Kayli Peterson

Hello there! I am a board-certified counselor in Oregon and hold a Master of Counseling degree from Oregon State University. I have a diverse background including supporting people through trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict and relationship problems.

In addition to my clinical training, my lived experiences have shaped the way I show up as a counselor. I bring personal understanding of parenting, neurodivergent family systems, rural and low-income communities, physical disability and unexpected grief. I am committed to providing an LGBTQIA+- affirming, inclusive space where clients feel respected, understood, and accepted as they are.

I approach therapy from a place of compassionate understanding with a dash of realism. My foundation combines attachment, family systems, and person-centered principles, which means we’ll explore aspects of childhood, family culture, current supports and functioning, and what is (and is not) working for you. After we understand your foundation, together we’ll ask: “So now what?”

Our first session will focus on you. Your story- strengths, struggles, and successes. What you are looking for support with and- this is where that dash of realism comes in- how, together, we can create the self-compassion, understanding, and change you are seeking.

My clients have shared they felt a sense of relief after our first meeting, leaving our shared space feeling understood and hopeful.