Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Eugene, OR

I feel honored when I have the opportunity to work with a person older than my own age.

When I began my practice, I was already in my mid 60s and assumed I would specialize in older adults. As a specialist in sexuality, I have helped many clients who come to me with sexual issues, most related to aging. I've become an expert of elder sexuality, assisting clients who want to continue to enjoy a healthy and satisfying erotic life. I have helped clients overcome erectile dysfunction, inability to orgasm, low desire, pain with sex and other problems. Many clients come to me post divorce or widowhood, who have not been sexual or even touched for decades and whose bodies have gone numb. Lack of education is a big problem for many and just learning about what is "normal" and what is possible is a huge game changer. Often, there needs to be a clearing of emotional issues that needs to be cleared. More recently, I have begun working with clients who have medical issues related to aging, working with people who are dealing with Parkinsons, IBS, Cancer, etc. Finally, as we age often we become anxious and fearful about our mortality, something that I can definitely help with as a hypnotist.

This component address the age related mental health challenges, cognitive changes, emotional well-being, and strategies to maintain independence and quality of life.

Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and has a strong progressive, arts-driven identity, with a notably high density of therapists relative to its population and a community that generally holds therapy in high regard. The city's significant homelessness crisis, economic inequality, and substance use challenges sit in some tension with its progressive reputation, and therapists in Eugene often work across the full spectrum of economic circumstance. Lane County Behavioral Health provides publicly funded services, while a robust private therapy sector caters to university faculty, students, healthcare workers, and the outdoor recreation and arts communities. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and life transitions, and the stresses of living in a city grappling openly with housing insecurity and addiction alongside an otherwise strong quality of life.

Gender ID

	67%	Male
	33%	Female

Session Type

100%

In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

67%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
67%	Integrative Therapy
67%	Psychoeducational Therapy
67%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
33%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
33%	Behavioral Therapy
33%	Biopsychosocial Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
33%	Children
33%	Teen
33%	Young Adult

Client Focus

100%	Persons with Disabilities
67%	Asian
67%	Black / African American
67%	Buddhist
67%	Christian

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Eugene, OR

Catherine Saunders

MJB Wellness LLC

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP