Therapists in Pleasant Hill, OR

I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with adults and teen for over 25 years. Prior to life in Montana and Oregon, I was at Stanford Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where I was awarded a fellowship following my clinical internship at University of New Mexico Medical. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon. I have worked with clients in various clinical settings, given national and international talks, facilitated many group therapy sessions and workshops for families, parents, and couples. I have been in private practice since 2014. I love what I do.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist working with individuals 18+, specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety & depression, identities, life transitions, relationships, career & stress. My style is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and relational. Supporting you to make the changes you seek, I believe in the importance of attending to the whole person: cultural, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, physical & creative. The therapeutic relationship is an important tool in therapy, and we will work together to help you meet your goals, perhaps to decrease suffering and distress, improve relationships, and find joy in your life.

I aim to offer a safe and inclusive space to support clients as they take new steps towards wellness. My therapeutic process is person-centered, emotion-focused, and values your unique context. My approach will emphasize your strengths and explore how we can build on what is already working for you. I want to support you in ways that focus on your goals and center your values.

As of July, 2024, I have a few openings for in-person sessions in Eugene or online within Oregon. I accept private pay as well as FSA and HSA accounts. I don't take commercial insurance at this time. I will respond to you if you reach out and am happy to schedule a free consultation so that we can find our if working together would be the right fit for you.

Practice currently full. Are you looking for support and compassion as you explore and process your experiences and struggles? We all experience times of difficulty and challenge throughout our lives and benefit from the support of therapy. My hope is to create a connected relationship, provide a comfortable and safe space, and to work with you collaboratively to move toward your hopes and goals. Your holistic self (e.g. culture, sexuality, gender, family of origin, etc.) and experiences are very important to understand and honor through our work together.

Accepting new clients! My personal philosophy is that through human connection, we can foster the motivation needed to take brave steps toward seeing an old pattern through a new perspective to create positive change. Therapy serves as a road map, illuminating the path so the client can make conscious choices. My attitude is one of respect and acceptance of each client's self-image and world-view allowing for the creation of a safe, therapeutic container.

Calling neurodivergent people, weirdos, feelers, people who speak to the wind, the ones who are also very logical, people who speak in noises and movement. Queer people, trans people, and all the other magical people who fall under LGBTQIA identities. The ones who seek to understand the wildest and hardest parts of being a human, the philosophers, the ones who speak to plants, etc. AND also humans who just wanna talk to someone who is also a human. I welcome you to reach out.

I use integrative approaches to address a variety of counseling needs. My therapy style is interpersonal, relational and emotion-focused. I work towards helping my clients identify what their goals and motivations are, and collaboratively develop specific strategies and interventions that can help them achieve their goals. I have extensive experience working with relational concerns, trauma, self-esteem concerns, identity development and mood disorders.

Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. I work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective that is grounded in feminist practice which prioritizes the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning.

I believe in my client's inherent ability to heal and join with them to form a creative and collaborative relationship which promotes growth and transformation. My therapy practice integrates strength based disciplines including Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness based techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Currently accepting new clients. Are you seeking change, and not sure where to start or how to access the internal external resources for your healing journey? I enjoy working with people desiring growth in their lives, and seeking support to do so. This may entail learning new coping strategies or self-regulation skills, healing unresolved trauma, unlearning maladaptive patterns, experimenting with new ways of being, or a number of other possibilities. “We are born in relationship, we grow in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.” — Harville Hendrix

Are you struggling with negative emotions? Do you experience disrupted sleep or appetite? Are your relationships frustrating, confusing or draining at times? Do you have difficulty communicating how you feel or getting your needs met? At Champion Family Therapy, we can help you understand why you are experiencing these symptoms and what to do about them. Sometimes these challenges are connected to past events, relationships, or family patterns that are unidentified. Our therapists are skilled in the exploration of individual and relational dynamics and identifying the solutions that will bring healing.

I work with individuals, couples and families of all different ages and backgrounds. As a depth oriented and relational therapist, I use inner work, self-awareness techniques, parts work (IFS), dreamwork, relationship work, art, conflict resolution and communication techniques. My work helps individuals heal personal and intergenerational trauma, and find a greater sense of wholeness through the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I am a good listener and follow closely the unfolding process of my clients. My work is deeply inspired by nature and helps clients seek insight from the balance of elements in the natural world.

I provide individual therapy for adults on issues of anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and/or feelings, self-criticism, grief, and relationship dissatisfaction. Our time together will be engaging, thought provoking, and supportive. I also understand counseling can be painful at times. I am committed to being present alongside you during these moments and to honor your exploration into where you have been, where you are, and where you would like to go. I can assist you in growing self-compassion, unhooking from painful thoughts and feelings, developing healthy coping skills, and supporting your pursuits of a meaningful life.

I have openings starting in September, mostly in morning (Mon/Wed) and on Telehealth. New Growth Begins...Let's Start the Conversation. Over twenty years of experience as licensed clinician working alongside children, young adults, and adults who have presented with a variety of mental health needs, adjustment concerns, transitions or life issues. I work with all ages and developmental stages of life. I do have specialty training providing play therapy along with seeing young adults and adults. I provide Clinical Supervision at the post graduate level for those practitioners working as Associates toward licensure.

Madhavi believes that we are all the unique byproducts of our own backgrounds and lived experiences. She believes that growth and change comes from one's connection to themselves, others, and their environment. As such, Madhavi believes that therapy must be tailored to fit each distinct individual and their life. Madhavi brings a multicultural perspective and unconditional positive regard to all of her sessions, welcoming all diverse backgrounds. She aims to assist and empower her clients as they work towards personal growth, healing, and fulfillment.

New clients welcome! I work with both individuals and couples. Areas of individual focus include coping with depression/anxiety, sleep issues, family or relationship struggles, addiction and recovery, life and career transitions, sexuality, mid-life issues, and emerging adults struggling with academics or early adulthood issues. In my work with couples I work on issues ranging from communication/conflict, intimacy, life transitions, rebuilding connection, family dynamics, non-traditional relationships, and relational betrayals/infidelity. Therapists that I draw from include the Gottmans, Esther Perel, and Mark Epstein among others.

Therapy provides a supportive framework to be present with life's ups and downs and examine life experiences in a new way. This exploration can help you understand yourself better, break old patterns, accept yourself radically, enrich your relationships, and grow. Regardless of your unique process, I believe you have the inherent wisdom and resilience to be present, heal, find joy & ease, and love yourself more. My approach is collaborative, relational, and emotion-focused, with a little humor thrown in.