Grief counselors and therapists in Salem, OR

If you're feeling stuck, challenged, or noticing yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Many people reach a point where they feel unsure about how to move forward or how to live in a way that feels more aligned with who they truly are. Together, we can work through these burdens and begin exploring what may be keeping you from experiencing the life you want. If you're not sure what your goals are or what might be preventing you from moving forward, that is a perfectly valid place to begin—or continue—your path toward change, clarity, and healing.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a secondary focus in Art Therapy. My background allows me to incorporate both traditional therapeutic approaches and creative expression when helpful, offering multiple ways to explore emotions, gain insight, and support meaningful personal growth.

I am a warm, deeply compassionate therapist dedicated to helping adults break through the heavy patterns of trauma, anxiety, and depression so they can finally find lasting peace. As a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), I blend high-level academic training with a gentle, down-to-earth approach that meets you exactly where you are. My time at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Options Counseling gave me extensive, specialized experience guiding everyday adults, military veterans, and first responders through their toughest seasons. In my care, you won't just find a clinician with strong credentials; you will find a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental partner ready to help you reclaim your life.

As a licensed therapist with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family dynamics, grief, and significant life transitions. I have worked with a vast population: healthcare, residential, mental health and the unhoused.

“Only those who sow seeds of change can hope to grow and reap a harvest.”

-Andrea Goeglein

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon, providing secure telehealth therapy for adults ages 18–65 throughout both states, allowing you to access sessions from the safety of your own space. I offer both private-pay and insurance options. I specialize in supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. When emotions feel intense, relationships become difficult, or stress starts affecting everyday life, having the right tools can make a real difference.

For more than 8 years, I’ve helped clients develop practical skills to better manage emotions, cope with difficult situations, improve relationships, and move forward with greater confidence.

My practice specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on learning how to navigate life's challenges while building a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Counseling can help you:

• Understand and manage difficult emotions • Develop healthier ways to cope with stress • Strengthen relationships and communication • Set and maintain healthy boundaries • Increase self-awareness and mindfulness • Navigate transitions and challenges • Build confidence in handling difficult moments