Meet the Team

Skyler Johnston

Founder | Licensed Professional Counselor, MA Licensed LPC Supervisor, QMHP

Melissa Wijetunga

Licensed Professional Counselor

Liz Ash

Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate

KC Cassily

Director of Operations

  • In Practice for 8 Years

  • LPC Supervisor Certification with OBLPCT, 2023

  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors Inc. 995628 / 2019

  • MA & Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Lewis and Clark College, 2017

  • MA & Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Lewis and Clark College, 2017

  • Masters in Clinical Counseling from Emporia State University, 2021

Welcome! I help individuals, couples and families navigate difficult times, explore and integrate past traumas and become aware of unhelpful thought patterns and habits. My goal is to assist you in becoming your best self. The approach we take will be based on your unique needs and concerns. If anxiety and depression are at the forefront, we will tackle these issues by exploring thought patterns, habits and life stressors. If you are feeling lost or stuck, we will identify personal values and brainstorm long and short-term goals. Always, I will bring an open-minded perspective to the relationship.

My approach has been strongly influenced by the field of positive psychology and solution focused therapy. Both emphasize the here-and-now and work to address problems and areas of dysfunction, whilst simultaneously identifying strengths and promoting wellness.

I offer free initial consultations and welcome you to contact me to see if I might be a good fit for your needs. Additionally, I operate on a sliding scale and work with clients to make counseling affordable. I appreciate your reaching out and hope to hear from you.

You can contact Skyler at Skyler@Brighterdaystherapyllc.com or 206-753-7424.

Skyler Johnston

Melissa Wijetunga

Whether you are new to seeking therapy or are well-versed with the process, I am committed to creating a warm and respectful space to support your sense of self and potential for growth. I work with individuals including children, teens, and adults. Do you find it difficult to cope with the challenges of family, work, or school? Has a recent circumstance caused you to feel lost or uncertain? Have your past traumas distorted your self-view as someone who is broken or unworthy? You can heal and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll build upon the talents and skills you already have to reach your future goals.

I earned a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark College. As an integrationist, my therapeutic philosophy is cognitive behavioral while drawing from strength-based practices. I am trained in trauma-informed approaches such as ACT, EMDR, & MBCT. Part of our work will be to identify barriers while maintaining your health and safety.

Being that the therapeutic relationship is essential to this work, I offer free initial consultations to see if I can provide the support you need. I currently work with clients who live in Oregon. I look forward to hearing from you (email inquiries preferred).

You can contact Melissa at Melissa.BrighterDaysTherapyLLC@gmail.com or (503) 563-8619

Liz Ash

I specialize in therapy to resolve relational issues, low self-esteem, identity issues, ambivalence, practical life challenges, unexpected life transitions, and negative thought patterns. Person-centered, intersectionality-feminist theory, nature-based, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and bibliotherapy.

I offer warmth and space to express the known and unclear parts of yourself, without the fear and condemnation. In return I will sit with you in empathy, share relevant psycho-education, utilize experiential exercises to bring clarity, and use clinical skills to address the needs you present.

I understand that you are in the type of ambivalence or distress that creates dysfunction and discomfort in living your life. Your hope for something more is not hopeless and I will hold that belief with you.

You can reach Liz at liz@brighterdaystherapyllc.com or 971-369-9415

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Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate