Arise Counseling Service is transitioning to Northlight Counseling,
under the same leadership and with the same dedication to compassionate, client-centered care.

Eugene Therapists

Angela Barnhurst

Nadja Dinges

Intern

Life 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, growth, and positive change. I treasure building meaningful connections with people from all walks of life and aim to create a safe and supportive environment that allows you to feel seen and empowered on your personal journey through life’s challenges and transitions.

Nadja's Approach

I strive to honor your individual needs and goals in our work together. I use an integrative approach that encompasses, but is not limited to, culturally sensitive, person-centered, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral modalities.

More About Nadja Dinges

Experience
I have been a teacher and pedagogical chair in schools in Florida and Oregon for the last twenty years. I have been involved in advocacy for students and families as well as provided behavioral support to individuals with specific learning needs. I am passionate about human development and child-centered play and have gained experience in Cognitive behavioral, person-centered, narrative, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.

Education
I will obtain a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University. I am currently a master’s-level student intern working on my direct clinical hours, and I am expected to graduate in 2026. I hold a B.S. in Education and Art from the Freie Hochschule Stuttgart, Germany.

Can I Help You?

I treat patients for:

  • Depression, grief, loss, sadness
  • Anxiety, worry, stress, panic
  • Developmental/Autism Spectrum disorder
  • Relationship struggles (couple, family, or parenting
 Angela Barnhurst