Therapists in 97403
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Feeling stuck? Burned out or always overwhelmed? Not enjoying life the way everyone else seems to? Perhaps the coping strategies and/or relationships you've turned to for support in the past are no longer accessible or just not enough on their own. Most people starting or restarting therapy are looking for a change in some way. I believe that therapy is a place for reconnection, supportive challenge; a place to show up as your full self. We may be a good fit if you are looking for support with depression, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, toxic relationships, and/or LGBTQ2+ identity/gender affirmation.
Feeling stuck? Burned out or always overwhelmed? Not enjoying life the way everyone else seems to? Perhaps the coping strategies and/or relationships you've turned to for support in the past are no longer accessible or just not enough on their own. Most people starting or restarting therapy are looking for a change in some way. I believe that therapy is a place for reconnection, supportive challenge; a place to show up as your full self. We may be a good fit if you are looking for support with depression, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, toxic relationships, and/or LGBTQ2+ identity/gender affirmation.
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At Applegate Counseling, we strive to help individuals, families, and couples address challenges and work towards their goals in a safe environment. While we draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, we work alongside you to determine and apply the most appropriate strategies for your situation.
At Applegate Counseling, we strive to help individuals, families, and couples address challenges and work towards their goals in a safe environment. While we draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, we work alongside you to determine and apply the most appropriate strategies for your situation.
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Melissa Gomsrud
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy supporting individuals, children and families. My style is warm and down to earth. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Brief Solution Focused, and Play Therapy to assist you, or your child, in sharing your story, resolve conflicts and accomplishing peaceful change. It is my belief that problems are often developed and sustained through well-established habits of thinking and behavior. I provide a safe setting, and have a respectful approach, to addressing problems. I work in partnership with you utilizing your strengths and resources to create positive change!
I enjoy supporting individuals, children and families. My style is warm and down to earth. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Brief Solution Focused, and Play Therapy to assist you, or your child, in sharing your story, resolve conflicts and accomplishing peaceful change. It is my belief that problems are often developed and sustained through well-established habits of thinking and behavior. I provide a safe setting, and have a respectful approach, to addressing problems. I work in partnership with you utilizing your strengths and resources to create positive change!
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Baseline Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC II
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403
I seek long-term relationships with clients. The foundation of a client / therapist relationship, and all relationships, is trust. We take time to build rapport and establish sincere trust on the way toward forming a therapeutic alliance. It's often the case clients underlying issue is lack of trust in themselves and/or in their relationships, regardless of the "disorder", or lack there of. Whether living with a severe & persistent mental illness, or adjusting to a current challenge in life, my goal as a counselor is to provide a comfortable, reliable long-term therapeutic relationship that provides guidance, growth & healing.
I seek long-term relationships with clients. The foundation of a client / therapist relationship, and all relationships, is trust. We take time to build rapport and establish sincere trust on the way toward forming a therapeutic alliance. It's often the case clients underlying issue is lack of trust in themselves and/or in their relationships, regardless of the "disorder", or lack there of. Whether living with a severe & persistent mental illness, or adjusting to a current challenge in life, my goal as a counselor is to provide a comfortable, reliable long-term therapeutic relationship that provides guidance, growth & healing.
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Currently accepting clients for anxiety workshop only. Are you anxious? Struggling with trauma? Needing a space to process multicultural experiences? I enjoy helping people address trauma, depression, anxiety, and increase the ability to manage emotions. I also help with adjusting to medical diagnoses. My passion is working with you to look at your cultural experiences and working to navigate race-related stress, immigrant, first generation, or multiracial identities, and LGBT identity concerns.
Currently accepting clients for anxiety workshop only. Are you anxious? Struggling with trauma? Needing a space to process multicultural experiences? I enjoy helping people address trauma, depression, anxiety, and increase the ability to manage emotions. I also help with adjusting to medical diagnoses. My passion is working with you to look at your cultural experiences and working to navigate race-related stress, immigrant, first generation, or multiracial identities, and LGBT identity concerns.
