Peace in the Home. Peace in the Community. Peace in the World.
Welcome!
We are a small non-profit agency whose mission statement is to create peace in the home, peace in the community, and peace in the world through our mental health services. We believe that the only way to move forward in life is to heal the wounds of the past. This is true in our own lives, within our families, in our community, and in the world. Life Counseling is committed to help people heal, embrace and face their lives with confidence, and live more peaceful lives.
Free Summer Support & Skill-Building Programs!
Moving On Up Camp: Elementary to Middle School Readiness Group
Designed for incoming 6th graders, this group helps students build confidence, meet peers, and strengthen emotional and social skills through art-based activities and discussions.
Dates: Tuesdays, August 4 – September 1 (weekly on Tuesdays for 5 weeks)
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Life Counseling - 851 NE Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Participants: Incoming 6th graders
Facilitator: Baylee Ireland, PCA
Rise Up Camp: Middle to High School Transition & Readiness Group
Open to incoming high school students, this group supports the transition to high school through creative activities, discussions, and skill-building exercises that build confidence and connection.
Dates: Mondays, Aug 3rd - Aug 31st (weekly on Mondays for 5 weeks)
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Life Counseling (851 Ne Baker St. McMinnville, OR 97128)
Participants: lncoming high school students
Facilitator: Hope Hren, PCA
Finding What Works With ADHD: Life Skills Group
Open to high schoolers or recent graduates with ADHD to teach practical skills, build confidence, and help them understand what works for each individual.
Dates: Mondays, Aug 3rd – Aug 31st (every Monday for 5 weeks)
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30pm
Location: Life Counseling - 851 NE Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Participants: High school students and recent graduates with ADHD
Facilitator: Megan Youngberg, LPC
Together: High School Teen Grief Support Group
This group is open to any high school student navigating grief and the stigma often associated with loss. The group aims to build hope, connection, and community among teens with shared experiences.
Dates: Wednesdays, July 14th – Sept 1st (every Wednesday for 8 weeks)
Time: 3:00 PM
Duration: 8 weekly sessions
Participants: High school students
Location: Life Counseling - 851 NE Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Facilitator: Anna Thomas Briggs, PCA
Grupo de apoyo para la Transición Cultural
Estos grupos de apoyo en español están abiertos a estudiantes de secundaria que experimentan estrés, ansiedad o depresión relacionada con la aculturación, las barreras del idioma y sus experiencias vividas como inmigrantes.
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Fechas (cada dos semanas): Miércoles, 17 de junio, 24 de junio - 2 de septiembre (cada otra semana)
Horario: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Ubicación: Life Counseling - 851 NE Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Facilitado por: Rosario Peralta Cortez, QMHP
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Fechas (cada dos semanas): Martes, 16 de junio, 23 de junio - 1 de septiembre (cada otra semana)
Horario: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Ubicación: Life Counseling: 851 NE Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Facilitado por: Rony Lucas, LPC
Peace in the Home
From healing past traumas, to working through anxiety, depression, or relationships in the home, we are committed to helping you be more at peace with yourself and with others around you. We fully recognize that if we want a more peaceful world, it starts in the home on a small scale. If you have been haunted by bad memories, hurt by loved ones or have been desperate to be at peace with yourself, you are at the right place. Let us help you heal the wounds to that you can experience all that life has to offer you.
Peace in the Community
We also specialize in helping people solve problems between one another. Whether it is a neighborhood disagreement, a bar conversation that got too heated and ended in blows, or a family that is fighting, we are here to help. We have groups that you can join including anger management and violence intervention programs. Call today to start your journey to end the conflict in your life.
Peace in the World
Our counselors have traveled to Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to teach lay leaders and counselors about the importance of mental health in healing the wounds of the past. We have also developed a longer-term partnership with THARS (Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Services) in Burundi. Their founder, Dr. David Niyonzima, provided a series trainings for Oregon-based counselors on collective trauma and collective healing in October 2024. We are excited to see where this partnership will take us!
Current Group Support Series
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6-Week Parent Support Series
Every Wednesday starting April 22nd - May 27th @ 7:00pm-8:15pm
At McMinnville High School Library
Free dinner provided!
Life Counseling is excited to offer a continuation of the Parent Support Series for 6-weeks in English and Spanish. This series provides parents and guardians with practical tools and guidance on topics affecting today’s teens and families in a welcoming space to learn, connect, and support your child.
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Serie de Apoyo para Padres - 6 Semanas
Todos los miércoles, del 22 de abril al 27 de mayo | 7:00pm – 8:15 pm.
En la Biblioteca de McMinnville High School
Life Counseling está encantado de continuar ofreciendo Apoyo para Padres con una serie gratuita de 6 semanas, en inglés y español. Esta serie brinda a padres y tutores herramientas prácticas y orientación sobre temas que afectan a los adolescentes y las familias de hoy, en un espacio acogedor para aprender, conectarse y apoyar a su hijo/a.
Life with THARS
In January of 2020, Sandra visited her long-time professional colleague Dr. David Niyonzima, who is the Founder of the NGO, Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Services (THARS). In 2020, Sandra taught a conference to 20 of their counselors on how to heal violence and promote healthy relationships as well as a section on how to raise children without using violence. Those 20 counselors are now working throughout Burundi healing relationships and promoting peaceful practices.
After the last conference in 2020, Sandra was invited again in January of 2024 by Dr. Niyonzima and his staff to teach more about Positive Parenting.
Click below to learn more about the 2024 Conference!