Be Still and Grow
Counseling

Kirsten is a master’s level Professional Counselor Associate at Be Still and Grow Counseling. She is a graduate of Corban University’s Master of Arts program in clinical mental health counseling. Kirsten has worked with a wide variety of clientele including individuals and couples experiencing issues such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, relational problems, disordered eating and pressures related to athletic performance. In her therapy practice. Kirsten approaches counseling with a person-centered mindset and works to create an environment grounded in warmth and empathy where clients feel safe to share thoughts and feelings without judgment and can freely work through issues in their lives. She utilizes a combination of evidence-based modalities such as person-centered therapy, strength-based counseling, attachment focused counseling, and CBT. Kirsten is committed to creating safe, effective and collaborative therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful growth and healing.

“My hope is that through our time together, you will experience a greater sense of confidence, overall wellness, and clarity. I am committed to bringing my best to every session. I’ll be there to encourage you every step of the way, helping you discover new possibilities for hope and understanding.”

Taking clients 18 years of age or older.
Prelicense by the state of Oregon R10097
Supervised by Lori Schelske, PhD, LMFT/T0663

Janelle is a master’s level Professional Counselor Associate at Be Still and Grow Counseling. She is a graduate of Corban University’s Master of Arts program in clinical mental health counseling. Janelle uses an integrative approach to counseling drawing from modalities such as brief psychodynamic, internal family systems, strengths-based and CBT. She brings a unique blend of warmth, empathy and experience to the practice of counseling and helps individuals, couples and adolescents who are dealing with a variety of mental health, emotional and relational issues including trauma, loss, anxiety and depression. Janelle’s counseling strategies aim to empower clients work through issues and develop healthy coping strategies so that they can heal, grow and navigate their lives and relationships with resilience and self-awareness. Janelle also has expertise regarding the unique pressures and demands of athletes and athletic performance.

“My goal is to empower my clients to navigate their emotions and experiences with resilience and self-awareness.”

Taking clients 15 years of age or older
Prelicense by the state of Oregon R10173
Supervised by Lori Schelske, PhD, LMFT/T0663

Kirstie is a Master’s-level Professional Counselor Associate at Be Still and Grow Counseling, holding a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Corban University. She employs an integrative counseling approach, drawing on techniques from object relations, strengths-based therapy, attachment and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). With a compassionate blend of empathy, acceptance, and expertise, Kirstie supports individuals, couples, and youth 10 years and older who are facing a wide range of mental health, emotional, and relational challenges.

Kirstie’s counseling experience includes helping clients work through issues such as trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, with a special focus on attachment injuries. Throughout the therapy process Kirstie will work collaboratively with you to process through current and past wounds and develop resilience which will empower you to heal, grow, and navigate your life and relationships in healthy ways. Kirstie also specializes in understanding the impact of attachment and early relationships on current coping mechanisms, helping clients strengthen their sense of self and foster more secure connections in their relationships.

“I hope to see clients no longer weighed down by past relational pain and instead experience the freedom to find joy in the present and confidence in their future.”

Taking clients 10 years of age and older

Prelicense by the state of Oregon R10421

Supervised by Lori Schelske, PhD, LMFT/T0663

Stephanie has been in the mental health field since 1992. She is passionate about health and wellness and enjoys mentoring, facilitating workshops and leading retreats. As a co-founder of BSGC, she is committed to providing counseling services to the community through her role as a supervisor.
(Stephanie is not taking counseling clients at this time.)

Lori has worked in the mental health field for over 30 years. Her passions include helping people grow in emotional/relational health, teaching, training and clinical supervision. As a co-founder of BSGC, she is committed to using her skills to positively contribute to mental health in our area through her role as clinical supervisor.
(Lori is not taking counseling clients at this time).