Bay, OR 97341 (Online Only)
In my private counseling practice, I have experience working with the multitude of challenges people face: Sadness, Depression, Loneliness, Anxiety, Relationship Challenges and Grief Counseling.
In my private counseling practice, I have experience working with the multitude of challenges people face: Sadness, Depression, Loneliness, Anxiety, Relationship Challenges and Grief Counseling.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. If you are coping with a recent trauma, a major family or life transition, or have been managing a physical or psychological challenge, I am available to help. I will listen to you and work to create a safe environment for meaningful connection. Talking things out with a caring professional -- when you are ready -- can help clarify issues and provide needed nonjudgmental support. When we feel seen and emotionally supported, we tend to feel more hopeful about ourselves, and more connected with others and with the world. Habits can change. Relationships can blossom.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. If you are coping with a recent trauma, a major family or life transition, or have been managing a physical or psychological challenge, I am available to help. I will listen to you and work to create a safe environment for meaningful connection. Talking things out with a caring professional -- when you are ready -- can help clarify issues and provide needed nonjudgmental support. When we feel seen and emotionally supported, we tend to feel more hopeful about ourselves, and more connected with others and with the world. Habits can change. Relationships can blossom.
Ta'mara Sheeley
Professional Counselor Associate, QHMP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport, OR 97365
Our experiences and emotions play a vital role in how we interpret, make sense of, connect and interact in this world. Life can be challenging to navigate independently. Sometimes we need another person to walk with us on our journey. I believe everyone has the ability to make changes and that people genuinely do well if they have the skills, resources, and support they need. I help people searching to understand their emotions and practice new ways of connecting with themselves, others, and the world around them to help them live a life that is more aligned with their authentic selves.
Our experiences and emotions play a vital role in how we interpret, make sense of, connect and interact in this world. Life can be challenging to navigate independently. Sometimes we need another person to walk with us on our journey. I believe everyone has the ability to make changes and that people genuinely do well if they have the skills, resources, and support they need. I help people searching to understand their emotions and practice new ways of connecting with themselves, others, and the world around them to help them live a life that is more aligned with their authentic selves.
Meredith Maislen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newport, OR 97365 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have discovered that the solution to every problem is available within the heart and mind of every person and that each person has the innate capacity to access their own wisdom in order to move through whatever life brings them. Because of this, our work together is inherently empowering, positive and life-transformational.
Whether issues are from the past or from the present, whether they arise from the mind, emotions or physical body, the whole person is taken into consideration. Using powerful releasing techniques relief can be easily and effortlessly experienced.
I have discovered that the solution to every problem is available within the heart and mind of every person and that each person has the innate capacity to access their own wisdom in order to move through whatever life brings them. Because of this, our work together is inherently empowering, positive and life-transformational.
Whether issues are from the past or from the present, whether they arise from the mind, emotions or physical body, the whole person is taken into consideration. Using powerful releasing techniques relief can be easily and effortlessly experienced.
Accepting new in person and telehealth clients!
Accepting new in person and telehealth clients!
Jenny Crackenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate in helping people identify and resolve whatever is holding them up and set them free to live lives of joy and hope. People often find themselves stuck, missing opportunities, making the same mistakes over and over again, and getting discouraged. Sometimes trying harder just isn't enough. It gets too overwhelming. It is easy to believe things will never get better. But I don't think that is how it is meant to be. We were meant to be creative and curious, have connections with others, feel calm and alert, and see the beauty in everyday things. No one was meant to just slog through life feeling down on themselves.
I am passionate in helping people identify and resolve whatever is holding them up and set them free to live lives of joy and hope. People often find themselves stuck, missing opportunities, making the same mistakes over and over again, and getting discouraged. Sometimes trying harder just isn't enough. It gets too overwhelming. It is easy to believe things will never get better. But I don't think that is how it is meant to be. We were meant to be creative and curious, have connections with others, feel calm and alert, and see the beauty in everyday things. No one was meant to just slog through life feeling down on themselves.
Changing lives one perception at a time. Currently, I am focused on helping women move towards the successful life they want to live. My goal is to empower you to reach yours. Shine on!
Changing lives one perception at a time. Currently, I am focused on helping women move towards the successful life they want to live. My goal is to empower you to reach yours. Shine on!
