Therapists in Damascus, OR
Sharie Kelley
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,CADC I
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD
30 years offering treatment
I am an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW). I am credentialed in addictions--CADC I, and I am also credentialed in MRT, a reality therapy which has been proven to be particularly effective in correctional institutions. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Hawaii Pacific College (now a University) in Honolulu. I graduated with my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1989. After spending 22 year living and working in Hawaii, and having attended the School of Social Work where all of our classes had an emphasis on cultural awareness, I grew my appreciation for cultural differences. My goal through the years in the field of mental health has been to become versatile in working with all genders of all ages, cultures and religious beliefs. My general approach is psychoeducational. I do CBT. I am Adlerian in premise. Most previous to working for BetterHelp and Regain, I did seven years in crisis intervention covering the whole county by myself at night which involved an array of clinical presentations such as suicidality, homicidality, psychosis, chronic mental illness, intoxication, and emotion dysregulation, in an array of locations such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, the county jail, police stations, offices, schools, respite facilities, residential facilities, homes, truck stops, businesses, fields, roads, and other public places. Prior to crisis work, I worked as an outpatient therapist in a community mental health agency and prior to that I worked as a dual-diagnosis therapist in a methadone clinic where I did trauma treatment and addictions counseling. I am fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a brain stimulation technique for trauma treatment and anxiety. During the first 13 years of my career, I did contract work as a child and family therapist, adoption social work, and I also had a private practice wherein I did individual therapy for military dependents and couples' counseling. I take a mediation approach with an emphasis on triggers, communication and love languages.
Alyssa Nagel
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression
11 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Missouri with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Allison Dreshfield
Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LPCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
10 years offering treatment
Hi there! My name is Allie (she/they). I truly admire the effort you’ve put into seeking support on your mental health journey. That’s how I view this work—collaborative and centered on *you*. You are the expert of your own life, and I bring my training and lived experience to help support your goals—whatever they may be. If you're not quite sure what those goals are yet, that’s completely okay. We can explore and define them together. I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I specialize in working with transgender and gender-diverse individuals, polyamorous clients, and neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and Autism. My work often focuses on challenges related to attachment trauma, sexual identity, and executive dysfunction—but I don't reduce people to their diagnoses. I am also passionate about empowering fat and plus-size individuals to feel confident and at home in their bodies, just as they are, free from judgment and harmful societal narratives. Additionally, I am kink-positive and strive to create a space where all expressions of consensual sexuality are respected and supported. My therapeutic approach draws from Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and Experiential/Creative Arts. I ground my work in humanistic and Buddhist philosophies, valuing presence, compassion, and the inherent worth of every individual.
Petya Pohlschneider
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
17 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Oregon with 17 years of professional work experience. As a licensed psychotherapist who is also an integrative health coach, I rely on my varied experience and expansive skills to help my clients address and overcome their mood and mental health struggles. I have experience in helping clients facing new diagnosis such as cancer, end-of-life, hospice, coping with grief and loss, anxiety and depression. If you have been looking for a holistic therapist, I am so glad you are here! By integrating mindfulness and nutrition with traditional talk therapy, together, we can create a holistic approach to wellness that nurtures both your body and your mind. Nutritional psychotherapy is a combination of traditional talk therapy and customized nutrition counseling plans. I incorporate mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), narrative therapy, and person-centered, solution-focused therapy. After exploring each client’s needs and goals, we apply integrative nutrition as needed. Enrich your healing modalities! My holistic approach is directed towards the gut-brain pathways and development of fulfilling relationships, peace of mind and optimal wellness. It is within this sacred milieu that we affect change, promote acceptance and cultivate healing. By creating a supportive space, my clients find the compassion, support, and clarity they need to embark on the road to healing. It takes a lot of strength and will power to work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Laura Brown
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Parenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
16 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New York and Rhode Island with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Jennifer Stevens
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression
16 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, adults and couples. I have a passion for helping people to examine their history and patterns in order to find the true center of the issues that are hindering them. I explore the various ways in one's life that symptoms present, and to work to understand the function and underlying meanings. Using that understanding, I aim to help my clients develop lifelong skills to take control of their behavior and live fulfilling lives. I’m trained in mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and psycho-dynamic therapies. I use a holistic approach to therapy and have extensive experience in various settings working with relational issues, blended families, anxiety, depression and life transitions. You’ve taken the first step in looking for help, reach out to see if I can help you get to where you’d like to be. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about this process.
Erin Byrnes
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionADHD
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Virginia, Texas, Washington and Oregon. I have 20 years experience in helping clients with trauma recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Ricci Oppenlander
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC,LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression
8 years offering treatment
I believe in a goal-oriented approach to therapy by helping clients build on their strengths and values distinct to them. I encourage clients to see themselves as unique, creative, and responsible individuals; capable of striving for self-improvement and self-fulfillment. As a therapist, I see a variety of people, focusing on adults with depression and anxiety and the struggles that come along with those feelings. I am passionate about helping everyone find happiness, direction and fulfillment. I see clients with a holistic approach, emphasizing a trusting, respectful relationship, developing and empowering proactive behaviors, while appreciating their individual qualities. I believe fostering effective change is developed with openness and honesty during our sessions- focusing on individual concerns, questions and frustrations and working from there. I realize sometimes it is difficult asking for help, therefore, believe it shows how much clients understand the importance of making intentional efforts to have good health and happiness in life.
Cindy Fonseca
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
8 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, Oregon and Wisconsin. I also hold accreditation as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin. l have over 30 years of combined professional experience in the social work and therapeutic counseling fields. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, unresolved trauma, relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. I am specialized bilingually in working with populations who speak English and/or Spanish, with my native language being English. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that may challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life! I am here to support & empower you in your journey as you take the first steps toward change.
Lauren Herbert
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
4 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Louisiana with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. Most of my clients come to me feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. They are ready to recover from their past and expand their inner resources. They are ready to discover how they can transform difficulty into growth. If this sounds like you, don't hesitate to reach out!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Damascus?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Damascus that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Damascus available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Damascus therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Damascus therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Damascus region and in the state of Oregon.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Damascus can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Damascus may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Damascus offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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