Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress of Oregon

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Therapy and assessment services for adults, teens and children.

Our team of mental health professionals provides compassionate, evidence-based, culturally sensitive care for individuals and families. We offer time-limited support tailored to your unique needs, helping you feel safe, accepted, and supported throughout your journey.<br><br>Services include therapy, psychological assessments for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning differences, and diagnostic clarification. We also offer gender-affirming care, including transition-related support, in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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Helps individuals explore personal challenges and life transitions, process emotions, set goals, and build coping skills and resilience.

Individual therapy

Uses structured exercises and strategies to help individuals better understand and manage unhelpful thoughts and emotions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation and stress management techniques to help individuals manage intense emotions.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Helps individuals acknowledge and accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful steps to support well-being and quality of life.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Helps individuals gradually face and manage anxiety through a step-by-step, confidence-building process.

Exposure therapy

Provide gender-affirming care, including transition-related support, for transgender, nonbinary and gender-questioning individuals.

Gender support services

Alyssa (she/her) is a Licensed Psychologist who earned her PhD in School Psychology from the University of Washington. She completed her internship and post doctoral training at Brooks Powers Group in Seattle, WA where she gained extensive experience working with school-age children through early adulthood and their families to provide mental health services in private practice, hospital, and school settings. Alyssa currently provides therapeutic, consultation, and assessment services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Alyssa specializes in working with children and adolescents with OCD, mood, and anxiety disorders, and is a certified provider for the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program. In addition, she works with children, adolescents and their families on interventions to address a variety of other internalizing and externalizing disorders including depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, and learning differences. She approaches therapy and assessment from collaborative and culturally responsive lens using a cognitive-behavioral and ecological systems framework. Alyssa employs a variety of evidence-based intervention strategies and techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, behavior activation, exposure and response prevention, interpersonal psychotherapy and motivational interviewing. Alyssa also provides neuropsychological assessments that cover a range of domains including cognitive, academic, executive functioning, social/emotional, mental health, behavioral health and functioning and diagnostic clarification. Alyssa has experience navigating special education services and working with schools to ensure clients are supported across settings. She approaches assessment from a highly collaborative stance that includes information not only from direct assessment, but also from the perspectives of family, school, medical, and other mental health and community-based providers. Alyssa is committed to providing high quality evidence-based care and supporting the mental health of children and their families.

Anastasia Browning O'Hagan is a student in Clinical Psychology who earned her M.S. in Psychology. Anastasia specializes in supporting individuals with post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic stress, and anxiety. She is trained in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her clinical experience includes working in community mental health centers, focusing on clients with traumatic stress, chronic pain, financial and housing instability, and altered mental states. Anastasia is passionate about whole-person health and helping clients access value-aligned, balanced lives. Her research on accessible psychological treatments informs her practice. Outside of work, Anastasia is a mother, wife, and dancer who enjoys hiking, gardening, and ceramics.

I believe therapy can be beneficial to everyone! As with most things, though, it’s not a one-size-fits-all all scenario. I enjoy working with folx to narrow down on a plan and methodology that works best for their individual needs. Through unconditional positive regard and teamwork, you and I can make great work of our time together.

I received a masters in social work and am passionate about social justice. I have an extensive history working with people experiencing or who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I look forward to working with you and making a great team! Supervisors: Melody George, LCSW

Cameron (she/her) earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Oklahoma State University and completed her predoctoral internship at University of Oregon Counseling Services. Cameron has worked in several university counseling center settings and in community mental health at a domestic violence agency before joining ECAS for her postdoctoral resident position. Following residency, she continues to work at ECAS as a licensed psychologist. Cameron has been trained in exposure and response prevention, trauma-informed care, specializing in areas like intimate partner violence and work with Latinx adults.

Cameron’s approach has evolved to be holistic and person-centered. The primary models that inform her therapeutic approach are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Cultural Theory. This helps individuals achieve self-acceptance, use self-compassion, prioritize values-driven actions, and empowers them to lead a more authentic life.

