Hello
Naomi Passarelli is a Professional Counselor Associate registered with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, working towards licensure. Naomi earned her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling from Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon. Naomi received a BA in Education as well as a MA in Teaching from the University of Oregon and spent ten years as an educator before becoming a therapist. She received her EMDR training and certification from Personal Transformation Institute.
My Story
Naomi sees individuals (teen through adult) looking for guidance and support in processing trauma and suffering from symptoms of either PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder),Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum, In addition, Naomi has a passion for and experience working with athletes; supporting them through injury, retirement, and stress.
Naomi frequently works with teens and young adults to help them process their childhood experiences and explore their identities as they approach and navigate adulthood. She often works with adults looking to recover from harm that was caused through repeated or one-time traumatic incidents. Naomi loves to hold space for those looking for a safe and welcoming space to process their past and grow into a new future. She has a passion for teaching and supporting others as they learn to utilize their inner resources to support their process of change. Naomi supports her clients by providing education to help them navigate their mental health options, and the various tools and methods available to them to will help them heal and grow throughout their lives.
Naomi deeply loves the Bend and Central Oregon community. She is an avid trail runner, road runner, and mountain biker; and likes to spend every free moment outside with her family. On the days where she isn’t outside she can be found reading a good book and adventuring through a new board game.