Therapist Directory

Dawn Hansen, Intern, QMHP

Dawn Hansen, Intern, QMHP

Eugene TherapistsDawn Hansen Intern, QMHPHi, my name is Dawn Hansen, and I am a student intern working toward my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I believe life has its ups and downs, with both easy stretches and more challenging moments. My goal is to...

Sam York, Intern

Sam York, Intern

Albany TherapistsSam York InternHi there! I'm Sam. I am currently a student intern pursuing my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Oregon State University. I am an avid fantasy reader, artist, and cat lover. When I am not working or completing school work,...

Nadja Dinges, Intern

Nadja Dinges, Intern

Eugene TherapistsNadja Dinges InternLife is about being and becoming.—Carl Rogers Hi, my name is Nadja, and I am a student intern working toward completing my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I believe that every individual has the capacity for healing,...

Jaclyn Lewis, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Jaclyn Lewis, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Eugene TherapistsJaclyn Lewis LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistI am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon. I originally obtained licenses as a licensed marriage and family therapist and as a licensed professional clinical counselor in...

Deon Merten, Intern

Deon Merten, Intern

Albany TherapistsDeon Merten InternHi, I’m Deon. I love spending time with my family, especially at the coast or on the river. My passion for counseling stems from a deep desire to support people in my community, offering hope and healing to those ready to make...

Indy Knox, Professional Counselor Associate

Indy Knox, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene TherapistsIndy Knox Professional Counselor AssociateHello! My name is Indy Knox. Born in Amsterdam, I have been living in Seattle for the last seven years studying how to become a counselor. While I love hiking and getting outdoors, the majority of my hobbies...

Elise Colasurdo, Professional Counselor Associate

Elise Colasurdo, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene TherapistsElise Colasurdo Professional Counselor AssociateHello and welcome. My background is fairly eclectic which helps me connect to clients in a multitude of ways. My undergraduate work was in Geology and Physics, which included a lot of math and then I...

Nichelle Benson, Professional Counselor Associate

Nichelle Benson, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene TherapistsNichelle Benson Professional Counselor AssociateMy name is Nichelle Benson, and I am a Professional Counselor Associate working towards licensure. I am originally from Colorado, but I followed the magic of the Pacific Northwest out to Eugene! I am a...

Ashleigh Buss, Professional Counselor Associate

Ashleigh Buss, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene TherapistsAshleigh Buss Professional Counselor Associate"Come as You Are" –Nirvana I am a professional counselor associate working towards full licensure. I grew up in Washington State surrounded by both nature and city life, and I am finding a lot of...

Tara Morse, Intern

Tara Morse, Intern

Eugene TherapistsTara Morse InternLife can be overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where you can explore your...

Ash Soeller, CSWA, Clinical Social Work Associate

Ash Soeller, CSWA, Clinical Social Work Associate

Salem TherapistsAsh Soeller CSWA, Clinical Social Work AssociateHi there! I’m Ash (they/them), and I’m a Clinical Social Worker Associate (CSWA). I grew up in the Willamette Valley and have spent much of my life working outdoors, which has shaped a deep respect for...

Sierra Thompson, Intern

Sierra Thompson, Intern

Salem TherapistsSierra Thompson InternHello, my name is Sierra! Mental health has been an interest of mine since I took my first course in Psychology in high school. I love helping others and supporting them in living a more fulfilling life. I love using humor to make...

Anna Wascher, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Anna Wascher, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Albany TherapistsAnna Wascher LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor My name is Anna Wascher and I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2021. Some of my hobbies include: spending time with my family, friends, and black lab puppy; exploring nature;...

Gabi Guzman, CSWA, Clinical Social Work Associate

Gabi Guzman, CSWA, Clinical Social Work Associate

Eugene TherapistsGabi Guzman, CSWA Clinical Social Work AssociateI'm Gabi, and I come from Dominican ancestry and was born and raised in south Florida, where I developed a deep appreciation for culture, community, and personal growth. In my free time, I love being out...

Daria James, Professional Counselor Associate

Daria James, Professional Counselor Associate

Telehealth TherapistsDaria James Professional Counselor AssociateHello! My name is Daria and I am a student intern currently working toward completing my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Life can be amazing but also challenging. It can be difficult to make...