Cameron works with adults across the lifespan. She works with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety disorders, and intimate partner violence. She has a strong commitment to cultural humility and recognizes the impact of sociocultural context on a person’s functioning and wellbeing. Cameron is multi-ethnic, Mexican American and European American, and was born and raised in the central valley of California.
When not working, Cameron is rock hounding at the Oregon coast, trying out local coffee shops, reading, beading, knitting, and spending time with her partner and cat.

Chandra Perez, PsyD, (she/her) is a licensed psychologist at Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress.  Dr. Perez was a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana for twelve years before moving to Oregon.  She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology at Montana State University-Billings and her Doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology (Argosy) in Phoenix.  Dr. Perez completed her internship and initial residency at Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.  She completed rotations in community mental health therapy, crisis intervention, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, and psychological assessment.  During and following her residency, Dr. Perez was the director of an alternative school mental health unit.  She relocated to Montana to be close to family and began working at the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) as a clinical program manager.  During her ten years with YBGR, Dr. Perez supervised in-training practitioners, provided therapy services, provided psychological assessment services, and served as the clinical director.  Dr. Perez spent the next two years completing psychological assessments through a non-profit mental health agency in Billings, Montana.  She assessed a diverse clientele for a variety of referral sources including psychotherapists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, bariatric surgeons, neurosurgeons, pain management clinics, the court system, child protective services, and disability services.  Dr. Perez has extensive experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and attachment issues, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and behavior disorders.  Her theoretical approach includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC); and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  Dr. Perez trained with the Beck Institute and is a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Supervisees: Zarai Elias, CSWA
Jenna Flowers, PhD
Chaunce (she/her) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She spent several years in university counseling centers and in private practice in Eugene before joining the ECAS family. As an interpersonal and culturally-sensitive therapist, Chaunce uses evidence-based approaches to help clients replace shame, fear, and low self-esteem with self-acceptance, compassion, and a sense of personal worth and value. Her style is active, meaning that she balances listening and empathic support with gentle challenges, exercises, and ideas for maintaining therapeutic growth outside of your therapy sessions.

Chaunce specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder) and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (e.g., OCD, Skin-Picking, and Hair Pulling) in adults. In addition to treating anxiety, Chaunce works with survivors of sexual abuse/assault and trauma.

Chaunce has particular expertise and interest in working with LGBTQI clients. She also provides assessments for people seeking letters of support for hormone therapy or surgical interventions to reduce gender dysphoria.

In her free time, Chaunce enjoys traveling, the arts, and spending time with her friends and family.

Supervisees: Liz Ivie, PhD, Matt Jones, PhD Colleen (she/her) is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacific University. Prior to joining the ECAS team, she worked closely with medical providers as a primary care psychologist. She uses her experiences working in physical medicine to help her approach clients wholistically. Colleen’s primary area of interest is in psychological and psychoeducational assessment, particularly for concerns related to mood clarification, ADHD, learning disorders, and autism. Colleen enjoys working with children, families, and adults in assessment. She works with adults in individual therapy and enjoys supervising and training new clinicians. Colleen is client-centered and strengths-based in her approach to both assessment and therapy. Her aim in the assessment process is to help clients and their families better understand their strengths and challenges and leave the assessment process with personalized recommendations for next steps. In therapy, Colleen pulls from her experience and training in several modalities when working with clients including: Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Colleen works from a multicultural framework and recognizes that understanding client’s larger socio-cultural context and worldview is essential for building trust in the therapeutic relationship as well as in providing accurate and ethical psychological evaluations. She enjoys working with the LGBTQI community and provides letters of support for gender affirming treatment. In her free time, Colleen enjoys most types of outdoor activities including running, skiing, biking, and surfing. When not outside, she enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with her husband and small-but-mighty dog.

Eric (he/him) received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon. He has worked at university counseling centers and community mental health in Oregon and California, primarily with young adults.

