Are you experiencing mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety?

Are you facing struggles in your relationships or marriage?

Have you experienced addiction, loss, trauma or other devastating life circumstances?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it may be time to seek the help of a counselor or therapist. If you are in the Eugene or Springfield area looking for counseling, there are many resources available at your fingertips.

When you’re facing mental health challenges of any kind, the hardest part can be acknowledging that you need help. But beyond that hurdle, is HOW to find that help. Whether you are facing mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, or addiction, or you’re facing the extreme devastation of loss and trauma – you don’t have to face it alone. Although daunting, knowing how to find a therapist in Eugene and Springfield is actually not as challenging as it seems, and you are in the perfect place to take the next step.

 Why mental health counseling?

Simply put, life is difficult. But it goes so far beyond that. Life throws us challenges that we never could’ve foreseen and illnesses that we never could’ve prepared for. As much as we all wish we were immune to pain and hardship, we aren’t. There are times in life when the pain and suffering become too much to carry and you need help. Mental health counseling is an incredible resource to help guide and support you through your struggles and then inevitably your healing. 

When you’re in the thick of your battles, even the smallest things can feel insurmountable. So, doing something as monumental as seeking therapy can seem almost impossible. You aren’t alone in that feeling, and that’s why we are here. At Insight Northwest Counseling, we make the process of initiating counseling as easy and accessible as possible. You can find out more about scheduling your appointment here.

Though therapy has been incredibly stigmatized for far too long, it is important to know that you aren’t alone in seeking counseling. In the Eugene, Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove area there are an abundance of other people, just like you, struggling with similar challenges. And luckily, in Eugene there are many counselors, therapists, psychologists, marriage counselors, and other mental health specialists for you to see. Once you are ready to take the leap into seeking help through therapy, there are some ways to make your search more manageable. 

Common misconceptions about counseling

We’ve all heard our fair share of misconceptions about therapy. With as much shame and stigma surrounding mental health struggles as there is, so many people are suffering silently and not receiving the help they need and want. Mental health in general has been understated and misunderstood for far too long. Fortunately, the topic of mental health and therapy have become more normalized as time goes by. The current generation and the generations behind them have made huge strides in normalizing mental health struggles and therapy. While great progress has been made, there are still a plethora of misconceptions surrounding this topic, that need to be debunked.

If you need therapy, you are “broken” or there is something wrong with you.

 For some reason there is a school of thought that says that in order to need therapy, you are “crazy” or you are “broken”. It’s as if there’s some sort of prerequisite to seeking out counseling of any kind. Many believe that if you are seeking marriage counseling your marriage MUST be broken or on the brink of divorce. The reality is, healthy people need therapy. Healthy marriages can benefit from the help of a counselor. And beyond that, it takes a great deal of self-awareness to seek therapy when you are in a good place. The idea that you must be ANYTHING in order to seek therapy is dangerous in that it inhibits many people from healing and processing life in a healthier way. 

You can handle it on your own.

Depending what it is you are experiencing, you certainly might be able to “handle it” on your own. But the benefit of therapy is that you don’t have to. With the help of a therapist you are able to receive tools and support in coping with what you’re experiencing. With therapy you can go from “handling it” to coping in a healthy way and navigating your situation with more ease. The other truth is that some things are just simply bigger than you. Like stated before, life is inherently difficult at times. There are circumstances that are beyond our control and would be far too much for someone to handle alone. Working with a therapist can help you navigate the hardest and most devastating experiences. 

A therapist will make you talk about feelings and experiences that you don’t want to talk about.

The beauty of therapy is that it is catered and hand-crafted specifically for YOU. You are in the driver’s seat and decide WHAT you talk about, how much you talk about it, and how deeply you want to share. Therapy provides a space for you to focus solely on you and your experiences, without the pressure, stigma or ideas from any external sources. Your therapist will support you in your journey of life, but at the pace you set and only in ways that feel comfortable for you.

Therapy is too expensive.

 So many people who are otherwise ready for therapy, are deterred by the false pretense that it is too expensive for them to afford. Here’s the good news: Insight Northwest Counseling provides sliding scale options, ability to bill your insurance out-of-network, and the option to pay through an HSA (Health Savings Account) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA). If you are seeking therapy in Eugene or Springfield, you have the resource of Insight Northwest Counseling to make the financial side of this process more manageable. At Insight Northwest Counseling we offer many payment options, so that our services can be available and accessible.

