Melissa Sanders

You are feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. You are dealing with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety or other complications that are making life difficult. You may feel like you are "going through the motions" and cannot find a way to enjoy your life in the ways you want. You feel disconnected from yourself and others. You want to feel motivated to live to your fullest potential and make the changes needed in order to reach your goals.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Self and make choices that are more aligned with personal goals. I use a Person Centered approach using Gestalt, Somatic awareness, Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy, DBT, CBT and creative expressive tools.

Creating a deeper connection to body responses, and discovering different perspectives to develop more self awareness, I hope to work as a facilitator for your growth. I believe that you are always the expert in your own life, and I welcome feedback and collaboration about tools that you find most useful for your progress.

I have 6 years experience helping adults, children and families. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon and hold a certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from the Mental Health & Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

You can reach me by phone at 971-265-6543 or email me at melissasanders@introspectivecollective.org.