Brainspotting Therapists in Salem, OR

At Mountain Crest Counseling Services, we understand that reaching out for therapy can be an important and sometimes difficult first step. You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Our therapists provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can feel heard, understood, and respected. We work collaboratively with clients who are seeking support with emotional challenges, difficult life experiences, relationships, family concerns, personal growth, or simply a better understanding of themselves and one another. Our goal is to help you develop greater insight, self-awareness, communication skills, coping strategies, resilience, and self-compassion while working toward meaningful and lasting change. Our therapists use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Brainspotting, and Strengths-Based approaches. We recognize that every individual, couple, and family is unique, so we tailor therapy to your specific needs, experiences, strengths, and goals. Whether you are struggling with something specific, experiencing challenges in your relationship or family, working through past experiences, or simply feel ready for a positive change, Mountain Crest Counseling Services is here to help. Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of strength. We are honored to walk alongside you and your loved ones on the journey toward healing, growth, connection, and greater well-being. Contact Mountain Crest Counseling Services today to schedule an initial appointment and take the first step toward the change you are seeking.

I offer support for manifestations of mental and physical chronic conditions, as well as during times of transition and/or recovery from trauma and adversity. I welcome folks from all walks of life into my practice. Together, we will explore and make sense of what is happening in your life, and make it easier for you to understand what steps to take and how you want to take them.

I’m a multi-state licensed clinical social worker who is deeply passionate about helping people build healthier, more authentic relationships—starting with the relationship they have with themselves. In my work, I often support individuals who have spent much of their lives over-accommodating, over-functioning, or feeling responsible for others. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to prioritize their own needs without guilt. They may feel chronically anxious, depressed, or worried. My style is warm, direct, and grounded. I’m not a “just sit and nod” therapist—I’m actively engaged in helping you understand patterns, shift perspective, and develop practical tools you can use in real life. I believe you don’t HAVE TO do anything - but you do GET to choose. And learning how to make those choices with clarity and confidence can be incredibly freeing.

Salem is Oregon's state capital and has a large and established Spanish-speaking Latino population, particularly connected to the agricultural sector of the Willamette Valley, making bilingual Spanish and English therapy provision an important feature of the local mental health landscape. Oregon State Hospital, one of the state's primary psychiatric facilities, is based in Salem, and the city is a significant regional center for mental health services across the mid-Willamette Valley. Salem Health's behavioral health services contribute to a reasonably well-resourced local mental health infrastructure. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, and the stresses of agricultural and service sector work, as well as the particular needs of a large immigrant and refugee population navigating life in a mid-sized state capital.

Gender ID

	60%	Female
	20%	Gender Fluid
	20%	Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	ADHD
100%	Life Transitions
100%	Trauma and PTSD
67%	Anxiety or Fears
67%	LGBTQ+ Issues
67%	Loss or Grief
67%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Young Adult
67%	Senior
67%	Teen
33%	Children

Client Focus

33%	LGBTQ+
33%	Persons with Disabilities
33%	Women

Brainspotting therapists in Salem, OR

Mountain Crest Counseling Services, LLC

Serena Appel

Kelli Hall