Lou Roberts

Lou Roberts is an Oregon-based therapist who provides direct, holistic, and empowering care to individuals between the ages of 24 and 101. With a core clinical focus on co-occurring disorders, Lou supports those managing substance use or behavioral process addictions that intersect with mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Lou utilizes an integrative range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Humanistic Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. Furthermore, Lou is trained in trauma-focused interventions such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to assist individuals navigating past trauma. Deeply committed to culturally responsive care, Lou has extensive training and experience addressing stressors related to BIPOC, LGBTQIA++, and neurodiverse populations. Lou also specializes in collaborating with men, first responders, military members, and their families, as well as those navigating significant life transitions. The practice offers individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy to meet diverse patient needs. Lou’s treatment philosophy emphasizes that the best outcomes occur when patients engage in their growth both inside and outside of sessions. This approach includes offering Christian counseling while maintaining a welcoming openness to all spiritual beliefs, ensuring a holistic environment for personal exploration. Outside of clinical practice, Lou enjoys stand-up comedy, drumming, singing, reading, writing, and walking along the Oregon Coast, along with spending time with animals.