Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Bend, OR

" I know the importance of having a safe place to discuss anything that is bothering you."

James Atkison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years experience in the mental health field. He has experiences with trauma, PTSD, suicidal and non-suicidal self injury, as well as depression and anxiety. He works with children, adolescents, adults to help them achieve the success they are desiring.

James completed his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a combat veteran from the Army and understands the stresses of transitioning to civilian life. This, in addition to his professional experience, enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking. James utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and motivational interviewing (MI).

Life is like a river with calm waters and rapids. James is confident that he would be able to provide you will the tools to navigate the river of Life. If you are ready to gain the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the rapids in your life, schedule an appointment with him today.

"I work with adults of all ages and have had experience with adolescents and couple relationships with a large variety of mental health or life concerns. I understand the difficulties that can come with life and am passionate about helping others learn and grow."

Ronah Strand is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults address their life challenges to live more fulfilled lives. Ronah has ample experience working in hospital settings, mental health hospital settings, and private practice settings, thus giving her ample experience specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, major life transitions, substance use, schizophrenia, bipolar, and more.

Ronah completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at Southwestern Adventist University and her Ph.D. in Psychology at Capella University. She has ample professional experience working in hospital settings, mental health hospital settings, and private practice settings working with a large variety of clients and patients with mental health concerns, life stress, and work stress. This professional experience enables her to provide support and guidance to her clients. Ronah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through life challenges, and you don’t have to go through them alone. Ronah is here to provide support and is confident that she would be able to guide you on your life journey of healing. Ronah is here to provide new tools that will allow you to cope with your daily struggles. No matter where you are at in your life journey, her hope is to create a safe environment focused on growing and healing. She would be honored to work with you if you are ready to put in the work! Schedule an appointment with her as soon as possible!

"As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I truly have an authentic and genuine understanding of how our lives are impacted by painful life circumstances and how learning and building new skills and tools can help empower us once again."

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s most challenging transitions. Over the years, I’ve supported teenagers and adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-harm, domestic abuse, divorce, and LGBTQ+ issues. I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment where clients feel empowered to express their emotions, discover their inner resilience, and make meaningful changes toward emotional wellness.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Palo Alto University and hold certifications as a Clinical Trauma Professional and member of the American Counseling Association. My therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed practices, and empathy-driven support tailored to each client’s unique needs.

I believe that small changes can lead to powerful transformation. My goal is to help clients replace self-defeating behaviors with self-compassion, find strength in vulnerability, and develop tools for lasting growth. I also enjoy using humor to bring lightness to the healing process and encourage balance through life’s challenges.

"As a therapist who values authenticity and connection, I strive to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges with self-compassion."

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and major life transitions. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have a background in trauma-informed care, accessibility advocacy, and animal-assisted therapy. I help clients reconnect with their strengths and build self-compassion when they feel overwhelmed or disconnected, focusing on insight, emotional balance, and sustainable growth.

I hold a master’s in social work from Gallaudet University. My work is grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral methods, and strengths-based approaches to help clients understand patterns, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change. I often blend nature-based elements and human-animal connection into my therapeutic work.

I know reaching out can feel intimidating, but you do not have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you are seeking healing, balance, or a renewed sense of purpose, I’m here to walk beside you at your own pace. Together, we can create a space where you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move forward with confidence and compassion.

"I meet people where they are, helping them find healing, balance, and meaning through honest conversation, compassion, and the freedom to simply be themselves, because I understand what it feels like to subtract bits and pieces of who you are just to make an environment comfortable."

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 8 years of experience supporting individuals who feel weighed down by worry, sadness, or the pressure to keep everything together while quietly carrying too much. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, identity concerns, or major life transitions. I create a space where you can show up as your full self without hiding, shrinking, or making yourself smaller for others. My goal is to help you find clarity, grounding, and the freedom to breathe again.

I earned my master’s in social work from Walden University. I use evidence-based approaches and a strengths-focused perspective to help you slow down, understand what is happening inside, and reconnect with your inner voice. My style is warm, culturally aware, and rooted in authenticity, compassion, and honest communication.

If you’re ready to rediscover yourself and move toward the life you truly want, I’m here to walk that path with you. You don’t have to carry everything alone or keep shrinking yourself to make things easier for others. Healing begins with being seen, heard, and accepted as you are. Together, we’ll take steps toward balance, confidence, and lasting change.

"Having gone through personal trauma and loss, I truly recognize how deeply we are affected by difficult life events. I've seen how developing new life skills can empower us to regain control and move forward."

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 19 years of experience providing individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My work centers on a strengths-based approach that highlights each person’s abilities, relationships, and potential for growth. I specialize in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, heal from past experiences, and build meaningful connections that support lasting change.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. My approach integrates trauma-informed care with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and Gestalt therapy. I focus on the whole experience of health, promoting resilience and sustainable change within a safe, supportive environment.

Beginning therapy is a courageous step toward transformation. I strive to create a collaborative, respectful space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and make positive changes. Together, we work to cultivate self-awareness, overcome barriers, and move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

"As a professional counselor with more than 19 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have helped people with a wide variety of life experiences and psychological needs - from psychosis/schizophrenia to self-harm behavior to anxiety about a recent change to life circumstances."

Traci Phipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas with 19 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, difficult life transitions, dysfunctional relationships, sexual abuse, and much more.

Traci earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tulane University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern State University. Traci seeks to align with every client using a person-centered approach to identify the changes the client wishes to make in their own lives and the barriers or obstacles preventing those changes. Traci helps clients by crafting small, attainable steps that can be taken to move towards those desired changes.

She believes in meeting each client where they are in terms of skills and interpersonal relationship style while remaining person-centered, strengths-based, and continually focused on progress. Traci wants to establish an open, honest and supportive relationship with you while helping you maintain direct communication and encouraging assertiveness in your relationships with others.