Meet Our Therapists
Our dedicated team of Bend, Oregon, therapists is not only highly educated and experienced but also deeply passionate about fostering mental wellness. At Drishti Mental Health, we believe in the power of specialized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual we work with.
We invite you to meet our team and discover how we can work together to support your mental health goals. Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or looking to continue your journey with us, we are here to guide and support you every step of the way.
LISA ROSEN
MSW, LCSW, MAC, CADC III
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Couples, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Co-occurring Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Level I
MOIRA CURLEY
MSW, LCSW, CADC, Clinical Director
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Couples, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Co-occurring Disorders, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Level I
ALISON PLEIMAN
MSW, LCSW
FOCUS AREA(S): Adolescents and adults (ages 12 and up)
SPECIALTIES: Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and suicide prevention. She also provides LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy and is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed provider
ANGELICA NELSON
MA, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults
SPECIALTIES: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Level I, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and addiction studies
ASHLEY JOHNSON
MS, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Kiddos, teens, and adults
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Level 1, and working with individuals struggling with substance use
BAILEY APON
MSW, CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and The Gottman Method
BECCA KLASSY
MA, CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Teens and adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
BETHANY TATUM
MA LMFT Associate
FOCUS AREA(S): Kiddos (ages 10 and up), teens, adults and couples
SPECIALTIES: Attachment Theory, Collaborative Problem Solving, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Level 1
DEVON JERO
MA, LPC, NCC
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is an Internal Family Systems informed provider
GIANINA BARRIOUNUEVO
MSW, CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Intergenerational Trauma, Motivational Interviewing and strength-based therapy interventions.
JENN BESSER
MA, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Kiddos, Families and Teens
SPECIALTIES: Trauma-Informed CBT, play therapy, filial therapy, sand tray, brief solution focused therapy and career counseling
JORDAN YOST
MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, PMH-C
FOCUS AREA(S): Children ages 5 and up and adults
SPECIALTIES: Synergetic Play Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. Emotional regulation, somatic complaints, ADHD and ADD, behavior challenges, medical trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.
KARI HALVORSON
MS, LPC, NCC, CADC I
FOCUS AREA(S): Young adults, adults and couples
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Gottman Bring Baby Home. She has continued education in a variety of modalities for trauma, mood disorders and providing telehealth therapy
KELLY FLYNN
MS, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
FOCUS AREA(S): Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families
SPECIALTIES: Advanced certification and training in working with neurodiverse children and adolescents, executive function skills and education, CBT, DBT, MI, and mindfulness works. ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, relational challenges, parenting strategies, life transitions, LGBTQ+
LOREN ASH
MA, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga
MOLLY GARCIA-KAER
MA, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults and Kiddos 4-12
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and modalities to work with children. Molly utilizes interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy
ROBERT PERIMAN
MSW CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Adolescents, Adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), suicide prevention, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and conflict resolution.
SARAH CALDWELL
MA, LMFT
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Kiddos, and Teens
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Play therapy
STEFANIE BRENNEN
MSW, CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Heart Math, Human Sexuality, Motivational Interviewing, Non-Monogamy and Somatic interventions
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Get Started with Counseling
If you’re curious about counseling for in Central Oregon, please reach out to us by phone at (541) 633-4591 or complete the form. After that, we will chat with you to understand your needs, verify insurance, and do our best to get you scheduled with a provider. From there, it’s just about showing up to begin the process. We’ve got you!