Lake Oswego Therapists specializing in Depression

Azhar Sultanova

I have Masters degree from Santa Clara University, in SF Bay Area. I have over 6 years of professional experience in variety of settings: schools (family issues), community clinic (sexual assault traumas, domestic violence), PHP and IOP treatment centers (for eating disorders) and private practice. I continue to develop professionally and currently pursue the official certification in Gottman method. I am active in my professional community and serve on the board of CREDN, an organization for clinicians, specializing in Eating Disorders.

Cayla Panitz

I collaborate with people to help them live a more authentic, connected life. I approach counseling with a deep empathy and belief in the power of your strengths and encourage insight, empowerment and self-compassion. I rely on the creation of a strong therapeutic relationship and targeted interventions to do so. My counseling style is sincere, collaborative, validating and often filled with nerdy metaphors, a good laugh and pet stories.

Heather Lokteff

I have 13+ years experience in the mental health field working with children, teens and adults. Prior to starting my private practice in 2011 I worked in community mental health with children and families providing intensive and preventative in-home therapy. I value identifying people’s strengths, sharing insights and feedback, providing practical educational resources and tools, and creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space to be heard and listened to. My therapeutic approach pulls from the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, emotion focused therapy, and family systems theory. My clients inspire me, I enjoy partnering with them to work through problems and make lasting changes, and I love coming to work everyday.

Dr. Nicole La Verne (Sapphire Blue Solutions)

Depression is one of those experiences that feels like it will never leave. The good news is that there is a way out! Together, we explore where the depression comes from and ways to navigate thru it. We look at unique ways to make life better for you.

Susan Gulka

I have a background in business (I was a CPA in my early career!), have been trained as a Coach from Coach University, and obtained my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University. I also have the lived experience of marriage, raising kids (mine are teens now!) and trying to make sense of this busy world we live in. My approach is eclectic and tailored to your needs, whether that is CPT and mindfulness for anxiety or ADHD, family systems approach for communication, Gottman and EFT principles for relationships, or deep inquiry into your soul's purpose, we find what is most helpful to you. I strive to create a warm, comfortable, and safe environment for you to share YOU and your story so we can collaboratively help you identify the areas you would like to improve in your life — to let go of the craziness and move towards peace, fulfillment, and success.

Maribel Guevara-Myers

My approach focuses on you as an active agent of change and the sole creator of meaning in your life. Together we will explore the constructs of your mind and your relationship to the world, people, and social systems that influence those constructs. I also specialize in co-occurring disorders, substance and gambling addiction treatment.

Aimee Frazier

I specialize in anxiety, complex trauma, and suicide bereavement. For individuals who may enjoy a less intimidating approach to therapy, I offer hiking & eco-therapy, sandtray, writing & expressive therapy, and telehealth formats. Please let me know if you are interested in these options so that we can plan ahead for these accommodations. I have my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University.

Jenny Labrousse

I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University in 2019. Prior to my time in private practice, I was a counselor at an outpatient counseling agency. I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, safe, and supportive therapeutic environment where we can work together to help you with your presenting concerns. I honor each client and their story and believe that the therapeutic relationship—built on openness, vulnerability, and trust—is necessary for success. Utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I will work closely with you to identify thoughts, emotions, and behaviors contributing to your distress. I also integrate mindfulness, contemporary psychodynamic therapy, Restoration Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and other empirically supported treatments as needed. I customize treatment to your specific life circumstances, values, and needs.

Allie Labrousse

I am a Registered Intern in the State of Oregon, and I earned my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University in 2019. In 2016, I graduated with my B.S. in Organizational Communication with a minor in Psychology from University of Portland. Utilizing primarily CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention, I can help equip you with tools to no longer be enslaved to your thoughts. You no longer have to live day to day, fearful of the next worries, thoughts or images that enter your mind. Instead of feeling distracted, you can be more present with those around you. You CAN feel like yourself again. Know that I'm here for you to encourage you and equip you with tools to overcome what you never thought would be possible. Reaching out is a courageous first step in investing in a better, fuller life for yourself. I would be honored to be a part of your journey. Please feel free to reach out via email or phone to see if I'd be a good fit for you.

Karen Neri

My journey into counseling initially began as a counselor of law and subsequently, as a therapist. In helping my clients, I take a holistic and strength-based approach. I view clients in the context of their family, racial/ethnic identity, and social or cultural environment. I work with emotions to strengthen the bonds in relationships. I also focus on solutions, working through trauma with the body, and I integrate the practice of mindfulness and compassion into my work. I am trained in emotionally focused therapy. I use attachment theory and integrate principles of relational-cultural theory, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and neuroscience into my work.

