Therapists in 97214
My training includes DBT, Reality Therapy, Jungian Coaching and Ericksonian Hypnosis.
Sometimes, we want to make changes but struggle with unknown parts of ourselves that seem to stop us. Habits, life long patterns and unconscious beliefs can hold us back from living the life that we long for. It takes time and courage to examine our belief system and reach out for what we really want. As a therapist, I follow the process of each individual. Clients are viewed on a spectrum of health, rather than through a lens of pathology. This approach creates a very curious and creative focus that encourages growth at the client’s own pace.
My training includes DBT, Reality Therapy, Jungian Coaching and Ericksonian Hypnosis.
Sometimes, we want to make changes but struggle with unknown parts of ourselves that seem to stop us. Habits, life long patterns and unconscious beliefs can hold us back from living the life that we long for. It takes time and courage to examine our belief system and reach out for what we really want. As a therapist, I follow the process of each individual. Clients are viewed on a spectrum of health, rather than through a lens of pathology. This approach creates a very curious and creative focus that encourages growth at the client’s own pace.
Jessica Bowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACHt
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Grief can leave you feeling isolated, misunderstood, confused and wondering if what we are experiencing is “normal.” You may believe you are supposed to move on, get over it, or hurry up the grieving process. And yet, what you are experiencing, physically, emotionally, and mentally can leave you with little clarity on how to go forward. Our work together is about helping you process the complexities of your grief, to give you coping skills that honor what you've lost.
Grief can leave you feeling isolated, misunderstood, confused and wondering if what we are experiencing is “normal.” You may believe you are supposed to move on, get over it, or hurry up the grieving process. And yet, what you are experiencing, physically, emotionally, and mentally can leave you with little clarity on how to go forward. Our work together is about helping you process the complexities of your grief, to give you coping skills that honor what you've lost.
Angee Gilchrist-Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CIMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. If you're seeking a compassionate listener, a fresh perspective, someone to challenge you, or support to help you navigate life's complexities, I'm here to empower you. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, helping you uncover new ways to engage with life and move forward with confidence. Together, we'll explore practical solutions and meaningful insights that empower you to overcome obstacles and embrace your full potential. I believe in your capacity for growth and am committed to walking this path alongside you.
Life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. If you're seeking a compassionate listener, a fresh perspective, someone to challenge you, or support to help you navigate life's complexities, I'm here to empower you. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, helping you uncover new ways to engage with life and move forward with confidence. Together, we'll explore practical solutions and meaningful insights that empower you to overcome obstacles and embrace your full potential. I believe in your capacity for growth and am committed to walking this path alongside you.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.