About Breaking Free, LLC

Hello! I am excited to be joining the team at Breaking Free. I come from private practice in Corvallis, and have also worked in community mental health in Linn and Benton Counties since 2016. In addition to supervising staff that are working towards clinical licensure, I provide individual therapy to a limited caseload as well as offering supervision to students pursuing social work degrees.

Community is valuable to me; I am invested in this area, to the people who live here, and to the field of helping others.

I also believe relationship and connection are a good foundation for quality therapeutic services. My clinical approach comes from a mix of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Systems Theory and Gestalt. Mindfulness practices are part of my strategy, as well as incorporating soothing and calming skills to cope. I have experience treating complex PTSD, anxiety, family communication issues and grief.

Hi, I’m Natalie! I’m a therapist who genuinely enjoys getting to know the person behind the challenges they’re experiencing. I believe some of the most meaningful work in therapy happens when you feel safe enough to be honest, curious about yourself, and know that you don’t have to navigate everything alone.

I work with teens and adults and believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and accepted without judgment. I have experience working in school and community mental health settings, with a particular interest in trauma, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, relationships, and life transitions.

My approach incorporates CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. I see therapy as a collaborative process and enjoy helping clients recognize their strengths, understand their patterns, connect with their values, and develop practical skills they can use in everyday life.

I strive to bring warmth, authenticity, and a little bit of humor into the therapy room when appropriate. My goal is to meet you where you are, walk alongside you through the hard parts, and support you in creating a life that feels more meaningful and more like your own.

Ken was born and raised in northern Illinois and has travelled throughout much of the country and several foreign nations since then.  He was in the army from 1999 to 2009,   working in the aviation field for several years before beginning his formal education in 2013.  He is a married father of three, and currently resides in Eugene.

He has been a Qualified Mental Health Professional since 2020 and has significant experience in helping trauma survivors recover from their experiences, as well as in helping clients cope with anxiety and difficult life circumstances.  His preferred methods draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as elements of solution focused and occasionally brief therapy techniques.

His overall approach is one of not only helping clients heal from past experiences, but also assisting them in making changes which bring about a better, more satisfying life in the present and future that satisfies their deeper needs through finding meaning in what they do in their everyday life.

Ken sees clients ranging from 15 years old and up.

I work with children, teens, and adults.

I’m a native Oregonian, born and raised here.  I’ve been working in Mental Health in Linn and Benton counties since 2007.  I received my Master’s in Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2003.  I’m certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.  One of the greatest things I can offer is a listening ear and a sense of hope to those hurting and struggling with life’s difficulties.

Relationships, communication, emotions, and coping don’t always come easily.  Sometimes it takes some extra learning and practice to deal with these tricky things along life’s journey.  But helping empower people to learn new skills and get unstuck from old habits that no longer work is something I bring to the table.  Change is possible with some perseverance and encouragement along the way!

I work with children, teens, and adults.

I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and now live with my wife and kids outside of Lebanon. I started my journey in mental health in 2022, and I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2024. I’m currently licensed as a Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) and I previously worked as a Personal Support Specialist, helping clients not only survive, but thrive! One of my greatest strengths is empathic listening, validation, and motivating clients toward meaningful change. My favorite therapeutic modalities are CBT, DBT, ACT, and SFBT therapy. If you experience stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD or other mental health challenges, come see me! My personality is non-judgmental, and my life is driven by the power of positivity! Speaking of which, my goal is to empower you to ‘break free’ from the difficulties of life. From a strengths-based perspective, I focus on what you’re doing right, not what you’re doing wrong. I will work to become your ally and help you uncover and find solutions to whatever may be troubling you. Thank you, for putting your trust in me.