Therapist in Corvallis, Oregon Holly Atherton, Therapist

Holly Atherton is a compassionate and experienced therapist at LifeStance Health who provides individual, couples, and group therapy to teens, adults, and seniors across Oregon. With a focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, Holly works collaboratively with each client to explore their life experiences, navigate emotional challenges, and build meaningful paths toward healing and growth. She blends evidence-based techniques with warmth and curiosity, helping individuals gain insight into their patterns and develop strategies to live more balanced, fulfilling lives. Holly specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with an approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and tailored to the unique needs of each person. She has a particular interest in helping individuals navigate significant life transitions, such as midlife changes, retirement, or managing chronic medical conditions. Holly also provides support to couples facing communication struggles, intimacy concerns, or relationship stress, fostering healthier connection and mutual understanding. She is especially passionate about supporting women through postpartum depression and anxiety, perimenopausal shifts, and other complex emotional experiences that can arise throughout the lifespan. Her practice is inclusive of individuals navigating adoption or foster care, those with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders, and clients living with the effects of traumatic brain injuries. Holly brings a deep level of empathy and clinical skill to every session, with additional expertise in managing grief, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Outside of her work, Holly finds joy in gardening, watercolor painting, and reading—activities that reflect her appreciation for patience, beauty, and continuous growth.