Saundra Mortenson

Saundra Mortenson is a seasoned clinical social worker and therapist who has extensive experience working with a broad range of ages and issues, from parenting challenges to PTSD and dissociative disorders. She offers her expertise to individuals, families, and couples alike. With specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Trauma-Focused CBT, Saundra has a particular passion for working with children aged 8 and older, as well as younger children in family contexts. She is especially interested in attachment issues and all types of trauma, including medical trauma, and can provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy on a case-by-case basis. Having previously worked at a Samaritan Counseling Center, she integrates faith-based components when desired by clients. Her expertise also encompasses grief and loss, life transitions, and the journey of aging with resilience. Saundra approaches her work with men, women, and individuals of all gender identities with a deep sensitivity to cultural differences. Her strength-based perspective focuses on building on clients' inherent strengths and prioritizing compassion in the therapeutic process. Committed to continuous learning, she has pursued additional training in EMDR specifically for children and remains dedicated to exploring further applications, such as attachment and adoption work.