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Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

Sarah Cairo

Intern Supervisor - Laura Wilson, LCSW

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

The mental health of all individuals is important for the health of our community. I believe each person has the capacity to strengthen their inner resources and adapt to the unique challenges they may face. All people experience change and transitions, and often hardships throughout their lifespan. My goal is to help facilitate the individual’s journey towards growth and assist them to develop the tools and skills that will help them thrive on their journey. I believe we can find meaning through adversity and access our innate strengths and virtues during times of challenges. I employ a variety of counseling methods and themes in my practice such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Counseling, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, among others. I believe in tailoring services to fit each client’s individual needs and preferences.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Veronica Blumberg

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I look to create safe and trusting relationships with individuals and families in order to foster the therapeutic experience. I utilize a collaborative, strength-based, and holistic approach when working with individuals and families. My approach to therapy blends a variety of techniques including: Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I strive to validate people’s feelings and experiences, to help empower them to navigate life.

Accepted Insurance

OHP

Pam Rosen

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

My goal is to empower you in your process of self-discovery, as all emotions are valid and worth exploring. As a clinical social worker, I believe that our social systems, inequities and constructs affect some people disproportionately, and these can have a real impact on mental health. I aim to bring a warm and calm presence to our sessions, and to utilize a variety of wellness and mindfulness modalities. I will encourage you to live your most authentic life personally, and in your most valued relationships. We'll work together through collaborative conversations that are centered on your therapy goals.

Accepted Insurance

OHP

Chelsea Murkley, LPC

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I have experience helping individuals, children, and families cope with the effects of trauma, attachment issues, as well as issues related to mood, depression, and anxiety. My approach to counseling is trauma-informed. I utilize cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, attachment, and variety of other client-centered techniques. I am focused on treating the whole person. I recognize that the mind, body, and spirit are connected and thus each are integral to experiencing a healthy life balance. I believe in exploring family, social, and cultural relationships to help clients find a sense of belonging, success in personal and treatment goals, and promote self-awareness and acceptance.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Sonia Cuellar-Cobb, LMFT

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I believe therapy can be productive and beneficial to anyone. I take a systems approach to therapy meaning we will incorporate all aspects of yourself and your environment into our work. I understand that who you are, all intersecting parts of your identity, and the relationships in your life impact how you see and interact with the world. By taking these into account we can work together to understand what success looks like for you and how you can thrive. Our work together will be person-centered, trauma-informed, and collaborative because you are the expert in your own life. I have a Master’s in Couples and Family Therapy. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults on a multitude of issues including depression, anxiety, and relational problems.

Accepted Insurance

OHP

Victoria Heater, LPC

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I believe we all come to therapy with our own experiences, specific set of needs and strengths. Therefore, therapy should provide a variety of services that acknowledge the individual experience to meet the needs and strengths of the individual and family. I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University. I specialize in early childhood, complex trauma and behavioral health needs. I primarily work with children 0-18 and their families. I utilize a variety of approaches including but not limited to play-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and attachment-based therapy. When working with young children, family therapy is essential to success by creating the systematic change fundamental for therapeutic growth of both the individual and family. I am honored to work with my clients and be present for their successes and struggles, to build a brave space together to meet each person where they are at. I am blessed to have the opportunity to stand beside them in their person growth journey.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Kiara Mixon

Professional Counselor Associate - Supervisor Sonia Cuellar Cobb, LMFT

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I aim to create a welcoming, affirming space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, relationships, and identities. My approach blends Relational-Cultural Theory with attachment-based and trauma-informed practices. I focus on the importance of connection, mutual empathy, and honoring each client’s story. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and responsive to your lived experience. Together, we’ll explore what feels meaningful to you and create space for growth, healing, and deeper self-understanding. Our work will be shaped by who you are—not just where you’ve been, but where you want to go

Accepted Insurance

OHP

Lizzy Palmquist, Marriage and Family Therapists Associate

Supervised by Sonia Cuellar-Cobb, LMFT & Bryanna Oliver-Palmquist, LMFT

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I believe in celebrating the uniqueness of each of my clients, empowering them to draw on their innermost strengths and gifts to approach finding solutions that most benefit them. I draw on Solution-Focused and Narrative theories in session. However, I know there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy. I do my best to practice with flexibility, collaboration, and curiosity to tailor my approach to your needs. I have experience working with clients of all ages in individual, couple, and family contexts. I work especially well with children and adolescents and their families.

Accepted Insurance

Jaida Hardinger, Social Work Intern

Supervisor - Laura Wilson

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I am currently a graduate student gaining a Master of Social Work at the University of Utah and am a therapist intern. Working with children, adolescents and families is my passion. With six years of experience in psychiatric residential care I believe that anyone can overcome any circumstance if given the right resources, psychoeducation, and a brave space to collaborate. My approach consists of trauma informed, person-centered practices utilizing motivational interviewing and CBT techniques. My goal as a therapist is to assist my clients in achieving their goals and empowering them to overcome life challenges while providing guidance.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Gustavo Presidente, CSWA

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

Each of us is unique and influenced by our families, cultures, and life experiences. I tailor my approach to each person’s individual needs, drawing on a variety of modalities to create a customized treatment plan. I work from a trauma-informed, relational, and strengths-based perspective, recognizing that every individual has unique strengths and resources that can be harnessed to promote healing and growth. At the core of my practice is a commitment to social justice and advocacy. I strive to create a world where all individuals have access to the resources and support needed to thrive. I understand that systemic inequalities can create additional barriers to accessing care and am dedicated to advocating for marginalized communities and promoting equity in all aspects of my work. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together to identify and achieve their goals. I see myself as a guide, offering support, insight, and resources along the way. Together, we can work to build resilience, foster positive relationships, and promote personal growth.

