Counseling
Counseling for Individuals
People come to counseling because they want something in their life to be different. They are looking for a counselor who will listen with compassion and understanding. But just as importantly, they need specific tools to use in changing patterns and moving forward to the life they desire.
To accomplish this, we use a variety of tools such as talking, art therapy, body awareness, dreamwork, hypnosis, guided imagery, role playing, etc. We work together to help you learn more about yourself, learn how to communicate with others, to set appropriate boundaries, to ask for support and what you need, to express your emotions in healthy ways, to be gentle and nourishing to yourself, and learn how to listen to your own deep instincts and wisdom.
Couples Counseling
Couples come to counseling because they are in pain and want things to be better. When I work with couples, we explore each person's experience in the relationship. We deepen each person's understanding of themselves and of their partner. We might explore patterns from childhood or from a previous relationship or marriage. We might look at how they deal with conflict, what expectations they have, and what blocks may be in the way of love and intimacy.
Then we work together to learn new communication patterns, to handle conflict with mutual respect, and to express emotions in healthy ways. We clear up old misunderstandings and hurts, and learn to express love and caring in the language your partner can understand and receive.
Successful couples counseling requires a counselor both people like and trust. It is important to find someone who won't takes sides and will be supportive of each person, and yet challenge each person to take responsibility for their own behavior and make the changes they need.
Location
My office is in south Eugene, near 27th & Willamette St.
Fees
For individuals, sessions are one hour. My sliding scale fees range from $65-$140.
For couples, sessions are one hour, 15 minutes. My sliding scale ranges from $70-$160.
I reserve some sessions for lower income clients. Talk with me if that is your situation.