- Compassionate listening
- Goal focused
- Offers evidence based care
About Geunia
Geunia Funches is an Oregon-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She listens with respect and compassion and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone beginning therapy. Geunia frames the work around each person’s needs so conversations stay focused and practical.
She tailors sessions to what each person is trying to change. That might mean talking through reactions to life changes, working on motivation and confidence, or addressing feelings tied to divorce, guilt, or forgiveness. Geunia pays attention to how emotions show up in daily life and looks for small, doable steps that build forward momentum.
With four years of professional experience, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She adapts language and pacing to match how someone prefers to talk and solve problems. This helps keep sessions clear and goal-oriented rather than vague.
Money and financial issues are listed among the areas she focuses on, so practical financial stressors can be part of the conversations when relevant. Geunia works in English and practices in Oregon. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and then schedules sessions according to her availability.
Her approach is collaborative: she partners with people to set realistic goals and to try strategies that fit day-to-day life. The emphasis is on steady progress and learning skills that carry into everyday routines.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Geunia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active; this helps with daily worry, low mood, and negative self-talk. Another approach concentrates on emotion awareness and regulation, helping people recognize anger or shame in the moment and try small coping steps that reduce overwhelm.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since available formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove travel time so consistent weekly work is more realistic. Licensed professionals can still do focused, structured work through remote sessions, and Geunia will help shape sessions so they suit day-to-day needs and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical, with tailored conversations and a focus on real-life steps. Sessions aim to be clear and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and stress-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.