Humanistic Therapists in Aloha, OR
My approach to clinical practice is highly interactive, relational, practical and humorous. I provide you with support,compassion and insight to encourage change and growth.
My approach to clinical practice is highly interactive, relational, practical and humorous. I provide you with support,compassion and insight to encourage change and growth.
Sellwood Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Aloha, OR 97006
Waitlist for new clients
My training as a couples, marriage and family therapist leads me to view client functioning in terms of relationships. My goal is to help clients bring forth a self that feels true and real. I help clients learn to ask for and receive what they need from others, embracing life and life's challenges with courage, renewed spirit, and a sense of wholeness. When clients feel supported, validated, and understood they often find that symptoms of depression and anxiety are relieved. Working with me, clients will learn to access their inner resources as we generate solutions together.
My training as a couples, marriage and family therapist leads me to view client functioning in terms of relationships. My goal is to help clients bring forth a self that feels true and real. I help clients learn to ask for and receive what they need from others, embracing life and life's challenges with courage, renewed spirit, and a sense of wholeness. When clients feel supported, validated, and understood they often find that symptoms of depression and anxiety are relieved. Working with me, clients will learn to access their inner resources as we generate solutions together.
Welcome to support for the second half of life! If you are dealing with changing health, self-reinvention, or aging, you have found a therapeutic home. Meeting is convenient: You can see me at the Sage Center, at an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing facility, or work by video or phone - I have provided telehealth since 2005. You can expect compassion based on 40-years experience including career and retirement counseling, LGBTQ advocacy and counseling, inpatient gero-psych, work at care facilities and work with first nations people in 3 countries will allow us to get to the issues quickly and with deep understanding.
Welcome to support for the second half of life! If you are dealing with changing health, self-reinvention, or aging, you have found a therapeutic home. Meeting is convenient: You can see me at the Sage Center, at an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing facility, or work by video or phone - I have provided telehealth since 2005. You can expect compassion based on 40-years experience including career and retirement counseling, LGBTQ advocacy and counseling, inpatient gero-psych, work at care facilities and work with first nations people in 3 countries will allow us to get to the issues quickly and with deep understanding.
You may have experienced disturbing and painful events in your life that make it difficult to move forward, release your true potential and reach your life goals. You may often feel unsafe and untrusting in your own body, mind, or environment with frequent worry, stress and emotional pain that impacts your relationships, sense of self-worth and overall functioning in important areas of your life. The good news is that the human mind and body can have a remarkable capacity to heal given the right conditions. The possibility of improving our lives is a real one that begins with the choice to take a step forward.
You may have experienced disturbing and painful events in your life that make it difficult to move forward, release your true potential and reach your life goals. You may often feel unsafe and untrusting in your own body, mind, or environment with frequent worry, stress and emotional pain that impacts your relationships, sense of self-worth and overall functioning in important areas of your life. The good news is that the human mind and body can have a remarkable capacity to heal given the right conditions. The possibility of improving our lives is a real one that begins with the choice to take a step forward.
Chethana Pandit
Professional Counselor Associate, MCOUN, PCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aloha, OR 97006
As human beings, pain and challenges are all integral parts of our lives, but it does not mean that we have to suffer because of those - we can learn to be peaceful, and handle challenges effectively and efficiently. My goal in therapy is to meet people where they are in their lives without any prejudice, understand their situation and needs, offer them the needed support, comfort, and resources, teach them the needed skills to cope with distress, help them heal from their emotional wounds, and bring peace and optimism into their lives. I specialize in providing individual as well as couples therapy for teens and adults.
As human beings, pain and challenges are all integral parts of our lives, but it does not mean that we have to suffer because of those - we can learn to be peaceful, and handle challenges effectively and efficiently. My goal in therapy is to meet people where they are in their lives without any prejudice, understand their situation and needs, offer them the needed support, comfort, and resources, teach them the needed skills to cope with distress, help them heal from their emotional wounds, and bring peace and optimism into their lives. I specialize in providing individual as well as couples therapy for teens and adults.
Maria Cristina Isaza-Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aloha, OR 97007 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
With a humanistic and mindful awareness, I will support your growth and inner healing.
