Misty Weiser, LCSW, CSW

Misty Weiser is an LCSW and CSW practicing in Oregon. She focuses on common midlife concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in life purpose. Misty presents a calm, straightforward style and encourages people to use their own strengths as the foundation for change.

She believes the first step toward feeling better takes courage, and she offers steady support through that process. Sessions emphasize listening first, then building practical skills to manage mood, sleep, and anxiety. Misty also works with people affected by trauma and post-traumatic stress, and she pays attention to how the body remembers stress.

Misty uses several evidence-informed methods. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values and take action, and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and habits. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for stronger emotion regulation and trauma work when needed.

She values animal-assisted work and has brought therapy dogs into practice for several years. Conversations about approach are welcome, and she says learning new methods is part of her work. Her background includes clinical work across settings, and she brings four years of professional experience to sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and Misty holds LCSW licensure in Colorado and Oregon. People interested in exploring midlife transitions, coping with loss, or improving sleep and mood may find her approach practical and collaborative.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, midlife changes, and making life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and mood. EMDR is used for trauma processing and involves guided attention to help reduce distress tied to painful memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try different methods to see what fits. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client review what helps and adjust the plan together.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to have regular appointments during work breaks or on days when getting out is difficult. Ask about specific session types when scheduling so the setup matches your needs.