EMDR Therapists in 97214
I offer you my kindness, respect and years of my own dedicated self work. Listening, presence and experience is a big part of what I bring to our sessions. A lot of pain and trauma becomes unconscious. I work with you to understand the sources of the problem. We aim to understand the different parts of your self. We work to activate your highest or most authentic self. I also aim to heal the trauma in the body. I am Jungian based, using EMDR, mindfulness psychology, and somatic approaches, all to deepen your relationship to yourself.
I offer you my kindness, respect and years of my own dedicated self work. Listening, presence and experience is a big part of what I bring to our sessions. A lot of pain and trauma becomes unconscious. I work with you to understand the sources of the problem. We aim to understand the different parts of your self. We work to activate your highest or most authentic self. I also aim to heal the trauma in the body. I am Jungian based, using EMDR, mindfulness psychology, and somatic approaches, all to deepen your relationship to yourself.
Dr. Michelle D Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
My multi-dimensional approach is shaped by the latest research in neuroscience and relies on trauma-focused treatment specialties, including EMDR and Somatic Approaches, Attachment Therapy, DBT and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
I work with clients whose PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addictions were caused by relational trauma. This kind of trauma occurs when the actions of another violate the trust on which a relationship was built. The experience of profound and unexpected betrayal (as children or adults) can be deeply traumatic and cause lasting changes in the areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotion, thought, and memory.
My multi-dimensional approach is shaped by the latest research in neuroscience and relies on trauma-focused treatment specialties, including EMDR and Somatic Approaches, Attachment Therapy, DBT and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
I work with clients whose PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addictions were caused by relational trauma. This kind of trauma occurs when the actions of another violate the trust on which a relationship was built. The experience of profound and unexpected betrayal (as children or adults) can be deeply traumatic and cause lasting changes in the areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotion, thought, and memory.
Lindsay Dozier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Seeking support takes enormous courage. My approach is a balance of candidness and tenderness to meet your needs. I welcome feedback throughout our work to ensure we are on the right track and will continue to check in to support you in the best way possible. I use a trauma-focused lens- incorporating biological, social and psychological perspectives. As a certified Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapist, I work primarily from the EMDR modality and integrate parts work and somatic techniques as well as mind-body medicine approaches when it feels appropriate in our work together.
Seeking support takes enormous courage. My approach is a balance of candidness and tenderness to meet your needs. I welcome feedback throughout our work to ensure we are on the right track and will continue to check in to support you in the best way possible. I use a trauma-focused lens- incorporating biological, social and psychological perspectives. As a certified Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapist, I work primarily from the EMDR modality and integrate parts work and somatic techniques as well as mind-body medicine approaches when it feels appropriate in our work together.
J.C. Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
Some common methods include EMDR, DBT, emotionally focused therapy, IFT, and brainspotting.
I have done some of my best work therapeutically with clients who have a hard time being kind to themselves. I've found that patterns of self-criticism or even self-harm often, though not always, originate in dynamics that were present at home growing up. Challenges from childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can continue to affect your daily life, including your functioning and relationships, and I'm here to help. I'm proud to work with members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
Some common methods include EMDR, DBT, emotionally focused therapy, IFT, and brainspotting.
I have done some of my best work therapeutically with clients who have a hard time being kind to themselves. I've found that patterns of self-criticism or even self-harm often, though not always, originate in dynamics that were present at home growing up. Challenges from childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can continue to affect your daily life, including your functioning and relationships, and I'm here to help. I'm proud to work with members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
Elise Madeline Himes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
I incorporate mindfulness, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
Ever made to feel never enough? Do you fear how others would react if you were to make a mistake, share your authentic self, or reveal your family or relationship is not as picture perfect? Are you haunted by your past, worried about the future, or feel in some way “broken”? We all learn ways to cope when in an invalidating environment. Perhaps you are the supportive rock for your friends that believe you have it all together. Maybe you learned it was safest to be invisible, perfect, or take care of everyone but yourself. These strategies have at one time helped, but are now keeping you from living the life that you want.
I incorporate mindfulness, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
Ever made to feel never enough? Do you fear how others would react if you were to make a mistake, share your authentic self, or reveal your family or relationship is not as picture perfect? Are you haunted by your past, worried about the future, or feel in some way “broken”? We all learn ways to cope when in an invalidating environment. Perhaps you are the supportive rock for your friends that believe you have it all together. Maybe you learned it was safest to be invisible, perfect, or take care of everyone but yourself. These strategies have at one time helped, but are now keeping you from living the life that you want.
I am trained in the protocols of EMDR and Lifespan Integration.