Life transitions often come accompanied by fears and challenges,along with alternatives, and new opportunities for growth. In working with adults, couples, parents and families, and as an experienced bilingual/bi-cultural therapist with more than twenty years of practice, I will help you to explore practical and brief solutions to specific problems in order to brake dysfunctional relational patterns that affect you and your loved one's. I will implement and tailor the best treatment plan that fits your needs, taking into an account your cultural background.
With a humanistic and mindful awareness, I will support your growth and inner healing.
Life transitions often come accompanied by fears and challenges,along with alternatives, and new opportunities for growth. In working with adults, couples, parents and families, and as an experienced bilingual/bi-cultural therapist with more than twenty years of practice, I will help you to explore practical and brief solutions to specific problems in order to brake dysfunctional relational patterns that affect you and your loved one's. I will implement and tailor the best treatment plan that fits your needs, taking into an account your cultural background.
David Kremmel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aloha, OR 97007
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients as of 8/26/24. I believe you and your relationships are too important to put off therapy. Maybe it’s that reoccurring fight leaving you stuck, unseen, or feeling hopeless in your relationship? Or you are ready to address the anxiety, negative thoughts, or loss of motivation that's been accepted as your new normal. Maybe what previously worked feels dull in this season of life and you want to see and feel progress again. I utilize an integrative approach centered on evidence-based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, ACT, Narrative, and others to help you accomplish your desired outcome in therapy.
Not accepting new clients as of 8/26/24. I believe you and your relationships are too important to put off therapy. Maybe it’s that reoccurring fight leaving you stuck, unseen, or feeling hopeless in your relationship? Or you are ready to address the anxiety, negative thoughts, or loss of motivation that's been accepted as your new normal. Maybe what previously worked feels dull in this season of life and you want to see and feel progress again. I utilize an integrative approach centered on evidence-based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, ACT, Narrative, and others to help you accomplish your desired outcome in therapy.
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My counseling education focused on depth and humanistic approaches to therapy, letting the client discover and gain insight into their situation.
Now Accepting New Clients. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a home, a job, or…pretty much anything that you cared about and is now gone? If so, let's talk. I see clients for a wide variety of issues, but I specialize in working with grief. Other concerns that I often work with are life transitions, men's issues, and anxiety.
My counseling education focused on depth and humanistic approaches to therapy, letting the client discover and gain insight into their situation.
Now Accepting New Clients. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a home, a job, or…pretty much anything that you cared about and is now gone? If so, let's talk. I see clients for a wide variety of issues, but I specialize in working with grief. Other concerns that I often work with are life transitions, men's issues, and anxiety.
Alma Hadzidedic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006 (Online Only)
While I draw from a number of modalities, including attachment, neuroscience, existential-humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused, I focus on mindfulness and acceptance-informed therapy, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Your willingness to seek help is a courageous step towards healing & change. I believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship and view it as our combined effort. I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster a safe, consistent and curious environment that supports your wisdom while guiding your pursuit of valued and meaningful living. Our partnership will include my extensive education & advanced training working with individuals who have been adversely impacted by relational and attachment disruptions, abuse/neglect and complex traumatic experiences.
While I draw from a number of modalities, including attachment, neuroscience, existential-humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused, I focus on mindfulness and acceptance-informed therapy, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Your willingness to seek help is a courageous step towards healing & change. I believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship and view it as our combined effort. I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster a safe, consistent and curious environment that supports your wisdom while guiding your pursuit of valued and meaningful living. Our partnership will include my extensive education & advanced training working with individuals who have been adversely impacted by relational and attachment disruptions, abuse/neglect and complex traumatic experiences.
Humanistic approaches allow providers to view their clients holistically to meet their unique needs better.
Therapy is a space meant to be collaborative. Throughout your commitment to the therapeutic process, I'll invite you to take on the role of “co-expert." My focus is meeting you however, you are showing up and making sure you feel empowered and informed with your experiences. By living meaningfully in the present you can learn to break free from past experiences, trauma, and concerns for the future. Living with intention encourages you to act with purpose and passion for your benefit and the benefit of society.
Humanistic approaches allow providers to view their clients holistically to meet their unique needs better.
Therapy is a space meant to be collaborative. Throughout your commitment to the therapeutic process, I'll invite you to take on the role of “co-expert." My focus is meeting you however, you are showing up and making sure you feel empowered and informed with your experiences. By living meaningfully in the present you can learn to break free from past experiences, trauma, and concerns for the future. Living with intention encourages you to act with purpose and passion for your benefit and the benefit of society.
