Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Oregon

Looking for peace of mind or a clearer picture of why your child is struggling in some areas, showing brilliance in other areas and whether or not they have a learning disability, a mood or behavioral issue? Perhaps as an adult you are struggling to stay on top of everything and seek clarity regarding your neurocognitive profile so that you can achieve a greater sense of control and balance in your life. My job is to provide you with valuable information and practical recommendations that will enable you to achieve and maintain good health, peace and a sense of control.

We are a psychological assessment clinic that specializes in conducting assessments for children, teens, and young adults including those for learning disabilities (such as Dyslexia), Autism, ADHD, giftedness, anxiety, and depression. Our approach is compassionate, collaborative, and thorough. One of the goals of the assessment is to provide an in-depth understanding of the young person’s strengths and to uncover the causes of their challenges. Another goal is to provide families, teachers, and other individuals who work with the student with evidence-based recommendations so that they can succeed and thrive in their life.

I offer psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults and I provide therapy for adolescents and adults. I evaluate learning and neurocognitive differences, including ADHD and depression and anxiety. My goal is to provide resources and support services for students with unique academic needs, help clients develop executive functioning strategies, and offer therapeutic services for neurodivergent individuals. If you are seeking to understand your unique ways of learning and living in the world, I want to help you on this path to greater contentment and fulfillment.

I love to work with children, families, and teachers, including Expat families and Third Culture Kids (TCK). My passion is connecting parents, teacher and students, so that all feel heard, supported and students begin to thrive. Many of my clients are overwhelmed by life and they don't know why or what to do about it. Parents and teachers both experience burnout. Getting stuck in the middle of chaos, makes it hard to find the next move. It is not possible to solve a problem without rising above it. My role is to bring you up out of the woods and help you find more effective solutions, ultimately bringing peace of mind.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Oregon and California. Currently, I am only providing comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. I conduct assessments for ADHD, learning disabilities, brain injury, psychological functioning and more. I work with adults, but I specialize in young adults and college students. So many people come to me saying they've felt different their whole lives, couldn't talk to anyone about it, and found ways to compensate over the years. Evaluations can provide clarity, validation, and answers so that folks can understand themselves better and seek the right support.

Mental strength training involves learning and practicing mental skills that strengthen the ability to control thoughts, emotions, and performance. With a Whole-person and Holistic Approach, it is a WIN! As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Consulting Hypnotherapist, Certified Wellness and Nutrition Coach, Certified Fitness Trainer, Behavioral Change Specialist, Certified Mental Trainer, and Cognitive and Sports Psychologist, I am passionate about helping you perform the best when it matters the most. I am a trained Brain Health Coach with the Daniel Amen Method Professional and a Career Coach.

I have been involved in research, assessment and treatment of AD/HD for the past 25 years. Individuals with AD/HD usually experience difficulty with focus and concentration. However, they also experience difficulties with procrastination, time management, planning, organizing, and completing projects at home, work and/or in school. There may also be difficulties with delaying gratification, impulse control, memory, and feelings of restlessness. These symptoms impact work, school, friendships, family, intimate relationships, and overall quality of life. An accurate assessment of AD/HD is an important step toward getting help.

Immediate availability (within two weeks) for psychological assessment. I am currently accepting new clients for assessment. My psychological assessments are comprehensive and address the multifaceted aspects of each person I evaluate. Each assessment includes recommendations and individualized feedback. Testing can help to clarify treatment goals, improve therapeutic outcomes, increase self-awareness, and provide recommendations for accommodations at work and/or school.

Everyone needs a place to be respected and heard. I help with evaluations for learning differences, applications for SSI/SSD or agency eligibility, school, exam, or work accommodations, legal problems, clarifying diagnoses including ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Language disorders, Depression and Anxiety.

I am a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in consultation, assessment and diagnosis of children of all ages. Appropriate referral issues include autism, learning disabilities, developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, medically fragile children, premature birth and development, attention deficit disorder, trauma, adoption, and attachment issues.

Is your middle or high school student struggling with learning? Are you becoming increasingly concerned as your teen-aged or young adult student approaches independence, and can't seem to earn the grades that will ensure college success? Or are you yourself a student having difficulty with classroom learning, studying, paper preparation, problem solving, or passing examinations? Or perhaps you are an adult considering a return to college or graduate work, but are hesitating, due to a history of learning difficulties as a child? A strong, thorough assessment is the first step!

Raising healthy and happy children with ADHD can be a big job, but the good news is that you do not have to do it alone. There is a lot that can be done to help! ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts each child differently. ADHD has little to do with how "smart" your child might be, but it has a lot to do with your child's ability to regulate their attention, mood, and behaviors. When symptoms of ADHD lead to lower self-esteem, mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, or academic struggles, it is a good time to seek professional help.

We are a psychological assessment clinic offering a full spectrum of testing, assessment, and consultation services. At MindSights, we believe that seeing and understanding the complexity of unique minds gives those minds a better chance to thrive. Responsive and responsible psychological assessment is one way to gain such understanding. Whether you're a parent, a social worker/case worker, or a college-aged adult seeking psychological assessment and testing services, please visit us at www.mindsightspdx.com (or click the "Website" link in the upper left portion of this page) to learn more or to make a service request.

When you come to therapy, it's important to remember that you are already trying to cope in the best way you can. But you don't have to wait until things feel unbearable before you ask for help. I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, & have experience working with Online Gaming, Adolescents, Parenting Conflicts, Cross-cultural Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Depression, GLBT Issues, Bereavement, Anxiety & Trauma. A video is worth a thousand words, so if you go to my website you'll find two that talk about my specialty, who I am and how I work. I work with patients online currently, & make it easy for you to get started.

I have been a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Oregon for over 25 years. The origins of my orientation to psychotherapy lie in the Client Centered work of Carl Rogers where empathy, unconditional positive regard, genuineness and acceptance guide the therapeutic pathway toward personal growth. Along the way I've studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), all of which inform my clinical approach to treatment, and are especially useful in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, e.g. Social Anxiety and OCD.

Experience passion in your marriage and fun in your family. You've spent years building an exceptional family, career, and life but recently have hit a snag. It might be a lack of intimacy in your marriage, a child who isn't thriving in school, sports, or emotional health, or a feeling that you're stuck--simultaneously overwhelmed and uninspired.

Emotional wounding, loss, trauma, and unhealthy relationships often create a sense of overwhelm, heaviness and prolonged anxiety that can feel never-ending. Over time, it's common to become increasingly detached, stagnant and feel like it's impossible to connect with others in an authentic and meaningful way. Psychotherapy provides the unique opportunity to 'get real' with 'what is', allowing you to grow and heal in ways that will benefit all of your relationships, including (most importantly) the relationship that you have with yourself.

I am autistic, and a neurodiversity-affirming professional. This means I do not seek to change others, but focus on strength and adaptation, not assimilation. We can dig into life's fundamental questions: Who am I, what do I want, why am I here, and who should journey with me? I am not a therapist, but instead, I specialize in consulting and coaching those who want to develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Our work together might focus on recovering from past mistakes, understanding how we came to those mistakes, and learning to make different choices and decisions in the future. It might be learning to say no.

Therapy Waitlist Currently Full; Accepting new clients for Assessment/Evaluation - Are you ready to overcome challenges and move toward what you really value in your life? Our goal at Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress is to help you learn new ways to respond to difficult emotions and situations and take actions that help you meet your goals. Age range for Therapy Clients: 18 and older. Age Range for Assessment Clients: 6+ for ADHD/learning/other challenges, 16+ for Autism evaluations.