Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

My interest in working with and helping others began at a young age. I saw that there were so many people struggling with mental health difficulties and drug & alcohol addiction, and some could not move on with their lives.  I wanted to learn more about these challenges and what I could do to help. Throughout my career I worked in many different settings and came across so many challenges, and realized there is a need for more therapists.  It motivated me to start working with individuals one-on-one, and independently, rather than in large settings where I was not fully able to work directly with each person.  

Hello, and welcome.  I invite you to my practice, to guide and support you along the way, in your journey in caring for yourself.  Do you have difficulty with managing stress and are looking for the tools to help you get through the day? Are you feeling down, or maybe anxious, and need someone to just listen? Or perhaps you’re going through a very difficult time and want to talk to someone but you don’t even know where to begin. With a warm and empathic counseling style, you will find that in working with me, you are supported from a non-judgmental standpoint, and together we will build a trusting relationship where you can feel comfortable.     I offer free 15-minute consults. Contact me to set up a time to talk, and we’ll take it from there.   Know that you are not alone, and you deserve to get the help you are looking for.  

My experience with a family member's suicide along with my own childhood trauma and mental health struggles inspired me to seek out more knowledge on what I was experiencing. My personal healing motivated me to make a career in helping others struggling through similar issues. I find it incredibly rewarding when I can help another person in need. 

Focusing on your mental health is the keystone for overall health and wellbeing, and you are doing the hardest part by just having the desire to start therapy. You are making a huge investment in yourself that will provide you with incredible emotional dividends. Clients describe my style as safe, warm, genuine, and authentic. I like to infuse sessions with humor, but only when appropriate. My goal is to create a safe space with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, which allows you to explore and change patterns and behaviors in your life that no longer serve you. Not only will we make sense of these behaviors, but I will also help you gain insight and interpret the deeper meaning of significants situations in your life. I believe YOU are the expert in your own life and YOU are in the driver seat. I am sitting in the passenger side, offering you guidance and tools to help navigate through challenging terrain. I have six years of experience, working with adults throughout a variety of issues such as anger management, addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship problems, and a high focus on trauma. It is critical that you feel compatible and comfortable with a therapist. With this in mind, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help determine if we are the right fit for each other. You can contact me through email or phone

To learn more about me visit my about section on my website: https://topcounselingllc.com/about-therapist/

I provide online video counseling sessions to adult individuals and couples living in Oregon. I am a bi-racial and bilingual (Spanish/English), licensed professional Counselor.

My path to becoming a therapist was heavily influenced by my own struggles, empathic personality, and desire for healing for myself. The progress that I have made within myself and the progress I witness in my clients - many of them with heavy trauma histories and odds seemingly stacked against them - keeps me motivated to continue to show up and provide genuine connection and an opportunity for growth.

Hello! I'm the sole therapist of my practice, Dahlia Wellness LLC, founded around the belief that true healing and change requires an environment where one is witnessed non-judgmentally for who they really are. I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with low self worth, loss of hope, feelings of anxiety, depression, and the short and long impact of traumatic relationships or experiences. I work with individuals who are struggling with self harm or suicidal ideation, and I am affirming of all gender/sexual identifications and expressions.

I had a wonderful experience in therapy as an adolescent that inspired me to become a therapist. I love my job because I find so much fulfillment in connecting with other people!

Cami is passionate about working with couples, individuals, and families who are striving to improve their relationships. She believes that therapy is most successful when the client feels that their needs and goals are seen, heard, and understood. She works with individuals, adults, adolescents, as well as couples. Cami utilizes therapeutic techniques that honor and respect the client’s lived experience and personal values. She has extensive training in couples treatment including training in the Gottman method and EFT. The best part of her job is meeting and connecting with so many wonderful people in her community. Supervised by Leslie Guditis, PhD, LMFT-S.

I became a therapist because I had a counselor in high school who had a great impact on me. I have always been a highly intuitive and curious person about myself and others. In college, I went right into the field of psychology to learn all about human behavior and never stopped.

I am a therapist with immediate daytime availability. I work with teens 16 and up and adults. I work with issues such as depression, anxiety, mood, dysregulation, body image, perinatal mood disorder, work stress, chronic illness, and pain. I am here for you to feel heard and validated. I work from a collaborative strength-based approach where we will address underlying patterns that may not be working for you anymore. I am an experienced clinician who believes in prioritizing mental health. I believe that one can cope with these issues by using skills of; attunement, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices.

Oddly, I first became an accountant, but that training was invaluable to my work as an anxiety therapist. Money stress affects us all, and the main discipline to reducing that stress is changing one's behaviors. I provide shorter-term therapy while I equip you with tools to take yourself farther on your journey. What keeps me motivated is that there is nothing like hearing from a client that they are free from what has blocked them for years! I will match your motivation as you set yourself free to be true to yourself and your intuition. I call myself a Truth Detective because the truth truly sets you free to fly.

People-Pleasing gone wild? As an anxiety therapist, I identified 10 common symptoms of anxiety. I specialize in working with empathic, sensitive, responsible adults in California who are helping others but unfortunately at their own expense. Wouldn't it be amazing if you too benefitted from your strengths and gifts? I teach you tools to gift yourself with grace, kindness, and self-forgiveness.

During college I developed a passion for people who are struggling. I found myself wanting to sit with my friends who were going through hard times and offer my support. Friends would often comment on what a good listener I am. Additionally, I began experiencing panic attacks and was diagnosed with PTSD during my sophomore year. I benefitted greatly from my own individual therapy. Through that experience I developed a desire to assist others in gaining wholeness and transformation in their lives. What motivates me to continue as a therapist is seeing clients experience restoration in their lives.

I work with adult survivors of early childhood trauma. I also work with people who suffer from generalized anxiety such as over-thinking and inability to control worry. Lastly I help people who are dealing with mild to moderate depression and have experienced grief and loss, low self-esteem, or lack of motivation.

My interest in psychology is deeply personal, shaped by my own experiences with chronic illness, supporting a family member with cancer, processing multiple losses, and balancing relationships and career. These challenges have fueled my passion for helping others make meaningful changes in their lives, whether through therapy, consulting, speaking, or research. I see my work as creating positive ripples of hope and empowerment that extend far beyond our sessions together.

I am on a continual search for understanding what it truly means to be human.​ I believe that each of us carries an inner wisdom that guides us toward growth and authenticity. In a world full of distractions and external pressures, it’s easy to lose touch with that voice. In our work together, I’ll help you reconnect with yourself, uncover what really matters to you, and make choices that reflect your values and needs.

I wanted to be a therapist at such a young age; I did not really even know what a therapist was! When I was younger, I was rather tech savvy. I set up a Freewebs Site for people to ask questions, so that I could give advice (think: Dear Abby). I just wanted to help people; it felt like a superpower. While I was still in elementary school, I ended up going to in-school counseling. I met with a counselor once a week, grieving the loss of my grandfather. I remember the counselor being so kind to me. I want to give that kindness to others, while giving them a safe space to explore whatever is on their mind. To obtain my LCSW, I attended Fordham University for both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social Work and my Master of Social Work degrees. I interned at a middle school, high school, and an adolescents’ psychiatric center. Post graduation, I worked for the Office of Mental Health clinics. I’ve been exposed to a variety of diagnoses and life circumstances, and I can only hope that I’ve been able to help people be gentle with themselves and gain from their challenges.

Elena Conte is a clinical psychotherapist who treats depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. She also has experience working collaboratively with clients navigating relationship issues within couples and families. Elena uses a gentle, holistic approach to assess client concerns and inspire them to reach their highest potential.