I am here to help my clients figure out how to build safety and security back into their lives after living through traumatic experiences. In my perspective, we are all living with trauma and this world was not built for us to heal from it. This makes it one of the most challenging things to be actively working towards healing from trauma and living your life within the confines of our systems. It is my goal to create a space where healing is not just possible, but probable. I am here to help people figure out how to create the life they want; together we will chart a course that feels nurturing, safe, and realistic.
I am trained in the protocols of EMDR and Lifespan Integration.
I am here to help my clients figure out how to build safety and security back into their lives after living through traumatic experiences. In my perspective, we are all living with trauma and this world was not built for us to heal from it. This makes it one of the most challenging things to be actively working towards healing from trauma and living your life within the confines of our systems. It is my goal to create a space where healing is not just possible, but probable. I am here to help people figure out how to create the life they want; together we will chart a course that feels nurturing, safe, and realistic.
Rachel Raphael
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I am trained in multiple evidence-based modalities including Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, PACT Level 1 (a neurobiology and attachment focused model) and EMDR.
Accepting New Clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and adult families in their quest for clarity and healing. I work quickly and deeply so clients feel positive change at the outset of counseling. We will work together to identify and achieve key counseling goals to transform your life and relationships. I strive to bring a warm and open atmosphere that encourages compassion and collaboration. Areas of expertise include healthy communication skills to manage anger and decrease conflict, rebuilding trust, creating sexual intimacy, cultivating healthy romantic relationships and managing parenting challenges.
I am trained in multiple evidence-based modalities including Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, PACT Level 1 (a neurobiology and attachment focused model) and EMDR.
Accepting New Clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and adult families in their quest for clarity and healing. I work quickly and deeply so clients feel positive change at the outset of counseling. We will work together to identify and achieve key counseling goals to transform your life and relationships. I strive to bring a warm and open atmosphere that encourages compassion and collaboration. Areas of expertise include healthy communication skills to manage anger and decrease conflict, rebuilding trust, creating sexual intimacy, cultivating healthy romantic relationships and managing parenting challenges.
Currently I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, addictions, and grief. While I have received training in a number of approaches, my goal is to offer you interventions and tools that best fit for you. I am most influenced by IFS, DBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Art Therapy. I look through the lens of trauma, and I take a behaviorally specific approach to support experiences of transformation into long term change and growth. You can expect to have tools and skills to practice in between session to support your work.
Currently I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, addictions, and grief. While I have received training in a number of approaches, my goal is to offer you interventions and tools that best fit for you. I am most influenced by IFS, DBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Art Therapy. I look through the lens of trauma, and I take a behaviorally specific approach to support experiences of transformation into long term change and growth. You can expect to have tools and skills to practice in between session to support your work.
Each team member brings unique experience and skills to these issues - from using somatic solutions such as EMDR and art therapy, to individuals trained in parenting, family or child therapy, CBT, DBT, and more.
Are you struggling to understand a relationship that may be abusive, trying to heal from trauma, or need support with gender, identity, or LGBTQ2SIA+ issues? Health Allies specializes in healing from narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma. We also have many therapist who specialize and identify with the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. If you have struggled with any of the above, we can help you sort out your goals for healing and help you get to a better place.
Each team member brings unique experience and skills to these issues - from using somatic solutions such as EMDR and art therapy, to individuals trained in parenting, family or child therapy, CBT, DBT, and more.
Are you struggling to understand a relationship that may be abusive, trying to heal from trauma, or need support with gender, identity, or LGBTQ2SIA+ issues? Health Allies specializes in healing from narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma. We also have many therapist who specialize and identify with the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. If you have struggled with any of the above, we can help you sort out your goals for healing and help you get to a better place.
Catherine Blanche Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CHT, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
All sessions are currently online currently. With so many adjustments it is unclear what my future practice will be in terms of online/in-person. Certified in one of today's most effective integrative counseling methods, Hakomi Therapy and EMDR, I work with you to heal from past experiences. I provide caring, deep counseling for individuals. We work with patterns and core beliefs in a way that opens them up or allows them to fall away. One client described my technique as "the most direct route to problems she had ever seen." Together we'll process grief and heavy realities to generate possibility and fullness in your life.
All sessions are currently online currently. With so many adjustments it is unclear what my future practice will be in terms of online/in-person. Certified in one of today's most effective integrative counseling methods, Hakomi Therapy and EMDR, I work with you to heal from past experiences. I provide caring, deep counseling for individuals. We work with patterns and core beliefs in a way that opens them up or allows them to fall away. One client described my technique as "the most direct route to problems she had ever seen." Together we'll process grief and heavy realities to generate possibility and fullness in your life.