Eric's therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a strong foundation in experiential/psychodynamic approaches, all viewed through a multicultural and social justice lens. He believes effective counseling begins by establishing a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and acceptance. He strives to provide a genuine foundation with the people he works with by being mindful of their cultural backgrounds and identities, as well as the contextual factors that have influenced their lives. He helps clients use psychological flexibility to clarify their values and take committed action. From this foundation, he collaborates with clients by exploring their emotions in vivo (in the moment) to better understand their met and unmet needs in relationships. This deeper connection with and acceptance of their emotions, Eric believes, leads to greater fulfillment with others and ourselves.

He is drawn to the areas of clinical training and supervision, experiential and relationally focused individual therapy, and working with underrepresented and marginalized groups, including specialized work with Latinx and racial and ethnic minority communities in Oregon. Additional areas of interest include anxiety, trauma (e.g., interpersonal violence, community violence, and early childhood trauma), career development, men’s issues, relationship concerns, family of origin issues, and LGBTQ+ allyship.

When not working, Eric enjoys spending time creating glass art, watching movies/TV shows, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Gwen (she/her) is a behavioral health clinician specializing in anxiety, stress management, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed care for adults. She received her MSW degree from the University of Denver in 2021 and her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2012. Gwen’s systemic approach to mental wellness recognizes the importance of understanding the cultures, systems, and relationships that shape our lives. She is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment in therapy, offering empathy, collaboration, and authenticity. Gwen helps clients identify their internal and external sources of resilience, providing effective tools to cope with stress and improve connections. She works from a holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based perspective, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices in her work with clients. Outside of work, Gwen nourishes her creative side through painting, music, and writing. She can often be found enjoying the restorative beauty of nature while hiking and camping alongside her partner and good friends.

Jason (he/him) earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from George Mason University, completed his predoctoral internship at the Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic, and his postdoctoral fellowship at Portland Psychotherapy. Jason specializes in treating individuals with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive-related disorders. In his therapeutic approach, Jason uses evidence-based treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In particular, he has extensive training and experience implementing Exposure Therapy (i.e., Exposure and Response Prevention), which is the gold standard intervention for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive-related disorders.

Most of the people Jason works with struggle with anxiety and fear in some shape or form. As a result, their lives have unintentionally become more focused on avoiding certain situations, thoughts or feelings and less focused on connecting with their loved ones, values, and life goals. To name a few examples, he has worked with folks living in fear of: encountering different social situations, discarding items that hold sentimental value, and touching surfaces that they consider “contaminated” in some way. As a therapist, he finds it incredibly rewarding to help people develop effective strategies that help them feel less limited by anxiety and fear, and thus do more of what gives their lives meaning.

While he primarily specializes in treating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive-related disorders, Jason also helps people navigate issues such as depression, trauma, shame, and life transitions. As a queer therapist, he has a particular interest in, and has significant experience, serving other LGBTQIA+ and queer folks. In addition, with all of his clients he explicitly invites discussions regarding how our cultural backgrounds, lived experiences of oppression and privilege, and current socio-political events influence our lives and how we show up in the therapy room.

When not working, Jason enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, learning new board games, and spending time outdoors with his dog Pixie.

Jenna (she/her) received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University in Portland Oregon. She has worked in community outreach, private practice, and hospital settings before joining ECAS for her postdoctoral resident position. Jenna provides flexible evidence-based psychotherapy to better meet her clients’ unique mental health needs, ensuring to incorporate cultural and individual characteristics into therapy. Jenna’s therapeutic approach is focused on establishing a supportive and empowering environment to help facilitate change that both challenges you, and brings you closer to where you want to be. Jenna works with adult clients who are having difficulty with anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder), as well as depression, trauma, and stress.

Outside of therapy, Jenna enjoys spending time with her pets and family, going hiking and camping, and watching her favorite TV shows.

Liz (she/her) is a postdoctoral resident at ECAS. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Oregon in 2023 and completed her predoctoral internship at Wasatch Behavioral Health in Provo, Utah.

