Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Talent, OR

Accepting New Clients with JCC as of 8/1/24- Welcome to Moonbeam Counseling! I approach my work with clients through a strength-based lens, emphasizing the power of resilience. I firmly hold the belief that each one of us is capable of change and that we possess the inherent capacity to lead a life we're proud of. My passion lies supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate unique life transitions and challenges. As a behavioral health specialist at an outpatient medical facility, I've had the privilege of conducting therapy with a diverse range of individuals and families.

I earned my Master's degree from a holistically oriented clinical mental health counseling program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts - one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind. Since earning my degree I have provided counseling across a variety of settings including non-profit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, employee assistance and now in private practice. Locally here in the Rogue Valley I have worked for both Asante and Jackson County Mental Health. At the latter location I trained the RN staff in counseling skills and fellow counselors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I help individuals find fulfillment and couples to thrive in their relationships. I love supporting women and families through pregnancy and motherhood. Inner peace is about understanding and finding acceptance for who you are and how you came to be this person. We will identify your strengths and use them to transform negative patterns that are holding you back or keeping you down. I teach somatic awareness and mindfulness to help you improve your ability to witness yourself, leading to more insight. I work with couples on communication, sexuality, co-parenting, making agreements and becoming each other’s best support person.

It is a great honor to travel alongside a person who has decided to embark upon a path of discovery, whether wanting to understand issues regarding relationships, what drives reactions, achieving growth and healing, coping with grief & loss, or the aging process. I believe that we are all capable of transforming old beliefs into new freedoms, and of moving beyond the patterns we have developed in the past as a response to our surroundings. If we choose to work together, I am committed to working collaboratively with you to help you achieve your goals.

My focus is working with clients on past traumas, and current stressors, that are leading to feelings of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, negative thoughts, loneliness and other relationship issues, and more. I am open to hearing about whatever is going on in my clients life that they need support around. I focus on building client feelings of safety in the session to reduce therapy anxiety and encourage engagement. I feel that I can offer support for a variety of issues from my experience as a therapist. Reach out and lets get healing!

Life satisfaction is mostly about relationship, don't you agree? I help people have emotionally open and compassionate relationships both with themselves and with others. I work with individuals and couples on this. Individually, so much of life satisfaction and personal effectiveness is based on how well you understand yourself (mindfulness), how you treat yourself (compassion), and how you advocate for your desires. With others, relationships are built through mutually respectful listening and co-creating mutually delightful interactions. I see relationship as a spiritual path.

I seek to guide individuals to discover & grow into their highest possibilities. Through clear and compassionate inquiry, my focus is to support clients to learn to meet themselves where they are and to build on the skills and talents s/he possesses. Counseling supports/interventions are designed to remove barriers (e.g., limiting beliefs, conditioning) that block one from being empowered to make changes and live to the fullest capacity. Family/Couple counseling centers on encouraging each person to be aware of their own pre-sets & ego-mind expectations, and take personal responsibility for their emotional well-being/choices.

I provide therapy for many issues, including anxiety, addictions, men's masculinity and relationship issues, sexual issues, depression, trauma, and challenging life-transitions. Within the container of therapy, you will be pushed beyond your mental and emotional comfort zones. This style of 'depth work' is often the more demanding, but more encompassing and rewarding line of work.

I am passionate about being there for others helping them discover their strengths, build their resilience and increase their joy. My approach is client-centered and focuses on empathy, compassion, and being there for others so they feel truly seen. My hope is to meet clients where they are in each moment and help them find their inner strength to be their truest self. I am a wife, mother, and survivor of infertility that can relate to the struggles and joys of parenting and navigating relationships. I love to support parents, children, women and couples as they try to find their way during challenging times.

I help adults and youth through challenging times. Together, we will break down unhelpful patterns and old fears in order for you to make meaningful changes and increase your wellness. I tailor my counseling "toolkit" toward your individual values and health goals and I strive to create safety at all times; giving you options and empowering your healing. I especially appreciate accessing depth work with motivated clients to investigate the root causes of unhappiness. As a graduate of the respected counseling program at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, my foundation is research-driven, while also mind-body and holistically aware.

Do you need guidance navigating difficult emotions, past trauma, family and life transitions. Are you someone who struggles with depression or anxiety, connection to others, or could use a neutral perspective and someone to talk to? Everyone wants to feel safe and supported while going through challenges. I work with a range of age groups, from teens, to emerging adults and older, and help clients to explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to increase self-awareness and improve functioning.

At this time, many of us our experiencing a variety of life stressors and problems that can become insurmountable to work through alone. We all need help on our life journey towards self actualization and we need others to grow and evolve. In times of despair or confusion, we need to be held in a non-judgmental, compassionate, validating container. I can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks.