There is more available to you than it feels like right now
If you’re here, it’s likely because something feels off. You’re tired of going in circles, unsure what to do next, and ready for something to change.
I’m Chris, a therapist offering in-person and online sessions in Newberg, Oregon, and I work with motivated individuals who feel stuck and disconnected from themselves, helping them reconnect with their inherent worth and begin moving toward real, lasting change.
What it’s like to work with me
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’ve already spent a lot of time thinking about what’s going on.
Trying to understand it.
Trying to make sense of it.
Hoping that if you could just figure it out, something would finally shift.
And at some point, you may have noticed:
If worrying about it were useful, it would have worked by now.
That’s not because you’re doing something wrong.
It’s because real change doesn’t come from staying focused on the problem.
In our work together, we take a different approach
Instead of trying to analyze what’s wrong or dig endlessly into why things are the way they are, we focus on helping you access what’s already within you.
Through intentional, thoughtful questions, I help you begin to see your own capability more clearly—so the answers you’ve been looking for don’t feel so far out of reach.
We’ll get clear on what you actually want for your life
Not just what you want to stop feeling, but what you want to experience instead.
And from there, we begin building movement toward that.
Step by step.
In a way that feels realistic, grounded, and sustainable.
My role isn’t to tell you who to be or give you all the answers
It’s to ask the questions that matter and help you reconnect with the part of you that already knows how to move forward.
Why this work matters, and why clients trust it
By the time people reach out, they’ve usually already tried to figure things out on their own.
They’ve thought about it.
Pushed through it.
Tried to make changes that didn’t quite stick.
So when something does begin to shift, it stands out
Clients will often say things like:
“I didn’t know it could be this good, this quick.”
“I’m feeling really optimistic.”
“You remind me of a modern day Mr. Rogers.”
I say this with humility, but also with confidence —
I’m really good at what I do.
Clients consistently feel seen, heard, and valued in our work together.
That doesn’t come from me having all the answers.
It comes from creating a space where you can actually access your own.
I approach this work in a way that is direct, grounded, and intentional.
Sessions aren’t meant to feel like you’re going in circles or just talking about the same things over and over again.
They’re meant to feel purposeful—like something is actually shifting, even if it’s subtle at first.
Clients tend to trust this process because:
I’m genuinely interested in what makes you you—not just what’s been hard.
I’ll help you see incredible things about yourself you may not have noticed.
I stay focused on what actually helps you move forward, no fluff.
I make sure our work together is meaningful, not just reflective.
You’re not coming here to be analyzed.
You’re coming here to experience real change.
And that’s exactly what we focus on.
Areas I commonly support:
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When you know something needs to change, but can’t figure out how to move forward.
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Navigating change or pressure—even when everything looks fine on the outside.
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Learning how to feel more steady and less controlled by anxious thoughts.
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Building trust in your direction, your decisions, and your sense of self.
Training & Experience
I hold a Master’s in Social Work from George Fox University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon.
I am certified in Levels 1, 2, and 3 of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) through The Solution Focused Universe.
In addition to my work with clients, I coach therapists across the United States, Europe, and Australasia in how to apply this approach with children and families.
I serve as an adjunct professor in the Master of Social Work program at George Fox University, where I help train future clinicians.
My work has been published in Solution Focused Therapy in Schools (2024), contributing to the broader field of solution-focused practice.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
If something here feels familiar. If you can sense that there’s more available to you than what you’re currently experiencing—that’s a good place to start.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You don’t need all the answers.
You just need to take the next step.