- Values-based care
- Skills-focused work
- Animal-assisted support
About Misty
Misty Weiser is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who helps people facing anxiety, stress, grief, sleeping problems, and depression. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand each person's story before planning a path forward. Misty presents therapy as a team effort and supports clients as they try new skills and make steady changes.
She has four years of professional experience and holds social work licenses in Colorado and Oregon. Misty values practical tools that make day-to-day life easier, such as skills for managing intense feelings and ways to reduce panic symptoms when they arise. She also discusses trauma and memory using accessible ideas like Polyvagal Theory so clients can understand how their bodies and minds respond.
Misty blends several approaches to fit individual needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act in line with them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
She is an advocate for animal-assisted work and has brought her therapy dogs Lily and Maggie into practice for many years. Misty enjoys talking through approaches with clients and tailoring the work to what feels most helpful. She encourages a calm, steady pace for change and supports clients as they try new strategies.
Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and logistics with the practice. Misty works in Oregon and conducts sessions in English.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are difficult. It can help with anxiety, panic, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce symptoms like panic and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try approaches that match those needs. That process is collaborative and can shift over time as goals change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only sessions if bandwidth is limited or video feels difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills to work well in remote sessions while focusing on practical tools you can use between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Misty helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties, and depression. She also supports concerns like chronic pain, communication problems, panic disorder and panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general therapy style like?
She takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes practical skills and clear explanation. Sessions focus on learning tools you can use between meetings and on making choices that match your values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, anxiety, grief, and sleep concerns.
What credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado and Oregon. Her practice is listed as being in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided through the platform during sign-up.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule a session based on the therapist's availability and follow the booking steps provided.