Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Corvallis, OR
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Gene James PhD Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330 (Online Only)
My passion is to work with others who: 1. Experienced significant trauma 2. Are experiencing an existential or spiritual crisis 3. Feel stuck
My passion is to work with others who: 1. Experienced significant trauma 2. Are experiencing an existential or spiritual crisis 3. Feel stuck
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Conifer Wellness offers a wide variety of services. We provide therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. We understand how mental and physical health play on each other, so therapy can include discussing your medical conditions, providing education, and working to manage chronic conditions, if you like. You can request counseling that is brief and targeted, or it can be long term. Just let us know. We treat anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues, phobias, anger management, and more. Other services we provide include a variety of diagnostic assessments/evaluations and skill-based group therapies.
Conifer Wellness offers a wide variety of services. We provide therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. We understand how mental and physical health play on each other, so therapy can include discussing your medical conditions, providing education, and working to manage chronic conditions, if you like. You can request counseling that is brief and targeted, or it can be long term. Just let us know. We treat anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues, phobias, anger management, and more. Other services we provide include a variety of diagnostic assessments/evaluations and skill-based group therapies.
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I work with individual, adult clients (18+) with anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction.
Hello, my name is AJ Millet. I am a licensed psychologist working via telehealth in Corvallis. I accept Pacific Source, IHN, and Samaritan Choice insurances. I believe that therapy can be powerful, vulnerable, nerve-wracking, and everything in between. I work to build a relationship of safety, respect, and honesty. Regardless of what brings you into therapy, I want you to feel assured that you will be met with compassion as we navigate the concerns in your life.
I work with individual, adult clients (18+) with anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction.
Hello, my name is AJ Millet. I am a licensed psychologist working via telehealth in Corvallis. I accept Pacific Source, IHN, and Samaritan Choice insurances. I believe that therapy can be powerful, vulnerable, nerve-wracking, and everything in between. I work to build a relationship of safety, respect, and honesty. Regardless of what brings you into therapy, I want you to feel assured that you will be met with compassion as we navigate the concerns in your life.
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Christopher S. Elgin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADCI
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
EMDR is a method used to treat symptoms of PTSD.
I have been working in the field since 1998 and have been in private practice since 2002. My experience is with a broad spectrum of physical, mental, and emotional difficulties. In private practice I do work with people in a traditional therapeutic setting, but I offer other methods that have been effective with clients who have not been receptive to other treatment.
EMDR is a method used to treat symptoms of PTSD.
I have been working in the field since 1998 and have been in private practice since 2002. My experience is with a broad spectrum of physical, mental, and emotional difficulties. In private practice I do work with people in a traditional therapeutic setting, but I offer other methods that have been effective with clients who have not been receptive to other treatment.
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I also work with adults on issues of negative mood, work stress, negative self-concept, anxiety, and trauma.
"You don't understand" is something your teenager says to you, or something you think when you try talking to them. You want to help your child live a full, happy life, and you're worried that they won't get there on the path they seem to be on. They're stumped at each turn by depression, anxiety, psychosis, or by painful things that have happened to them in the past. Their behavior has changed, and you want to understand why, and what you can do to help, but the things you try often seem to backfire.
I also work with adults on issues of negative mood, work stress, negative self-concept, anxiety, and trauma.
"You don't understand" is something your teenager says to you, or something you think when you try talking to them. You want to help your child live a full, happy life, and you're worried that they won't get there on the path they seem to be on. They're stumped at each turn by depression, anxiety, psychosis, or by painful things that have happened to them in the past. Their behavior has changed, and you want to understand why, and what you can do to help, but the things you try often seem to backfire.
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Shayna Kasdan
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330 (Online Only)
I especially enjoy working through topics such as identity, life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, ADHD, substance use, parenting, school stress, time management, and trauma.
I enjoy working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults around any issues they feel called to work on. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients as they navigate their own journey, utilizing skills and knowledge from our collective experiences and education. I take an eclectic and person centered approach to counseling, preferring to tailor my approach to the preferences and needs of each client. Some modalities I utilize regularly include: CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, strengths based therapy and integrating techniques from art and music therapy.
I especially enjoy working through topics such as identity, life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, ADHD, substance use, parenting, school stress, time management, and trauma.
