Anxiety Therapists in Oregon

Many are experiencing heightened anxiety, depression, and strained relationships—compounded by financial stress, loss, and the strain of being confined together. Deciding to pursue therapy is brave, signifying a desire for change and a better life. I am deeply committed to supporting you and your loved ones in finding happiness and meaning. Let's navigate life's corridors together, helping you achieve the well-being and fulfillment you deserve. Even if you have tried therapy in the past - it is time to try again.

My ideal clients are individuals who are facing the challenges of modern life, including demanding jobs, overwork, and even trauma. They're struggling with anxiety and depression as a result of these pressures, and they're seeking a therapist who can help them understand and manage their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and ultimately achieve improved mental health and wellbeing. They want to feel supported, validated, and empowered in their journey towards healing and finding balance in their lives.

It's important to have a healthy and collaborative space where you feel listened to, respected and understood. As a therapist, I work to provide that space in order to help you improve your mental health. Together, we can explore paths that can lead to growth and healing.

I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. My goal is you gain understanding and compassion, implement new strategies and skills, improve relationships with yourself and others, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I'm grateful to have accompanied adults, teens, older adults, and couples through many life experiences & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, aging, grief, trauma, substance use, and neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum).

Accepting new clients as of 8/05/24. I believe you and your relationships are too important to put off therapy. Maybe it’s that reoccurring fight leaving you stuck, unseen, or feeling hopeless in your relationship? Or you are ready to address the anxiety, negative thoughts, or loss of motivation that's been accepted as your new normal. Maybe what previously worked feels dull in this season of life and you want to see and feel progress again. I utilize an integrative approach centered on evidence-based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, ACT, Narrative, and others to help you accomplish your desired outcome in therapy.

My ideal client is someone who is struggling with one or many aspects of life. I enjoy being able to help people struggle through some of the big questions of life, or puzzle through how to make improvements.

It is my belief that people have the skills, courage and ability to overcome their life problems when provided the opportunity to safely explore what the challenges are and what skills they already possess to address them. As your therapist, I will work to understand your symptoms, stressors, problems and concerns. I will assist you in identifying what it is you would like to change about yourself, situation or beliefs in order to achieve your best self. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples.

I’m a licensed psychologist with thirty years of experience. I work with adults who are grieving or anticipating significant losses, or who are feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in some way. I believe unprocessed experiences of loss reside at the core of most emotional distress. Life-altering loss can occur when a loved one dies, when a relationship ends, when our health or abilities change, when our identities shift, or when traumatic experiences disrupt the course of our lives. What I know from research and experience is that we can not only heal from these experiences, but also come back stronger than before.

I specialize in individual therapy which focuses on anxiety, depression, and trauma. My work typically centers around assisting the client to enhance their own awareness capabilities, processing traumatic experiences, exploring core beliefs derived from these experiences, and collaboratively working to undo false narratives which have created the anxiety and mood symptoms bringing them into treatment.

Whether the focus is self esteem, depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, addiction, or other sorts of pain, you will feel understood within a safe, caring and growth enhancing private therapy. A deeper understanding and comfort with yourself will empower you to live a richer, more productive and satisfying life. Discover important mind-body connections, better identify your desires and goals, be more organized, hopeful and able to enjoy relationships. Design and direct your life in creative, powerful and satisfying ways. Embrace this opportunity for insight, greater happiness and positive change. I can help you to become your most hoped for self.

When facing anxiety and stress, you can often feel like it's a solitary journey, but it doesn't have to be. In my practice, I create a nurturing environment where your concerns are acknowledged and validated. We'll explore the roots of your anxiety and stress, all within a supportive and empathetic space. Our goal is to establish tools to help you manage anxiety and stress, enabling you to navigate life's challenges with grit and a keen sense of self.

First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to start a journey towards greater wellness – I know that it’s not easy! We all have experiences in life that shape the way that we experience the world, our relationships and ourselves – and some of these experiences can have long-lasting impacts on our ability to experience true happiness. As your therapist, I will be a compassionate, supportive and affirming partner in helping you to relieve the anxiety and distress created by these experiences and showing you the strength and potential that exists inside of you.

I believe that counseling is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every person has potential to become the best version of themselves; your counselor is here to help you do that! I also have an interest in combining therapeutic approaches with holistic health to create an experience that is unique to every client.

Embarking on the journey of therapy can be both daunting and brave. If you're struggling with trauma-related disorders, PTSD, anxiety, or depression, or if you're a veteran, first responder, healthcare provider, survivor of sexual assault, or child abuse, I'm here for you. Your needs for empathy, understanding, and healing are at the forefront of my person-centered approach. I'm dedicated to walking alongside you in your healing process, providing a safe space for your journey towards inner peace and resilience.

Hello. Choosing a therapist from a directory listing isn't easy! A few things I can tell you about myself that might help: I've worked for over a decade helping lots of people with problems of anxiety, depression, relationships, and coaching through work-related challenges. I focus on developing people's self-understanding so that clients can have more agency in life, and facilitating relational skills, such as healthy conflict, so that people feel more connected to their partners. Life is full of curveballs and we all of us get stuck sometimes. Therapy is a way to get clear about what you need and how to get there.

Primarily, I see individual adults or teens (16+). LGBTQ+ friendly and experienced in working through unique challenges. I enjoy working with all genders, all sexual orientations, and mono- and polyamorous individuals. Over the past several years, I have gained an interest in working with Highly-Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Challenges with mood (depression, bi-polar, dysthymia), anxiety (panic attacks, general anxiety, PTSD, phobias, OCD), psychosis-related disorders (schizophrenia), grief and loss, relationship concerns, adjusting to life transitions, career, and personal development.

As a person-focused therapist, I am dedicated to understanding your experiences, identifying challenges, and collaboratively exploring the best path forward for you. I recognize the internal strengths and capabilities inherent in each individual, and together, we will harness these in our therapeutic journey. With over 15 years of experience, I have successfully assisted adults dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, identity concerns, life transitions, weight management, healthy living, marital and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, stress, leadership, and work stress.

From the outside it seems like you have it all together, but on the inside it sure doesn’t feel that way. The demands of your busy life compounded by managing overwhelming feelings and never ending thoughts is becoming a lot to manage on your own. It’s easy to feel stuck and frozen with indecision. You just need the right tools and space to confidently step forward. I can help you gain clarity and a sense of confidence in moving through anxiety, stress, disconnect, and painful emotions. I help individuals, couples, and busy professionals regain a fulfilling life driven by their values instead of anxiety for greater satisfaction.

I will help you get to the heart of the matter, the root of what is causing suffering in your life, and we will work together to create the changes you seek. I work from a mind-body-spirit lens with a focus on nervous system regulation, somatic interventions, NLP, parts work, mindfulness, and EFT meridian tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques). We work together to help unstick the parts of yourself and your life that are stuck. We will work together to create a different relationship with these parts so you can have the experience of being happy, healthy, well, and fulfilled in you life.