Be Still and Grow
Counseling

Daniel 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, he takes an integrative approach to therapy drawing from Adlerian, attachment-based, person-centered, and Christian counseling theories. Daniel works with children, adolescents, and adults who may be navigating a range of emotional, relational, and developmental challenges.

Daniel often supports clients who are motivated to grow but unsure where to begin. His work focuses on helping clients process stress, self-doubt, and past hurts that may keep them from living fully. With younger clients Daniel uses creative and developmentally appropriate methods to help express what words cannot. With teens and adults he emphasizes trust, insight, and grace.

Humor and curiosity help drive Daniel to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore and move toward meaningful and lasting change. He believes healing begins within relationships and everyone deserves the opportunity to feel heard, understood, and empowered.

“I meet clients where they are emotionally while being guided by grace and empathy. I strive to offer a welcoming space where healing and growth can take root through understanding and connection.”

Taking clients 5 years of age and older
Prelicense by the state of Oregon R12056
Supervised by Lori Schelske, PhD, LMFT / T0663

Danyelle 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 Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Danyelle uses an integrative approach to counseling, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-Based Counseling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Person-Centered Therapy to meet the unique needs of those she works with. Danyelle works with individuals who experience challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relational issues as well as the demands of athletic performance. She offers help for individuals 18 and older from all walks of life.  Danyelle currently offers only Telehealth (virtual) counseling.

“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and empowered to develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-awareness. I collaborate with you to address both immediate concerns and long-standing difficulties, helping you achieve personal growth and healing

“Healing is a personal journey. Together, we’ll find the right tools to help you gain clarity, restore balance, and move forward with confidence.”

Taking clients 18 years of age or older
Prelicense by the state of Oregon R10419
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, attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, 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.

“I provide a supportive environment where clients can release their burdens, explore their inner selves and experiences, and collaborate with me to achieve their counseling goals. I deeply value the opportunity to support individuals on their path to healing and personal development.”

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

Rich is a Master’s-level Professional Counselor Associate at Be Still and Grow Counseling. He earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Corban University.

Rich takes an integrative approach to counseling, drawing from Object Relations Theory, Brief Psychodynamic Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). His work is grounded in the belief that early experiences and relationships shape how individuals see themselves and connect with others. By exploring these internalized patterns, and learning tools, clients can experience healing and develop deeper self-understanding that leads to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Rich brings warmth, empathy, and experience to his practice, working with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. Rich comes to counseling after 20+ years of experience working in emergency services and response allowing him to have a deep understanding for those who have experience trauma and traumatic life experiences. His counseling process helps clients gain insight into who they are, heal emotional wounds, and build the capacity for change.

“I believe that when we find genuine connection and understanding, we discover the strength to heal, grow, and live.”

Taking clients 18 years of age or older
Pre-license by the state of Oregon R11994
Supervised by Lori Schelske, PhD, LMFT/T0663

Nate is a master’s level Professional Counselor Associate at Be Still and Grow Counseling.  Nate works with a diverse group of clientele including youth, teens and individuals who are dealing with a variety of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to emotion processing, family and relational dynamics, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, behavioral issue, and issues of self-worth. He is a graduate of Corban University’s Master of Arts program in clinical mental health counseling. In his counseling, Nate uses an integrative approach drawing from modalities such as brief psychodynamic, person-centered, strengths-based and CBT. These powerful strategies promote healing, growth, resilience and self-awareness.

“I offer a space for my clients to lighten their burdens, gain insight into themselves and their experiences, and work with me in their desired process and result of counseling. I greatly cherish opportunities to walk alongside people in their journey of healing and growth.”

Taking clients 5 years of age and 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).