Misty Weiser, LCSW, CSW

Misty Weiser is a licensed social worker based in Oregon with four years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW denotes an additional social work credential - and is licensed to practice in both Colorado and Oregon. Misty works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, and depression, and she also addresses related concerns such as chronic pain and illness, communication challenges, isolation and loneliness, and post-traumatic stress.

She approaches therapy from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries resources to support change. Misty is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she often uses concepts from Polyvagal Theory to help explain how trauma and memory can affect the body and nervous system. An advocate for animal-assisted interventions, she has integrated therapy dogs into her work. She values open conversation about therapeutic options and partners with clients to find approaches that align with their goals and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Misty draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build a meaningful life while learning practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing alternative skills to improve mood and daily functioning, often helping with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that can support people facing intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Misty collaborates with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time as needs change. This collaborative process helps clients feel engaged and empowered in therapy.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, manage mobility or health limitations, and maintain continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively via remote formats, and the variety of communication options allows clients to choose what feels most accessible and helpful.