Therapists Beginning With J in Oregon

It is my belief that success of therapy is a collaborative effort; feeling comfortable with your therapist and you, as the client, taking responsibility to make the changes necessary to meet your goals. Making positive and lasting changes takes both effort and dedication on both our parts.

Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we would like it to be. Sometimes we experience events and relationship challenges that shake us to the core, leave our emotions raw, and challenge everything that we think we believe about the world. One of my passions is helping individuals and couples to find coping strategies, process through the difficulties they are facing, and help them move towards healing and growth. I offer a compassionate space that honors all of the emotions and experiences my clients bring to the room, and allow them to process at their own pace, while encouraging them to face difficult things.

Are you interested in using EMDR for helping you deal with trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, self esteem, or a disability? I can help. I am trained as an EMDR specialist, and in Internal Family Systems (another form of therapy which works very well in conjunction with EMDR). Let me help you restore a sense of safety and inner and outer regulation that allows you to move through the world with more ease and comfort. I can assist you in identifying negative beliefs rooted in past experiences that have become barriers and to restore a sense of self that is less critical and more compassionate.

My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.

I have a passion for working with clients surrounding Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Developmental Trauma, & Grief and Loss. ​I believe individuals have the ability to change when given the opportunity. Many of us have learned ways of thinking and doing that seemed to work at the time but have created problems for us later. We then target ourselves, adding a lot of shame regarding the outcomes, which in turn creates more distress. I enjoy helping individuals learn to accept themselves and to work with themselves to heal, rather than continuing to shame themselves.

The social challenges that we are currently facing have created an increased need for mental health support. As a therapist, I am passionately dedicated to helping you find the healing, closure, and acceptance that you need. I strive to create a safe and secure environment where you can be heard and understood, and I am committed to working with you to make progress. I will be with you every step of the way as you navigate through the process of change. Let me help you on your journey to finding the freedom that comes with healing.

My practice is primarily focused on working with clients of color, and while I am rooted in Person-Centered Counseling, my approach is enriched by combining my Eclectic therapeutic styles. My overarching goal is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Together, we will delve into the roots of your challenges, foster resilience, and build a brighter future. I am dedicated to your well-being and committed to providing the support you need on your path to healing and personal or relationship growth.

Book with me now by clicking on my website. I’m a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Minnesota and Oregon. I have specialized training to support Military families and Veterans, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and older adults. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and strive to be a supportive listener who helps you define the life that leads you to live within your values. My approach is humerous, validating, soft and genuine. Many clients have reported that they feel very comfortable with me upon our first session and this is something I pride myself on. All people are safe within my space.

We all have occasions throughout life that are particularly difficult or painful. During these times, additional emotional & social support are needed. Therapy is a helpful resource for navigating these inevitable challenges... it is a unique process, as it requires a willingness to look honestly within ourselves, assessing our strengths as well as our limitations. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients. Together we will explore the parts of life that you feel uneasy about, and then proactively develop strategies that can enable more peace of mind & a greater sense of well-being. Shifting from simply surviving... to thriving.

It is my goal as a counselor to help my clients plan and use their personal strengths, resources, and supports to find new ways to live. I have experience helping people with difficulties regarding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, interpersonal communication, trauma, and addictions, as well as addressing life patterns that have impeded them from their goals and hurt their relationships.

At the Mind Body Therapy Center, I work with clients who are in chronic pain and or experiencing medically unexplained symptoms, as well as those who are suffering from health-related anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder. In my work, I use five primary evidence-based forms of therapy: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), Intensive Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy (ISTDP), Exposure and Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My work is tailored to each client's unique challenges and goals.

Psychotherapy is about change, learning how to cope with unwanted changes in life, and initiating positive changes for growth. Finding a therapist who can help you to adjust to these changes, and find new meaning in your life can make all the difference. My practice is also informed by the principles of social justice. Mental healthcare systems are also in a process of change toward social justice and I am part of that change.

When people are fearful or anxious, they naturally tend to avoid the activities, things, or situations that remind them of their uncomfortable feelings. This is a natural and understandable reaction, however, while this might help reduce feelings of anxiety in the short-term, over the long-term it can make the fear become even worse. As a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders using exposure therapy, an evidence-based practice, my goal is to create a warm and encouraging environment for you to learn reduce your anxiety and step back into your life in a meaningful way.

Welcome. I approach therapy as a collaborative and respectful process to help individuals, couples, and families learn new, adaptive ways to relieve emotional distress from anxiety or depression, illness, loss, grief, and trauma, therefore, becoming much more empowered and successful in their lives. In couples therapy, partners learn to manage and repair conflict, improve sexual intimacy, recover from betrayal, and enhance trust and friendship. Family therapy creates healthy patterns, routines, and behaviors to improve and heal maladaptive family dynamics and learn respectful and loving ways to communicate more successfully.

Navigating transitions such as divorce, becoming a new parent, initiating a new relationship, adjusting at school or beginning a new career can be challenging. If things are feeling overwhelming in this new chapter, I'd love to help you get back to feeling like yourself!

Hello, I'm Sheena. My mission is to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I embrace an eclectic approach that encourages awareness, creativity, multicultural appreciation, and gratitude within a safe and nurturing environment. To promote healing and empower my clients, I utilize therapeutic techniques like Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and Somatic Techniques, often resulting in an enhanced sense of self-worth and the ability to recall past events without feeling triggered.

My clients are often those keenly aware of the complex time we live in, and are interested to understand what is keeping them from having the vibrant life they seek. You are doing "all the right things," and yet you continue to feel unfulfilled, anxious - in your relationships, sex life, in your work. You might feel stuck creatively. You feel distant, or at odds with your physical body. You'd like to know your story more fully, to understand how past experiences and cultural conditioning have impacted you, and to give your story voice, so you can express yourself - in relationships, work, art - from a place of deeper authenticity.

Are you seeking a path towards more positive life choices? Feeling trapped in a vortex of poor decisions? Maybe you're looking for assistance in establishing boundaries with your partner, or perhaps you're simply feeling adrift and in need of guidance. Regardless of your circumstances, I'm here to steer you towards an improved life. As a seasoned Military Veteran and accredited Life Coach, Recovery Coach, and Substance Abuse Counselor, I've dedicated myself to enabling individuals to unlock their full potential since 2005.

(Please note that I am currently located in Illinois and can only offer video or phone sessions). It was Irvin Yalom who said something to the effect that "psychotherapy is like a dress rehearsal for life". With this said, it is my intention to not only offer you support in therapy but to also help you generalize the skills you learn in therapy and apply them in your outside life and relationships. I specialize in anger and anxiety management for adults and adolescents. I also work with highly intelligent adults and teens who have a difficult time adjusting and adapting socially and work with high functioning autistic individuals.