EMDR Therapists in Talent, OR

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 25 years and have worked in the mental health field for over 35 years. In my private practice, I specialize in Trauma Play Therapy with children 2 yrs-10 yrs, EMDR, Ego State Therapy/Structural Dissociation, high conflict custody cases, and foster/adoption cases. I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist, Register Play Therapist, Certified Experiential Play Therapist, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Therapist, and Ego State Therapy . I also have extensive training in Art and Sand Tray Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pet Assisted Therapy.

One of the most basic and comforting aspects of therapy is the fact that you will have a partner on your journey. In my office we will sit together as we create a partnership built on trust and mutual concern. We can work to address your concerns. Perhaps you’re struggling with a relationship, either personal or professional. Our work will seek to find solutions to the problem. Some issues require learning how to work through them-like loss. There may be trauma that needs to be released. Also of concern for many are life transitions such as moving, becoming a senior, empty nesting, retirement, etc.

A wonderful image of where good therapy can lead is of a knitter transforming a pile of chaotic threads and snarled knots into something beautiful, intentional, and nurturing. The internal elements that create your experience of life can truly learn new stories to live in and be safely released from stories of fear, shame, and contraction. As your therapist, I will help you hold your commitment and courage by guiding your relationship with yourself at a pace that is sustainable yet brave, using tools that will help you lovingly meet and free your lifeforce from old survival strategies and step into a much more creative existence.

Therapy is an invaluable tool for gaining insight into painful experiences, transforming patterns that no longer serve you, and finding peace of mind. Whether you need help with a specific issue or a space to do ongoing healing work, having an objective and trusted guide to stand beside you can be essential. I offer a safe space for you to feel whatever is alive in you.

Welcome! I am a licensed clinician of 13 years, and a trauma and anxiety specialist. Safety, trust, and warmth are essential in my process. While stress and difficult changes are facts of modern life, they do not have to be a life sentence. I'm curious: Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck and wish something would change? Are you an HSP? Whether you are seeking a warm, trustworthy guide to explore your patterns and unlock your potential, or you already know exactly what you want to overcome, I'm here to partner with you. Let's chart a new course towards confidence, joy, and a future you are excited to discover!

I work with individuals, couples and families: Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, couple problems in short term and long term marriages, adults with issues of sex abuse from their childhood, parenting problems with teen agers. I deal with a wide variety of mental health diagnosis. I approach counseling from a Wellness mode, anticipating positive solutions.

I work with a variety of emotional and psychological issues that include anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, stress disorders, pain, physical problems related to stress and other issues, problems with relationships, and performance enhancement. I have taught thousands of people how to relax, reduce their stress, and release the emotions that prevent them from realizing and putting into action their true potential. My focus now is upon helping people quickly dissolve and/or release negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs that get in the way of living with a sense of fun and joy.

Are you seeking deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and a life infused with authenticity and vitality? As a somatic therapist, I guide clients on a transformative growth journey through somatic (body-centered) practices. Our bodies hold innate wisdom for emotional liberation and heightened consciousness. Through mindfulness, and embodied exploration, we'll attune to your body's narratives, unveiling core beliefs that shape your experiences.

I work with neurodivergent (gifted, ADHD, autistic, highly sensitive, and more) adolescents and adults, as well as LGBTQ and gender creative people. Neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges such as high levels of self-criticism, existential depression, and difficulty in finding peers. In addition, our sensitivity and intensity are often poorly misunderstood and misdiagnosed by mental health professionals.