Somen Maiti, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Somen Maiti, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Telehealth TherapistsSomen Maiti, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorMy name is Somen, and I am a mental health therapist who values the importance of representation in the mental health world and strongly advocate for the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. Originally...

Amanda Lillie, CSWA Clinical Social Work Associate

Amanda Lillie, CSWA
Clinical Social Work Associate

Eugene TherapistsAmanda Lillie, CSWA Clinical Social Work AssociateHello! My name is Amanda Lillie, a clinical social work associate. I grew up all over the United States but have called Oregon my home since 2014. When I am not at work I really enjoy spending time...

Amaelo Ezeonwuka, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Amaelo Ezeonwuka, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Eugene TherapistsAmaelo Ezeonwuka, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorMy name is Amaelo Ezeonwuka, I’m a therapist that focuses on Individual, marriage and family therapy. Everyone has the potential to make positive changes in their lives. Making those changes is more...

Johnell Canfield, Professional Counselor Associate

Johnell Canfield, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene TherapistsJohnell Canfield Professional Counselor AssociateHi, my name is Johnell. I am currently a student intern working towards my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. We all have a story to tell and sometimes there can be some rough chapters...

Jeff Enderle,  Intern

Jeff Enderle, Intern

Salem TherapistsJeff Enderle InternMy name is Jeff Enderle and I am a student intern working at Arise to obtain my Masters degree in Rehabilitation counseling and mental health. My focus is helping others help themselves through improved self awareness and...

“Jennifer” Jen Beard, LCSW  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“Jennifer” Jen Beard, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Albany Therapists"Jennifer "Jen Beard, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social WorkerHey there! I'm Jen Beard, and I'm passionate about supporting individuals through life's challenges with empathy and understanding. Outside of therapy, I find immense joy in exploring the Great...

Karen Marie, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Karen Marie, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Eugene TherapistsKaren Marie, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorI am a mother with 3 adult children. My youngest is starting his freshman year at college. My family is multicultural, and my son is bi-racial. I have been a counselor working with children and families...

Chyenne Schmidt, Child Therapist, Professional Counselor Associate

Chyenne Schmidt, Child Therapist, Professional Counselor Associate

Salem TherapistsChyenne Schmidt, Child Therapist Professional Counselor AssociateMy counseling philosophy is best described as Humanistic. I am also influenced by Child Centered Play therapy, Adlerian therapy, Expressive Arts therapy, and Narrative therapy. These...

Kara M. Chance, MSW, CSWA, Clinical Social Work Associate

Kara M. Chance, MSW, CSWA, Clinical Social Work Associate

Albany TherapistsKara M. Chance, MSW, CSWA Clinical Social Work AssociateHi! My name is Kara Chance and I can be best described as energetic, kind, caring, compassionate, and empathetic, while bringing a light-hearted sense of humor. I am in my element within a...

Haleigh Lopes, Professional Counselor Associate

Haleigh Lopes, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene & Salem Therapists Haleigh Lopes Professional Counselor AssociateI am a professional counselor associate working toward full licensure. I grew up in Northern California and moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon. Growing up I played volleyball...

Marissa “Mari” Dayley, Professional Counselor Associate

Marissa “Mari” Dayley, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene TherapistsMarissa “Mari” Dayley Professional Counselor AssociateI am a professional counselor associate working towards full licensure. I grew up in Washington State where I learned to love the rainy weather we so often see here in Eugene. I love creating and...

Hailey Atchison, Professional Counselor Associate

Hailey Atchison, Professional Counselor Associate

Eugene TherapistsHailey Atchison Professional Counselor AssociateI was born and raised in Springfield, Oregon and this very much feels like home to me! My favorite way to spend time is laughing with my family and eating good food. I love being outside with my husband...

Erica Johnston, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Erica Johnston, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Albany TherapistsErica Johnston, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistHi there. My name is Erica and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. Connecting with others has always given me strength and brought meaning to my life so choosing this profession...

