Telehealth Therapists
Shirah Canaga, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director of TeleHealth
I’m a wife and mama of two little children. I value the struggles and joys of motherhood. I’m a Christian who loves my relationship with Jesus and other people. Putting my faith in Jesus has changed my life. However, I do welcome all people from different walks of life and religions. I have been working in the counseling field since 2018 and I look forward to working with my clients everyday. Helping people and impacting lives is an incredible job. I’m blessed to be able to serve my clients.
Shirah’s Approach
My approach to therapy is eclectic, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I work with adults, children, and couples, and I am especially passionate about supporting maternal and postpartum mental health. I tailor each session to the individual, drawing from a wide range of therapeutic tools to best meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
As an EMDR-certified therapist, I integrate trauma-focused and person-centered approaches to help clients process difficult experiences and move toward meaningful change. I believe that healing happens when individuals gain greater awareness of their needs, choices, and patterns, allowing them to find more balance within themselves and their relationships.
I also provide psychoeducation on the brain, limbic system, and nervous system, incorporating polyvagal theory, IFS, and EMDR interventions to help clients better understand how their nervous system impacts emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
More About Shirah Canaga
Experience
My academic training and professional experience include crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, teaching, supervising therapists, outpatient counseling, substance use treatment, career counseling, grief counseling, and strength-based interventions.
Since 2016, I have worked therapeutically with children, adults, couples, and groups. My professional experience includes work at an EMDR-focused clinic, Lane Community College, and Lane County Behavioral Health. I have also served as a Child Welfare Caseworker and Behavioral Specialist with the Department of Human Services (DHS). In addition to teaching a college success course and career course at Lane Community College.
Education & Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), State of Oregon
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bushnell University
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Services, University of Oregon
- EMDR Certified Therapist; Member of EMDRIA
- Oregon Board Approved Supervisor for Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
I actively participate in continuing education each year to maintain licensure requirements and continually strengthen my clinical skills in order to best serve my clients. I’m currently working towards becoming an EMDR consultant.
Can I Help You?
I treat patients for:
- Depression, Grief, Loss, Sadness
- Anxiety, Worry, Stress, Panic
- OCD: Obsessive-compulsive Thoughts or Actions
- Traumatic Events, Trauma, PTSD
- Relationship Struggles (couple, family, or parenting)
- Postpartum, Pregnancy, and Maternal Mental Health
- Other
