Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Bend, OR

My counseling style is trauma-informed, individualized, and paced to ensure comfort and readiness for each client. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals overcome the distress of their past and ease their anxieties about the future. I believe our childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping who we are, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their past and process their trauma. With unconditional positive regard, I gently reframe perspectives shaped by past experiences, fostering healing, growth, and a stronger sense of self.

I believe healing happens in the context of feeling seen, understood, and supported. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Certified Therapist, I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that people are not broken; they are often carrying experiences that have shaped how they move through the world. Together, we will build on your strengths, explore patterns that may no longer serve you, and work toward creating a life that feels more aligned, meaningful, and manageable.

Hello. I'm a board-certified psychiatrist (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) serving adult clients in Oregon and Washington. I specialize in treating adults through telepsychiatry video visits through a combination of talk therapy and medication management. I also offer combined psychiatry and addictions treatment, including using medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

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I received my PhD from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and have experience in community mental health, university counseling center, and hospital settings. I also worked as a professor at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and as a clinical supervisor for doctoral students before transitioning to my current full-time private practice. I enjoy working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, and I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual/faith-related concerns. I believe authenticity and humility are essential qualities in an effective therapist, which is why I am committed to my own ongoing personal growth and development as part of my clinical role.

I work with individuals navigating behavioral challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and a variety of other emotional and mental health concerns. With more than twenty years of experience in Christian ministry, pastoral counseling, workshop facilitation, coaching, and governmental law, I bring a diverse and compassionate perspective to my work with individuals seeking healing and personal growth.

In 2011, I returned to school to earn a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling, followed by a Doctorate in Psychology. After completing my education, I founded the iFS Center in the Eugene community, which now provides services through a secure telehealth platform.

My approach is integrative and solution-focused, combining evidence-based therapeutic practices with compassionate, individualized care.

I'm an LCSW with expertise in brain and behavior and additional specialty in addiction