Business Details
Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapy in Eugene
Sarah Kaufman Counseling Kaufman Counseling provides compassionate, client-centered mental health therapy rooted in somatic awareness and trauma-informed care. With over a decade of experience, our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness practices to address trauma, grief, anxiety, and relationship challenges. We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their unique healing journeys. Our approach emphasizes the mind-body connection, helping individuals rebuild resilience and reconnect with their innate capacity for growth.As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon, Sarah Kaufman Counseling Kaufman Counseling combines clinical expertise with creative and holistic methodologies to support lasting transformation. We welcome diverse clients, including creatives and those navigating complex emotional landscapes, and maintain ongoing professional development to better serve evolving client needs.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Grief Counseling
Anxiety Support
Somatic Experiencing
Relationship Therapy
Creative Wellness
Mindfulness Coaching
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma recovery using Somatic Experiencing techniques
- Our therapist holds dual master's degrees in therapy and creative writing
- Integrates mindfulness and somatic awareness into every session
- Offers personalized treatment plans for anxiety and relationship challenges
- Maintains ongoing professional training in emerging therapeutic modalities
Associations and certifications
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon)
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using somatic experiencing techniques. Helps clients process unprocessed traumatic memories through body awareness and nervous system regulation. Combines evidence-based approaches with mindfulness practices to restore emotional resilience and break cycles of hypervigilance or numbness.
Grief Counseling
Personalized support for navigating grief and bereavement. Addresses complicated grief patterns through compassionate exploration of loss experiences. Integrates creative expression and somatic awareness to help clients process emotional pain and rebuild meaningful connections with self and others.
Somatic Experiencing
Gentle mind-body approach to resolving trauma symptoms through nervous system regulation. Teaches clients to track bodily sensations and complete self-protective responses. Helps release chronic tension patterns and restore physiological balance while maintaining client autonomy throughout the healing process.
Relationship Therapy
Psychobiological approach to improving relationship dynamics and communication patterns. Helps partners develop greater emotional attunement and conflict resolution skills. Uses somatic awareness to identify and transform reactive patterns while fostering secure attachment and mutual understanding.
Anxiety Support
Holistic treatment for anxiety disorders and chronic stress. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with somatic regulation and mindfulness training. Helps clients develop personalized coping strategies while addressing root causes of anxiety through compassionate self-exploration.
People
Sarah Kaufman
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sarah Kaufman Counseling Kaufman Counseling Kaufman is a licensed therapist with master's degrees in Couples and Family Therapy and Creative Writing. She specializes in trauma recovery using somatic experiencing techniques. With over a decade of clinical experience, she integrates mindfulness and creative approaches to help clients navigate anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in trauma therapy, grief counseling, anxiety support, somatic experiencing, and relationship therapy using evidence-based, mind-body approaches.
How do I start therapy with your practice?
Please complete our New Client Contact Form through the website to begin the therapy process with our licensed mental health professionals.
Do you accept insurance?
Please include your insurance provider information on the contact form to determine if we can work with your specific plan.
What is somatic experiencing therapy?
Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented trauma therapy that resolves symptoms by working with the nervous system to release trapped survival energy.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
Our practice is currently full but will reopen for new clients in November. Please check back during that timeframe.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine somatic experiencing, creative expression, and mindfulness practices with traditional therapy to address emotional challenges through multiple pathways.
