Newberg Counseling & Wellness

12/17/2025

Stressing out about the holidays? Here are some tips for a calmer, more meaningful season from Susan M. Doak, LPC

While we can’t control everything that stresses us out, we can choose what we focus on and how we respond. Here are some practical ways to reduce holiday stress and protect your well-being.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!! We are remembering those in our community with food insecurity this holiday season.

We are collecting donations for the Bruin Pantry, a YCAP food pantry open to the whole community, based on the George Fox University campus. The food drive end December 19th. Stop by our office after your next trip to the grocery store or bring some non-perishable food items with you to your next counseling appointment or trip to Gusto downstairs! Our address is 901 N. Brutscher St. STE 204.

11/10/2025

Do you ever feel like the social fibers of our society are unraveling? Susan Doak, LPC believes we have to be intentional about connecting with each other, and we can start by going back to the basics. ✨Social connection with other human beings is the lifeblood of our physical and mental health. Read more...

Humans are wired for social connection, and when we don’t have it regularly, we become disoriented and tend to turn on ourselves.

10/30/2025

09/24/2025

"Are you avoiding living by always thinking you need to learn more first? Are you swimming in insight but still swimming in circles?"

Our very own Lynn Otto, LPC shares her insights on how people are using AI and other technology innovations for mental health. Rich with helpful insights and resources that go beyond the surface level, you'll want to read this one!

Are you avoiding living by always thinking you need to learn more first? Are you swimming in insight but still swimming in circles?

09/17/2025

🌟I had so much fun dialoguing with the thoughtful students of Catalyst High School about the pros and cons of the school cell phone ban in Oregon.

🗣We talked about the nuances of different kinds of phone use, concerns about safety in school emergencies and contact with parents, the issue of distraction during instruction, cyber bulling and awkward social interactions.

🧠We had an active discussion about the nervous system, sleep, and research about social media use and mental health. We even talked about being bored, creativity and how to be an introvert without a phone at lunch. I loved every second of it. What great students and teachers! Thanks to Connie Rice for the invite!👩‍🏫

09/16/2025

It's mid-September, a great time to get your counseling routine in place. We just opened up a few spots! Call 503-994-8424

07/18/2025

Did you know that summer is the easiest time to get established with a counselor? Counselors often have more open slots in the summer time due to client vacations. If you are looking for a counselor, it will be much harder to find an open slot in the fall. Don't wait!

07/08/2025

Meet our newest counselor Abby Roos, LPC! 😀

👉Abby offers therapy in Spanish and English and sees adults in person (at our Newberg office) and via telehealth.

🫶She specialize in working with clients with trauma, grief, and those looking for faith-based counseling (not required to work with Abby).

🗣 Abby can also work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stress. Call our office today to book an appointment with Abby ☎️ 503-994-8424.

Want to know more about Abby? click the link to view her web profile.

Abby Roos, LPC specializes in working with adult clients who are struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions.

06/12/2025

FOR THE DADS ON FATHER'S DAY. In my training perinatal mental health, I was floored to learn that dads can experience and be diagnosed with postpartum depression. I assumed wrongly that this was only something that could happen to the birthing partner. Turns out, dads experience hormone changes when a baby is born and goodness knows that the life change of having a new baby is A LOT for dads and moms. But somehow dads get left out of the conversation and care. DADS, YOU MATTER. 🥰 You are loved.

Sharing some resource for postpartum dads and dads in general this Father's Day! Click the link.🙂

Society views men as stoic, self-sacrificing, and strong. When men feel none of those things as new fathers, it might be hard to admit it or seek help. The stigma in experiencing difficulties as a new parent is sometimes greater for men than women. To support new fathers, we have curated a list of r

06/09/2025

The American Psychological Association gives some great recommendations about AI use for kids. Check out the link.

We trust the APA to give us timely and informed recommendations based on research. If you are the parent of child or teen, or you are a grandparent or educator or a just a curious person, this is worth reading. There are many helpful links included as well.

https://www.apa.org/topics/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning/health-advisory-ai-adolescent-well-being?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-ai&utm_content=health-advisory-ai-adolescent-well-being&fbclid=IwY2xjawK0UuFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4V1RGZU1qYU9wNzFvZ1Q5AR5--4pGAw9Ham6G17lmzFb0NS9I80no-N_JGhlTmmsvoA78pAAA_t4q0-swLg_aem_OGUmHxJ7g_qYyapgDbjUpw

AI use is expanding rapidly, with increasing adoption among youth. This report offers a series of recommendations for ensuring adolescents’ safety and well-being while using AI tools.

05/16/2025

✨That feeling when you finally find a therapist who gets you✨

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