I enjoy working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults around any issues they feel called to work on. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients as they navigate their own journey, utilizing skills and knowledge from our collective experiences and education. I take an eclectic and person centered approach to counseling, preferring to tailor my approach to the preferences and needs of each client. Some modalities I utilize regularly include: CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, strengths based therapy and integrating techniques from art and music therapy.
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M. Declan McCarron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330
I believe everyone deserves to be content/happy in life and in their relationships. At times, this can be challenging and people tend to get "stuck." Asking for help can be hard, but so rewarding when you take the risk to change and build awareness. With professional skills, loads of compassion, and a collaborative effort I can definitely help adults, teenagers, and families in figuring out how to get "unstuck" and enjoy their lives to the fullest. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, and PTSD. I particularly like working with clients, helping them free themselves from the trauma of the past.
I believe everyone deserves to be content/happy in life and in their relationships. At times, this can be challenging and people tend to get "stuck." Asking for help can be hard, but so rewarding when you take the risk to change and build awareness. With professional skills, loads of compassion, and a collaborative effort I can definitely help adults, teenagers, and families in figuring out how to get "unstuck" and enjoy their lives to the fullest. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, and PTSD. I particularly like working with clients, helping them free themselves from the trauma of the past.
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Anna K. Davidson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
Waitlist for new clients
I have additional training in trauma, as well as adoption.
Welcome! We all have times in our lives when we need a little help...it's part of being human. The fact that you are here, exploring my Psychology Today page, is an important courageous first step that should be honored. Therapy is a dynamic process that is often life changing; it's different for every person. I have a warm, genuine approach and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and inviting space for each individual's unique healing journey. I use a variety of evidence-based therapies combined with useful techniques to help clients heal and cope.
I have additional training in trauma, as well as adoption.
Welcome! We all have times in our lives when we need a little help...it's part of being human. The fact that you are here, exploring my Psychology Today page, is an important courageous first step that should be honored. Therapy is a dynamic process that is often life changing; it's different for every person. I have a warm, genuine approach and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and inviting space for each individual's unique healing journey. I use a variety of evidence-based therapies combined with useful techniques to help clients heal and cope.
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Erica Yerkey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with clients to integrate and resolve the impact of stress and trauma in their lives, and bring years of experience working in intensive treatment settings.
I believe counseling is a creative, collaborative process designed to promote growth and change. As a therapist, I act as guide and support to my clients in their pursuits of integration, growth, and transformation. I work with compassion, intention, and integrity. I support my clients to have the courage to be vulnerable, to recognize and utilize their strengths in service to their goals, and to develop skills to better manage the challenges they face. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, parent/child conflicts, and family difficulties.
I am passionate about working with clients to integrate and resolve the impact of stress and trauma in their lives, and bring years of experience working in intensive treatment settings.
I believe counseling is a creative, collaborative process designed to promote growth and change. As a therapist, I act as guide and support to my clients in their pursuits of integration, growth, and transformation. I work with compassion, intention, and integrity. I support my clients to have the courage to be vulnerable, to recognize and utilize their strengths in service to their goals, and to develop skills to better manage the challenges they face. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, parent/child conflicts, and family difficulties.
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Hello, my name is Ryan and I am a child and family therapist. I have extensive experience and training in working with children and young adults from 3-25 years old. My specialities lie in treating the person and family for trauma, depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, anger issues, problems with communication, relationship building, and safety risks.
Hello, my name is Ryan and I am a child and family therapist. I have extensive experience and training in working with children and young adults from 3-25 years old. My specialities lie in treating the person and family for trauma, depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, anger issues, problems with communication, relationship building, and safety risks.
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Rebecca Merrill
Pre-Licensed Professional, intern
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people explore their identities,process trauma, interrogate relationship issues, and curb addictive behaviors.
I believe that in order to form healthy, rewarding relationships with others we must first learn to nurture our relationship with ourselves. If you are struggling with thoughts and behaviors that are getting in the way of living your most fulfilling life, I want to help you find a new way forward. I believe that connectivity is the origin of joy but that the world around us, and sometimes we ourselves, so often thwart our ability to forge meaningful connections. I want to help you identify and integrate the parts of yourself that need attention, so that you may nurture your most authentic self.
I specialize in helping people explore their identities,process trauma, interrogate relationship issues, and curb addictive behaviors.
