Therapy in the Gorge

Susan Jepson LCSW - Mindful Practice Counseling and Consulting 208 State St, Suite 6 Hood River, OR 97031 541.490.0831 - phone susanjepsontherapy.com I am currently taking new clients. Due to the current COVID -19 outbreak, I am offering Telehealth (video sessions that are HIPAA secure) to ensure your safety and well-being.   25 years of diverse experience enables me to provide effective, empathic and evidence-based therapy. I offer therapy and consultation for many issues and challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, life transitions and adoption to name a few. I provide a nurturing environment for adults, teens, children (all ages) and families to explore growth and healing. I am also pleased to provide parenting consultation and coaching. My focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths, bringing more joy, balance, connection and peace. I use a variety of trauma informed, evi...

My guiding mantra — pause and study, rather than fix or eliminate.   Yes, we are all at war with the parts of ourselves that bring pain and su ff ering. Our attempts at distraction, numbing, and splitting ourselves into “good” and “bad” parts are legendary. And while conventional wisdom says “just let go and move on”, in our hearts we know this isn’t working.   So step one — slow down, turn toward all that we are, and befriend what arises like a mother does her newborn, even the most undesirable parts of ourselves. It is our birthright.  Step two, release our conceptual misunderstanding of who or what we are supposed to be, and embrace the felt-experience of that which makes us most human — vulnerability, uncertainty, and pain.  From this place arises an innate and natural movement to wholeness, openness, and flexibility, both in relation to ourselves, and those closest to us. Throughout this body-centered, experiential process, there is one quality of be...

Hood River psychologist Scott Rower, PhD will be offering a research-based course called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).  It is an 8 week program for learning how to tame a busy mind.  It is created for people with no prior experience in meditation (but often benefits even long-time meditators). You can think of it as a crash course, owner’s manual on how to get out of your head. If you struggle with chronic stress & want to find a healthy way to address it then this might be helpful for you. The course will teach you to… Identify stress triggers Understand how these affect your mind and body Develop tools to create change & balance To learn more visit  scottrowerphd.com/mbsr

Anya Dassel, MS, LPC 104 5th St. Hood River, OR 97031  www.dasseltherapy.com   anya@dasseltherapy.com   541-315-3585 I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have 15 plus years supporting a variety of clients including children, adolescents, families/ parents and single, separated and married adults. My practice has been enriched by a diverse experience in behavioral and mental health and educational sites including schools, hospitals in urban and rural settings.  I received my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University. Emphasis Depression & Anxiety Trauma and PTSD Adolescence and Launching Teens LBGTQ sensitive Parenting & Family Systems Relationship Challenges Alternative Relationship Models  Divorce Grief and Loss Abuse Modalities Psychodynamic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy Attachment Theory...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW Therapy for Adults and Teens Call or Text: 541-400-0186 Website: www.RebeccaHunterMSW.com Email: RebeccaHunterMSW@gmail.com I serve my clients in person, over video, and on the phone, which allows for a lot of flexibility. Tired of feeling stuck? Most people wait too long to get help. Let's get started! You're busy and just want to feel better, so that's the main focus in our first few sessions. Action-oriented therapy starts with what's going on in your life today... so you can feel more in control of things. See my website at www.RebeccaHunterMSW.com for more info about me and my work. I specialize in helping with depression, anxiety, relationship or career issues. My training in mindfulness is used as a platform for helping you get control of your life. I practice an updated approach to therapy, with education, resources and action items every session to help you progress quickly. I have a Masters from USC, man...

Lauren Justice, PhD Licensed Psychologist 501 Portway Avenue, Suite 302 Hood River, Oregon 97031 P: 971-754-1659 E: contact@laurenjusticephd.com www.laurenjusticephd.com Dr. Justice will be on maternity leave from Dec. 17th until March 16th, 2022. As a licensed psychologist (OR #3155) practicing in Hood River, OR, it is my goal to help you resolve problems in your mind, body, relationships, and lifestyle. I will work with you to improve your understanding of the source of your distress and refocus on what you value most. Depending on your preference, our work together may draw from traditional treatment approaches or utilize yoga therapy and mindfulness techniques. I enjoy guiding individuals and couples interested in finding the best way to overcome difficult relationship patterns, health-related problems, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I combine my background in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), yoga philosophy, and person-centered therapy, to treat a range of issue...

Bruce J Ruttenburg, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist 706 Columbia Street Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 436-3999 I have for over twenty years been providing effective, caring and compassionate psychotherapy treatment as a licensed psychologist. My intent is to help facilitate my clients reconnecting to inner strengths and core values, which like a compass, guides the course of treatment. I practice Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other Mindfulness-Based approaches, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, stress reduction, relationship problems, chronic pain, trauma, and problems adjusting to a significant life event, loss or change. I accept most insurance plans:  Aetna; Bridge Span; Cigna; Lifewise; Medicare; Moda; PacificSource; Reliant Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield; and United Behavioral Health Please see my website at drruttenburg.com or call for additional ...