EMDR Therapists in Medford, OR

I have worked in crisis services and community mental health with children and adults. I practice primarily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person Centered (Rogerian) approaches, and have training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I love working with clients who are ready to challenge themselves to grow through their experiences - clients who challenge themselves to step outside of their comfort zones to grow into better versions of who they are. I also appreciate when clients have clear goals and use therapy in the manner that best fits their style.

Tambien tenemos servicios en espanol. Seeking help can be very difficult. We're here to walk alongside you on your personal journey towards your fullest potential with care and compassion. Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment to people from all walks of life where we focus on the mind-body-spirit relationship by using a unique approach for each individual. It's our belief that you're the healer and our job is to shine a light on it.

Are you a teen, adult or parent with a child seeking to resolve trauma-related symptoms, increase emotional regulation, reduce anxiety or depression and wanting to improve your relationships? It can be valuable to explore your story openly with someone who is fully present to listen, who honors your individuality, inner wisdom and personal strengths, and who strives to create an environment of calm acceptance, trust and support where you can feel safe to work toward your goals for health and wellbeing.

I specialize in EMDR (integrated with other relevant modalities) for clients with one or more common challenges including anxiety, depression, grief, significant stress, PTSD, chronic pain or health issues, and/or complex trauma to get relief as quickly as possible so they can move forward in their life. I aim to get you feeling better and living your best life sooner than later. I look forward to meeting you and seeing if we are a good fit to work together. Pricing is sliding scale so call today!

Sometimes stress gets stored in the body and no matter how much we try to talk ourselves out of it, we still feel stuck. This kind of stress (often tied up with anxiety) benefits from a biological approach, along with traditional talk therapy. I use EMDR and other non-invasive somatic/biological methods in conjunction with talk therapy (i.e. CBT, ACT) to help people build resilience and feel better. I believe that with some tailoring and practice, everyone can learn to rewire their brains and make great strides in creating healthier, happier lives.

I combine somatic awareness, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and a creative approach to trauma healing which allows for deep embodied change. I am passionate about offering integrative techniques that will illuminate the deeper underpinnings of the issues that you struggle with. I bring a soft, yet powerful, presence to my work, focusing on the relational container of therapy and offering attunement from my system to yours. Together, side by side, we will uncover ways to move toward your goals while maintaining a specific focus on returning to the Self. Without meeting you, I already believe in you and the changes you want to make!

Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Counseling can be that help. I am passionate about providing caring and skilled services to help individuals, couples and families find a way forward. Whether you need short-term counseling or more intensive treatment, I will collaborate with you to meet your goals. As a professional counselor and certified brain health professional, I am experienced and trained in a number of evidenced based practices, including EMDR, CBT and DBT. As a counselor who is also a Christian, I also offer a faith-based approach to services upon request.

I believe that transformation is possible for everyone. I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to explore and understand your own story. It is within your story, embodied in your body, mind, and spirit, that you will find the key to a brighter and fulfilling future. During my more than thirty years as a therapist I have helped countless individuals and couples on their journey to discovery and healing. Join me. Let's do this together. I will work with you to heal on all levels.

Bridges to Well-Being is a group behavioral health practice serving children, adults, couples, and families. We offer in person and virtual behavioral health.  Bridges to Well-Being is dedicated to serving community members throughout Oregon with a physical location in Medford. We care for people in a holistic manner; taking into consideration your cultural and spiritual beliefs, your financial and resource needs and what is most meaningful for you at this time in your life. Our clinical team consists of a diverse group of licensed behavioral health clinicians who offer client centered care to encourage outcome change.

I work with people who are open to making changes to meet life's challenges. I see people experiencing relational trauma, grief, and loss, who are in the midst of life transitions. I prefer to work with adults, including elders, and teenagers. I practice person to person therapy. I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal and that we can be helped to use our inner resources and strengthen the relationships we have with others and with ourselves. I respect and honor all spiritual orientations and religious practice. I have experience with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

My focus is on helping people discover their innate sense of Self and purpose in life. Energies necessary for vitality, joy, and love can sometimes become blocked by trauma and its effects—including anxiety, panic, depression, or PTSD, and when one considers all that is happening in our world these days, simply coping can seem to push us to our limits.

Congratulations! You have made a choice to make a change. Sometimes we need extra help during a difficult time in life. Friends and family do their best to help, but they are not always the right choice when a person needs safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate assistance with working through stressors. I am here to support you on your healing journey. We will develop a plan together so that you can achieve your goals. I have over 10 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples in our community.

Do you wish to find greater ease of mind and heart? Do you wish to change your relationship with a harsh inner critic or painful emotions? Or bring clarity to confusion? With therapy, I believe you can find a way to make sense of your inner world and behaviors, heal from childhood and adult wounds, heal from trauma, and increase your sense of a healthier and happy life.

Currently accepting new clients and accept OHP insurance. Therapy is an invitation to explore life experiences in a safe and supportive environment; an opportunity to gain insight into what drives your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. My goal is to help clients liberate stuck consciousness and help them re-member their true selves. I provide a neutral ground to clients and my primary focus is working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression and impacts of trauma. I see my clients as the expert in their own lives and therapy as a chance to reconnect with their inner resources, and what gives them purpose and meaning.

I am here to help support you through active listening, validation and reflection so that you can accomplish your goals and become the strongest, healthiest, most successful you!

As a therapist with 40 years of experience, I've helped hundreds of people overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, difficulty finding the right life partner, or loss and grief resulting from a separation or death, I have the counseling skills and experience to help you solve your problems. You don't have to feel stressed from repeating old patterns that no longer work. Counseling with me can bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. I'm also specialized in and love working with couples. In addition I am trained in EMDR, a protocol for resolving trauma.

If you are looking for a nurturing therapeutic relationship for processing difficult situations or troubling emotions, I think you will find that my therapeutic style is welcoming & encouraging. I am a Licensed Profession Counselor & a Board-Certified Art Therapist with 8 years of post-graduate counseling experience & lots of life experience. I do this work out of a passion for helping others to heal from emotional wounds and to thrive. I will offer you the space to be heard, practical wisdom, & mindfulness practices for daily living that can bring moments of peace or pleasure even in difficult times.

Emotional and psychological suffering often prevents a person from achieving happiness and experiencing a more rewarding outlook on life. Our therapists are highly skilled in addressing a wide variety of mental wellness concerns to help remove blocks to your happiness. Current therapists on staff are: Gina Messina Peitz, Shelby Hale, Melinda Lanning, Miranda Wheeler, and RuthAnne Alexander.

Some people seek therapy for basic life issues and personal growth, while others come with serious trauma and psychiatric issues. I am a seasoned Psychologist and have extensive experience and training in both traditional and alternative modalities of therapy. I address the "whole person" not just presenting symptoms, having the belief that the human organism has the capacity to grow and heal. I work collaboratively with each person to create meaningful treatment experiences. visit my website at www.aps-wellness.com. Free 15 min informational phone contact