Tiffany Mocabee, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Tiffany Mocabee, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Eugene TherapistsTiffany Mocabee, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorHi, my name is Tiffany. I am a clinical mental health therapist, an outdoor enthusiast and muscle car fan! I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors and fall is my favorite season. I have a...

Joshua Freitag, Professional Counselor Associate

Joshua Freitag, Professional Counselor Associate

Albany TherapistsJoshua Freitag Professional Counselor AssociateMy name is Joshua Freitag and I am a Professional Counselor Associate working towards licensure in Oregon. I grew up in a small coastal town on a cranberry farm. In college, I spent some years at OSU...

Timothy “Tim” Engle, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Timothy “Tim” Engle, LPC,
Licensed Professional Counselor

Salem TherapistsTimothy "Tim" Engle, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorI am a writer and world traveler, teaching in the Hubei province of China after college graduation. I am a classic literature and postmodern literature enthusiast and passionate about helping...

Sharon Cooper-Barth, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Sharon Cooper-Barth, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Salem TherapistsSharon Cooper-Barth, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorI am a mother, wife, veteran, and daughter. I have spent over fifteen years in emergency services as a military police officer, a dispatcher and an EMT. I have enjoyed living in the Northwest...

Christina Garrett, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Christina Garrett, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Albany TherapistsChristina Garrett LPC, Licensed Professional CounselorGrowing and stretching into who we are is not an easy task. Navigating differences between ourselves and those close to us can be trying and painful, something I have learned from personal...

Emily Campos, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Emily Campos, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Albany TherapistsEmily Campos LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor I am Emily Campos, a Professional Licensed Counselor. While I grew up in the Bay Area, the Pacific Northwest has become my home over the years. I appreciate the unique balance of community and nature...

Hunter Turner, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Hunter Turner, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Eugene TherapistsHunter Turner LPC, Licensed Professional CounselorMy name is Hunter Turner and I am a professional counselor associate working towards licensure. I grew up here in Eugene and have grown to love and become deeply involved in the community over the...

Daina Pakalniskis, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Daina Pakalniskis, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Eugene TherapistsDaina Pakalniskis LPC, SEP, LAT, C-BSP, RYT Licensed Professional CounselorCompassion is the most important thing we can give to ourselves and others. No one should feel alone in their pain and suffering. Letting go of how we think things should...

Sarah Sweeney,  LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Sarah Sweeney, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Teleheath TherapistsSarah Sweeney, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorI am an LPC. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I believe in a holistic view of counseling: All aspects of a...

Carrie Laird-Myers, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Carrie Laird-Myers, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Albany TherapistsCarrie Laird-Myers, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorLife can seem overwhelming at times. Certain life events or traumas that we experience can impact our relationships, how we handle life, and our mental health. The difficulties we endure can lead...

Michael J. Sanchez-Scholes, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Michael J. Sanchez-Scholes, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Eugene TherapistsMichael J. Sanchez-Scholes, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II Licensed Clinical Social WorkerI am Michael J. Sanchez-Scholes and I am a bi-racial/bi-cultural Latino that is working towards licensure for an LCSW. I have grown up in Oregon for most of my life and I...

Jonathan West-Gray, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Jonathan West-Gray, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Telehealth TherapistsJonathan West-Gray, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorMy name is Jonathan, and I am a mental health therapist who specializes in the treatment of religious trauma and religious abuse. Originally from California, I have a great appreciation for...

Rebekah Brooks, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Rebekah Brooks, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

TeleHealth TherapistsRebekah Brooks, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social WorkerWelcome! I am Rebekah Brooks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon. I was born and raised in the Eugene area and I have lived in Oregon most of my life. Being an avid nature...

Sara Chavez, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Sara Chavez, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Albany TherapistsSara Chavez, LPC Licensed Professional CounselorMy name is Sara Chavez and I am a single mother with three children ages 21,19, and 13. This has given me the skills needed to assist a variety of ages through therapy, including children, adolescents,...

Rita Hicks,  LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Rita Hicks, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Albany TherapistsRita Hicks, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistRita has two grown daughters and two grandchildren. She enjoys gardening, playing with her dog, “Jake,” traveling, and reading.Rita follows a family systems approach to therapy, noting that many...