Liz enjoys working with people across the lifespan, providing both assessment and psychotherapeutic services. Her assessment interests include psychodiagnostic clarification for mood and stress-related disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, and autism. She utilizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and provides clear feedback and helpful recommendations in her assessments.

She utilizes evidence-based treatments in her therapeutic work including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), integrated behavioral couples therapy (IBCT), and parent management training (PMT). She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the client’s personal goals and capitalizes on client strengths. Liz is passionate about working with LGBTQI+ clients and creates an inclusive and welcoming environment.

In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends, playing disc golf at the many great courses Oregon has to offer, and going to live music events.

Mac (he/him) is a licensed psychologist who attained his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver in August 2022, and completed his predoctoral internship at the APA-accredited University of Oklahoma. Mac completed his undergraduate education at the University of Oregon and is thrilled to be back in Eugene. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings including university counseling centers, private practice, community mental health, Veterans Affairs, outpatient facilities for substance abuse and eating disorders, as well as mandated treatment with registered sex offenders.

Embracing a multicultural perspective, Mac integrates intersectionality into his treatment approach, acknowledging individuals’ multifaceted identities to foster a deeper understanding. He conceptualizes from a strength-based developmental perspective, and his therapeutic stance is empathic, curious, relational, and collaborative. Authenticity is a key aspect of his therapeutic work. In therapy, new meanings are co-constructed, recurring patterns and themes are identified, and new experiences are formed.

Mac primarily works with adults providing psychotherapy. His clinical areas of interest include: ADHD and learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, anger management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, interpersonal concerns, grief/bereavement, identity development, career challenges, and group psychotherapy. The principal models that guide his treatment approach are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. He also has clinical training and experience utilizing Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP).

Mac is passionate about working with individuals of underserved and marginalized communities including LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Outside of work, Mac enjoys outdoor adventures, watching sports, and spending time with friends.

Madison (she/her/ella) is a Psychologist Resident. She earned her PhD in School Psychology and her M.S. in Special Education from the University of Oregon. She completed her doctoral internship at Fern Ridge School District in Elmira, Oregon and is currently completing her post-doctoral residency at Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress.

Madison is a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP) and has extensive experience working with children from kindergarten through 12th grade providing assessment, consultation, and mental health services in school settings. She also has experience working with youth and young adults in clinical settings through the Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment Center at the University of Oregon.

Madison currently provides therapeutic and assessment services to children, teens, young adults, and their families. Madison approaches assessment from a strengths-based approach and consistently integrates the client’s goals and perspective throughout the process. Madison uses CBT, DBT, and exposure-response prevention (ERP) in her therapeutic work. She enjoys supporting clients and their families with care and compassion.  Supervisors: Alyssa Nevell, PhD, Colleen Comeau, PhD

Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, Psy.D.

MJ (he/him) attained his Ph.D. in the APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program at the University of Oregon in August 2023, and completed his predoctoral internship at the APA-accredited Oregon State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services. MJ completed his undergraduate education at Seattle University. He has worked in a variety of settings including university counseling center, community mental health, and outpatient and inpatient mental health facilities.

MJ enjoys working with adults and adolescents and provided psychotherapy and psychological assessment services at ECAS. His clinical areas of interest include generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, addictions, interpersonal violence, identity development, ADHD, and grief. His practice is guided by person-centered, interpersonal psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches all under the umbrella of the multicultural theory which allows him to adapt therapeutic approaches to fit the cultural/personal needs of the clients he serves.

MJ believes that the therapeutic relationship between psychologist and client is most important, which is built through genuine curiosity and care. MJ places emphasis on fostering   a safe space that is free of judgement to pave the way for a strengths-based approach. MJ is passionate about working with those from underserved/underprivileged communities including people of color, LGBTQ+, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Outside of work, MJ enjoys riding motorcycles, going on various outdoor adventures, watching movies, and spending time with friends and loved ones.