Brittany Shannon Eide
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005 (Online Only)
I utilize humanistic, client centered approaches in therapy.
I am interested in working with people who are feeling stuck in areas of their life and are ready to make changes, yet need guidance in doing so. I am skilled in relating with and attuning to people, helping them to feel seen and understood. With this gained perspective I enjoy collaborating with individuals, working together to come up with their next best steps in a way that is empowered and easeful. I feel it is important to check in along the way and determine if more or different support is needed throughout the process. I want the client to feel that they are fully seen, cared for, and supported during our time together.
I utilize humanistic, client centered approaches in therapy.
I am interested in working with people who are feeling stuck in areas of their life and are ready to make changes, yet need guidance in doing so. I am skilled in relating with and attuning to people, helping them to feel seen and understood. With this gained perspective I enjoy collaborating with individuals, working together to come up with their next best steps in a way that is empowered and easeful. I feel it is important to check in along the way and determine if more or different support is needed throughout the process. I want the client to feel that they are fully seen, cared for, and supported during our time together.
Rebecca Roxanne Coren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
I am a Humanistic, Existential and Systemic Psychotherapist. I respect each person's inner wisdom and believe that each of us naturally tends toward growth and resilience. Past and current relationships, be they family of origin, community, cultural ties, or family of choice, shape who we are, how we grow, and hold both the wound and the salve for our healing. I work with individuals, couples, teens, and families. Much of my work is with people who are in some sort of transition or crossroads in their relationships or personal growth.
I am a Humanistic, Existential and Systemic Psychotherapist. I respect each person's inner wisdom and believe that each of us naturally tends toward growth and resilience. Past and current relationships, be they family of origin, community, cultural ties, or family of choice, shape who we are, how we grow, and hold both the wound and the salve for our healing. I work with individuals, couples, teens, and families. Much of my work is with people who are in some sort of transition or crossroads in their relationships or personal growth.
Dawn Merrigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006 (Online Only)
I like to provide a safe and confidential space and am skilled in several theoretical approaches to therapy utilizing cognitive, motivational, person-centered, humanistic modalities.
Hello, my name is Dawn Merrigan. I am a LPC and CADC-III in Oregon for clinical mental health and addictions. I am realistic and intuitive in my therapeutic approach and work well with diverse settings. I am calm and direct in a non-threatening manner and believe in people. I like to believe the individuals I work with feel connected and have a sense of belonging and feel valued.
I like to provide a safe and confidential space and am skilled in several theoretical approaches to therapy utilizing cognitive, motivational, person-centered, humanistic modalities.
Hello, my name is Dawn Merrigan. I am a LPC and CADC-III in Oregon for clinical mental health and addictions. I am realistic and intuitive in my therapeutic approach and work well with diverse settings. I am calm and direct in a non-threatening manner and believe in people. I like to believe the individuals I work with feel connected and have a sense of belonging and feel valued.
Dr. Rebecca Wara-Goss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MA, CTRI, ESMHL
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006 (Online Only)
CBT, MBSR, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths Based, Seeking Safety) with holistic/transpersonal psychology and humanistic/client-centered treatment approaches (i.
(Currently, I am accepting new patients) As a psychotherapist, I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples. My approach is to create a safe and supportive environment, in addition to creating a therapeutic space where potential for healing, growth and self-transformations are possible through acceptance, warmth, respect, and collaborative participation with your treatment goals.
CBT, MBSR, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths Based, Seeking Safety) with holistic/transpersonal psychology and humanistic/client-centered treatment approaches (i.
(Currently, I am accepting new patients) As a psychotherapist, I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples. My approach is to create a safe and supportive environment, in addition to creating a therapeutic space where potential for healing, growth and self-transformations are possible through acceptance, warmth, respect, and collaborative participation with your treatment goals.
Sarah Shaw Glidden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97003 (Online Only)
As a counselor I come from a humanistic therapeutic perspective, which operates on three core components: positive regard, acceptance, and authenticity. I strive to provide a therapeutic environment where you will feel safe and comfortable. My belief is that these conditions create an environment where you will be able to experiment with new ways of being; such as changing unwanted behaviors or attitudes, emotional processing, and learning to live in line with personal values.