I believe that in order to form healthy, rewarding relationships with others we must first learn to nurture our relationship with ourselves. If you are struggling with thoughts and behaviors that are getting in the way of living your most fulfilling life, I want to help you find a new way forward. I believe that connectivity is the origin of joy but that the world around us, and sometimes we ourselves, so often thwart our ability to forge meaningful connections. I want to help you identify and integrate the parts of yourself that need attention, so that you may nurture your most authentic self.
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Stephanie Dowling
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333 (Online Only)
I also use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and EMDR in working with trauma.
I specialize in using EMDR to treat trauma, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias. If you are having trouble with relationships in your life or have lost interest in the things that once brought you joy it might be time for counseling. These are not uncommon experiences in our human lives, but if they go on too long life may start to unravel. My passion is to help people find answers to these questions and move beyond their difficulties to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
I also use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and EMDR in working with trauma.
I specialize in using EMDR to treat trauma, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias. If you are having trouble with relationships in your life or have lost interest in the things that once brought you joy it might be time for counseling. These are not uncommon experiences in our human lives, but if they go on too long life may start to unravel. My passion is to help people find answers to these questions and move beyond their difficulties to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
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Shawn M. Moling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
My practice focuses on working with adults and couples with the following concerns: relationship issues, communication, Bi-polar, depression, PTSD, anxiety, bereavement, and trauma.
Often times, navigating relationships can be similar to walking through a minefield. The only problem is that most of us tend to step on a few mines. The deep hurt and emotional trauma that each exploding mine causes in our lives is carried into all subsequent relationships we dare to enter. In dealing with the pain of past relationships, many struggle to cope and find solutions to push back against their very real pain; many of these solution cause deep wounds of their own.
My practice focuses on working with adults and couples with the following concerns: relationship issues, communication, Bi-polar, depression, PTSD, anxiety, bereavement, and trauma.
Often times, navigating relationships can be similar to walking through a minefield. The only problem is that most of us tend to step on a few mines. The deep hurt and emotional trauma that each exploding mine causes in our lives is carried into all subsequent relationships we dare to enter. In dealing with the pain of past relationships, many struggle to cope and find solutions to push back against their very real pain; many of these solution cause deep wounds of their own.
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I see older teens and adults and am particularly passionate about working with college students, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, everyday athletes and adventurers, and anyone interested in learning tools to regulate their nervous system and heal with trauma.
I see older teens and adults and am particularly passionate about working with college students, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, everyday athletes and adventurers, and anyone interested in learning tools to regulate their nervous system and heal with trauma.
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Authentic Hope: Center for Peace and Empowerment
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97333
We have extensive experience with children and families who have experienced abuse or trauma.
Hello! We are a non-profit with therapists who provide individual therapy. We work with adults, children, teens, young adults and support LGBTQ+ clients and their families. We specialize in serving patients' who struggle with anxiety, grief and trauma recovery. We are affirming and encourage others in this approach. Whether you are a single mom struggling to get it all done or a college student juggling too many expectations, there is a place to find peace. You may need to sit and cry or laugh and dream. We will explore your needs together and take small steps towards big change using trauma-informed techniques.
We have extensive experience with children and families who have experienced abuse or trauma.
Hello! We are a non-profit with therapists who provide individual therapy. We work with adults, children, teens, young adults and support LGBTQ+ clients and their families. We specialize in serving patients' who struggle with anxiety, grief and trauma recovery. We are affirming and encourage others in this approach. Whether you are a single mom struggling to get it all done or a college student juggling too many expectations, there is a place to find peace. You may need to sit and cry or laugh and dream. We will explore your needs together and take small steps towards big change using trauma-informed techniques.
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Jess White
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a trauma-informed and systems lens and integrate a variety of theoretical orientations.
Are you aching to feel at home with your body and connect with your inner self? Are you struggling with chronic pain or anxiety? Are you longing for deeper community supports and connections? Are you craving playfulness? Depth? A sense of connection to nature? Many of us are experiencing a sense of disconnection in our lives, bodies, relationships, passions, the world around us. Therapy can help you connect and reclaim your power and agency. We can work together to understand how you are feeling and heal inner distress, as well as manage daily difficulties and anxieties. I specialize in Neurodivergent-Informed and affirming therapy.
I work with a trauma-informed and systems lens and integrate a variety of theoretical orientations.