Melody (she/her) has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2011 as well as a Licensing Supervisor since 2017. She received her MSW degree from Eastern Washington University. Melody provides therapy to individuals with anxiety disorders, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis using the ACT approach, Grounding, Self-Compassion, Solution Focused Therapy, DBT, and Collaborative Problem solving. Melody is also passionate about providing trauma informed supervision for Clinical Social Work Associates and LPC Interns seeking licensure. Melody sees the person in the environment and enjoys working with families to reduce stigma and judgment using a LEAP approach (Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner) and helping individuals find peer support and expand their social networks. She works to provide safe, inclusive, brave spaces where people can be their most authentic selves, expand cognitive flexibility, identify and live into values, and move toward hope and possibility.

The foundation of Melody’s social work journey started when she was part of the L’Arche Community for individuals with and without disabilities living like family in mutual relationships and learning from each other. She also worked alongside individuals with lived experience of mental illness at the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities to provide resources and community support. Melody has facilitated grief groups and helped professionals debrief from the impact of traumatic events. She has a special interest and alliance with Peer Support Specialists and believes that individuals should be the drivers and authors of their own recovery journeys. Melody brought that spirit of mutuality to her work at New Narratives Services West where she provided therapy, groups, outreach, and case management throughout Washington County. For the last 11 years she has worked in Portland with Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness living in Residential Treatment Home settings through Telecare and then ColumbiaCare providing direct support and clinical supervision to staff.

Melody loves adventure and recognizing and helping others find moments of delight! She volunteers as a hike and backpack leader for The Mountaineers and seeks to provide inclusive spaces in the outdoors. She has a preteen who is autistic and gender expansive and has a special interest in continuing to learn about gender and queer identity. She finds magic in dog snuggles, redwood trees, candles, farmers markets, cold alpine lakes, all age drag shows, yoga in the park, and homemade pizza.

Oriona is the Peer Support Specialist for Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress. As a person who has lived experience and similar diagnoses as many of our clients, Oriona is able to relate to, support and be another helping hand along the healing journey. Oriona helps clients with resource navigation as well as values coordination. She also shares the tools that she has learned along the way that help her decrease stress and anxiety.

Outside of work, Oriona enjoys spending time with good friends, going on nature adventures, attending art classes, and playing games.

Supervisors: Ron Miyaguchi, PhD Patricia (she/her) is a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Oregon. She completed her master’s in science in Counseling Psychology in 2025 and her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Florida in 2020. Patricia is trained in integrating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy using a multicultural lens. Patricia has worked with individual of all ages from a variety of different backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. She uses a collaborative, strength-based, client-centered approach to help clients achieve their treatment goals and empower them to navigate challenges in their daily life personalized to wherever they are in their life journey. Patricia’s clinical work is informed by research on relationships, substance use, and risk-taking. Outside of work Patricia enjoys crafting, reading, playing with her two dogs, enjoying the company of her partner and good friends, and hopes to rekindle her past passion for baking.

Raquel (she/her) is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon (UO). She earned her M.S. in Psychology from UO in 2024 and completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University in 2021. Raquel is trained in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She is passionate about helping clients better understand their challenges and collaboratively build pathways toward meaningful change and personal growth.

Raquel currently works with the assessment team at ECAS, where she conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations. Her practice is grounded in cultural humility and guided by a collaborative, strengths-based approach that highlights each client’s unique path. Recognizing how deeply sociocultural context shapes our lives experiences and overall well-being, Raquel is dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space.

When she’s not working, Raquel loves spending time at the lake, staying active with Pilates and yoga, being with her family, and exploring everything Oregon has to offer.

Supervisors: Colleen Comeau, Ph.D. and Liz Ivie, Ph.D.

Ron (he/him) received his B.A from the University of Hawaii and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Miami University in Ohio. He has worked at university counseling centers in Ohio, Maryland and Oregon.  The primary models that inform his therapeutic approach are Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.

