Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Oregon
Rogue Counseling has been dedicated to empowering individuals and couples through compassionate mental health support since its founding. With over four decades of professional experience, our lead therapist specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based therapies. We prioritize client autonomy by offering HIPAA-compliant teletherapy sessions that eliminate commute barriers while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our unique Couples Communication 101 course distills 40+ years of clinical expertise into actionable strategies for improving relationships.As a licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2000, our founder maintains active membership in the National Association of Social Workers, adhering to rigorous ethical standards while continuously updating skills through annual continuing education. We serve clients across Oregon with flexible scheduling options and transparent pricing structures that prioritize client needs over insurance company constraints.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Couples Communication
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness Training
Life Transitions Support
Grief Counseling
Teletherapy Services
Relationship Courses
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of clinical mental health experience
- HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for convenient access
- Customized treatment plans without insurance constraints
- Evidence-based therapies including EMDR and CBT
- Founder maintains active continuing education requirements
Associations and certifications
- State of Oregon Board of Clinical Social Workers
- National Association of Social Workers
What people say
Shared language
Realistic approach
Refreshing teaching style
Usable information
Effective techniques
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based modalities. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and improving emotional well-being using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-informed care. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans that respect individual goals and values.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship support addressing communication breakdowns, conflict patterns, and emotional disconnection. Combines personality type analysis, love language assessment, and practical communication exercises to improve partnership dynamics. Sessions help couples develop conflict resolution skills and rebuild emotional intimacy through structured therapeutic interventions.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma processing using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques to address PTSD and traumatic memories. This structured approach helps clients reprocess distressing experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Sessions follow standardized protocols to ensure safe and effective trauma resolution while maintaining client stability.
Teletherapy Services
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible from any location with internet connectivity. HIPAA-compliant platform ensures privacy while providing flexibility in scheduling. Eliminates commute time and allows clients to receive treatment in comfortable, familiar environments while maintaining the same therapeutic effectiveness as in-person sessions.
Communication Course
Self-paced online program teaching practical communication strategies for couples. Features video lessons, interactive assessments, and downloadable resources developed from 40+ years of clinical experience. Includes lifetime access to course materials and monthly live Q&A sessions to address specific relationship challenges.
People
Shirley Johnson
Founder & Lead Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40+ years of mental health experience. Specializes in trauma therapy, relationship counseling, and mindfulness-based interventions. Holds Master's degree from Portland State University and maintains active NASW membership.
Questions
What teletherapy platforms do you use?
We use HIPAA-compliant SimplePractice Telehealth platform for secure video sessions accessible via computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a private pay provider to maintain treatment flexibility and client confidentiality, avoiding insurance company restrictions and diagnostic reporting requirements.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and chronic illness adaptation using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
How long are therapy sessions?
We offer 60-minute standard sessions and 90-minute extended sessions tailored to client needs and treatment goals.
What is the Couples Communication course?
This self-paced online course distills 40+ years of relationship therapy experience into practical communication strategies with lifetime access and monthly Q&A sessions.
