Therapist in Eugene, Oregon Lou Roberts, Therapist

Lou Roberts is a direct, practical, and empowering therapist at LifeStance Health in Oregon who works with adults ages 22 to 64. Lou especially enjoys working with people who are ready to engage in meaningful change and who are willing to put in effort both inside and outside of therapy.

Lou has experience working with neurodivergent adults and understands the strengths and challenges that can come with ADHD, Level 1 Autism, and other neurodiverse experiences. Lou has experience supporting individuals navigating co-occurring disorders, where substance use or behavioral process addictions intersect with mental health concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Lou collaborates well with members of the military and their families, first responders, men, and people who carry significant responsibility in their work and personal lives. Many of Lou’s clients are hardworking individuals who are used to pushing through challenges and are looking for a space where they can be direct, honest, and solution-focused.

Lou integrates several evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, as well as trauma-focused therapies including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Lou has experience working with BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA++ individuals, and people navigating neurodiversity-related stressors, and strives to create a therapy space that is collaborative and grounded in each client’s lived experience.

Lou also offers Christian counseling while remaining open to diverse spiritual perspectives, allowing clients to explore their beliefs as part of a holistic approach to mental health care.

Outside of her professional life, Lou enjoys stand-up comedy, walking along the Oregon Coast, drumming, singing, reading, writing, learning new things, and spending time with animals.