McKenna Higa

Philosophy and Approach

I believe therapy should feel like a safe, collaborative, andempowering space where healing and growth can unfold at your own pace. I work from a person centered foundation, meaning I trust that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity and respect as you make sense of your story. 

I integrate attachment theory and narrative therapy to support a deeper understanding of how our early relationships and life experiences shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. I believe many of the patterns we carry today; especially around anxiety, depression, relational struggles, or feeling disconnected, make sense when viewed through the lens of our relational history and the stories we’ve internalized along the way.

In our work together, I offer a space where authenticity is met with compassion and where you don’t have to move faster than what feels safe. I believe therapy is about creating room for connection, trust, and insight so that meaningful change can emerge naturally.

My hope is that through our work, you begin to reconnect with yourself, feel more grounded in your relationships, and step into a way of living that feels aligned, whole, and sustainable.

Formal Education and Training

I am a graduate student in the Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at George Fox University and will graduate in early May of 2027. Through my clinical experience, I am working towards my licensure as a Professional Counselor in Oregon. Major coursework included human growth and development, play therapy, embodiment and eating disorders, with an emphasis on trauma informed care.