People often come to therapy because we do things that we know are not in our best interests, like letting our anxieties talk us out of doing things that are scary but necessary.  Yet even when we know this, we still get caught up in our old, frustrating patterns.  Ron’s therapy approach is to begin by exploring the non-logical beliefs (think of them as assumptions, expectations and perceptions) that we have about ourselves and the world around us.  Usually this entails looking at a person’s cultural, familial, and personal histories in non-blaming, non-shaming ways.  The most important part of the therapy experience, however, is in helping clients take the steps that are necessary to disprove these beliefs and to learn new, more empowering ones. Often this means supporting clients as they gently push themselves into situations that challenge their old, limiting ways of seeing themselves and their world.

Ron works with clients teenaged and older, with a focus on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, emotional intimacy, and identity issues.  He has a strong interest in cultural competence and cultural humility and recognizes the impact of the sociocultural context on a person’s functioning and well-being.  He also offers workshops that help individuals and organizations become more culturally attentive, aware, and inclusive.

When not working, Ron’s self-care includes knitting, baking, and cycling, and running around kicking a ball in a manner that almost resembles soccer.

Supervisor: Melody George, LCSW

Sonia (she/her) is a bilingual (Spanish/English) behavioral health clinician specializing in anxiety, trauma, relationships, parenting, elder caregiving, integrative health, work-life balance and professional empowerment.

She earned her Master of Social Work degree at San Francisco State University. Before joining ECAS, she provided mental health services to youth, adults, individuals and groups at community-based agencies and through her private practice as founder, adult educator and empowerment coach at the Surpass Your Limits School. Sonia has blended 30 years of continuing education and experience where she has integrated evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, energy psychology, nervous system regulation and somatic awareness.

She’s committed to helping her clients develop resiliency and tap into their “inner champion” by embracing their humanity with compassion and exploring a strengths-based approach to their struggles. Sonia is passionate about helping individuals to understand that while we may not have control over people and conditions, we do have power within that can be accessed with awareness and practice. As clients discover new ways of looking at their challenges they can tap into greater ease, peace, and commitment to taking actions that support their goals.

Born in the United States to immigrant parents from Argentina, Sonia draws from her experience as a youth navigating challenges regarding cultural identity and language barriers. Her commitment and passion for helping bicultural youth and immigrant families came from her early work as a Bilingual Case Manager where she helped low-income pregnant mothers to develop nutrition and early parenthood skills. As a school-based Family Advocate she counseled adults and youth regarding school, family, and cultural adjustment issues. She also organized and facilitated weekly in-school Latina girls’ groups, addressing issues related to academic opportunities, multi-cultural integration, and adolescence. Sonia later expanded upon this to develop curriculums that serve diverse populations in both personal and professional settings.

Outside of work, Sonia is passionate about loving and encouraging her young adult twins, West Coast Swing dancing, home improvement projects, and lots of walks and talks with dear friends.

Tyree (he/him) received his B.A. from Portland State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University. He has worked at private practices, hospitals, and VA settings in Oregon and Connecticut. Tyree heavily draws from a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, said as the word), which aims to support individuals to turn towards both the sweetness and the sorrow that life offers in order to pursuit their most deeply held values. His style is a delicate dance of attunement with your moment-to-moment experience and engagement with exercises and activities both in-and-outside therapy sessions.

Tyree works with clients teenaged and older, with a focus on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and substance use concerns.

In his free time, Tyree enjoys spending time with his dog, reading, and typing on his computer in the hopes of one day writing something that one might call a book.

William (he/him) joined the ECAS assessment team as a psychometrist following his completion of a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oregon. Will has lived in Eugene for the past 11 years and has worked in childcare and behavioral health for 5 years. As a psychometrist, Will administers psychological assessments and collects data for our team of Assessment Psychologists. He enjoys getting to meet new people and is dedicated to making the testing experience smooth and positive.

Will is passionate about helping people get the mental health care they deserve, and particularly dedicated to making sure that everyone has access to appropriate resources and support for their mental health journeys.

When he is not working, William enjoys singing, painting, and spending time with his family, his friends, and his cats!

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