Inner Room Somatic Therapy | Eugene, Oregon
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Welcome to
Inner Room Somatic Therapy
body-centered psychotherapy for nervous system regulation
In-Person in Eugene, Oregon & Online
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in tension, anxious, or disconnected from your deeper self? Unresolved stress and trauma often live in the body and nervous system.
The human person is a profound unity of body and spirit. When stress or trauma disrupts our natural harmony, we can feel fragmented. Sensations become overwhelming, emotions dysregulated, and our deeper faculties clouded.
I help people gently restore integration of body, emotions, intellect, and will (the power of choice). When this natural harmony returns, greater clarity, resilience, and inner peace become more accessible. My work integrates Somatic Experiencing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the aim to support my clients to truly love and accept themselves, both in their weakness and their wonderfulness, and to engage in life in alignment with their chosen values and purpose.
Availability for New Clients
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together. New space opens up on an ongoing basis as existing clients wrap up their work.
Schedule for Sessions
I offer sessions at 9:00am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, and 2:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. My office is at 3003 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405.
Fee & Insurance Details
$135 per 45 minute session or $180 per 60 minute session (reflecting a 15% "no hassle discount" applied for those not requiring insurance billing). For clients who meet medical necessity criteria, including a qualifying DSM diagnosis, I accept Moda, Kaiser, and PacificSource commercial insurance plans. I do not accept Medicare or Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan / OHP).
Christo Brehm, LPC, SEP
Licensed Professional Counselor & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Credentials & Training
Core Qualifications
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (License #C8508)
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Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Somatic Experiencing International
Education
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Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, George Fox University, Portland, Oregon
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Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, University of Oregon
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Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon
Specialized Training
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Three years of Somatic Experiencing training with senior SE teachers Joshua Sylvae, PhD, Raja Selvam, PhD, and Abi Blakeslee, PhD
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2 year Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Somatic Experiential Psychotherapy training with Hakomi Institute co-founder Jon Eisman, Jessica Montgomery, and Nova Knutson
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training with Daniel Moran, PhD
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Certificate in Catholic Psychotherapy Integration (CCPI), in process
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Certified Breema Bodywork Practitioner (CBP)
Guiding Ethics Frameworks
How We Work Together
First Session (60-90 minutes)
We begin with a collaborative conversation about your history, current challenges, and goals. We determine if my approaches are a good fit. We also co-design a Treatment Plan in which we operationalize your goals and the processes of change that will guide our work.
Follow-Up Sessions - typical elements (45 or 60 minutes)
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We both turn towards deeper awareness of present moment experience, receptivity and curiosity
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Opportunity for you to direct our session towards what matters most at this time
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You provide the content, and I provide intentional structure and precise interventions designed to facilitate processes of healing and transformation.
Ready to Begin?
Most people start with a short consult to explore if we are a good fit. Sessions are available in-person in Eugene or online with clients elsewhere in Oregon and Colorado.
Get started with a free 15-30 minute consultation