If financial reasons are keeping you from pursuing our services, please call our office and we will work with you to find a solution.

Once you have surpassed the hurdles and reservations about seeking counseling, you may need some tips on how to find a therapist in Eugene and Springfield. Here are some useful tips to make your search a little more manageable and successful.

Utilize your resources

The same way you stumbled upon this blog, you can stumble upon countless Eugene therapists and other helpful sources just by tapping into a resource we all use on a daily basis; the internet. If you’re searching for a therapist of any kind in Eugene/Springfield, taking advantage of the online space is an extremely successful way to find your perfect fit. Leaning on trusty Google to help you on your hunt, can often be the quickest way to landing the right fit for you. 

How to search for a therapist on Google, you ask? It’s simpler than you think. 

Be intentional and direct with the words you use when searching. Instead of using long, wordy prompts, you can use a few simple, but relevant keywords. For example, if you are looking for a counselor for you and your spouse in the Eugene or Springfield area, type “marriage counseling eugene oregon” into the search bar and likely you will see the most popular options first. The same will be true for any area; addiction, family counseling, mental health counseling, and so on. At Insight Northwest Counseling, we have many counselors that specialize in a variety of areas. You can find out more about our therapists and what they have to offer here.  

Refine your search

There are countless reasons why someone might be seeking therapy, that go beyond the realm of general therapy. And when you’re using the internet to find a therapist in Eugene and Springfield, your search can be made easier if you have a more specific focus.

Fortunately, there are therapists and psychologists in Eugene that specialize in whatever area YOU need, and they’re all available to you. You just have to know how to find them. Refining your search will allow you to find the therapists in your area that are best suited for your needs, making your search quicker, easier and more effective. 

Not sure what specialties are available to you?

Here are just a few of the specific challenges that may require the help of therapy:

Mental health challenges – depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, social challenges, codependency, etc.

Marital problems – infidelity, addiction, communication challenges, other marital struggles.

Addiction and substance abuse – addiction and recovery process

Family conflicts/Divorce – families adjusting to divorce and separation, families recovering from the effects of addiction.

Grief and trauma – sudden loss of loved ones, traumatic childhood experiences, and abuse.

If you assess deeper what you’re experiencing and realize that it falls into a more specific category like the ones listed above, you can utilize that information in your search. 

Knowing what type of Eugene therapist you are searching for, aids largely in your use of the online space. It will make your keywords in your search far more specific, which will in turn connect you with the therapist best suited for you. For more help on seeking out the right Eugene counselor for you, visit our team page! 

Turn to others for referrals 

In addition to using other resources, like the internet, to find a therapist in Eugene/Springfield, relying on word-of-mouth referrals is another very successful way to find your ideal therapist. Sometimes the internet is a daunting place to search, and it’s overwhelming trying to find what feels like a reliable option. If that’s true for you, look to your left and right and start there. Turn to the people around you that you know and trust; whether it be your primary care practitioner, your family or your close friends, referrals from people you trust are sometimes of the most value. 

 With that said, it’s important to remember that not every therapist is right for you. Just like relationships in your life, it’s not a “one size fits all” scenario, and sometimes it takes trial and error to truly find “the one”. If you go to a therapist for the first time and it doesn’t feel like a good connection, don’t lose hope! There are many more options for you.

Visit Insight Northwest Counseling

At Insight Northwest, we provide individual therapy, marriage counseling, and counseling for children and families in the Eugene/Springfield area and beyond. We provide services for people experiencing a wide range of presenting concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, substance addiction, relational conflict, and more. Our online resources and ability to provide telehealth therapy have made our services incredibly accessible.

We currently have therapists available; all offering their own individual set of skills to help YOU.

At Insight Northwest Counseling, we provide a safe space that promotes healing and growth. We help you to navigate the challenges you are experiencing and offer tools and guidance to find solutions. Our mission is to support and encourage you on your journey, so that you leave healthier, happier, more confident and at peace than when you began with us. 

Navigating all of life’s challenges is incredibly difficult and trying, but fortunately finding mental health care and therapists in Eugene and Springfield doesn’t need to be. If you are ready to seek help and find a therapist in Eugene/Springfield, please contact us. We are here with open arms, ready to support you on your path to health and wellness.