Cecilia Banuelas

Building on the inherent strengths and resilience of each individual, Cecilia Banuelas provides a therapeutic environment focused on helping people recognize their own value. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon with experience dating back to 2004, she earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of San Diego. Her clinical work is dedicated to supporting young adults and adults through challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, identity development, and life transitions. Cecilia integrates diverse evidence-based strategies into her practice, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing. She views her clients as resourceful individuals even when facing adverse conditions, aiming to guide them toward seeing themselves at their best. Outside of her professional practice, she finds balance through hiking, traveling, and spending time in nature, while maintaining an appreciation for holistic and complementary healing methods.