Brianna (Bri) Puetz, MS, LPC
Oregon License No: C6888
For more information about my license, visit the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
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My Approach
A compassionate therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my practice. This space is client-centered, collaborative, and fosters curiosity and non-judgmental challenging. I aim to address barriers and underlying factors contributing to clients’ current concerns, and equip them with the tools and insight to confidently navigate life moving forward.
My approach blends evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral based therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR (Eye-Movement De-Sensitization and Reprocessing Therapy). These therapies focus on increasing awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical strategies to respond to them effectively, building insight around unhelpful patterns and practicing alternatives, fostering self-compassion while unlearning self-limiting beliefs, identifying and communicating underlying needs, processing past experiences impacting the present, and aligning actions with values to live more intentionally and to create meaningful change.
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My primary treatment areas include: self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression, body-image, life stressors, and lack of fulfillment.
I support clients wanting to change persistent beliefs of not being good enough, heal from their past, and build more connection, joy, and fulfillment in life. Many of my clients want to understand patterns they feel stuck in, confidently manage negative thoughts and feelings, develop a kinder relationship with themselves, and feel more at ease in life. Clients that are most successful with me tend to be goal-oriented and take an active role in their personal growth.
Sessions are collaborative, goal-oriented, and grounded in a compassionate therapeutic relationship. You'll explore patterns, develop new skills, and gain insights in a safe, non-judgmental space.
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I am the founder of Endeavor Counseling and Consultation, LLC. Before establishing my practice, I gained valuable experience working as a therapist in community mental health and group practice settings. I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University and have been practicing since 2015. I'm licensed at the state level, hold designation of National Certified Counselor (NCC) from the National Board for Certified Counselors, and am also a Level II EMDR trained clinician.
Specialized post-degree formal training has included Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training and supervision through the EMDRIA approved Institute for Creative Mindfulness, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). In addition to my clinical work, I have served as an adjunct instructor for the Psychology Department at Columbus State Community College. I have also offered ongoing consultation providing guidance in clinical, ethical, and practice-related areas.
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I grew up in a rural, working-class area in the Puget Sound region and am a first-generation college graduate. This shaped my appreciation for resourcefulness and community, and gave me understanding of the challenges of navigating unfamiliar paths. After graduate school, I spent several years in the Midwest where I further developed my clinical skills and broadened my understanding of life outside of the west coast. These experiences deeply inform my counseling philosophy and my commitment to creating a supportive and understanding space.
Outside of work, I enjoy nature walks, exploring new places, and appreciating the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I value lifelong learning, spending time with my friends and family, and cultivating joy through my various creative hobbies.
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