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You don't have to choose between understanding and change...

Therapy for OCD, trauma, anxiety, grief,

and life's difficult transitions.
 

 

I believe people deserve to understand themselves,

not through the lens of judgment or shame,

but with curiosity, compassion, and honesty.
 

Not so they can stay in the past or

explain away every struggle.

But because understanding ourselves with

compassion gives us the clarity to

begin doing something different.
 

Together, we'll make sense of your experiences, understand the patterns that have shaped them, and use that understanding to guide meaningful change, helping you move toward a life that feels more connected, flexible, and your own.

Moon rising over hills and reflecting on the sea

"One does not become

enlightened by imagining

figures of light,

but by making the

darkness concious."
-C.G. Jung

a brushstroke of dark blue paint

Many of the people I work with arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of

where to begin.

Some have never been to therapy before.

Others have spent years trying to

make sense of themselves and

are curious if therapy can have more depth.

What they often share is a desire

to truly understand themselves,

their experiences, 
& find lasting change.

You understand what is happening, but not sure why you feel stuck

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You might recognize yourself here if...
 

  • You overthink, second-guess yourself, or get caught in loops that are hard to escape.
     

  • Anxiety, OCD, or perfectionism seem to run the show.
     

  • A legacy of trauma, grief, or difficult relationships still shape how you see yourself or others.
     

  • You often feel responsible for everyone else while struggling to care for yourself.
     

  • You feel deeply, but expressing feelings or needs seems impossible or terrifying.
     

  • You're navigating  burnout & feeling overwhelmed by life's demands.
     

  • You want therapy that is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in both research and human connection.
     

If you see yourself in any of these experiences,

you're not alone.
 

 

If you've found your way here, there's

a good chance you've been
carrying a lot for a long time...

I'm Emily Brewster, 

 therapist & founder here at

Light of the Moon Counseling

Emily Brewster, MSW, LICSW

"The moon is still the moon in all of its phases."
- Irsa Al-Tibeh

Solar Eclipse Reflection

You're ready for a change.

Maybe you've been living with anxiety that never seems to quiet down.

The impact of trauma or loss still feels close, even years later.

Maybe OCD has you questioning everything, including yourself.

Or maybe you're caught between holding yourself to impossibly high standards while struggling to find the energy, focus, or momentum to do the things that matter most.

You might wonder why everyday life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else.

Or maybe you just can't quite put words to it.

 

You just know something isn't working anymore.

Whatever brings you here, I'm glad you made it. One of the things I've learned is that our struggles rarely happen in isolation. Symptoms and pain points often overlap. What looks like one problem on the surface is often connected to something deeper. When we slow down enough to look at the whole picture, things often begin to make a lot more sense.
 

That's where our work begins.

Together, we'll explore the patterns that have shaped how you think, feel, respond, and relate to yourself and the people around you. Often those patterns developed for good reason. They helped you survive, cope, protect yourself, or make sense of difficult experiences. Understanding those patterns matters, but we don't stop there. Insight by itself rarely creates lasting change. 

Once we understand what's happening and why, we can begin experimenting with new ways of responding.

Depending on your needs, that might mean processing painful experiences, learning practical skills, gradually facing fears, strengthening your relationship with yourself, or creating new experiences that help your brain and body learn something different.
 

For many people, slowing down enough to notice these patterns isn't easy.

You might find shame, self-criticism, fear, or a part of you that wants to avoid difficult experiences altogether. We don't have to get rid of those reactions before therapy can help. We'll approach them with curiosity instead of judgment and move at a pace that feels manageable.

That also doesn't mean we'll spend every session sitting in the hardest parts of 
your story.

Healing isn't about staying in pain. It's about learning when to lean in, when to step back, and how to make room for joy, connection, rest, humor, and the ordinary moments that make life meaningful. My hope is that therapy helps you understand yourself more fully, not so you stay focused on the past, but so you have more freedom & peace in the present.
 

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You don't have to have it all figured out before you get here.

We'll make sense of it together.

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I often work with adults & teens experiencing challenges connected to:
 

  • OCD

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Anxiety & panic

  • ADHD & neurodivergence

  • Perfectionism & overcontrol 

  • Dissociative experiences

  • Depression & mood disorders

  • Grief, loss, & end of life concerns

  • Experiences in high demand groups & systems

  • Relationship, attachment, & family concerns

  • Life transitions, burnout, & chronic stress


Special populations I serve include: 

  • Veterans, Servicemembers, & their Families

  • First Responders & Healthcare Workers

  • Therapists

  • Educators 

  • Parents

  • Students


I strive to approach all humans in my care with humility & compassion. I provide a LGBTQIA2S+, body diversity, and neuro-affirming care that respects your identity, cultural, and lived experiences. 

Professional Care with Heart

Click Below or Call to Schedule a
No-Cost 15-Minute Phone Consultation

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Be sure to include general information about what services you are seeking and any questions you have about availability & insurance. 

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I will work diligently to get back to you in a timely manner

CONTACT 

Phone: (360) 800-3873

Fax: (360) 282-0772

Email:

emily@lightofthemooncounseling.com

 

LOCATION

Located in the Historic Woolworth Building

33 North Central Ave Suite 419

Medford, OR 97501

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HOURS

MON-FRI: 9AM-5PM

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS: CLOSED

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