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Geunia Funches

Geunia Funches, LCSW

Therapist in Oregon

Practical care for confidence and coping

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Focuses on self esteem
  • Direct compassionate support
  • Goal oriented steps

About Geunia

Geunia Funches is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, or depression. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable and supports clients through major life changes. Her tone is direct but compassionate, and she aims to make the first steps less intimidating.

With four years of professional experience, Geunia adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. She listens for what matters most and breaks larger goals into small, reachable actions. Sessions often center on increasing confidence, managing strong emotions, and building motivation for change.

Geunia also addresses issues related to divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and money or financial stress. She helps people untangle the thoughts and feelings that get in the way of moving forward. The work commonly focuses on practical problem solving alongside reflection about values and choices.

Her approach emphasizes respect and sensitivity. Geunia partners with clients to shape the pace and focus of therapy, checking in about what is and is not working. She encourages people to try tools in everyday life and report back on what helps.

Geunia is licensed in Oregon as an LCSW. She offers sessions in English and asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.

Evidence-based approaches and doing therapy online

Geunia works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking so feelings like anxiety and low self esteem become easier to manage. Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills to reduce angry outbursts and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Geunia will talk with each person about goals, preferred pace, and which techniques feel most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-in appointments when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach skills, review progress, and set homework that applies between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, money and financial issues, and self-love.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on practical, everyday steps and honest conversation. She tailors dialogue and plans to each person's needs and checks in about progress as therapy continues.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience helping people with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and self esteem challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she is licensed in Oregon.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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