Meet Our Therapists
Our dedicated team of Bend, Oregon, therapists is not only highly educated and experienced but also deeply passionate about fostering mental wellness. At Drishti Mental Health, we believe in the power of specialized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual we work with.
We invite you to meet our team and discover how we can work together to support your mental health goals. Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or looking to continue your journey with us, we are here to guide and support you every step of the way.
LISA ROSEN
MSW, LCSW, MAC, CADC III
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Couples, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Co-occurring Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Level I
MOIRA CURLEY
MSW, LCSW, CADC, Clinical Director
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Couples, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Co-occurring Disorders, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Level I
JENN BESSER
MA, LPC, Clinical Supervisor
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Kiddos, Families and Teens
SPECIALTIES: Trauma-Informed CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused therapy, career counseling and play therapy.
AMBER RUEDI
MSW, CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Tweens (ages 10 and up), Teens, Families and Adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention, Mindfulness, Conflict Resolution, and Co-occurring Disorders.
ANGELICA NELSON
MA, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults
SPECIALTIES: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Level I, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and addiction studies
ASHLEY JOHNSON
MS, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Kiddos, teens, and adults
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Level 1, and working with individuals struggling with substance use
ARIANNA KOSEL
MA, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Teens, adults and couples
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Grief, and major life transitions. LGBTQ+ support, including writing letters of support for Gender Affirming Care.
BAILEY APON
MSW, CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and The Gottman Method
BECCA KLASSY
MSW, LCSW
FOCUS AREA(S): Teens and adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
BRIDGETTE HUTTON
MSW, CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT). She specializes in working with individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship dynamics, and other life adversities.
DEVON JERO
MA, LPC, NCC
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults
SPECIALTIES: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is an Internal Family Systems informed provider.
JORDAN YOST
MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, PMH-C
FOCUS AREA(S): Children ages 5 and up and adults
SPECIALTIES: Synergetic Play Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. Jordan is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), working with somatic issues, behavior challenges, medical trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.
KELLY FLYNN
MS, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
FOCUS AREA(S): Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families
SPECIALTIES: Advanced certification and training in working with neurodiverse children and adolescents, executive function skills and education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. Kelly also works with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, relational challenges, parenting strategies, life transitions and LGBTQ++.
LOREN ASH
MA, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults, Teens
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga.
MADYSON GABRIEL
MA, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Adolescents (14-years-old and up) and Adults
SPECIALTIES: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, sand tray therapy interventions, and art therapy.
MAIA YAMASAKI
MA, LPC
FOCUS AREA(S): Children, Teens and Adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Grief & Loss, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, ADHD, Community Crisis Response
ROBERT PERIMAN
MSW CSWA
FOCUS AREA(S): Adolescents, Adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), suicide prevention, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and conflict resolution.
STEFANIE BRENNEN
MSW, LCSW
FOCUS AREA(S): Adults
SPECIALTIES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT for Insomnia, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Heart Math, Human Sexuality, Motivational Interviewing, Non-Monogamy and Somatic interventions
Drishti providers do not assess for custody or testify in court.
Get Started with Counseling
If you’re curious about counseling for in Central Oregon, please reach out to us by phone at (541) 633-4591 or complete the form. After that, we will chat with you to understand your needs, verify insurance, and do our best to get you scheduled with a provider. From there, it’s just about showing up to begin the process. We’ve got you!