Psychotherapy Practice
Eugene, OR

(541) 232-6680

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#T0571

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My Approach

As a licensed therapist, I practice a form of Person-Centered, Humanistic Therapy.  This means that I believe every person has the capacity for healing and can access their inner wisdom to meaningfully respond to the difficulties they experience in life.  My work is to help each client clarify and make sense of the guidance coming from their "authentic self."

My philosophy is based on the existentialist idea that much of suffering stems from the very nature of existence and what it means to be a human being.  A lot of my work, therefore, is in the “here and now” of being present in relationship with others and with oneself.

I also utilize the techniques of Gestalt Therapy (empty chair work and role-playing), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy (Object Relations).

In my sessions with clients, they have the opportunity to experience self-reflection, feedback, self-compassion, and the power of self-forgiveness. I also collaborate with clients on setting realistic personal goals and explore effective ways to attain them.