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Indra Dissanayake
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403
As your therapist, my compassion and understanding allows me to connect with you on a deeper level. This therapeutic relationship, starting from our first meeting, allows you to feel trusted, safe and hopeful in addressing your current or past issues. I am very passionate about helping you find solutions to overcome your obstacles so that you can reach your highest potential. I work with adults of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief and loss, career and academic burn out, relationship issues, trauma and many other challenges.
As your therapist, my compassion and understanding allows me to connect with you on a deeper level. This therapeutic relationship, starting from our first meeting, allows you to feel trusted, safe and hopeful in addressing your current or past issues. I am very passionate about helping you find solutions to overcome your obstacles so that you can reach your highest potential. I work with adults of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief and loss, career and academic burn out, relationship issues, trauma and many other challenges.
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Nicole Nemeth... Blue Heron Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA, CADC I
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403
My goal in therapy is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of why you may struggle to cope with stress and anxiety or make the desired behavioral changes you identify as needed in your life. I will work with you to explore your goals and motives, while learning about the neurobiological underpinnings of what we understand as our human "fight, flight of freeze" responses, which can often sabotage our ability to respond in ways that avoid exacerbating our situation and/or damaging our relationships with others. Together we will explore how you can learn to identify and short-circuit your emotional triggers.
My goal in therapy is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of why you may struggle to cope with stress and anxiety or make the desired behavioral changes you identify as needed in your life. I will work with you to explore your goals and motives, while learning about the neurobiological underpinnings of what we understand as our human "fight, flight of freeze" responses, which can often sabotage our ability to respond in ways that avoid exacerbating our situation and/or damaging our relationships with others. Together we will explore how you can learn to identify and short-circuit your emotional triggers.
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My clinical work is best described as integrative. Built upon a foundation of cultural humility, I draw from interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches,. I am an active therapist who works collaboratively with clients to set goals; identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to clients' struggles; identify and practice new ways of dealing with concerns; and assess progress being made.
My clinical work is best described as integrative. Built upon a foundation of cultural humility, I draw from interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches,. I am an active therapist who works collaboratively with clients to set goals; identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to clients' struggles; identify and practice new ways of dealing with concerns; and assess progress being made.
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Don Sellers LCSW - - - Blue Heron Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403
Human connection is the first constant in any therapeutic change. Therefore, my work is aimed at first creating a collaborative process focused on building a therapeutic relationship with the shared goals of achieving your vision for a meaningful life. It is my job to work with you to build on your considerable strengths and assets to create new ways of coping and growing. Often, traumatic experiences and difficulties have left us struggling to realize that vision. We will explore the effects that experiences have on your life today, and work toward a present and future that keeps
Human connection is the first constant in any therapeutic change. Therefore, my work is aimed at first creating a collaborative process focused on building a therapeutic relationship with the shared goals of achieving your vision for a meaningful life. It is my job to work with you to build on your considerable strengths and assets to create new ways of coping and growing. Often, traumatic experiences and difficulties have left us struggling to realize that vision. We will explore the effects that experiences have on your life today, and work toward a present and future that keeps
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Dani Remiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403
Waitlist for new clients
I believe you are the expert on your own life and I am a guide to help lead you towards what you already know what is best for you. Ideally, you are motivated to make changes because you want to see a difference in your life and behaviors. Aside from treating common anxiety and depression symptoms, I have over a decade of experience working with eating disorders and trauma. I also have more recent experience working with ADHD symptoms. I am an LGBTQ accomplice and have experience supporting clients in various stages of their queer journey.
I believe you are the expert on your own life and I am a guide to help lead you towards what you already know what is best for you. Ideally, you are motivated to make changes because you want to see a difference in your life and behaviors. Aside from treating common anxiety and depression symptoms, I have over a decade of experience working with eating disorders and trauma. I also have more recent experience working with ADHD symptoms. I am an LGBTQ accomplice and have experience supporting clients in various stages of their queer journey.
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Be Well Family Counseling/ Huiying Jessica Tull
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403
Waitlist for new clients
I am deeply passionate about what I do with children and their families. It's a privilege to sit in a room or play with another human being and have them share with you their suffering, their joy, their anger, their confusion, their sorrow, and their successes. I strongly believe that mental health is essential to a person’s well-being, a healthy family, interpersonal relationships, and the ability and possibility to live a full and productive life.
I am deeply passionate about what I do with children and their families. It's a privilege to sit in a room or play with another human being and have them share with you their suffering, their joy, their anger, their confusion, their sorrow, and their successes. I strongly believe that mental health is essential to a person’s well-being, a healthy family, interpersonal relationships, and the ability and possibility to live a full and productive life.
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Molly Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I'm a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and an EFT Couples Therapist, and I'm passionate about supporting folks in embodying their personal power. I utilize deep emotional attunement between partners to promote understanding, and I work with the unconscious to understand barriers to growth with both individuals and couples. With couples, I support each partner in communicating their truths while developing a new language to understand the negative pattern that leads to escalation or collapse. Together we will use mindfulness to understand what's happening in the moment and so I can learn what supports you best.
I'm a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and an EFT Couples Therapist, and I'm passionate about supporting folks in embodying their personal power. I utilize deep emotional attunement between partners to promote understanding, and I work with the unconscious to understand barriers to growth with both individuals and couples. With couples, I support each partner in communicating their truths while developing a new language to understand the negative pattern that leads to escalation or collapse. Together we will use mindfulness to understand what's happening in the moment and so I can learn what supports you best.
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Rebecca S Fuller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403
I am so excited to offer both counseling and clinical supervision services within my practice. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked extensively in community behavioral health settings and have a wealth of experience to share with licensee's. I believe that people are resilient and that being alongside a person through their own individual journey is a sacred honor. I work with clients to strengthen and foster healing, growth, health and wellness. My theoretical framework is person centered and I tailor my interventions to the individual client.
I am so excited to offer both counseling and clinical supervision services within my practice. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked extensively in community behavioral health settings and have a wealth of experience to share with licensee's. I believe that people are resilient and that being alongside a person through their own individual journey is a sacred honor. I work with clients to strengthen and foster healing, growth, health and wellness. My theoretical framework is person centered and I tailor my interventions to the individual client.
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Jill Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403
Waitlist for new clients
It takes courage to seek help...for yourself or for your child/teen. I recognize how influential parents are when it comes to the emotional lives of their kids. Therefore my approach often includes some work with you to help you understand your child/teen's behaviors and to identify the implicit emotional needs in what you may be seeing. Often these externalized behaviors require some attuned response from you which can assist your child to feel and function better, and make important adaptations to family/life situations.
It takes courage to seek help...for yourself or for your child/teen. I recognize how influential parents are when it comes to the emotional lives of their kids. Therefore my approach often includes some work with you to help you understand your child/teen's behaviors and to identify the implicit emotional needs in what you may be seeing. Often these externalized behaviors require some attuned response from you which can assist your child to feel and function better, and make important adaptations to family/life situations.
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I am currently accepting new clients (Updated July 2024). I understand it is difficult to seek help. Often, the idea of therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it is the first time. I strive to make the therapeutic process comfortable and accessible. I use a direct style of therapy and evidence-based approaches and help clients take an active approach to making change in their lives. I work to build upon the strengths you already have and help you continue to live a more valued life.
I am currently accepting new clients (Updated July 2024). I understand it is difficult to seek help. Often, the idea of therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it is the first time. I strive to make the therapeutic process comfortable and accessible. I use a direct style of therapy and evidence-based approaches and help clients take an active approach to making change in their lives. I work to build upon the strengths you already have and help you continue to live a more valued life.
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Jazmin Hamilton Demler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403 (Online Only)
I view all people within the context of their relationships, past and present. I believe that everyone is doing the best that they can with the tools they have, and that our personal attachment histories can so often make us rigid and afraid, preventing us from making the changes that would greatly benefit our own and our loved ones’ lives. Before people begin to change, I believe they need to feel emotionally safe, heard, and validated — from that place, I see clients begin to feel open to experimenting with new ways of being in relationship with themselves and with others.
I view all people within the context of their relationships, past and present. I believe that everyone is doing the best that they can with the tools they have, and that our personal attachment histories can so often make us rigid and afraid, preventing us from making the changes that would greatly benefit our own and our loved ones’ lives. Before people begin to change, I believe they need to feel emotionally safe, heard, and validated — from that place, I see clients begin to feel open to experimenting with new ways of being in relationship with themselves and with others.
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Do you struggle with close relationships? Maybe you enjoy success in your profession, but feel unappreciated and insecure in your personal relationships, constantly striving for approval and affection. When things go wrong, do you feel out of control, saying and doing things you later regret? Or maybe you feel invisible and isolated, but the process of letting someone get close feels too risky and painful. Maybe you grew up in a good home where no one ever hit you, but it was an emotional desert, where nothing you did was ever good enough, and your feelings were ignored or even punished. You are not alone.
Do you struggle with close relationships? Maybe you enjoy success in your profession, but feel unappreciated and insecure in your personal relationships, constantly striving for approval and affection. When things go wrong, do you feel out of control, saying and doing things you later regret? Or maybe you feel invisible and isolated, but the process of letting someone get close feels too risky and painful. Maybe you grew up in a good home where no one ever hit you, but it was an emotional desert, where nothing you did was ever good enough, and your feelings were ignored or even punished. You are not alone.
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Lara Bissonnette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe everyone has the capacity to live a meaningful life. My counseling approach supports self reflection and change through goal setting and the development of new patterns of living. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help clients achieve their goals including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotion focused therapy. I evaluate all clients from a trauma focused perspective and incorporate mind-body techniques as needed.
I believe everyone has the capacity to live a meaningful life. My counseling approach supports self reflection and change through goal setting and the development of new patterns of living. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help clients achieve their goals including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotion focused therapy. I evaluate all clients from a trauma focused perspective and incorporate mind-body techniques as needed.
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Carissa Visser
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403 (Online Only)
You are not alone. No one goes through life without facing challenges or without suffering. Everyday life often spurs mental health challenges which can weigh us down and make us feel stuck. Chronic anxiety, depression, problematic reactions to trauma, issues in relationships, self-criticism, issues with substances/food, and a host of other common mental health related challenges indicate a need for help. Life transitions and experiences of loss/grief are also times when help is often needed. While no one can escape challenges or suffering, wounds can be healed, and a life centered in solid mental health is possible for everyone.
You are not alone. No one goes through life without facing challenges or without suffering. Everyday life often spurs mental health challenges which can weigh us down and make us feel stuck. Chronic anxiety, depression, problematic reactions to trauma, issues in relationships, self-criticism, issues with substances/food, and a host of other common mental health related challenges indicate a need for help. Life transitions and experiences of loss/grief are also times when help is often needed. While no one can escape challenges or suffering, wounds can be healed, and a life centered in solid mental health is possible for everyone.
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Eric Richers
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, CADCIII
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403 (Online Only)
Do relationships feel more challenging than they should? Do you feel stuck, isolated, and searching for meaning? It's normal to use patterned behaviors to self-soothe, and these can be effective—but they can also interfere with your life. I understand trauma is complex, and personal, and can lead to feeling out of control, dysregulated, and challenged in relationships. Healing and growth is possible. Our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. I specialize in Trauma, Addiction, & Attachment therapy, using a wide range of therapies including Somatic, ACT, IFS, and DBT, combined with talk therapy.
Do relationships feel more challenging than they should? Do you feel stuck, isolated, and searching for meaning? It's normal to use patterned behaviors to self-soothe, and these can be effective—but they can also interfere with your life. I understand trauma is complex, and personal, and can lead to feeling out of control, dysregulated, and challenged in relationships. Healing and growth is possible. Our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. I specialize in Trauma, Addiction, & Attachment therapy, using a wide range of therapies including Somatic, ACT, IFS, and DBT, combined with talk therapy.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 97403
100+
Average cost per session
$170
Therapists in 97403 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
86% | Self Esteem |
83% | Trauma and PTSD |
79% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Stress |
70% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | PacificSource |
43% | Aetna |
40% | Providence |
How Therapists in 97403 see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.