
Counselor Profile
Guess Watson
Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA)
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW, CSWA
Oregon City, Oregon
About Guess Watson
This outpatient therapist works with adolescents, generally ages 12 and older, as well as adults navigating a wide range of emotional and everyday life challenges. Family therapy may also be incorporated when appropriate, while keeping treatment centered on the needs and goals of the primary client.
Areas of focus include trauma processing, anxiety, and depression. The therapist primarily draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailoring treatment to each person rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy emphasizes developing practical coping skills, strengthening emotional regulation, and identifying strategies that fit each client’s individual circumstances and strengths.
The therapeutic environment is supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, providing clients with space to explore difficult experiences while building greater confidence in managing life’s challenges. Recognizing that beginning therapy and finding the right clinician can take time, this therapist prioritizes creating a comfortable and trusting relationship from the start.
The practice is currently full but maintains a waitlist for individuals whose needs are not urgent or emergent.
Areas of Focus
Education & Qualifications
Attended Portland State University, MSW, Graduated 2023




