Connect with Therapists who accept Highmark in Oregon

Life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming - whether you're navigating the impact of life transitions, trauma, or coping with anxiety or depression. I bring extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, violence, and crime.

I am licensed in Oklahoma and Oregon with 6 years of professional counseling work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, Autism and other neurodivergent populations, and various career difficulties.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho and Oregon. I work from a client-centered approach. I attended Northwest Nazarene University and received my Master's in Clinical Social Work in 2008. I completed my Clinical hours from 2009 to 2013. I received my Clinical Social Work License in December 2013.

My approach is to listen with compassion and understanding, and the knowledge that when someone takes the step to come to therapy, they do so from a position of strength. Understandably, it can also be very uncomfortable to divulge so much about yourself to a stranger, and with that, I honor and acknowledge that you have taken that step.

Thank you for reaching out! I'm here to collaborate with you to get from where you are to where you want to be in your life. I work with couples and individual adults who are ready to make meaningful changes in their relationships and well-being.

I grew up in a Latino family, surrounded by military members, and spent summers with my mom on communes in Oregon. This gave me a wide understanding of humankind. I am a clinical supervisor/counselor whose focus includes trauma, healing the inner child, changing survival skills to thrive skills, inner critic ninja skills, and freedom from shame.

I work with adult women from a holistic perspective, viewing you not only as yourself but in connection with your history, circumstances, roles, relationships, values, and beliefs. Together we'll explore the full picture of who you are.

As a practical, interactive, solution-focused counselor, my approach is to provide support with insight and feedback to assist you with your current concerns while also addressing persistent issues from the past. I create a space where you will feel seen and heard.

Would you like to experience increased well-being and emotional healing? Are you struggling with emotional regulation, self-criticism, spiritual issues, low self-esteem, or experiencing major life changes in your journey? I specialize in the areas of self-compassion, inner child healing work, energy psychology, and somatic awareness.

I believe each person is deserving of dignity, respect, and empathy, no matter where they are in life. As your clinician I will walk alongside you on your journey and provide a safe space for you to heal.

I am thrilled you decided to begin therapy. Asking for help can sometimes feel overwhelming, and unfortunately, many of us walk around waiting for outside circumstances to change--all the while forgetting we hold the key to change how we think, feel, and behave. Together, my hope is to help you identify and motivate you to achieve your goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with seasoned experience in every level of mental healthcare. I have worked in community mental health, crisis counseling, inpatient settings and Intensive Outpatient programs with extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma and problems in relationships.

I work with adults and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to empower my clients to make changes in their lives.

I support adults through life's most challenging transitions with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. I focus on serving the BIPOC community, military personnel, and first responders. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where you feel heard, respected, and supported on your path to healing.

My approach begins with appreciation for your life story and recognizing your strengths, because you have survived 100% of your hardest days so far. Using mindfulness & somatic/ relaxation techniques to establish a sense of safety, we can allow distressing memories to resurface and be re-processed with EMDR to address patterns and enhance healing.

If you experience loss of pleasure, difficulty in relationships, or struggle meeting your goals, I can help. Our thought patterns affect our physical health, relationships, and quality of life. Imagine waking up feeling restored, prepared to overcome obstacles, and be fully present in relationship to self and others.

I approach each therapy room with an open mind. I like to listen to the client's needs and goals in order to help me create a treatment plan that works for them. Each treatment plan is individualized to each client.

I hold a strong belief in the innate goodness, power, and agency each person has to enable them to reach their goals. Oftentimes, life experiences can make it feel impossible to find these inner strengths. My goal is to help empower clients to feel confident and worthy enough to make real change in their lives.

I believe therapy empowers people to live fuller, more productive lives. My role is to meet you where you are and provide a supportive environment where we work collaboratively to gain awareness of yourself and others, work through emotions blocking your present enjoyment, and examine your values and assumptions about life.

While I enjoy working with a variety of populations, I am especially passionate about supporting individuals facing aging and medical diseases, grief and loss issues, and anxiety and mood disorders. My goal is to provide a safe, structured environment where clients can navigate challenges, gain insight, and work toward meaningful recovery.

I believe there are many paths to healing and change, but all of us sometimes get stuck or could use help with life's challenges. I will meet you where you are in a non-judgmental and supportive way to explore what brings you to counseling and what changes you hope to achieve. My goal is to support you in achieving lasting positive change.

I believe meeting clients where they are at is important. This is your journey, and I am here to offer support and tools throughout the journey.

As a client-centered therapist, I strive to understand your narrative to utilize theories and approaches to therapy that best fit with your needs. These theories include, but are not limited to, Trauma-informed person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR.

I will provide a safe place for my clients to explore their struggles and learn new, healthy tools and coping skills. I have experience working with children, foster children, parents, and foster parents, and I am committed to showing all clients they have the strength to work through difficult challenges.

I am licensed in Oregon and Washington with 14 years of professional work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage.