Our Team
Annaliese Elliot, MFT-A (she/her)
clinical therapist
Feeling disconnected? Stuck? Disempowered? I get it- and I want to help. Through our work together, I hope to be your guide in reconnecting to your true self, your values, your loved ones, and the world around you. I often work with couples, adult families, and individuals around challenges including communication, sex therapy, attachment, navigating conflict, life transitions, and identity work. I am committed to fostering a space where healing and growth are possible for all.
At the heart of my approach is a relational lens, which helps me attune to each member of the system I am working with, whether individual, couple, or family. No one exists in isolation—we are shaped by the people around us and the larger systems we swim in. Through humble curiosity, I aim to understand how contexts, such as culture, oppression, community, and family of origin, influence you and your relationships. I recognize and honor that everyone has a unique lived experience. You are the expert of your life story, and I am honored to witness it. I hope that through collaborative work together, we can uncover your values and help you align with them.
My therapeutic style is compassionate, collaborative, curious, and non-judgmental. I place great importance on creating an open, honest space where constructive feedback is welcomed and valued. While I recognize that as a therapist I hold power in the therapeutic relationship, I do not take that responsibility lightly. I am committed to fostering a safe, empowering environment where you feel comfortable sharing what works for you and what doesn’t. I see our work as a partnership, and I am open to feedback to ensure the process is supportive and effective for you.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Together, we’ll explore the emotional experiences and patterns underlying your challenges. We’ll work toward creating greater understanding and compassion while making space for the different parts of you that may have developed in response to your experiences. Together, we can find a path forward that feels authentic, empowering, and aligned with your values.
If any of this resonates with you, we may be a good fit. Whether you are looking to deepen your connection to yourself, your relationships, or the world around you, I’m excited to support you on your journey of growth and discovery.
Danielle Jacques, PC-A (she/her)
clinical therapist
Sometimes our tire hits the mud and spins out, and it doesn’t matter which way you turn the wheel or how hard you hit the gas, the car’s just stuck. That doesn’t make you a bad driver, it just means the road, the tire, and the tools may need a little adjustment and you’re on your way. Maybe you feel that way with a challenge in your life. Or maybe you’ve been trying to get a 2WD through the mud for a long, long road, and feel you’ve been working too hard and you’re starting to question your destination, your route, and your abilities altogether. The road and the stuck points are different for everyone, but I would love to accompany you on your journey. I hope to bring my experience working with the interaction of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relational environment to support you with skillfully navigating your way to a life guided by your values. As your co-pilot, I bring a spirit of curiosity, compassion, and exploration. I take an active role and strive to help you practice new patterns in session, so that you feel prepared to try them between sessions. Through the messy, muddy mistakes, we will build grace, clarity, and hope.
I am open to all people and all journeys. I have experience working with identity development, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, ADHD, adolescents, multicultural and LGBTQIA+ identities, chronic pain, grief, and relational difficulties.
I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and interventions based on what best fits you and your step in your journey. I ground my work in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which fosters an acceptance toward the turbulent nature of life while empowering you to navigate through the bumpy road toward a life of meaning, using your values as the compass. I weave Person-Centered therapy throughout the process, and I may also integrate Somatics, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy techniques where they fit. I am always building out my toolbox and I am excited to continue learning through continuing education and through my work with my clients.
I graduated from Southern Oregon University with a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2026. I also carry a Master’s in Education from UC San Diego and a B.S. in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego.
Paul Villaescusa, MSW, CSWA (he/him/el)
clinical therapist
We all come into therapy for different reasons. Some people may have specific challenges they are looking to overcome, while others may just need to explore why they feel the way they do. Both in relationships and as individuals, often we first feel the barriers in front of us before we really understand where they are coming from. I see therapy as a conversation, and I am deeply committed to maintaining an open dialogue with you.
Challenges in my own life and the very complexities of identity itself have profoundly shaped my empathetic approach to life. I also recognize that you are the expert on your own lived experiences, and I am here to support you in your journey of resilience, empowerment, and self-discovery. I provide a space where you can feel safe exploring gender and sexual identities, overcoming the stigma of addiction, understanding the impact of discrimination, overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma and other intersecting issues.
My approach to counseling is based on a holistic person-centered philosophy that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. As a therapist, my primary goal is to empower you to take control of your journey toward change, providing a safe and collaborative space where we can work together as a team to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I am dedicated to fostering a strong connection and understanding with you as we work through these challenges together, because your journey is unique to me.
Colleen Quigley, LCSW, CST (she/they)
lead therapist, clinical director
First and foremost, I am a psychotherapist helping people to understand and accept themselves with grace and compassion. My approach to therapy is holistic, taking into consideration the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and relational well-being. I help people with long-standing and complex issues related to sex and intimacy. I am dedicated to helping clients resolve these issues and experience new ways of relating, develop satisfying relationships, and explore pleasure. I celebrate the unique identities, desires, and relationship structures of each individual. I specialize in working with gender, sexual, and relationship diversity. I am LGBTQIA+/Kink/ENM/GNC and Sex Worker informed and affirming.
I am also the Co-Founder, Lead Therapist, and Clinical Director of the Northwest Institute for Psychotherapy and Sexuality. We established this practice to provide inclusive and effective therapy by highly trained therapists. We believe that everyone is entitled to quality healthcare that supports expression of individuality.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I provide psychotherapy services in Oregon, Washington, and New York. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a Master’s in Social Work and began practicing the same year. I have advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Practice and Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Relational Therapy and Sex Therapy. I hold a certificate in Sex Therapy and Sexual Education from the University of Michigan and I am a member of AASECT – the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
Eris Schack (she/they)
co-founder, business director
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