As a counselor I come from a humanistic therapeutic perspective, which operates on three core components: positive regard, acceptance, and authenticity. I strive to provide a therapeutic environment where you will feel safe and comfortable. My belief is that these conditions create an environment where you will be able to experiment with new ways of being; such as changing unwanted behaviors or attitudes, emotional processing, and learning to live in line with personal values.
Angela Kronenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH. For over 12 years, I have counseled children, teens and families to navigate the challenges that arise. I approach counseling with a humanistic, strength-based, client centered and collaborative framework. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Mindfulness, and Perinatal Mental Health. Over my career I have experience in supporting people to gain insight and skills to overcome their emotional and behavioral challenges. Moreover, helping families move through ruptures that have created difficulties to connection and growth.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH. For over 12 years, I have counseled children, teens and families to navigate the challenges that arise. I approach counseling with a humanistic, strength-based, client centered and collaborative framework. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Mindfulness, and Perinatal Mental Health. Over my career I have experience in supporting people to gain insight and skills to overcome their emotional and behavioral challenges. Moreover, helping families move through ruptures that have created difficulties to connection and growth.
Ruth Hescock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
As human beings, we are incredibly resilient but weathering the storms of life can be difficult at times without additional support. Counseling can provide an outlet that allows us to explore our pain and gain an understanding of our true Self. I take an integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. Using a warm and open approach, together we will work to discover the resources you hold within you to promote healing and growth. I have experience working with survivors of both childhood and adult trauma.
As human beings, we are incredibly resilient but weathering the storms of life can be difficult at times without additional support. Counseling can provide an outlet that allows us to explore our pain and gain an understanding of our true Self. I take an integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. Using a warm and open approach, together we will work to discover the resources you hold within you to promote healing and growth. I have experience working with survivors of both childhood and adult trauma.
I work very collaboratively with my clients to find a balance between starting where you are and providing the support you need to move towards the goals you have in mind. I work with a variety of issues including learning to cope with depression, life transitions, improving relationships, and learning to cope with significant losses. I also specialize in treating anxiety/stress and substance abuse/dependence. In my experience, a match between a therapist and client is an important part of moving toward your goals. I find it helpful to talk briefly by phone about the concerns you want to address.
I work very collaboratively with my clients to find a balance between starting where you are and providing the support you need to move towards the goals you have in mind. I work with a variety of issues including learning to cope with depression, life transitions, improving relationships, and learning to cope with significant losses. I also specialize in treating anxiety/stress and substance abuse/dependence. In my experience, a match between a therapist and client is an important part of moving toward your goals. I find it helpful to talk briefly by phone about the concerns you want to address.
I am passionate about empowering clients to gain self confidence, a stronger sense of identity and the ability to build healthy relationships. I believe how we move through the world is directly connected to our most basic understanding of our selves, and the relationships and role models we have grown up with. I also believe our culture plays a significant role shaping our identity and the relationship with the context we live in. Beginning with this understanding, I utilize aspects of different therapeutic approaches to help clients create meaningful and positive changes to live a fuller life.
I am passionate about empowering clients to gain self confidence, a stronger sense of identity and the ability to build healthy relationships. I believe how we move through the world is directly connected to our most basic understanding of our selves, and the relationships and role models we have grown up with. I also believe our culture plays a significant role shaping our identity and the relationship with the context we live in. Beginning with this understanding, I utilize aspects of different therapeutic approaches to help clients create meaningful and positive changes to live a fuller life.
Michelle Desai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006 (Online Only)
As human beings, we all have a deep need for connection. This connection is often challenged and disrupted by experiences throughout our lives. Consequently, we all experience some level of disconnection. This experience of disconnection can lead to anxiety, inadequate coping skills, depression, poor emotional regulation, substance use, and many other dis-eases. The good news is that we all have the potential to reconnect with our authentic self and heal. My approach to therapy and healing involves reconnection with our true selves, our body, and the present moment through compassionate listening, non-judgement and curiosity.
As human beings, we all have a deep need for connection. This connection is often challenged and disrupted by experiences throughout our lives. Consequently, we all experience some level of disconnection. This experience of disconnection can lead to anxiety, inadequate coping skills, depression, poor emotional regulation, substance use, and many other dis-eases. The good news is that we all have the potential to reconnect with our authentic self and heal. My approach to therapy and healing involves reconnection with our true selves, our body, and the present moment through compassionate listening, non-judgement and curiosity.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.