Serving Teens, Individuals, Couples, Families
Teresa Kerhli, MA, LPC
At times life can be difficult. We can encounter obstacles that prevent us from reaching our full potential for living the life we want. Any one of us can use help at times managing the challenges that come our way. It’s not easy to ask for help! By seeking out and exploring options, for doing just that, you show the strength and courage needed to make the changes that will help guide you into a more fulfilling and balanced life. I help individuals develop skills to manage anxiety/fears, depression, stress/trauma, grief/loss, and multiple types of life transitions, and couples/families in improving relationships through the development of communication skills, parenting skills, trust restoration, and clearer understanding and appreciation of individual differences within a couple/family systems dynamic. While applying special training/experience in domestic violence, posttraumatic stress disorder, and addiction treatment I believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. And that when met with an accepting, non-judgmental approach you can discover the path to balance, health, and happiness that lies within you. Reach Teresa at (971) 400-5333.
Serving Teens, Individuals, Couples
Tim Joachim, M.A.
Professional Counselor Associate
Tim helps people work through what’s weighing them down – whether it’s past experiences, current stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work. He is trained in EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach for processing trauma and shifting deeply rooted beliefs that can keep people stuck. Tim earned his Master’s degree in Counseling from Western Seminary and his undergraduate degree from North Park University. He is also a foster and adoptive father, giving him personal insight into the complexities of parenting, identity, and attachment. He works well with adults and teens navigating trauma, stress, major life transitions, and career shifts. Tim also works with first responders, people in ministry, and individuals going through or recovering from divorce and infidelity. Tim prefers working with clients in person.. Call or text to schedule a 15-minute phone consult to see if we’re a good fit. You can go to timjoachim.com for rates and contact information.”
Serving Children,Teens, Individuals, Couples
Laura Joachim, M.A., LPC
Laura works with clients of all ages and strives to provide a calm, supportive space where people can process life’s challenges, foster growth, and move toward healing. Her areas of focus include EFT couples therapy, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, boundaries, communication and relational concerns, as well as work with teens, children, and parent consultation. She is passionate about helping individuals and relationships heal and strengthen. With couples, Laura uses Emotionally Focused Therapy to address attachment needs and deepen connection. In individual counseling, she draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet clients where they are and support meaningful, lasting change. She also enjoys working with youth, incorporating play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, informed by her background in education. Laura approaches counseling holistically, attending to emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and relational well-being. She holds a Christian worldview and can integrate faith-based principles for clients who desire this, while fully respecting and supporting those with differing beliefs. Laura holds a master’s degree in counseling with a specialization in children and youth and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (C10200) in Oregon. She is also a trained EFT couples therapist and previously earned a bachelor’s degree in education along with National Board Teaching Certification. Prospective clients are welcome to reach out via text or email to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine if it might be a good fit. Contact Laura at Deep Creek Counseling for contact information and rates.
Serving Individuals, Families, Seniors
Deborah Johnson, M.A., LPC
Deborah earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary, Portland. She received specialized training in counseling children and youth with a focus in directive and non-directive play therapy and sand tray therapy. She is a registered counselor with Life Innovations, Inc, Minneapolis, MN (1186672) and a member of the American Counseling Association. She has over 40 years experience in education, both public and private. Working with both youth and adults, her practice concentrates on life span development, parenting, anxiety & depression, grief and loss, and designing adaptive strategies for life challenges and transitions. For the past 10 years she has worked with special needs populations including high functioning Asperger Syndrome, talented and gifted students, developmental delays, fear and anxiety, senior wellness issues and life transitions. In addition to sessions at River Ridge, she employs a variety of therapeutic activities including aquatics, visual arts, and outdoor settings with horses. Her special interests include music, spiritual development, and nutrition & wellness. Reach Debbie at dbejohnson@hotmail.com
Serving Teens, Individuals, Couples
Melissa Harbert, MA, LPC
Melissa Harbert received her BA from Linfield College and an MA in Counseling from Western New Mexico University. Melissa has worked in women’s shelters with survivors of domestic violence, as well as counseled individuals and groups in school-based health clinics, community health organizations, and, for the past several years, in private practice. Melissa specializes in trauma recovery and has extensive training and experience in EMDR, CBT, and associated therapies. Integrating therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs, she has helped clients empower themselves to heal from childhood trauma, severe traumatic incidents, overwhelming life stressors, grief, depression, anxiety. Working with mindfulness, she encourages clients to find greater self-compassion and well-being through developing communication skills and more helpful ways to view themselves and to solve life problems. With a deep commitment to social change, equity, and justice, Melissa is an ally who supports personal growth and healing in teens and adults welcoming those of any race, ethnicity, age, ability, nationality, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, and sexual orientation.
Melissa works remotely via confidential Telehealth, and you can contact her by email at mharbert.ma@gmail.com, or phone/text at 971.220.2645. Visit her website at melissaharbert.com.
Partnering with Hollis MacLean Wenzel to provide specialized Marriage Intensives
Dr. Dave Wenzel, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Dr. Wenzel earned his Ph.D. in Counseling from Loyola University. He also has Master’s degrees in both Divinity and Theology from Western Seminary in Portland Oregon. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Oregon 1012) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (27095). He has been a professor of counseling for over 20 years. His clinical experience includes the Veterans Administration, out-patient drug and alcohol, in-patient psychiatric, and out patient community mental health. He also trained for two years in the Isaac Taylor Institute of Psychiatry and Religion in Columbia Maryland. Formerly he served as the Clinical Director of the Sandy Family Services DUII program (1996-1998), Clinical Director at Sunnyside Counseling Center (1994-2007), and Director of the Counseling Program at Western Seminary (1994-2010). His professional interests include child development, parenting, clinical supervision, and the role of spirituality in mental health. In addition to his teaching and presentation of professional continuing education, he frequently speaks to community groups on parenting, family communication, marriage, and relationship topics.
Partnering with David MacLean Wenzel to provide specialized Marriage Intensives
Hollis Wenzel, M.S., LMFT
Hollis has been a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state of Oregon since 1996 (#T0346). She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from California State University East Bay. Her Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Child Development is from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo California. Her clinical experience includes working with clients in private practice, small clinic and in-patient settings. With training as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, she approaches therapy primarily from a family systems approach: assessing client’s needs, providing therapy and referrals where necessary. However, she also pulls from other counseling approaches as indicated. Hollis specializes in working with couples. She also has done extensive work with teens, and has spent the majority of her career working with children and families in a variety of capacities. Hollis has extensive expertise in helping clients who are dealing with marital satisfaction, blended family issues, marital infidelity, parenting, grief and loss issues, suicide, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. As part of the River Ridge Counseling Offices team, Hollis often partners with her spouse, Dr. David Wenzel, in providing Marriage Intensives, presenting workshops and seminars.