Sandy is an experienced Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master’s Degree at Walla Walla University in College Place, WA, in 2004. Since becoming a mental health therapist, Sandy has worked with adults in Community Mental Health, hospitals, and corrections, gaining a diverse range of experience in various settings.
Sandy is an experienced Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master’s Degree at Walla Walla University in College Place, WA, in 2004. Since becoming a mental health therapist, Sandy has worked with adults in Community Mental Health, hospitals, and corrections, gaining a diverse range of experience in various settings.
Cynthia McQuade, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tidewater, OR 97390 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
ONLINE THERAPY. Accessible Care for Individual Needs! Online Therapy cuts time spent commuting & in wait rooms and increases access to counseling services for people; living in rural communities, with hectic/busy schedules, who experience symptoms that make it difficult to travel to an office, and with transportation difficulties. Clients are able to connect to sessions online via tablet, smart phone or other devices, and enjoy the security, privacy, comfort and convenience of receiving care in the setting of of their choice with secured online video-conference sessions.
ONLINE THERAPY. Accessible Care for Individual Needs! Online Therapy cuts time spent commuting & in wait rooms and increases access to counseling services for people; living in rural communities, with hectic/busy schedules, who experience symptoms that make it difficult to travel to an office, and with transportation difficulties. Clients are able to connect to sessions online via tablet, smart phone or other devices, and enjoy the security, privacy, comfort and convenience of receiving care in the setting of of their choice with secured online video-conference sessions.
I am a dedicated Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping others navigate life's challenges. Throughout my career, I have focused on empowering clients to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and achieve holistic well-being. By blending innovative techniques with empathy, I provide high-quality support to individuals, ensuring they receive the care they need.
I am a dedicated Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping others navigate life's challenges. Throughout my career, I have focused on empowering clients to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and achieve holistic well-being. By blending innovative techniques with empathy, I provide high-quality support to individuals, ensuring they receive the care they need.
Accepting new clients. You know things are not the way you want them to be. Therapy is a place to bring emotions, challenges, and hopes. We create a nonjudgmental nurturing space that allows you to be supported, challenged, and understood. In this space, we collaboratively explore internal and external challenges and work to develop tools, insights, and perspectives so that you can make change.
Accepting new clients. You know things are not the way you want them to be. Therapy is a place to bring emotions, challenges, and hopes. We create a nonjudgmental nurturing space that allows you to be supported, challenged, and understood. In this space, we collaboratively explore internal and external challenges and work to develop tools, insights, and perspectives so that you can make change.
Nancy Resnikoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps the greatest benefit to reaching out to any therapist is the beginning of a journey to self-discovery and empowerment. We all know that life offers joys and challenges. Sometimes the challenges, distresses and/or pain becomes overwhelming. Through my personal and professional experiences as a former teacher and now LMFT, we can explore together the hidden strengths within you so you can once again appreciate the person inside you. It is through the door of awareness and understanding that change takes place.
Perhaps the greatest benefit to reaching out to any therapist is the beginning of a journey to self-discovery and empowerment. We all know that life offers joys and challenges. Sometimes the challenges, distresses and/or pain becomes overwhelming. Through my personal and professional experiences as a former teacher and now LMFT, we can explore together the hidden strengths within you so you can once again appreciate the person inside you. It is through the door of awareness and understanding that change takes place.
Taking the first steps to make life changes takes courage. I'd like to help you simplify and unpack issues so you can be happier, lead a more peaceful, centered life and feel better about yourself and others. Often counselling is the first opportunity to tell your story and say how it really is without fear of judgement or reprisal, or maybe you have always coped by bottling things up and would like to express your feelings. Together we can tackle relationship/family issues, depression, life challenges, grief, aging, health problems or whatever keeps you stuck.
Taking the first steps to make life changes takes courage. I'd like to help you simplify and unpack issues so you can be happier, lead a more peaceful, centered life and feel better about yourself and others. Often counselling is the first opportunity to tell your story and say how it really is without fear of judgement or reprisal, or maybe you have always coped by bottling things up and would like to express your feelings. Together we can tackle relationship/family issues, depression, life challenges, grief, aging, health problems or whatever keeps you stuck.
