Jessica has been helping people with anxiety, OCD, addictions, binge eating disorder, and ADHD since 2015, and can provide you with virtual counseling via video or phone if you are anywhere in Oregon or Washington!
Jessica believes that regardless of what we have done or been through in the past, we can all live the life we want, both now and in the future. She can help you learn and grow from your experiences, and provide the safety and comfort in your sessions together that give you the confidence to follow through on the changes you want to make.
Her approach is cognitive-behavioral, meaning that she is listening for negative thoughts that you can challenge and reframe more positively, as well as things that you can do to feel less anxious and more hopeful, and to take good care of yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically. She may also suggest many ideas drawn from dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), which is a kind of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that focuses on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. She also offers ADHD evaluations and ADHD skills coaching for new and established clients.
In the state of Washington, Jessica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor; In the state of Oregon, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor; and as an Approved Supervisor Candidate with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, she also offers clinical supervision for post-degree Registered Counselor Associates.
Read more about Jessica's specialties here
Jessica currently has immediate availability for new clients and supervisees. Request an appointment with Jessica here
Kathleen “Kitty” Root-Bunten (she/her), LPC, NCC, CHN (Certified Holistic Nutritionist)
Kitty has been helping people with complex PTSD, depression, grief, eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, and chronic medical conditions including chronic pain and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) since 2010, and can provide you with virtual counseling via video if you are anywhere in Oregon!
Kitty believes in healing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. She partners with each client to create a personalized path toward lasting wellness and resilience.
Her approach blends holistic nutrition and integrative medicine with traditional therapy approaches such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), cognitive processing (CPT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
In the state of Oregon, Kitty is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is also a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Holistic Nutritionist.
Read more about Kitty's specialties here
Kitty currently has immediate availability for new clients. Request an appointment with Kitty here
Testimonials
See what clients are saying about Happy Heart Therapy!
"Jessica helped me understand disordered eating and what that really meant for me. My biggest take away since working with her is that my negative self talk surrounding my eating has quieted down to a whisper. It is no longer a constant screaming child in my head it is a soft whisper and gentle hug. A reminder that shame does not have a home here." - Anonymous
"Thank you for everything!" - A. P.