Therapists in Polk County, OR

*Open and seeing clients by Telehealth.* Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 25 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.

At Heartafire, we realize that taking the first step to reach out for help can be a daunting one. If you find yourself struggling to manage life's challenges, the past keeps intruding into the present, or you feel yourself trying to manage your symptoms, but it isn't working - therapy can help! Together, we will collaborate on a plan to incorporate a variety of therapy modalities using evidence + strength-based approaches in order to individually meet your needs.

I don’t have an ideal client, I believe every client that comes to me deserves to be treated with respect, empathy and compassion. Whatever the need is, I’m here to assist.

My name is Amaelo Ezeonwuka, I’m a therapist that focuses on Individual, marriage and family therapy. Everyone has the potential to make positive changes in their lives. Making those changes is more likely when you find a therapist who is empathetic and authentic-someone with whom you can connect and trust. I am trained in a variety of supported psychological treatments. Although many of these therapeutic techniques are highly structured, I take an individualized approach to understand my clients, viewing each client as unique with personal life experiences belonging only to you.

Hi, I'm Tara. When life brings big challenges we can feel thwarted in our attempts to move forward. Finding hope again helps. If you feel overwhelmed, lost, or lonely in your struggles, and are looking for peace in your “next best step”, I might be able to help. As we partner to figure out life's big challenges we will also discover your resiliency and reasons for hope. We are built for connection, and yet, sometimes we feel isolated by our story- you do not have to be alone in your journey. If you want to find your voice, reclaim parts of your authentic self, and live more in line with your values, I’d be honored to work together.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that everyone is capable of healthy change to achieve their maximum potential and reach a deep satisfaction with life. I value depth and spirituality, identifying as a follower of Jesus. This drives me to show compassion, openness, and hope to all people in a nonjudgmental environment, recognizing that every person is a human being who deserves to live a life they find worth living. My desire is to create a space where people can feel comfortable and safe to be their authentic selves as they engage in the process of delving into the human within.

Asking for help is never easy. We recognize the strength and vulnerability it requires in reaching out and taking the first step. Life is hard and we are here to help. We use a flexible and collaborative therapeutic approach, tailored to meet each client’s specific needs and goals. We strive to build a safe and trusting therapeutic environment in which each client feels comfortable and supported, free from judgment or discern. Finding a good fit, someone you feel safe and comfortable engaging with, is what we strive for. With a solid foundation, much growth can be made.

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.

Welcome to a safe space to be human! I'm enthusiastic, laid-back and very interactive in therapy with worksheets, strategies, skills to build on to your personalized tool box. I respect every individual has innate navigation system to consciously discern and regulate challenges and embrace talents. I will be a passenger in your healing journey while you drive at your pace. My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and compassionate-focused. I understand mental health can be compromised from unresolved childhood issues, exposure to traumatic experiences, burn out, stress, complex systems issues and daily demands in multiple roles.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and are struggling to believe that change is possible? There is hope. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to help you find healing, create change, and make the breakthroughs you are longing for.  It is my privilege to walk alongside individuals in a way that is compassionate, understanding, and transformative while also serving as a guide to help you find healing, by identifying issues, utilizing strengths, reversing negative scripts that are impacting your life or your relationships, and help you experience transformation. *Can incorporate Spiritual or Biblical counseling if desired

Sometimes a sense of depression can be an alert to a spiritual emptiness or exhaustion that does not benefit from being pathologized or vilified as something "wrong" with you. It can signal an opportunity to release yourself from distractions and limitations that do not serve your deeply held values. If you want to explore your broken heart or disconnection in a holistic way, I invite you to begin the conversation to discover its deeper purpose. I tend to work from a psychodynamic approach, taking time to explore an individual's life experiences and assessing how those experiences have shaped current beliefs.

Excited. Persistent. Results oriented and good sense of humor. That's me! You’re not alone when you say, “I really don’t want to get out of bed today, just a little while longer,” as you pull the covers over your head. Today feels gray, you feel overwhelmed, even numb and the nagging “duties” of the day pull at your attention, one after another. You want to scream and hide under a rock to make it all go away for a minute, but you open your eyes to see the list of “should’s” just get longer. And worse yet, you feel alone in all of it.

We have a robust team of approximately 180+ providers, and growing, so that you can place a call, likely have someone answer and hopefully find access to treatment within the week or next. We treat all ages and most ailments. We have offices throughout Oregon and we do telehealth. Our providers cover almost all modalities, insurances and demographics so that you have a high probably of getting the right provider and the right time. Search through our list of providers on our website to see how many fit your needs. We'll do our best to be your solution and join you in a journey of healing.

My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems.

Are you looking for counseling for yourself or you teenager? Are you or your teen depressed, anxious or angry? Whether you have experienced something traumatic, or you are struggling with minor issues I want to help. I enjoy helping people with a wide variety of problems including mental health issues, addictions, grief, and relationship problems. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. It is my desire as a counselor to join the client as a collaborative team, cooperatively setting and working towards counseling goals.

Email is best, not calls! I work with any age, any need. I work most often with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life changes, work-related stress, and chronic pain. I take a very practical approach to helping you find peace and healing with your struggles. This is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive validation, support, feedback, and proactive help. Email is best to reach me, not phone, as phone calls disturb sessions.