Hi, I’m currently accepting new clients 18 years and older for solution-focused and goal-oriented therapy. Please contact me for a brief phone meet-and-greet to discuss the life changes that you desire to make. Note: due to efforts to meet my current client's needs it can possibly take up to 6 days for me to return your call. Thank you for understanding.
Hi, I’m currently accepting new clients 18 years and older for solution-focused and goal-oriented therapy. Please contact me for a brief phone meet-and-greet to discuss the life changes that you desire to make. Note: due to efforts to meet my current client's needs it can possibly take up to 6 days for me to return your call. Thank you for understanding.
Sara Hvizdak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed professional counselor and an art therapist, I believe all individuals have the capacity for creativity and healing. I am experienced working with youth and their families from early childhood through adolescence. I have training and experience addressing depression, anxiety, mood and behavioral issues, grief and loss, traumatic life experiences, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, issues with foster and adoptive families, and gender identity.
As a licensed professional counselor and an art therapist, I believe all individuals have the capacity for creativity and healing. I am experienced working with youth and their families from early childhood through adolescence. I have training and experience addressing depression, anxiety, mood and behavioral issues, grief and loss, traumatic life experiences, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, issues with foster and adoptive families, and gender identity.
Jeni Hinton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waldport, OR 97394
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Especially those individuals who are hoping to experience the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for self-discovery and self-acceptance. This could be within the depths of depression, severe anxiety, grief and loss, chronic illness or a life transition. I believe that a significant amount of personal growth can occur when an individual is given a safe space to explore their emotions and a supportive guide to assist them in navigating through them.
I love working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Especially those individuals who are hoping to experience the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for self-discovery and self-acceptance. This could be within the depths of depression, severe anxiety, grief and loss, chronic illness or a life transition. I believe that a significant amount of personal growth can occur when an individual is given a safe space to explore their emotions and a supportive guide to assist them in navigating through them.
Jackie Tasker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, DBTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln City, OR 97367 (Online Only)
Other groups I offer are Women's Empowerment Groups.
It is my belief that success of therapy is a collaborative effort; feeling comfortable with your therapist and you, as the client, taking responsibility to make the changes necessary to meet your goals. Making positive and lasting changes takes both effort and dedication on both our parts.
Other groups I offer are Women's Empowerment Groups.
It is my belief that success of therapy is a collaborative effort; feeling comfortable with your therapist and you, as the client, taking responsibility to make the changes necessary to meet your goals. Making positive and lasting changes takes both effort and dedication on both our parts.
The ideal client is someone with a motivation for change; no matter how big the concern is or how little. Common issues addressed include: trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. This therapist is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Seeking Safety and Triple P Evidence Based Parenting Skills.
The ideal client is someone with a motivation for change; no matter how big the concern is or how little. Common issues addressed include: trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. This therapist is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Seeking Safety and Triple P Evidence Based Parenting Skills.
Janey-Rae Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Waitlist for new clients
I practice at Whalesong Counseling in Lincoln City, Ore. and I believe in the transforming power of empathy and healthy relationships. I’m Janey-Rae and I’m ready to work with you in a collaborative effort to achieve your goals and experience mental and emotional wellness. My experience is primarily with youth ranging from work with infants and their parents through teenagers and young adults. My counseling services are based on the belief that you are the expert on your life and that you have the internal strength and resources to heal. I see my role as someone who comes alongside you and works with you to achieve that healing.
I practice at Whalesong Counseling in Lincoln City, Ore. and I believe in the transforming power of empathy and healthy relationships. I’m Janey-Rae and I’m ready to work with you in a collaborative effort to achieve your goals and experience mental and emotional wellness. My experience is primarily with youth ranging from work with infants and their parents through teenagers and young adults. My counseling services are based on the belief that you are the expert on your life and that you have the internal strength and resources to heal. I see my role as someone who comes alongside you and works with you to achieve that healing.
I employ an eclectic approach to Mental Health and Substance Abuse therapy with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects. I believe that everyone has an innate capacity for health and well-being.
I employ an eclectic approach to Mental Health and Substance Abuse therapy with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects. I believe that everyone has an innate capacity for health and well-being.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.