Business Details
Trauma-Informed Therapy Services in Eugene
Sarah Kaufman Counseling Kaufman Counseling provides specialized therapeutic support for individuals navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and relationship challenges. With over a decade of experience in somatic and mind-body approaches, the practice integrates evidence-based methodologies like Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Clients benefit from a compassionate environment where chronic stress patterns are addressed through nervous system regulation and creative exploration.The therapist's background in hospice care, yoga instruction, and expressive arts informs a holistic approach to healing. Services are tailored for creatives, eclectics, and those seeking deeper self-awareness through trauma-informed care.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Grief Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Somatic Experiencing
Relationship Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized in somatic trauma resolution techniques
- Integrates creative arts with evidence-based therapeutic models
- Offers both in-person and telehealth sessions
- Certified in advanced couples therapy methodologies
- Combines 15+ years clinical experience with personal healing practices
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon)
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
- PACT Level 2 Certified
- Gottman Method Level 2 Certified
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment addresses unprocessed experiences through somatic awareness and nervous system regulation. Combines Somatic Experiencing with evidence-based models to resolve chronic stress patterns. Helps clients develop resilience and restore meaningful connections through both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Somatic Experiencing
Gentle mind-body approach resolves trauma by releasing stored physiological energy. Utilizes somatic awareness to complete protective responses and regulate emotions. Effective for both acute and cumulative trauma, helping clients expand capacity for present-moment awareness and nervous system regulation.
Grief Counseling
Personalized support for navigating grief's unique manifestations. Integrates somatic techniques with creative exploration to process loss. Addresses both recent bereavement and complex grief patterns, helping clients develop healthy coping strategies while honoring individual mourning processes.
Anxiety Treatment
Holistic anxiety treatment combines nervous system regulation with cognitive approaches. Addresses both situational and chronic anxiety through somatic awareness and evidence-based techniques. Focuses on developing distress tolerance and identifying lifestyle factors that support balanced mental health.
Relationship Therapy
Specialized relationship work disrupts habitual interaction patterns using psychobiological approaches. Helps couples develop empathy and secure attachment through both in-person and telehealth sessions. Integrates somatic awareness to enhance emotional regulation during relational conflicts.
People
Sarah Kaufman
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sarah Kaufman Counseling Kaufman Counseling Kaufman holds an MS in Couples and Family Therapy from University of Oregon and SEP certification. With 15+ years experience in somatic trauma resolution, she integrates creative arts and mind-body approaches. Former hospice volunteer and yoga instructor informs her holistic therapeutic practice.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My approach integrates mind-body awareness and creative exploration to address trauma and anxiety.
Do you accept insurance?
I am in-network with most PacificSource plans and can bill other insurers as an out-of-network provider. Medicare plans are not accepted.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions range from $180-$250 based on type and length. A cash discount is available for full payment at time of service.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Secure online telehealth sessions are available for all Oregon residents, with in-person sessions offered in Eugene.
What issues do you commonly address?
I work with trauma/PTSD, grief, anxiety, family of origin issues, creative blocks, and relationship challenges using somatic and evidence-based approaches.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual sessions typically last 50 minutes weekly. Relationship/couples sessions vary in frequency and duration based on client needs.
