Dawna Willoughby-Roberts
LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor
About
With a compassionate approach rooted in establishing a lifestyle of health and wellness, Dawna Willoughby-Roberts offers a safe haven for personal growth and transformation. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and NBCC certified Mental Health Professional, Dawna specializes in guiding individuals through life's challenging terrain, including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, disabilities, and significant life transitions.
Dawna's professional journey is marked by a diverse array of counseling experiences, shaping her into a well-rounded practitioner. Her expertise extends to object relations work, college counseling (with a focus on first-generation students and those with disabilities), teens at risk, violence prevention, group counseling, and eating disorders. This wealth of experience allows her to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs and circumstances.
At the heart of Dawna's practice is her belief in the power of self-care and personal growth. She sees herself not just as a mental health professional, but as a facilitator helping clients become more of their true selves. Her integrative therapy approach draws from various orientations, including client-centered therapy, mindfulness, rational emotive therapy, cognitive therapy, and Rogerian Humanistic Therapy. This eclectic toolkit enables her to address a wide range of challenges, from grief and depression to anxiety and relationship difficulties.
Dawna's personal experiences with chronic illness over the past two decades have deepened her empathy and understanding of the challenges many of her clients face. As a mother of two adult children and an avid nature enthusiast, she brings a grounded, relatable presence to her sessions. Her love for water-based activities and belief in the power of sisterhood infuse her practice with a sense of vitality and connection.
In Dawna's therapeutic space, clients can expect a supportive, confidential environment where personal expression is encouraged and growth is nurtured. She focuses on helping individuals adapt and adopt personal changes in daily living that align with their true selves, emphasizing the importance of self-care practices and supportive relationships. With Dawna, the journey towards mental health and wellness is a collaborative process, one that acknowledges that all changes take time and that human beings thrive through supportive connections.
Qualifications
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- NBCC Certified Mental Health Professional
- Object Relations Work
- College Counseling
- Teens at Risk & Second Step
- Group Counseling
- Eating Disorders
State Licenses
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Coaching
State Licenses
- Oregon
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Griffin & Associated Practitioners - Eugene Country Club Office
450 Country Club Rd, 310
Eugene, OR 97401
Griffin & Associated Practitioners - Eugene Club Road Office
66 Club Rd, 350
Eugene, OR 97401
Griffin & Associated Practitioners - Eugene Country Club Suite 270
911 Country Club Rd, # 270
Eugene, OR 97401
Griffin & Associated Practitioners - Bend Greenwood Office
373 NE Greenwood Ave
Bend, OR 97701