Dr. Connie Eldridge-Pederson, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Connie Eldridge-Pederson, Ph.D

Dr. Connie Eldridge-Pederson has spent the last 34 years working with children and their families. She has worked in schools, agencies, and residential centers and in a private practice setting. She is extremely interested in assisting people to find hope for growth in their lives.

Dr. Pederson has a doctorate from the University of North Texas,  a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon. She has worked as an instructor teaching family counseling and addiction counseling at Lewis & Clark College, Pacific University, and the University of Portland.

Dr. Pederson is an Oregon Licensed Psychologist. She uses an interactive style of counseling. Her goal is to always establish a partnership with her clients so that they can work together to cooperatively establish and achieve goals for growth. She believes that therapy works best when a safe, trusting relationship is developed as people explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Individual, family, and group counseling are available.
Dr. Pederson works with children, teenagers, and adults.

Special Interests

  • Recovery from addictions
  • Family Transitions
  • Grief and Loss
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Friendship
  • Depression and anxiety

Supervising counselors in training is another service that Dr. Pederson offers. She is available to speak to groups, both large and small.

Dr. Connie Eldridge Pederson PhD

Connie practices at our
Hollywood Clinic