Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Salem, OR

Hi, I’m KaMara, affectionately known as “KK.” I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, identity awareness, relationship concerns, work-life balance, and life transitions. After nearly two decades in healthcare operations, I expanded my work to mental and emotional well-being, drawing on personal and professional experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. I’m dedicated to helping you heal, feel, and recover.

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I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Fisk University, a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from The University of Kentucky, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Kansas, Alaska, Missiouri, and Oregon, and Career and Relationship Coach in the state of Indiana. I also have a certification in Child and Adolescent therapy. My scope of practice includes: Anxiety, Bullying/School Stressors, Career & Couples Coaching, Conflict Management, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Loss, Identity Awareness, Spiritual Exploration, Suicide Prevention, Trauma, & Work/Life Balance. I specialize in mindfulness, career and life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and play therapy.

Hi, I'm Lauren Brown — a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years of experience providing compassionate, individualized care across the lifespan. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and have worked in diverse settings including Nationwide Children's Hospital, federally qualified health centers, and private practice. I'm licensed in Oregon.

My practice focuses on helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have a special interest in supporting high-achieving women and girls managing ADHD, burnout, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm — often while juggling demanding careers, family responsibilities, or academic pressures. I also work closely with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, offering neurodivergent-affirming care that honors how your brain works.

I believe medication management work best when they're collaborative, not prescriptive. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric treatment with practical lifestyle strategies, psychoeducation, and a genuine commitment to understanding your unique story. Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child, a professional struggling with burnout, or someone who's felt misunderstood by the healthcare system, my goal is to help you feel seen, validated, and empowered.

I specialize in long-term, relationship-centered care — meaning I'm here not just to manage symptoms, but to walk alongside you through growth, setbacks, and healing. I integrate neuroscience, trauma-informed principles, and real-world coping tools into treatment, and I offer parent coaching and family support when helpful.

Outside of clinical work, I'm passionate about creating a practice environment that feels safe, judgment-free, and human. I know how hard it can be to ask for help, and I'm honored you're considering taking that step.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing teletherapy for teens and adults in Oregon and California. While I’ve supported a wide range of mental health concerns in my practice, I currently focus on chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout. I work with people who tend to have more sensitive nervous systems — often shaped by early childhood experiences, chronic relational stress, high emotional attunement, or years of self-override. It takes courage and effort to start therapy, so I’m glad you’re here.

Ready to break through anxiety, ditch people-pleasing, and do life with more peace and way more fun? 🙋🏼‍♀️

I specialize in helping high-capacity women — especially oldest daughters and recovering perfectionists — feel safe in their own minds again. I know what it’s like to carry invisible emotional weight while keeping a smile on your face. I’ve lived it, I’ve trained in it, and I’d love to help you unlearn the pressure and rebuild with grace.

Hello! I’m Mitali Gor, a Family Nurse Practitioner with mental health expertise, offering a holistic, personalized approach to care. I focus on evidence-based practices delivered with compassion, ensuring every patient feels heard, understood, and supported throughout their health journey. With over four years of experience in outpatient and primary care, I’ve helped patients navigate complex medical and mental health challenges, empowering them to take an active role in their well-being.

I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from George Washington University, and I’m dual board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I provide care for patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds through telehealth, addressing both physical and mental health. I especially enjoy supporting women during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, and helping adolescents with mental health challenges.

I believe the best care is collaborative and personalized. In our sessions, I listen first, understand your goals, and create practical strategies that fit your life. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, going through life changes, or seeking mental health support, my goal is to help you feel your best. physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I would love to meet with you to see how I can help you process through some of life’s most challenging experiences in a safe environment. I am a BIPOC therapist with experience with and a particular interest in treating people managing chronic illness. In addition I have a passion for treating trauma as it relates to immigrant and first-generation experiences or those who have experienced racial injustices.

My name is Muriell Carlisle, for over 15 years, I’ve dedicated my life to making a positive impact on individuals, couples, groups, and families through the art of counseling. My journey has taken me across continents and through diverse settings, shaping my unique perspective on the human experience.

Bicultural bilingual clinician with a passion for providing therapy to individual adult clients struggling with anxiety and depression, may it be related to life changes and/or a history of trauma. I am deeply committed to supporting women who are navigating the overwhelm of modern life (relationships, career, parenting, health) moving from survival mode to feeling calm, clear and safe. By identifying and healing the underlying origins of your distress we will work to restore your internal battery.

I have also spent 15+ years counseling parents and children prioritizing healthy communication tools, boundary setting and relationship repair using cognitive behavioral, collaborative problem solving and family systems interventions.

My background includes providing therapeutic services to children, families and adults in outpatient mental and school based K-8 integrated health clinics. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Case Manager in the state of Oregon.

I see you as a whole person, where your culture, heritage, and gender identity are respected and valued as core parts of your healing journey. Fluent in Spanish and English.

Dr. Vandenberg has over 25 years of experience in mental health treatment. As a board certified advanced nurse practitioner with a clinical doctorate, Dr. Vandenberg has extensive training providing psychiatric medication management for all ages.

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​With a background in both family practice and psychiatric mental health, Dr. Vandenberg recognizes the importance of treating the whole person, mind and body. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Virginia and her Masters of Science in Nursing Education from Mercer University. Dr. Vandenberg went on to receive her post Masters of Science as a family nurse practitioner (FNP), psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University of Tennessee.

Dr. Vandenberg has practiced in a variety of psychiatric, integrated care and academic settings. Her research interests include integrative care , binge eating disorder and non suicidal self injury across the lifespan.

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