WHAT TO EXPECT
When working with us you can expect a nonjudgmental culturally sensitive environment. We work to foster a safe space where you can be honest about who you are and what may be troubling you. In the first session, background information will be gathered to assess your current struggles so that we can work collaboratively to set appropriate goals for your sessions. Therapy often includes a combination of emotional support as well as practical tools to help you work toward greater health and peace of mind. These tools may include learning stress reduction practices, increasing communication skills, or enhancing self-care skills to better manage daily activities (e.g. eating, sleeping, exercising).
SANDY NEWSOME, PH.D.
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Dr. Newsome (she/her) is founder and co-owner of Wellness Psychology, LLC. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon and has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She received an undergraduate degree in Psychology, as well as Italian Language and Literature, from Smith College, a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University, and a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University. Dr. Newsome is also a certified Kripalu yoga instructor (200-YTT). Her interests include preventing burnout for medical providers, postpartum parental support, and managing anxiety/mood concerns. She often uses mindfulness-based interventions to increase psychological and physical well-being.
Dr. Newsome also offers psychedelic assisted therapy using ketamine to enhance therapy and help clients access their own wisdom as they work through challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, or existential meaning making. She received a certificate in Psychedelic and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy from the Psychedelic Research and Training Institute (PRATI). Dr. Newsome has participated in trainings with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction creator, Jon Kabat-Zinn and pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Dan Siegel. She has presented her research at a number of conferences, including the selective Mind and Life Summer Research Institute, the American Psychological Association, and the International Counseling Psychology Conference. Her publications focus on using mindfulness-based stress reduction with helping professionals in training (e.g. medical providers, mental health providers, teachers) to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. |
JARED COX, PH.D.
Dr. Cox (he/him) is co-owner of Wellness Psychology, LLC and a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon. He has been practicing in the mental health field since 2004. He graduated with a B.S. from the University of Oregon, a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University, and a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University. His interests include supporting healthier relationships (parent/child, couples, friendships) across the lifespan, supporting medical professionals in preventing burnout, and training mental health professionals in integrated primary care.
Dr. Cox has published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to private practice, he has worked in various settings including New Mexico State University, the VA Healthcare system (Tucson and Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics), Southern New Mexico Family Medical Residency, and Southern Oregon Pediatrics.
Dr. Cox has published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to private practice, he has worked in various settings including New Mexico State University, the VA Healthcare system (Tucson and Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics), Southern New Mexico Family Medical Residency, and Southern Oregon Pediatrics.