Counseling Services

Amanda Heuberger, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, young adults (ages 2–26), and their families as they navigate life’s challenges. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy in 2016 from George Fox University. She is also a Certified Theraplay® Provider, having completed the specialized training and education required to use this attachment-based, relationship-centered model.

Amanda believes that entering therapy is a courageous and meaningful step. She honors that courage by creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental. Her approach is collaborative, respectful, and creative—shaped by the unique strengths, needs, and goals of each client and family she works with. She views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, recognizing that both therapist and client bring valuable insight and expertise into the room.

Her work is grounded in attachment theory and guided by a systems perspective, understanding that we are deeply shaped by our relationships and environments. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families, particularly those impacted by trauma or relational disruptions. She values the power of expressive therapies as meaningful ways for children and teens to process experiences and make sense of their world.

Depending on the needs of each individual or family, Amanda may integrate approaches such as attachment-based interventions, person-centered therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and child-centered play therapy.

Above all, Amanda is committed to helping individuals and families strengthen connection, build resilience, and move toward having power over their stories.

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) in 2013 and Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) in 2015 from Portland State University. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon in 2022.

As a clinician and manager, I value kindness and empathy above all. People sense when they are in the presence of someone whose care for and belief in them is genuine. I take a collaborative, strength-based approach when partnering with children and families to meet the goals that they set for themselves. I am trained in the following modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR (Francine Shapiro), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (Sheila Eyberg), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Marsha L Linihan), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Aaron Beck), Cognitive Processing Therapy (Patricia Resick), and Motivational Interviewing (William R Miller). Theories that inform my practice: Attachment Theory (John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth), Coercive Cycle (Gerald Patterson), Social Learning Theory (Albert Bandura), Family System Theory (Murray Bowen), and Schema Theory (J. Piaget)

I earned a bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon in 2021. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in social work with a clinical concentration from Portland State University with an expected graduation date of June 2026. I have six years of experience working with youth in a variety of settings. Much of my work has been with Latinx/e youth and families, often with trauma histories. I have received training in Trauma-Informed Care, QPR Suicide Prevention, and Collaborative Problem Solving.

As a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor–Registrant (CADC-R), I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can express themselves freely and am dedicated to supporting individuals in their recovery from substance use and co-occurring challenges. I use a compassionate, client-centered approach to help people build healthy coping skills, strengthen resilience, and work toward meaningful life goals. My work is grounded in respect, cultural awareness, and a commitment to creating a safe, supportive space for growth and healing."

I have an Associate of Applied Science Degree, along with being a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA). My work experience has allowed me to work with clients from different backgrounds. This has helped me cultivate great communication skills and the ability to connect with people. I also have experience with training, along with caring for children and teens. My role is to work along side you and your family to help fulfill and achieve your goals. I see myself as part of your personal team, here to support you in making decisions that will best suit your life.

As a skills trainer, I am passionate about meeting children where they are and equipping them with the tools they need to build healthy, successful futures. I have always been driven by a deep commitment to supporting youth in developing life skills, emotional awareness, and confidence. My goal as a skills trainer is to create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where children can grow, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. I have over a decade of experience working in a variety of roles supporting children and adolescents across diverse backgrounds. I understand the value of building trust and forming meaningful connections that support long-term growth and stability. I am trained in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and I utilize strength-based, trauma-informed approaches to support everyone’s unique needs.

I have worked for the last 10 years in several roles at The Next Door, working primarily with low-income and at-risk families and young people, and am a recent graduate from Portland State University with a master's in social work- Clinical Mental Health. I am an Outpatient Counselor/QMHP and have had in-depth training around parenting and perinatal mood disorders. I’ve spent most of my career in social services working with teens and parents (we can serve up to age 26).

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and comfortable space for us to find insight together, and to support you in processing challenges that have happened/are happening in your life. Hardship is part of the human experience and I believe connection is often the way through it.

I pull from many different therapeutic modalities as each person is unique, but am especially drawn to Client Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Solutions Focused Brief Therapy. In any case, I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of the process, so my approach with every client is to connect with empathy and compassion. I look forward to meeting you.

I provide mental health therapy, addiction counseling, and sex offense therapy for adolescents and adults. My goal is to assist you with personal growth, self-exploration, and healing, and coping. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment disorders, trauma, behavioral challenges, and substance use disorders. I draw from a wide range of interventions and therapy tools to tailor my approach to each client’s needs. I aim to create a safe and trusting space where you feel heard and supported. Through therapy, we’ll work toward building positive change and finding strategies that work for you.

I have supported children and families for nearly three decades and understand the fundamental importance of the therapeutic relationship in creating a safe and nurturing space for the healing process. My goal as a therapist is to provide a person-centered approach guided by the principles of unconditional positive regard, empathy, self-reflection, and support.

I have experience working with a broad range of parenting relationships, young children, children in foster care, and children in classroom settings. I specialize in child development, child temperament, social and emotional learning, emotional regulation skills, therapeutic play practices, attachment issues, trauma healing, mindfulness-based therapy, and mind-body integration therapy.

I earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University. In addition, I received a graduate certificate in Infant and Toddler Mental Health and a graduate certificate in Human Services Management from PSU.

As a bilingual therapist, I strive to create a space where youth and families feel seen, understood, and respected in the fullness of their experiences. I approach my work through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens.

I work primarily with youth, including those involved in the juvenile justice system, supporting them in building insight, emotional regulation, and healthier coping strategies. As a Registered Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-R), I also support youth in navigating substance use challenges using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach.

My style is relational, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity rather than assumption. I value building strong, trusting relationships while also holding space for accountability, growth, and skill-building. I believe in working alongside clients, not as the expert of their lives, but as someone who supports them in making sense of their experiences, identifying their strengths, and moving toward the changes that matter to them.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon and am currently in my final year of the Master of Social Work program at Portland State University.

 I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Portland State University, where I also earned my Bachelor of Science in Social Science with a minor in Sociology. My work is grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics and centers on culturally responsive, client-centered care. I draw from evidence-based practices to provide flexible, individualized support tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals, and my background in integrated behavioral health has strengthened my commitment to holistic, interdisciplinary collaboration. I approach therapy as a collaborative and meaningful process, rooted in a constructivist framework that honors each person as the expert of their own lived experience. I believe healing happens within safe, trusting relationships where curiosity and authenticity are welcomed. In our work together, we will explore the stories that shape your identity, gently examine patterns that may no longer serve you, and cultivate new skills that align with your values and goals. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion and respect, creating a space where growth, self-understanding, and empowered change can emerge.

I see my role as a therapist is to ensure that I work alongside you to create a life of fulfillment to help you achieve your goals. I see our work as a team effort to help support you in the decisions that will have the most impact on your life and your family.

My approach is rooted in using your values, strengths, and goals for effective treatment. Every client is different and deserves their differences to be honored. My approach is individualized and pulls from therapeutic modalities including Client Centered Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have attended trainings for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and play therapy to incorporate them into my practice as well.

My educational background includes a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from National University and Bachelor’s in Family and Consumer Sciences from Central Washington University. I’ve worked in a variety of roles supporting families including families involved with child protective services, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with high behavior needs.

I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University and bring a relational, systems-based lens to my work with children and families. I believe therapy is, at its core, a relational experience. Every child is shaped by the many systems surrounding them — family, school, peers, and community — and meaningful change happens when we thoughtfully work within and across those systems.

I practice therapy beyond the traditional office setting, recognizing that healing — especially from trauma — can take place in a variety of environments. Whether outdoors, in motion, or in real-time community settings, I integrate movement, exercise, and experiential learning to help clients build coping skills, gain self-confidence, and develop resilience in ways that feel natural and empowering.

My approach is person-centered and grounded in the belief that when individuals truly feel seen and heard, growth becomes possible. I strive to create spaces where clients feel safe, understood, and supported — because when connection comes first, amazing things can happen.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Padua (Italy). I have experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults, supporting them through a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.

My goal as a therapist is to build strong, trusting relationships with my clients, grounded in empathy, non-judgment, and prioritization of their well-being. I use a mixed approach that integrates trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment theory, and play therapy.

Through therapy, I help clients identify unhelpful thoughts, develop practical coping strategies, and promote healing through nervous system regulation and secure attachment. This work can include play-based interventions, reflective verbal processing, and skill-building exercises. I also focus on enhancing assertive communication, managing stress and anger, and fostering healthy coping skills for everyday challenges.

I am fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, allowing clients to communicate in the language in which they feel most comfortable.

For over ten years, I have worked at The Next Door providing therapeutic services to youth and their families, many of whom have extensive trauma backgrounds. My work is grounded in an attachment-focused, trauma-informed framework that prioritizes safety, trust, and relational connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and valued—where their experiences and perspectives are treated with dignity and respect. I firmly believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to live in a way that supports safety, emotional well-being, and physical health.

Guided by the philosophy of Stuart Ablon, founder of Collaborative Problem Solving, I hold the belief that “kids do well if they can.” This perspective shapes my clinical approach: when a child is struggling, it signals unmet needs or lagging skills—not a lack of motivation or character. My role is to understand each client’s unique developmental, relational, and emotional landscape, to learn their language, and to collaborate with them and their caregivers in building the skills necessary for regulation, resilience, and healthy connection.

Attuned listening and careful observation are central to my practice. With children in particular, I utilize play therapy as a primary modality, recognizing that play is their natural language and a developmentally appropriate avenue for expression. Through play, children are able to
communicate complex internal experiences that may not yet have words. Within a safe and neutral therapeutic space, I support clients in identifying, expressing, and processing emotions and lived experiences while strengthening their capacity for self-awareness and regulation.

In addition, I am basic trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based trauma treatment that supports clients in reprocessing distressing memories and reducing the emotional impact of traumatic experiences.

My hope is that each client leaves therapy with a stronger sense of self, increased emotional security, and the confidence to engage their future with resilience and authenticity.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon, where I discovered my passion for supporting youth and families from diverse backgrounds. As a Skills Trainer in the IIBHT program, I have gained valuable experience as both a collaborative team member and a dedicated advocate for youth and families navigating complex challenges. I am proud to work alongside a team that partners closely with families in the Gorge, providing compassionate, coordinated support to help them thrive.

My role as a PMHNP-BC is to provide a welcoming, supportive, and safe space to explore the inner world. I view my clinical work as whole person focused with the understanding that everyone has unique biological, psychological, and social needs that may be best addressed through therapy, medication management, or a combination of services. It is my belief that care should be collaborative, solution focused, patient/family centered, evidence-based, and trauma-informed.

My educational background includes a bachelor's degree in biology/anthropology from Western Washington University and post baccalaureate and doctoral nursing degrees from Oregon Health and Science University.