Joshua Ziegler

My approach with clients is solution-oriented, collaborative and brief. Problems are identified, however the focus of our work is on the life you want to live in which your problems are less noticeable or are gone. My approach tends to be brief, meaning you don’t spend more time in therapy than you need to be. Each session is effective and outcome-driven, answering the question “am I getting what I came here to get?"

Kimberly Dickenson

I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have additional training in Supporting College Student Well-Being and Mental Health, Mindfulness and Relationships, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Attachment, Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Grief and Loss, and Suicide Prevention. I have worked at several Universities in different capacities, serving college students’ needs, as an Academic Advisor, Career Counselor and Mental Health Counselor. My desire is to support and enhance the emotional well-being of college students as they navigate their way through the college experience. I have always been passionate about this particular time in a person’s life and love working with the college student population.

Lindsey Nelson

My background is in Humanistic and Existential Therapy with an emphasis in Health Psychology. Over the years I’ve gotten specialty training in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Relational Gestalt Therapy, Feminist Psychology, Chronic Pain Management, and Health at Every Size. I work from a self-compassion and radical acceptance lens as well.

Demi Keitel

I believe a therapeutic relationship is one where both sides collaborate to help you on your path to growth and self-actualization. Finding the right advocate and support can enrich this experience. As a clinician, I have worked with individuals on a variety of needs including; one’s sense of self, life goals, relationships, impulsivity struggles, and working to shape the narrative of one’s life experience. I have a passion for helping people find their voice and courage to show up for their lives the way in which they have always dreamed. Many identify as part of LGBTQ+ community, I help with the exploration of gender identity, sexuality, culture and safety. I also work with health care professionals and those that work in service roles for their community. Knowing how to navigate the nuances of these fields and the unique stressors that come with the territory, I am able to come alongside these individuals and help increase their coping skills and stress management.

Laurie Kerridge

Kelle DeBruin

My relational approach to therapy is to get to know who you are as a whole person by attempting to understand who you are through your past experience, by what motivates you and what in life has given you the opportunity to build resilience. A recognition of the inner strength displayed through your story is my refrain in the therapy room.

Jennifer Mozinski

I earned a Masters in Arts in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy from Lewis & Clark College in 2012. In my therapeutic style I use compassion, humor and kindness to create a warm and inviting space for my clients. I do not see therapy as a one size fits all approach. I cater my therapeutic techniques based upon individual client needs. My eclectic theoretical approach is rooted in Solution Focused Therapy, Attachment- based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Mindfulness , Play/ Art therapy andTrauma- informed care.

Jacob Curtis

I use research-informed approaches to help my clients identify problem areas, create goals, and try new ways of doing things that work for them in their unique situation. My theoretical approach to counseling is integrative, but draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (a type of CBT), and Existential Theory. Sessions often include talking about thoughts, feelings, actions, relationships, goals, values, choices, behavioral patterns, and beliefs, as wells as how these elements interact together. Therapy sessions can also include education about mental health, visualization, relaxation exercises, basic biofeedback, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and mindfulness techniques. Everyone goes at their own pace; there is no “right” time frame for completing therapy. It is about individual need. As a Professional Counselor who is licensed with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists I abide by its Code of Ethics.

Marla Christensen

Specialization includes: Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Co-parenting, Blended Family, Grief Loss, Pre-marital, Work/Career issues, Executive/Leadership Counseling, Stress Management, Attachment, Parenting, Conflict Resolution, Life Transitions, Couples Communication. Working with each person through education/training in a comfortable supportive environment

Jessie Kaleikau

I have a Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. I have experience working with teenagers, children, adults, and families in mental health agencies and in the school system. I approach therapy by allowing the client to lead and tell me what they need by primarily using narrative therapy. Narrative therapy is about story telling and rewriting your story to help you find your identity and your voice. Together, we can work to rewrite your story. Part of narrative therapy is also using a strengths-based approach. This means that together, we'll strengthen the tools you already have in your toolbox. I help you figure out what tools you already have and explore what else will work best for you. In addition to narrative therapy, I'm also trauma-informed, and use that in practice as well. Therapy is collaborative, so we will work together to set up goals and work towards them to strive for your ideal life. I only provide therapy to folks who are in the state of Oregon.