Accepted Insurance

Tesha Shriro

Professional Counselor Associate - Supervised by Laura Wilson, LCSW

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I believe that people who feel heard and understood and who have the support they need will be better able to work through challenges, manage their experiences, and reach their goals. It can take courage to ask for help for yourself, child or family. I strive to create a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space within the therapeutic relationship for you to be your whole self. We are unique individuals who come from families, cultures, and experiences which influence who we are. I work from a trauma informed relational strengths-based approach using a variety of modalities to fit each client's needs.

Accepted Insurance

Juveen Buckner, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in a strengths approach that takes into consideration an individual’s existing strengths, abilities, and potential for positive personal growth. I believe that we all have the power and ability to continue to learn, change, and grow throughout our life span and such growth happens when we allow ourselves to become more mindful of our own developed thought processes and their connection to our personal life experiences. I believe that we are all influenced and affected by the many systems we are connected to in our daily lives (i.e.,: family, community, school, culture, etc.) and that these system experiences help shape our cognitions and beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world around us. I see therapy as a collaborative process where your goals and objectives toward improvement are based on your identified needs, respect you as the expert on your own life, and harness your identified personal strengths and abilities.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Tracy Sloat, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

Tracy Sloat has over thirty years of nursing experience, including 5 years as a critical care nurse at a VA Medical Center, 3 years as a maternal child health nurse in rural Bangladesh, 15 years as a public health nurse in Arizona, and 2 years as the Executive Director of the local National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) affiliate in Phoenix. Each of these experiences played a formative role in her journey to becoming a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Tracy's goal is to provide psychiatric care that is holistic in nature as she encourages clients towards their personal goals. Tracy has a Master's in Advance Practice Community Health Nursing from the University of Washington and a Doctorate in Nursing, specializing in psychiatric/mental health across the lifespan from Arizona State University.

Accepted Insurance

Karie MacPhee, Clinical Social Worker Associate

supervised by Laura Wilson

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I love people and believe that every human on this planet has value just because they exist. Often, people get hurt by others, and healing in community with safe people is restorative and powerful. For many people, therapy is an important part of their community, and it is my honor to get to work with clients as they accomplish their self-determined goals. I utilize components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-centered Therapy.

Accepted Insurance

Bodhi Richards, LPC

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I am here to help you utilize your resources wisely and effectively to actively produce rapid improvements in your life. Our counseling sessions will usually center around setting goals for recovery, looking at what has (and hasn’t) worked in the past, and then actively working on achieving the life you want now. I have found that with this approach, therapy doesn’t need to take a long time. I have training in Motivational Interviewing, Couples Counseling, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

Accepted Insurance

OHP

Jeffrey Librett, MS

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I hold a master’s degree in couples and family therapy from the University of Oregon. I work with individuals, couples, and families, combining systemic-relational perspectives with psychodynamic ones. I explore with clients their concerns in the context of their relationships and the various aspects of society at large. I think the way we feel, the way we think about ourselves and others, and what we do are equally important areas to work on in therapy. My goal is to assist clients to find their own pathways to their own new solutions.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Laura Wilson, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I believe everyone has value and is important. I also believe that people do the best they can with the skills, knowledge and self-awareness that they have at any given moment. My goal is to help those I work with to learn to cope with the challenges they are facing and to learn and build upon the healthy skills they already have. I employ a variety of methods of treatment to accomplish this goal and individualize my approach to each person, family and/or group. I believe that as humans we thrive when we have a strong community around us. Community looks different for each of us and can range from family, friends, neighbors, fellow students, co-workers, and community support providers. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon as of 2012. I am trained in, and primarily utilize, EMDR, Collaborative Problem Solving, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills practice. I am also a trained Play Therapist and am currently working toward my credential as a Registered Play Therapist.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Sheryl Sabo, LCSW

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

My goal is for counseling to be positive and productive part of my client’s life. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing issues of self-image, behavioral difficulties, relationship problems, grief/loss, and trauma. I employ techniques of cognitive-behavioral counseling, mindfulness, strengths-based, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches, in an effort to challenge clients to meet their treatment goals. My highest degree is a master’s of social work from Indiana University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Ruth Vargas-Forman, Ph.D.

Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I have been practicing as a psychologist for more than 20 years in both Chile and Oregon. I am a bicultural therapist, fluent in Spanish and English, and I have provided counseling services to adolescents and adults from different countries and cultural backgrounds. My approach is based on a contextual perspective, trauma, resilience, and culturally responsive care. Services are tailored according to your unique background including gender and sexual identity. My desire is to collaborate with you to cultivate balance and healing in a safe environment through the use of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and psychoeducation.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance

Ty Wong, LCSW

Southern Region Behavioral Health Director

Eugene Clinic and Administration Office

I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and positive change. I want to work with you collaboratively and help you work towards your goals. I honor and value each person’s uniqueness and cultural identity. I work with people by addressing individuals and their relationships in the greater context of the environments and society they live in. I believe in open communication and encourage you to share your feedback. I believe that our work can greatly benefit from this openness and honesty. Experience working with LGBTIQA+ and BIPOC populations.

Accepted Insurance

OHP and some private insurance