Anxiety and depression counseling
For the worry that wakes you at three in the morning and the heaviness that makes ordinary days hard to start.
By secure video, anywhere in Oregon
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common reasons adults come to counseling. They can look like constant worry, a racing mind, trouble sleeping, or a flatness where interest used to be. You don't have to wait until it's unbearable to ask for help.
What it can help with
- Worry that won't switch off
- Panic, a tight chest, or a racing heart
- Low mood, low energy, or losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much
- Avoiding people, places, or tasks because of how they make you feel
- A harsh inner voice
How I work
We start by understanding how the anxiety or low mood shows up in your life: when it's worse, when it eases, what it tells you about yourself. Then we work on practical skills for the moments it hits, and on the thoughts and habits that keep it going. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT skills, and adjust them to what works for you.
If you already see a doctor or take medication, counseling can sit alongside that care. I don't prescribe.
What a session is like
Sessions mix talking through the week with building tools you can use outside the room. Some weeks lean toward understanding, others toward practice.
Questions people ask
How do I know if it's anxiety or just stress?
Stress usually eases when the pressure lifts. Anxiety tends to hang around, or shows up without a clear reason. You don't need to sort that out before you call. We can figure it out together.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. I'm a counselor, not a prescriber. If medication might help, we can talk about seeing a doctor or a psychiatric provider.
What if I'm having thoughts of suicide?
Please call or text 988 now, any time of day or night. If you're in immediate danger, call 911. Counseling is ongoing support and isn't an emergency service.
Book a first session
Call or email me with a good time to reach you, or see the ways to book.
Other ways I help
- Individual therapyOne hour that belongs to you. We start with what brought you in and go at the pace you set.
- Relationships and familyFor adults working through what is happening with a partner, a parent, a grown child, or the people they share a home with.
- Trauma and transitionsLoss, a hard season, a move, a diagnosis, a change you didn't choose. Making sense of what happened and finding your footing after it.
- Faith-based guidanceIf your faith is part of how you understand your life, it can be part of how we work. Scripture and prayer come in only if you ask for them.
- Personal growthNot every reason to see a counselor is a crisis. Sometimes you're ready to understand yourself better and grow on purpose.