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I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed school psychologist. I hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. Urban and rural, inpatient and outpatient work settings have taught me about the many challenges an individual may face including experiences of oppression and injustice, as well as a deep appreciation for the richness of the human experience. My style is described as warm, analytical and collaborative, balancing deep emotional work with ele...
Stuck in anxiety? Feeling trapped in trauma? I love working with clients seeking to heal their anxiety, trauma, and PTSD through a somatic approach. This trauma often masquerades as anxiety, which makes it confusing. We'll find just the right starting place, and I'll teach you practical tools. Whether you're feeling trapped in trauma, anxiety, or just wanting a deeper understanding of your human experience - we'll figure out together how to create more peace in your life and less exhausting hype...
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*My office is within walking distance of the OSU - Cascades campus. I highly value working with college students as this is an exciting time in your life of growth and the ability to make your own choices that affect the trajectory of your life. Are you ready to experience change in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships with your family or in your marriage? Have you experienced challenges parenting your child or teen? Do you want to build stronger family bonds or have a mor...
The human experience presents unique challenges, opportunities, victories, and struggles for us all; we experience life and our feelings on various spectrums in shared systems: Sometimes the universal feelings of sadness become clinical depression. Sometimes the universal feeling of nervousness can become clinical anxiety. We describe difficulties in processing life events in terms of trauma. We look at compounding impact of transitions as stress. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to join wi...
I genuinely want people to experience peace and move toward a life of flourishing. Life is complex and no person is immune from hurt and pain. With caring kindness, the best of science, and the wisdom of human experience we can help you move through your life’s complexity with less distress and toward peace and flourishing. For nearly 30 years I have been a University Professor, though my work with you is not to grade you as I come alongside of you, knowing how University life works, to he...
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Hi, my name is Aja ("Asia"). I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon, Texas, and California. I provide confidential telehealth therapy from a culturally responsive, trauma-informed perspective. As an African American woman raised in the Deep South, I bring a unique perspective informed by lived experience, education, and over 12 years of practice. Helping College Students Thrive: Navigating college life can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. I specialize in suppo...
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Creating a safe, collaborative environment that welcomes all aspects of my clients, I facilitate deep, solution-focused transformation with adult individuals, couples and families. I am certified in Hakomi, body-centered, mindfulness-based psychotherapy and am trained in Psychobiological Approach to Couples Work. I draw on other mindful/ somatic approaches as well as transpersonal, collaborative and solution-focused approaches. My skill level has continued to grow through 27 years of private pra...
At different times in our lives, we experience hardships that may overwhelm us. These can sometimes be brought on by relationships, careers, family, or health. Or perhaps it is more of a persistent feeling you've grown accustomed to but wish there was a way of changing. The meaning we've made from life's past events serves as a template for how we will process each new experience in the future. My goal is to help facilitate an insight-oriented process of understanding why we feel the way we do a...
I'm a licensed psychologist and my experience includes over 15 years of working in university counseling centers at both large public and small private universities....
Our lived experiences shape the world around us and how we interact with it. Therefore, I believe understanding someone’s story is instrumental in any therapeutic process. Therapy is meant to help someone heal, build skills, break out of patterns, and gain further insights into oneself. It’s an investment in yourself so that you can have a future not burdened in anguish. As someone who identifies as multiracial, I have firsthand knowledge about the intersectionality of race and culture. I hon...
My main focus is on creating a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you feel comfortable exploring your experience. When you’re able to listen deeply to yourself and honor what you learn, healing and growth unfold organically....
We are a group practice in Salem full of therapists with varying backgrounds and experience in many areas.We offer telehealth appointments, all of our therapists can bill PacificSource Community Solutions. We are welcoming of all genders and races. We can offer support for mental health with counseling, peer support, skills training, and movement and nutrition for all who have PacificSource OHP....
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