Counseling & Psychotherapy
COUNSELING & PSYCHOTHERAPY for Children, Teenagers, Adults and Couples
Eugene, Albany & Telehealth
Shirah Canaga, LPC
Eugene Therapist
Shirah Canaga, LPC
Eugene Therapist
My name is Shirah Canaga. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon and a National Certified Counselor. I was born and raised in Oregon and feel blessed to call myself an Oregonian. I enjoy spending time with my family and participating in my hobbies. Some of my hobbies include quilting, cooking, hiking, rafting and watching basketball.
I welcome people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds who are looking for help. I identify as a Christian and value my faith. My Christianity has shaped my view of life. I absolutely respect and value other beliefs, spirituality, cultures, and lifestyles. I have worked with people from multiple faiths and cultural backgrounds, while respecting their personal beliefs and practices.
Can I help you ?
Can I help you ?
I offer Psychotherapy and Counseling for individual adults, couples and teenagers 13 years and up.
Psychotherapy and counseling can be helpful in a variety of issues. You can ask for my help if you have challenges in the the following areas:
Trauma and PTSD, single event trauma or complex trauma (abusive childhood or relationships)
Depression and Sadness
Anxiety, Panic, Worry or Stress
Identity, Self-Esteem issues, Spirituality, or Life transition
Marriage and Relationship Challenges
Postpartum depression and Postpartum anxiety
Approach
Approach
As a counselor, I provide a trauma-focused and person-centered approach to help individuals, couples, and families, make their own choices to move toward a healthy lifestyle. I believe people can become more in balance with themselves and in their relationships by understanding themselves and becoming aware of their needs and issues. I provide psychoeducation around the brain, limbic system, and nervous system. I use polyvagal interventions to help people understand their own nervous system.
Therapeutic Focus
Therapeutic Focus
I offer a treatment approach towards healing which includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with a Somatic and Attachment focus lens. EMDR helps move the storage of a disturbing memory to a more functional part of the brain. Additionally, I utilize an integrative approach working within a framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapies, and Gottman Therapy,
Experience
Experience
My academic coursework and counseling experience consist of crisis intervention, trauma-informed-practices, outpatient counseling services, substance abuse, career counseling, grief counseling and strength-based interventions.
Since 2016 I have served children, adults, couples and groups in a therapeutic setting. My outpatient experience includes working for an EMDR focused clinic, Griffin & Associate Practitioner, Lane Community College, and Lane County Behavioral Health. I’ve also worked for the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Child Welfare Caseworker and a Behavioral Specialist. I currently teach a college success class at Lane Community College.
Formal Training and Education
Formal Training and Education
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon and a National Certified Counselor from the National Board of Certified Counselors. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University. I’m a member of EMDRIA and earned my EMDR certification. I participate in continuing education every year, to meet the standards of my license and to improve my knowledge and skills as a counselor.
Hours and Billing
Sessions are scheduled by appointment and are usually 45-55 minutes long depending on insurance and individual need.
Hours and Billing
Sessions are scheduled by appointment and are usually 45-55 minutes long depending on insurance and individual need.
In-Person sessions and TeleHealth available
Monday 2.30PM - 7.30PM
Wednesday 2.30PM - 7.30PM
Friday 6PM-8PM (Telehealth only)
I am in-network with:
- PacificSource OHP (PSCS)
- PacificSource (Commercial insurance)
I will be be in network soon with:
- Regence BCSB
- Providence
- Moda