Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Newberg, OR

Hello! I am an IFS trained therapist and have been using Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to therapy for the past 5 years. I am a practicing psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I provide individual and couple's therapy to adults and adolescents. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, problematic behaviors, communication problems, and relationship issues. And yes! I have a therapy dog, a French Bulldog named Brie. She may even agree to sit with you and allow you to pet her!

I AM accepting new clients! We all need a safe place and an open non-judgmental environment to express needs and work through issues. Therapy can lead to a deeper understanding of the many aspects of yourself, which will allow you to access your strengths, develop new and healthy perspectives, build important skills, experience emotional healing, and enrich your relationships.

My approach to counseling is to walk alongside you in your journey towards wellness. My main goal is to assist you in developing insight, discovering who you want to be, as well as change the behaviors that keep you from reaching your goals. I provide guidance and understanding but most importantly I provide a safe, trustworthy and loving environment.

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist and have been practicing in the field for over 20 years. I work with adults and adolescents providing individual or couple's therapy. I address a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, problematic behaviors, communication problems, and relationship issues.

My clients are often those keenly aware of the complex time we live in, and are interested to understand what is keeping them from having the vibrant life they seek. You are doing "all the right things," and yet you continue to feel unfulfilled, anxious - in your relationships, sex life, in your work. You might feel stuck creatively. You feel distant, or at odds with your physical body. You'd like to know your story more fully, to understand how past experiences and cultural conditioning have impacted you, and to give your story voice, so you can express yourself - in relationships, work, art - from a place of deeper authenticity.

It can be hard to shake feelings of anxiety or depression. Maybe strong emotions seem to take over and you don't know why. You may have an inner critic—telling yourself you should be a better parent, spouse, friend, etc. Perhaps you feel you function really well in some areas of life and struggle in others. You might even feel like you are fighting yourself at times. All kinds of things can leave you feeling stuck or unsettled, and I have a feeling you're working too hard to feel so beat up! Imagine how it could be to feel more capable, hopeful, open and connected to your life. This is the kind of work I love to do with my clients!

As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support to your individual challenges, to help you reach your goals, and celebrate successes with you. I particularly enjoy helping people heal from trauma, build resiliency, and grow self-confidence. The clients I work with want to learn how to better regulate their emotions, self-validate, and gain insight into stuck patterns and behaviors so they can move forward with authenticity and inner strength.

Do the challenges of life have you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and confused? Life is difficult, and despite all of our efforts it gets the best of everyone from time to time. Counseling is a unique process that can afford you a valuable opportunity to enrich your relationships, gain greater skills for living, valuable insight, and a sense of direction into your life. As a licensed professional therapist I am specifically trained to help people develop new solutions to life's problems. My goal is to help you live the best life possible.

I am passionate about helping couples strengthen their bond and feel comfortable & secure sharing their vulnerabilities. I work with couples, individuals, and First Responders experiencing relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. I have been married for over 30 years to a Lieutenant/Paramedic in the fire service, a mother of two grown children, and have more than thirty years of experience working with teens and adults in medical and Christian-based settings. I understand the impact a stressful career and busy lifestyle have on people, their marriages, and their families.

Reaching out for help in a constantly changing world takes courage. Changes can be both overwhelming and exciting. You need to know you are not alone. As your therapist, I will partner with you to help find solutions and meaning in the uncertainty you are facing. Emotional distress and relational conflict are common human experiences. I invite you on this journey of self-discovery. I offer you hope and acceptance right where you are. I believe you are wired with resiliency and have the capacity to face life head-on.

I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges associated with depression and anxiety disorders as well as substance use disorders; relationship, attachment, and interpersonal challenges; and grief associated with death, chronic illness and significant life changes.

I am passionate about well-being. For some, that might mean healing from trauma or growth into the person you want to become. It might mean understanding how to have a happier, healthy relationship with a parent, partner or child. I believe that every person is worthy of a life that is fully-alive and I am dedicated to partnering with people in their journey toward their vision of well-being. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and affirming environment in which they can explore their story, consider what is meaningful to them, cultivate their personal strengths and apply new insights and growth.

Seeking out mental health treatment is a supreme act of valor. It takes a great deal of courage to acknowledge when depression, anxiety, and PTSD are causing your life to be unmanageable. We all need someone to witness what it means to be human. Thank you for considering me as someone to walk down the path of healing with you.

If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.

One of the many things I offer my clients is the opportunity to be in nature. Walk and Talk therapy is just as it sounds - walking and talking. Being outdoors puts people at ease as they share their story with me. It's a priority that every single client feels safe and secure when looking toward the path of healing. As your therapist, I will patiently support the delicate process you're embarking on.

Maybe, you're looking for help with a personal life issue, relationship issues, or you want to work through the pain of past hurts or the grief of a significant loss? Counseling provides the opportunity for healthy change, personal growth and healing. I work from an integrated cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach. My focus is on helping clients gain insight and change thoughts and actions, so they may better understand their problems and find healing from life's hurts, restore health to relationships, and develop helpful solutions to life's challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families, adults and children.

Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and for taking time to care for yourself. Take a deep breath, seeking therapy services is brave so if this is as far as you go, well done- but I do hope you choose to stay! Therapy can be hard work so I'm not afraid to bring a touch of humor and a little bit of sass to keep things moving!

Simply put, most of the time individuals coming to therapy know what the problem is, and what needs to be done. The therapy process is about addressing the barriers to doing what you need to do, to have the life you want. Individuals who come to see me are looking to make needed changes in their life, but want assistance achieving it. The barriers can include trauma, beliefs, attitudes, habits, or a myriad of other things that get in the way of change. It's about overcoming the barriers so you can live a meaningful and fulfilling life.