Female Therapists in Central Beaverton, Beaverton, OR

I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with concerns that include anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, phobias, panic, OCD, social anxiety), managing chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, IBS), adjusting to life transitions (e.g., changing jobs, retirement, graduating from school), stress management, and changing health behaviors, such as smoking or overeating. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, including those who are diverse in terms of ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status, nationality, and cultural background.

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 am currently providing mostly telehealth services via the HIPPA compliant website, doxy.me. I believe psychotherapy is an extremely unique and special endeavor, and I find providing psychotherapy is both rewarding and a privilege. I am a warm, supportive, verbal, interactive therapist, and I care about my clients well being and development. If you plan to call for a therapy appointment, please be sure to include your insurance company and reasons for therapy, There is further and more extensive information on at my website: www.heartmind.com.

I view therapy as a means to acquire a well-equipped toolbox of positive and healthy life skills. These skills will help the client recognize, understand, and utilize their internal power for overcoming life's many external forces that may be causing distress or dysfunction in their life. My job as a therapist is to maintain a safe, caring, and confidential environment for my clients as they embark on that journey.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Trying to take care of everyone and everything in your life is exhausting! You may be a helping professional feeling burned out at work. Or maybe you are feeling pulled into a helper role for your aging parents. You may be navigating changes in your relationships and want support improving your boundaries. You want to feel more like yourself again so you can feel more confident in the choices you are making. Whether you are a family caregiver or professional helper, you are allowed to make time for yourself. Counseling is your opportunity to reconnect with yourself.

Dr. Brassell has experience working in a variety of settings including primary care behavioral health, telehealth, community mental health, and college/university counseling. She is a generalist clinician who uses CBT, ACT, and solutions-focused approaches to help patients navigate a variety of social, emotional, physical, and psychological concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal/relationship distress, identity exploration, trauma, and chronic condition management.

I am not currently accepting therapy clients. I do have current openings in my comprehensive psychological assessment practice. Psychological evaluation aims to investigate the many different factors that could potentially contribute to long-standing areas of concern or difficulty. Examples of these can include early childhood history, traumas, neurodevelopmental, or health-related impacts occurring individually or in combination. My goal is to help clients gain clarity regarding these contributing factors and related diagnoses, as well as receive tailored recommendations for the future.

I serve children, adolescents, and young adults who have a desire for understanding what is happening within them and discovering ways to improve their mental well-being as they develop. I strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere where crying is accepted and laughter is encouraged. I deeply value getting to know an individual's true self and embracing the unique ways they see the world. My goal is to guide clients in learning skills and discovering their own personal strengths so that they can find confidence in their ability to heal and work through struggles on their own after counseling is complete.

Greetings, and thank you for the opportunity to share a bit about myself. As a licensed professional counselor in Oregon and a licensed mental health counselor in Washington, I approach psychotherapy as a transformative journey of self-discovery. I am particularly drawn to clients who are navigating life's intricate challenges, seeking support in understanding and overcoming feelings of being stuck, empty, or overwhelmed. My focus is on assisting individuals in uncovering creative solutions and fostering resilience as they navigate their unique paths.

I am passionate about helping people get "unstuck" in life, relationships, and business. I believe everyone has the potential to create their best self, the healthiest version of themselves, and live the life they desire. Often times, because of challenges, pain, disappointments, and the hard "stuff" in life, people, including myself, get stuck and having a hard time moving forward. Hopelessness, depression, anxiety, sadness, low motivation, frustration, high-stress, and irritability are some of the emotions we may experience during these seasons. It can have a negative impact on our relationships, our work, and overall well-being.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals dealing with mental illness. I have worked both in private practice and in an acute care psychiatric hospital providing individual, group, and family therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health issues, including helping those in crisis. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with self-injury, anxiety/depression, pre and postpartum depression, and PTSD, and abuse issues. My philosophy in working with clients is to provide the best well-rounded care while focusing and building upon strengths.

Exclusively Telehealth: Congrats on making your mental health a priority! I see counseling as an opportunity of self-exploration and growth. I am passionate about helping my clients gain a better understanding of their story and how their previous experiences in life are influencing their present. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients, one in which they feel heard and understood with no judgement. I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from all different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and cognitive/developmental levels. I am here to meet you where you are at, and help you meet your goals.

Life can be challenging at times, influenced by events that can cause lingering symptoms. These can include anxiety, depression, and grief and loss among other symptoms that can affect your daily living. Together we can work on building on your strengths and improving your overall well-being. By utilizing different modalities, coping techniques such as mindfulness, grounding/thought-stopping deep breathing, and relaxation skills, it will assist in decreasing the intensity and severity of they symptoms.

I love to do pre-martial/pre-engagement counseling with couples. Email me directly if you are interested in this. ... I have a deep passion for working with individuals and couples. I believe the therapeutic relationship serves the client to identify new goals and take steps to achieve higher understanding of the self. We will look back at family history and life events for patterns the client may be stuck in. We address the narrative the client uses to "story" their life, observing how language is used in both healthy and unhealthy ways. This allows the client to address those narratives and work to create more productive ones.

At MindTree we treat the person as a whole, by integrating the healing of mind and Body. Our team of holistic practitioners provide a collaborative health care model and create a personalized Holistic Wellness plan for adults, younger children, teens, elderly adults, couples and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.

When we find ourselves in times of increased stress and uncertainty we often find our personal everyday struggles are magnified making it harder than ever to maintain a sense of hope and stability. Anxiety, depression, and grief may be more intense lately – that is where therapy comes in to help.

Accepting NEW clients and OHP... At times, we may reach a point where we are unable to bear the load any longer. Seeking counseling can offer liberation from the heavy burdens that oppress us. Whether it be past or current trauma, problems in relationships, life transitions, or unfulfilled expectations, we can collaborate toward recovering from the injuries inflicted by life's unpredictable challenges. Embarking on the path to healing may seem daunting, but I am eager to create a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a dependable connection where we can embark on this journey together and discover optimism for what lies ahead

I work with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma and are struggling in certain areas of their lives due to the trauma. I utilize TF-CBT and EMDR as trauma interventions. Utilizing TF-CBT does encourage engagement from parent(s) and guardian(s). As a former athlete, I am also passionate about working with athletes on their overall mental health and well-being along with managing sport-related anxiety and other concerns.

Looking for peace of mind or a clearer picture of why your child is struggling in some areas, showing brilliance in other areas and whether or not they have a learning disability, a mood or behavioral issue? Perhaps as an adult you are struggling to stay on top of everything and seek clarity regarding your neurocognitive profile so that you can achieve a greater sense of control and balance in your life. My job is to provide you with valuable information and practical recommendations that will enable you to achieve and maintain good health, peace and a sense of control.