Are you aching to feel at home with your body and connect with your inner self? Are you struggling with chronic pain or anxiety? Are you longing for deeper community supports and connections? Are you craving playfulness? Depth? A sense of connection to nature? Many of us are experiencing a sense of disconnection in our lives, bodies, relationships, passions, the world around us. Therapy can help you connect and reclaim your power and agency. We can work together to understand how you are feeling and heal inner distress, as well as manage daily difficulties and anxieties. I specialize in Neurodivergent-Informed and affirming therapy.
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Laura R Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97333 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both of which are extremely helpful in treating a variety of trauma related problems.
I am NOT taking new clients right now. I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington at this time. Based on your needs and preferences, I offer short-term/solution-focused therapy, as well as longer-term "depth therapy." I focus on clinical assessment and move toward providing strategies and skills for symptom reduction for anxiety or other mood issues, assist you in building on current strengths, and help you find new ways of coping with the changes and challenges life throws at us. I can also provide assistance in managing trauma issues and moving past it with EMDR and IFS.
I am trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both of which are extremely helpful in treating a variety of trauma related problems.
I am NOT taking new clients right now. I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington at this time. Based on your needs and preferences, I offer short-term/solution-focused therapy, as well as longer-term "depth therapy." I focus on clinical assessment and move toward providing strategies and skills for symptom reduction for anxiety or other mood issues, assist you in building on current strengths, and help you find new ways of coping with the changes and challenges life throws at us. I can also provide assistance in managing trauma issues and moving past it with EMDR and IFS.
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Erin E Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MCoun, MPH
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss.
My practice is currently waitlisted. My name is Erin. If you are reading this you likely want something different for your life. Whatever your story is, counseling can support you in the process of discovering how to be in the world in new ways. You may be in a life transition, experiencing overwhelm, having relationship issues, or grieving. The list goes on. Together, we will explore your story, revealing its limitations. We will work to gain insight into why you feel the way you do and to dismantle unhelpful beliefs and coping strategies. The outcome: possibilities for living differently.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss.
My practice is currently waitlisted. My name is Erin. If you are reading this you likely want something different for your life. Whatever your story is, counseling can support you in the process of discovering how to be in the world in new ways. You may be in a life transition, experiencing overwhelm, having relationship issues, or grieving. The list goes on. Together, we will explore your story, revealing its limitations. We will work to gain insight into why you feel the way you do and to dismantle unhelpful beliefs and coping strategies. The outcome: possibilities for living differently.
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Nicole Jennings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97333
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a systemic, trauma-informed approach to mental health, using evidence-based interventions.
I believe in the strength and courage of my clients. I prioritize collaborative goal-setting and individualized treatment to help each client embrace their full potential. My work takes a holistic approach to the individual, considering all the ways in which people are impacted by their experiences and relationships. My areas of focus include anxiety disorders, trauma, relationships and mood disorders. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all of my clients, regardless of gender identity, sexuality, race, cultural identity or beliefs.
I offer a systemic, trauma-informed approach to mental health, using evidence-based interventions.
I believe in the strength and courage of my clients. I prioritize collaborative goal-setting and individualized treatment to help each client embrace their full potential. My work takes a holistic approach to the individual, considering all the ways in which people are impacted by their experiences and relationships. My areas of focus include anxiety disorders, trauma, relationships and mood disorders. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all of my clients, regardless of gender identity, sexuality, race, cultural identity or beliefs.
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Monica Gabaldon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330 (Online Only)
I use a gentle, strength based, trauma informed approach to help bring about awareness, meaning and solutions to life's challenges.
I am virtual only at this time and accept Moda, Care Oregon/Healthshare, Open Card Medicaid and IHN Medicaid. Hello & welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping women work through past/current traumas, anxiety and depression. Together, we will work through any obstacles you may be having and explore self-defeating thoughts that are keeping you stuck from living the life you want.
I use a gentle, strength based, trauma informed approach to help bring about awareness, meaning and solutions to life's challenges.
I am virtual only at this time and accept Moda, Care Oregon/Healthshare, Open Card Medicaid and IHN Medicaid. Hello & welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping women work through past/current traumas, anxiety and depression. Together, we will work through any obstacles you may be having and explore self-defeating thoughts that are keeping you stuck from living the life you want.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.