Leisha Miller is EMDR certified and trained in Brainspotting. Both are researched based practices that help people process experiences in a different way than traditional talk therapy. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness exercises are frequently part of counseling sessions.
Leisha Miller is EMDR certified and trained in Brainspotting. Both are researched based practices that help people process experiences in a different way than traditional talk therapy. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness exercises are frequently part of counseling sessions.
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Using trauma-informed approaches like somatic practices, parts work (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, I’ll tailor interventions to your unique context.
If you’ve grown up in a dysfunctional family or faced neglect and abuse in close relationships, it can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. You might feel disconnected from yourself and others and unsure how to break free from the weight of the past. It’s possible to heal. I specialize in helping people who’ve experienced these kinds of trauma reconnect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you feel safe in your own skin, rediscover your genuine self, and build a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
Using trauma-informed approaches like somatic practices, parts work (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, I’ll tailor interventions to your unique context.
If you’ve grown up in a dysfunctional family or faced neglect and abuse in close relationships, it can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. You might feel disconnected from yourself and others and unsure how to break free from the weight of the past. It’s possible to heal. I specialize in helping people who’ve experienced these kinds of trauma reconnect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you feel safe in your own skin, rediscover your genuine self, and build a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
I am trained in EMDR and licensed in OR and WA.
Accepting New Clients! Are you wondering how past experiences are affecting you today? Do you want to break the cycle and do things differently with your children than what you experienced growing up? Or maybe you are just curious about counseling and not sure what to expect? I am experienced working with clients with all types of trauma/(C-) PTSD, emotional neglect, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, grief, and anger issues, and I can support you navigate these types of challenges and potentially help you find healing and a sense of belonging in your life. I see individual adults of all ages.
I am trained in EMDR and licensed in OR and WA.
Accepting New Clients! Are you wondering how past experiences are affecting you today? Do you want to break the cycle and do things differently with your children than what you experienced growing up? Or maybe you are just curious about counseling and not sure what to expect? I am experienced working with clients with all types of trauma/(C-) PTSD, emotional neglect, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, grief, and anger issues, and I can support you navigate these types of challenges and potentially help you find healing and a sense of belonging in your life. I see individual adults of all ages.
I am trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and I frequently draw from Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, and other trauma-informed practices to meet your specific goals.
Are you ready to begin taking off the masks that you are afraid of living without but know you cannot live within? Together, we will gently remove old and new masks, allowing for the opportunity to get to know your inner Self. The Self is our inner being, our truth, our soul, our anchor, who often gets hidden away due to traumatic experiences, fears, and others’ expectations. Through witnessing how personal challenges - past and present - can impact individuals in distinct ways, I have grown increasingly passionate about helping others reconnect with life through Self-discovery.
I am trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and I frequently draw from Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, and other trauma-informed practices to meet your specific goals.
Are you ready to begin taking off the masks that you are afraid of living without but know you cannot live within? Together, we will gently remove old and new masks, allowing for the opportunity to get to know your inner Self. The Self is our inner being, our truth, our soul, our anchor, who often gets hidden away due to traumatic experiences, fears, and others’ expectations. Through witnessing how personal challenges - past and present - can impact individuals in distinct ways, I have grown increasingly passionate about helping others reconnect with life through Self-discovery.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC II
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
Success will be achieved through a combination of therapeutic modalities such as; Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Brainspotting Therapy, HeartMath and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Mike will primarily utilize EMDR therapy and/or Brainspotting therapy to help people/athletes overcome common mental and emotional symptoms that can impede progress, performance, or welness. Example of these performance block can be: fear, uncertainty, intrusive thoughts, inability to execute muscle memory movements, feeling of being locked, stuck, or frozen, anxiety, inconsistency, avoidance, frustration and depression. I am also seeing people who have trauma and addiction backgrounds. I'd love to work together to bring awareness to causes of being stuck, and freeing yourself from these anchors.
Success will be achieved through a combination of therapeutic modalities such as; Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Brainspotting Therapy, HeartMath and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Mike will primarily utilize EMDR therapy and/or Brainspotting therapy to help people/athletes overcome common mental and emotional symptoms that can impede progress, performance, or welness. Example of these performance block can be: fear, uncertainty, intrusive thoughts, inability to execute muscle memory movements, feeling of being locked, stuck, or frozen, anxiety, inconsistency, avoidance, frustration and depression. I am also seeing people who have trauma and addiction backgrounds. I'd love to work together to bring awareness to causes of being stuck, and freeing yourself from these anchors.
Kelly Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
My specialties include anxiety and trauma, conflicted couples, perinatal hardship, EMDR, & working through issues with spirituality.
