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Drawing from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Garrett integrates mindfulness, values-based action, and cultural humility into his sessions. He is influenced by evolutionary psychology, which informs his understanding of behavior through the lens of adaptation and survival. Garrett works collaboratively with clients to help them clarify what matters most and take meaningful steps toward living with intention. He offers services in both English and Spanish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/98e72f7b-7d78-4daf-8b90-0eb898ef36e0/lindyheadshot.jpg Team - COUNSELING, ADOLESCENTS, THERAPY, PARENT COACHING Lindy Gilbert, MS, NCC, Professional Counselor Associate https://www.bendconfluence.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-01-01 https://www.bendconfluence.com/our-approach daily 0.75 2025-09-30 https://www.bendconfluence.com/get-started daily 0.75 2021-08-08 https://www.bendconfluence.com/about daily 0.75 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1631471390689-I6OZS7VBL4KHV1SFBX9Q/bekir-donmez-eofm5R5f9Kw-unsplash.jpg About We are mental health counselors eager to join you in your unique journey towards growth and healing. We believe that transformation occurs in relationship and therefore put our connection above anything else. We bring our humanness to our work and couple that with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. We utilize a trauma-informed approach to healing including Brainspotting and EMDR. We blend a compassionate and client-centered approach with a willingness to offer you opportunities to expand and tap into previously unknown possibilities. We have providers who are in network with Pacific Source, Oregon Health Plans, CareOregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Providence, Aetna, and Moda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1631471841578-EAKM2B5WC5GWWHQCLS1Z/nasam-thaufeeq-aKi-HzMDM84-unsplash.jpg About - A Tailored Approach Healing and growth are deeply personal to the individual, couple, family, or organization. Our goal is to work with our clients to create an individual roadmap to your goals. This involves an attuned and trusting relationship, a safe space, and the willingness to adapt and change as we learn. https://www.bendconfluence.com/services daily 0.75 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1632951570649-GJTX8D694DV3RGTUFJYD/mountain.jpg Services Individual Therapy for adults and adolescents An opportunity to dive into your work and learn more about yourself, identify how your past informs your present, and what you can do to shift and optimize your potential. Our providers utilize a variety of approaches depending on the presenting issue(s) and client preferences. We utilize Compassion Focused Counseling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Counseling among others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1632951677343-NYB36U19ABFTIV7SRABR/river+.jpg Services Couples Counseling For couples we offer the opportunity to come together to do the challenging but rewarding work of unpacking and diving into each individual and the relationship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1634260064729-87EJ33NV0091A5V2URSY/Flower+rectangle.jpg Services Supervision We offer individual and group supervision for those seeking licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon as well as supervision of supervision for professionals in need of an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) to oversee their supervision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1634260035158-SJJK80JIE44J3SA5G25Q/Pine+tree+rectangle.png Services Parent Coaching We offer guidance and a safe place for parents who are seeking support as they navigate the unpredictable waters of parenting. This includes support for parents whose children are in residential, wilderness, or other out-of-home placements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1633108852650-K5E9WZ87I6YKSJ1SRE3I/Pinecone%2Brectangle.jpg Services - Make it stand out Parent Process Group (Coming Soon) This group will offer a unique opportunity to connect with other parents in a safe environment to vulnerably share the challenges that arise in parenting. We will facilitate a group process along with teaching skills and techniques to show up whole heartedly as a parent. Participants will leave with new skills, greater awareness, and new connections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1633108959641-APOHI8XT9LXVVKRG8Z1Q/sun+rectangle.png Services - Make it stand out Organizational Coaching and Training We use our experience working within organizations and our keen ability to identify interpersonal and intrapersonal patterns to help organizations learn about themselves and improve their individual and collective functioning. Due to the highly individual and custom nature of this work please get in touch with us to discuss possibilities. Previous training modules that can be adapted include: QPR Suicide Prevention Training Interpersonal Effectiveness Corporate Communication Co-Occurring Disorders From Trauma to Addiction: Human's quest for Connection and Homeostasis Trauma Informed Care Trauma Informed Peer Support The Pros and Cons of Mental Health Diagnosis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61103f522cc4293f17722d59/1631471023623-JNYK7GFIKSUP0C79CC18/unsplash-image-OjBMfvfJ9N4.jpg Services - “People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing.” — JOHN PORTER