Making the decision to seek help is a big step and is the beginning to changing the issues that are interfering with your daily life. I use a safe, holistic, compassionate, judgement free approach, knowing you are the expert of you. We all have past scars, but they do not need to dictate our future. Hello! I am Arwen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years' experience, committed to helping clients begin to live their best lives. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, women’s mental health issues including perinatal & post-partum depression & anxiety, infertility/loss, stress management, coping skills & life transitions such as divorce, grief/loss, parenting struggles & am LGBTQ+ affirming & competent. I utilize a variety of techniques derived from CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, ACT, Evidence Based, Mindfulness, Interpersonal & Person-Centered therapies. I am a Women's Mental Health Specialist focused on Maternal Health covering Perinatal & Postpartum issues, Infertility, Pregnancy/Infant loss (including abortion). I am a Certified Treatment Provider for both Anxiety and Trauma, an LGBTQ Affirming Therapist, and am working on Certification as an Advanced Grief Specialist. Telehealth available within the States of Oregon and Washington. ***In-person appointments are on a waitlist at this time. If you are interested in being placed on the waitlist please send an inquiry or email. *** I provide Clinical Supervision to CSWA's within Oregon. Please send me an email to inquire about availability.