*Limited openings on a case-by-case situation.* Support is how we do well. We all need someone in our corner with compassion, solidarity, and hope. I can be that for you and your relationship. I support individuals and couples navigating through life's traumas, transitions, and stress. You may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck, but also motivated to work towards a breakthrough. If you've been carrying tension, grief, conflict, or emotional pain, let's start to work things out. Together we'll look at practical strategies to utilize your strengths, change unhealthy patterns, and grow your resiliency.
My specialties include anxiety and trauma, conflicted couples, perinatal hardship, EMDR, & working through issues with spirituality.
*Limited openings on a case-by-case situation.* Support is how we do well. We all need someone in our corner with compassion, solidarity, and hope. I can be that for you and your relationship. I support individuals and couples navigating through life's traumas, transitions, and stress. You may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck, but also motivated to work towards a breakthrough. If you've been carrying tension, grief, conflict, or emotional pain, let's start to work things out. Together we'll look at practical strategies to utilize your strengths, change unhealthy patterns, and grow your resiliency.
Bethany Sala
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I have a holistic treatment approach based on my training in yoga, meditation, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, EMDR, parts work/IFS, and Jungian psychology. I specialize in working with couples and adults. I work with people looking to deepen their emotional connection and live an authentic life. I specialize in working with highly sensitive neuro-types, pre/postnatal mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and disordered eating/body image concerns. I work with clients using leading trauma therapy models such as EMDR and IFS.
I have a holistic treatment approach based on my training in yoga, meditation, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, EMDR, parts work/IFS, and Jungian psychology. I specialize in working with couples and adults. I work with people looking to deepen their emotional connection and live an authentic life. I specialize in working with highly sensitive neuro-types, pre/postnatal mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and disordered eating/body image concerns. I work with clients using leading trauma therapy models such as EMDR and IFS.
Debra J. Schnack, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trained Brainspotting and EMDR therapist, working with clients suffering from emotional problems.
I believe that participating in therapy can result in many benefits, including a better understanding of your personal goals and values, improved relationships, and resolution of the concerns that led you to seek therapy. My hope is that with sensitivity and compassion, I can help you identify strengths, as well as find solutions to a wide range of psychological issues. Taking a holistic approach to therapy, I am concerned with the long-term well-being of the individual. I work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other issues in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
I am a trained Brainspotting and EMDR therapist, working with clients suffering from emotional problems.
I believe that participating in therapy can result in many benefits, including a better understanding of your personal goals and values, improved relationships, and resolution of the concerns that led you to seek therapy. My hope is that with sensitivity and compassion, I can help you identify strengths, as well as find solutions to a wide range of psychological issues. Taking a holistic approach to therapy, I am concerned with the long-term well-being of the individual. I work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other issues in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
We can approach this with traditional talk therapy, or by using the trauma-focused therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), or a combination of both.
Are you frustrated that you can't "snap out of it" when you feel depressed, anxious, or making the same mistakes over and over again? Maybe you have felt stuck for a long time, wondering what's wrong with you that you can't find your way out. But all of us of us get lost in our suffering sometimes, because when you're in the middle of it, it's hard to see the way through. I offer the outside perspective and collaboration you need to get unstuck, to help you find your way back to a full and satisfying life.
We can approach this with traditional talk therapy, or by using the trauma-focused therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), or a combination of both.
Are you frustrated that you can't "snap out of it" when you feel depressed, anxious, or making the same mistakes over and over again? Maybe you have felt stuck for a long time, wondering what's wrong with you that you can't find your way out. But all of us of us get lost in our suffering sometimes, because when you're in the middle of it, it's hard to see the way through. I offer the outside perspective and collaboration you need to get unstuck, to help you find your way back to a full and satisfying life.
I primarily integrate EMDR with ego-state work to help you unstick the stuck parts and heal on a deep level.
Are you feeling stuck? Whether it's the weight of anxiety, the dark cloud of depression, or the cycle of addiction, life can feel like a never-ending loop. My ideal client is someone who knows they’re in that loop and is ready to break out of it, even if they have no idea how. Maybe you're struggling to make sense of old trauma, or your brain feels like it’s on overdrive, but deep down you know there’s more to life than just surviving. You want to heal, to feel unstuck, to find some peace.
I primarily integrate EMDR with ego-state work to help you unstick the stuck parts and heal on a deep level.
Are you feeling stuck? Whether it's the weight of anxiety, the dark cloud of depression, or the cycle of addiction, life can feel like a never-ending loop. My ideal client is someone who knows they’re in that loop and is ready to break out of it, even if they have no idea how. Maybe you're struggling to make sense of old trauma, or your brain feels like it’s on overdrive, but deep down you know there’s more to life than just surviving. You want to heal, to feel unstuck, to find some peace.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.