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Heather Leilani Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A (she, her)
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Portland, OR 97214
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Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other concerns, you deserve a therapist who will be open and supportive yet willing to challenge you gently when needed. With an approach that combines connection and boundaries, we can work together to help you find the agency you need to move through life with pleasure. I specialize in working with BIPOC, LGTBQIA, Polyamory/Non-Monogamous, and Kink/BDSM communities to provide comprehensive, evidence based, trauma informed, sex positive therapy, that meets the needs of sexual marginalized populations.
I want to understand your personal context, within larger systems and communities; at the intersections of your social identity. I use therapy techniques including Mindfulness, Contextual and Attachment-Based strategies to provide you a culturally competent space to process and reflect, to gain knowledge of attachment patterns, and to focus self-agency.
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic I am only available to see clients via Teletherapy. This provides me with more flexibility to work with you and help you along the way. If you would like to schedule an appointment with me please email and I will respond shortly. “The shareable is bearable” -David Siegel
Call or Email Heather Leilani Simpson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 994-9547
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Heather Leilani Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R6527 Supervised by Paula Emerick (Oregon / T1444) Heather Leilani Simpson
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of Michigan- Dearborn B.A. Psychology and Philosophy / 2016
- Degree/Diploma from University of Michigan- Dearborn B.A. Women's and Gender Studies / 2016
- Attended Lewis & Clark College, M.A. Marriage Couple and Family Therapy, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Racial Identity
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Polyamorous/Non-Monogamy
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Contextual
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 994-9547
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Heather Leilani Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A