Tammy Harris CSWA

These are challenging times. My goal is to meet you where you are at emotionally and empower and guide you through barriers to achieve your goals. I believe everyone needs someone in their corner, and I would be honored to be that person. I look forward to collaborating with you to improve your life.

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Insurances Accepted

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Commercial

• Providence

• Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults,

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

I earned a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from the University of Nevada-Reno. I am a Clinical Social Work Associate and have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, phobias, life changes, domestic violence, PTSD, compassion fatigue/burnout and anger. My passion is working with those living with chronic illnesses, as well as caregivers, with a focus on wellness and developing coping skills that are sustainable for long term use. My years of experience in medical social work, chronic care management, and dialysis have given me a unique perspective and expertise in the emotional and physical adjustments associated with health changes. My style is down to earth, relaxed, supportive and compassionate. Treatment is evidenced based, using a strength based and person-centered approach. Modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Art/Play Therapy are examples of some of the modalities used and are individualized to each person. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort and look forward to speaking with you.

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Brenda Hanson Thielman, LPC

I feel honored to hear your story, and I welcome the opportunity to walk along side you on this journey.

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Insurances Accepted

• Aetna

• Cigna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

• Eugene Office

I remember how mad I was the first time I was “sent” to therapy, as a teenager, to get “fixed”. I refused to speak to the stranger behind the desk and waited out my hour as I stared him down. Needless to say, it wasn’t very therapeutic.

My goal as your therapist is to meet you right where you are today, regardless of where that is, and to help you get where you want to be. I believe it is important to help others find their purpose, develop competence, and grow with integrity into the person that they are meant to be. Therapy is a partnership that requires engagement and action in order for change to take place. If you’re ready for change, I’m ready to support you!

History is important to learn from, but getting stuck in the past can be depressing. The future is also important; however, if we worry about it too much, we get anxious. It’s important to live in the present and figure out tools and strategies that make life, not only bearable, but fulfilling!

I am a native Oregonian who is grateful for this beautiful state and all the wonderful people I’ve had the opportunity to work with! My counseling journey started with a yearning to understand family dynamics which led me to a Psychology: Family Studies degree from Corban University in 2008. Between working and parenting full-time, I received my MS in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2014.

I take a person-centered approach that is genuine, empathic, and that sees people in a positive light doing the best that they can. I view clients from a system’s perspective and use a variety of interventions drawing from, but not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

I look forward to meeting you!

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Susanne Kositzin LCSW

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” -Jaws, 1975

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• Aetna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Private Pay

When life feels overwhelming, when sharks are circling your vessel with teeth bigger than your engine, you’ll need to upgrade to a bigger boat – that is, a bigger toolbox. You need more resources, more support, more skills. We’ve all been there. The cool thing is, once we build this bigger boat – toolbox – it will serve us the rest of our days. Once you have those skills, nothing can take them away.

In my work, I draw from a number of modalities and practices, but my primary approach is called ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). To me, ACT is about freedom. Freedom from the destructive thoughts that hold you back. Freedom from enslavement to painful emotions and the frantic efforts to make them stop. It’s about not feeling like a prisoner in your own head. Since receiving my Master of Social Work degree in 2007, I’ve spent much of my career working with people living with acute and chronic illness, particularly cancer. My life’s work is helping people adjust to difficult life changes, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and other challenges. I have a special place in my heart for women transitioning to motherhood and the post-partum issues that so often arise, and individuals facing the ongoing challenges of parenting. I love the expressive arts and using poetry therapy (which sounds stuffy and boring but isn’t) to help clients find their own voice. I am open to working with adults of all ages, teens, and families. LGBTQ+ clients welcomed and valued.

My approach is grounded in compassion. It is about finding your own strengths and bolstering them with new skills to spark real and lasting change. I believe in kindness, humor, and connection, and I believe there is hidden treasure in everyone. Struggle is part of life, but struggle shouldn’t drive the bus, leaving us flailing around with no lap belt and gum stuck to our seats. You deserve to be the driver of your life, and you can build a boat stronger than the sharks. If you’re here, you’ve already started!

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Nate Caulder, LCSW

Life is a series of unique stories about you. These stories define who you are and how you see the world. Sometimes these stories get in the way of our personal progression. Let's take a look at your life and see if we can make a happier story possible for you.

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Insurance Accepted

• Cigna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Regence BCBS

• Private Pay

Age of Clients

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19,

• Adults, Elders (65+)

Location of service

• Pure Telehealth

Born and raised in Oregon, "a coastie," I made my way inland for college, graduating first from Chemeketa, then a short stint at WOU before graduating from Oregon State with a couple of BA degrees. After myriad jobs around the Salem area, I started on my Master's degree at Portland State.

My clinical focus revolves primarily around DBT, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, with some dabbling in other modalities such as Terror Management Theory. My clinical experience comes from Chemawa Indian School, Salem Hospital, Willamette Valley Hospice and here, at Stronger Oregon. I primarily do individual therapy and occasionally couples therapy, too.

My drive is to understand you as best as possible, and to find root cause issues for what troubles you. My hope is that we will both learn from the experience and be better for it.

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Michelle Butler, LMFT

“We spend so much time chasing after things we think are going to offer us relief, when what we need to be doing is resolving the pain that made us chase the thing in the first place.” - Vienna Pharaon

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• Aetna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• MODA

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Commercial

• Providence

• Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

My practice is one of acceptance. My space is a judgement free zone. I am a licensed therapist, driven by a passion for assisting individuals, families, and intimate partners with diverse needs. Regardless of what your needs are, I will always consider how all of the relationships in your life are contributing to the reason you called.

I am gentle - but I am also direct. I am empathetic - but I will also challenge you. I am professional - but I am also relaxed and approachable. I welcome humor into the therapeutic space, recognizing that sometimes a touch of humor is exactly what we need to alleviate anxiety, foster authentic connections, and even gain perspective at times.

I work with individual adults and couples (ages 18 and up) looking to restore balance in their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, women’s issues, family conflict, and marital counseling. I am honored to work with individuals of any gender expression, sexual orientation, relationship model, race, culture, religion, age, size and disability. I am a sex-positive therapist working from an antiracist, intersectional, trauma-informed perspective.

Together, we will determine your goals and develop a collaborative and customized treatment plan.

My style is empathetic and direct within a professional and non-judgmental atmosphere. I want to help you to heal from what is holding you back and help you find peace. Together, we will celebrate your successes and achievements along the way

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Jennifer Hasbrook LPC

Exploring the ways in which your life events and experiences have impacted you requires curiosity and courage. If you're feeling stuck and wondering how to move forward, know that you don't have to do it alone. Our time together is a place to connect, feel safe, open up and be heard.

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Insurances Accepted

• Aetna

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Healthshare OHP

• EOCCO OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Kaiser Permanente

• Regence BCBS

• United Health Care

• Providence

• Moda

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

Life can get messy, complicated and painful; the first steps in healing is deciding you want something different and want support to accomplish your goals. My intention as your therapist is to empower you to feel more at peace with the ups and down of life to sustain personal wellness

In therapy, I believe the utmost benefit to the client is when we work on external and internal matters simultaneously. By focusing on the external, we consider coping strategies, behavioral patterns, and learning new skills to improve our daily life. By focusing on the internal, we explore your personal beliefs, life goals, living to your personal ideals, and supporting a strong sense of self.  

I seek to provide  warmth, a non-judgemental approach, gentle humor and collaborative space for your exploration and growth. 

Location: Telehealth/Online  

Issues I treat:

Gender Dysphoria, Self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, personal identity, loss of sense of self,  family conflicts, relationship issues, boundaries, intimacy, LGBT population, obsessive-compulsive, and more.

Treatment Approaches  

I utilize an eclectic approach based on your personality, your needs and our teamwork together. Approaches that I use most frequently are Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Solution-Focused, Multicultural, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With couples, relationships and families, I also use Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

My Education:

Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado; Master’s degree in Counseling from Adams State University of Colorado.

Experience +15 Years experience in Mental Health, +5 years in Counseling 

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Jennifer Wells LCSW

We all need support and safety at times. My goal is to help you through challenging times and situations so that you are able to feel empowered and better able to navigate life.

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Insurances Accepted

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

My name is Jennifer and I live in the Willamette Valley with my family and dogs. I have been working in the field for the last decade and have a strong belief that human connection and empathy for each other can help heal most wounds we have.

When I work with individuals I like to get to know you and what your goals are so that I can help support this vision. This can be accomplished through different therapy modalities; Cognitive-behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other evidence-based modalities. The most important thing in working together is that you are comfortable with the work we are doing and in control of it.

I went to school at Portland State University where I obtained my Bachelors of Social Science in 2013, and my Masters of Social Work in 2017. I have worked across the lifespan with children, adults and older adults. I have worked in correctional settings, hospital settings, and community-based settings in providing therapeutic services. Most importantly I am a person with lived experience and understand the need for someone to listen to you without judgement.

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Stephanie Simons LCSW

With your participation, I believe therapy can empower you to move forward in your life by identifying and understanding your anxiety, feelings of frustration, anger and depression. With my guidance I can help you find the path towards improved mental health and provide you with the skills and tools to get there. I believe everyone can find a way to reach their potential and obtain their therapeutic goals. “No one ever succeeds without the help of others.” -Jay Abraham

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Insurance Accepted:

• Aetna

• Cigna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• United Health Care

• Private Pay

As you begin to have a healthier relationship with yourself, it will be easier to take ownership of your life and manage it more productively. I use a variety of methods, depending on the needs of clients. These methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, art therapy, family systems therapy, grief work, journaling, guided imagery, coping and psychoeducation.

I graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  I then obtained my Master of Social Work from Washington University, in St. Louis. My background and experience have enabled me to develop skills in many areas of therapy, including helping people with anxiety, depression, social skills, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, chronic and acute illness, grief and loss. I have over twenty-five years’ experience as a social worker.  My career has been split between counseling people of all ages in the health care setting, counseling children in schools, and adults for depression and anxiety. I have extensive experience working with adults who experienced loss or reduction in quality of life, a diagnosis of a terminal illness, anticipatory grief, acute illnesses and change in life due to illness or injury. I have successfully worked with children 4 and up with grief, trauma, illness, physical impairments, depression, anxiety, high functioning autism and ADHD.  I also have undergone skilled training for assessing and counseling of clients with suspected dementia, memory loss, or traumatic brain injury.

My approach to therapy is flexible, customized and eclectic.  Each person is unique and will benefit from a variety of modalities.  I deeply believe all systems within a person need attention and care. We will look at all aspects of your life, recognizing your existing strengths and abilities.  Together we will improve your life from the inside out.

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Amanda Yutzie, Professional Counselor Associate

I take pride in creating space for people to explore who they've been in order to clear a path towards who they intend to be. Therapy is a place for venting, crying, growing and changing, it is also a place for laughing, celebrating, healing and connecting. If you or your child are struggling to find motivation and tools to cope with symptoms of mental health, I believe my experience and approaches to therapy can support you in walking towards your goals with more confidence, self-compassion and joy.

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Insurances Accepted

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Commercial

• Providence

• Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 0 to 6

• Ages 6 to 10

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

• Salem Office

As a mental health professional, I am most interested in helping clients connect current behaviors with defenses that were built during past adverse or traumatic experiences. I believe that when we can understand where negative or disruptive behaviors began, we become more energized in our journey to view and interact with the world in ways that better reflect who we are. I use many modalities to accomplish this level of understanding to include DBT, CBT, collaborative problem solving (CPS) and psychodynamic approaches. I also use humor, rapport, art, music, play and experience. When working with youth, I rely on family collaboration to ensure that once their goals are met, they graduate into a support system that is empathetic and functioning in a way that allows them to continue their growth and learning.

Prior to receiving my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University, I spent 7 years working with children and adolescents who had been admitted to inpatient mental health facilities for otherwise unregulated symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bi-polar disorder, suicidality, ADHD, psychotic disorders and severe defiance. It was through this work that I realized children and adults alike require more support than ever to identify, acknowledge and communicate emotional needs in a way that works for them and translates to the world around them. While impulsivity, poor ability to sustain attention, anxiety, poor emotion regulation, depressed mood, overthinking, and difficulty meeting expectations may all be diagnosable, they are also unconscious statements meant to shed light on unmet needs.

Since becoming established as a Professional Counselor Associate, I've been lucky in having opportunities to provide individual, family and couples therapy to people aged 4 to 50 with a wide variety of therapeutic goals. I am grateful to serve many populations and feel most passionate about serving school aged youth, as I feel I am able to help them find their voice and speak up into a world that so often dismisses their cries for help. If you've found yourself or your child in persistent conflict with those around you, I look forward to working alongside you to reduce the emotional stress, tension and fatigue that is weighing you down. Together we can replace defenses with coping skills and work through grief to better understand who you are.

I see clients for in person therapy, keeping Telehealth as an option for pre-existing clients who need short term accommodations for matters such as illness, COVID exposures and transportation issues.

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Dean Harry, LPC

“Too many people are unaware that it is not outer events or circumstances that will create happiness; rather, it is our perception of events and of ourselves that will create, or uncreate, positive emotions.” ― Albert Ellis

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Insurance Accepted

• Aetna

• Allcare Health OHP

• Cigna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

My name is Dean Harry, and I am thrilled to be working as a therapist with Stronger Oregon. I have 25+ years of experience working in counseling and education. As a professional counselor, I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. I can treat a wide range of mental health disorders, trauma and post traumatic conditions, and various levels of crisis. I can also offer support with parent-child conflicts, anger management, grief, past or present suicidal ideation, and conflict resolution skills. I am also familiar with issues and concerns related to marriage and long term relationships, parenting, substance use and recovery, divorce, and changes in phase of life. I prefer a Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) approach, while working with clients. I believe many of our core emotions and behaviors are generated by ideas, beliefs, attitudes, and thoughts and not necessarily by the events we experience. I also utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I have deep roots working with client’s who struggle with mental illness in the private practice setting; as well as crisis, and psychiatric inpatient care.

My work as a professional educator has spanned many settings: teaching college level psychology classes as an adjunct professor, as well as working as a high school counselor, behavior specialist, autism consultant and as special education case manager at a high school in a youth correctional facility. I’m familiar with the special education process and have worked with students in both specialized and the mainstream setting. I work with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional disturbance, other health impairment (mainly for ADHD, conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorders) and specific learning disabilities.

No matter the situation, I work to cultivate a calm, relaxed, and trauma informed approach to insure my clients feel safe, respected and valued. Working together, we will develop a plan that works best for you. As a therapist, I would be honored to work you.

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