Sandplay Therapists in Beaverton, OR
Elizabeth Leah Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.
Elizabeth Orthmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
I believe that individuals and families of any age and at any stage in life have the capacity inside them to build resilience, explore their complex stories, and heal from past traumas. With this core belief as the foundation, I provide services at my practice, Storytellers Child and Family Therapy, in downtown Beaverton. I see a wide range of individuals and families, including infants, children, teens, and parents. I also see individual adults who are seeking an experiential approach to therapy. Outside of therapy, I can provide consultation services to parents and providers. Please se our website for more information.
I believe that individuals and families of any age and at any stage in life have the capacity inside them to build resilience, explore their complex stories, and heal from past traumas. With this core belief as the foundation, I provide services at my practice, Storytellers Child and Family Therapy, in downtown Beaverton. I see a wide range of individuals and families, including infants, children, teens, and parents. I also see individual adults who are seeking an experiential approach to therapy. Outside of therapy, I can provide consultation services to parents and providers. Please se our website for more information.
An ideal client for me is a young person, ranging from age 5 through young adulthood, who is experiencing challenges such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, or PTSD. I work best with families who are committed to the therapeutic process and open to making changes together, recognizing that growth is most effective when it involves the whole family. Whether we are focusing on individual therapy, parent coaching, or family therapy to address relational concerns or conflicts, I believe in a collaborative approach where all voices are heard, and everyone plays a role in creating lasting change.
An ideal client for me is a young person, ranging from age 5 through young adulthood, who is experiencing challenges such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, or PTSD. I work best with families who are committed to the therapeutic process and open to making changes together, recognizing that growth is most effective when it involves the whole family. Whether we are focusing on individual therapy, parent coaching, or family therapy to address relational concerns or conflicts, I believe in a collaborative approach where all voices are heard, and everyone plays a role in creating lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, bilingual in Farsi (Persian), with over thirteen years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges an individual faces in life including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief, relationship and parenting issues, work and academic stress as well as acculturation & immigration issues.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, bilingual in Farsi (Persian), with over thirteen years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges an individual faces in life including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief, relationship and parenting issues, work and academic stress as well as acculturation & immigration issues.
BrightSpire Health is a comprehensive in-person (Beaverton) and telehealth-based outpatient behavioral health practice with immediate availability. BSH offers therapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We understand the urgency felt when ready to begin the therapy journey and are committed to connecting you with a therapist same week of your call if requested. We offer a warm and welcoming space in which clients can feel safe to discuss what is most important to them. We look forward to hearing from you!
BrightSpire Health is a comprehensive in-person (Beaverton) and telehealth-based outpatient behavioral health practice with immediate availability. BSH offers therapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We understand the urgency felt when ready to begin the therapy journey and are committed to connecting you with a therapist same week of your call if requested. We offer a warm and welcoming space in which clients can feel safe to discuss what is most important to them. We look forward to hearing from you!
Lindsey Trowbridge
Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
Waitlist for new clients
Openings currently available for day time sessions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and trained in EMDR, who specializes with children and teens. Through combining play therapy and EMDR techniques, I help clients heal through trauma and crises they have experienced. I strive to create an affirming, safe environment for all clients, including LGBTQ individuals. I can assist LGBTQ children, teens and their families navigate through potential life challenges. When I have openings available, they are typically in the middle of the day. Active clients are given priority for after school scheduling.
Openings currently available for day time sessions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and trained in EMDR, who specializes with children and teens. Through combining play therapy and EMDR techniques, I help clients heal through trauma and crises they have experienced. I strive to create an affirming, safe environment for all clients, including LGBTQ individuals. I can assist LGBTQ children, teens and their families navigate through potential life challenges. When I have openings available, they are typically in the middle of the day. Active clients are given priority for after school scheduling.
Maci N Elkins Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97008
I've been working with children, adolescents, and families for 25 years. As a parent myself, I'm familiar with the growing pains of raising a family. Each new day can be an adventure, whether we want it to be or not. I can assist you as you navigate the ups and downs of family life and parenting. I believe it's 'easier to build a child than to repair an adult.' Building a resilient, happy child begins at birth. Fostering resilience in your children through effective parenting and a supportive "village" is a gift they will have the rest of their lives.
I've been working with children, adolescents, and families for 25 years. As a parent myself, I'm familiar with the growing pains of raising a family. Each new day can be an adventure, whether we want it to be or not. I can assist you as you navigate the ups and downs of family life and parenting. I believe it's 'easier to build a child than to repair an adult.' Building a resilient, happy child begins at birth. Fostering resilience in your children through effective parenting and a supportive "village" is a gift they will have the rest of their lives.
NW Counseling Associates (Child and Family)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
NW Counseling Associates supports children, teen and families when life's challenges make it difficult for them to stay connected and grow together. We work with families to strengthen relationships and create positive change. You might be seeking support for your child and family to treat anxiety or worry, depression, academic challenges, behavioral or emotional outbursts, the effects of neglect or abuse, difficulty making or keeping friends and to support a more positive and collaborative parent-child relationship.
NW Counseling Associates supports children, teen and families when life's challenges make it difficult for them to stay connected and grow together. We work with families to strengthen relationships and create positive change. You might be seeking support for your child and family to treat anxiety or worry, depression, academic challenges, behavioral or emotional outbursts, the effects of neglect or abuse, difficulty making or keeping friends and to support a more positive and collaborative parent-child relationship.
I work with people who are interested in the process of finding healing, wholeness and meaning. Our work will focus on your concerns, whether expressed as depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, loss & grief, childhood trauma, identity issues or self-understanding. We will explore your inner world with compassion and without judgment in order to facilitate greater self-awareness, healing and transformation. My approach is Jungian-oriented, attending to both conscious and unconscious material. I value diversity and the uniqueness of each person's culture, background and lifestyle.
I work with people who are interested in the process of finding healing, wholeness and meaning. Our work will focus on your concerns, whether expressed as depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, loss & grief, childhood trauma, identity issues or self-understanding. We will explore your inner world with compassion and without judgment in order to facilitate greater self-awareness, healing and transformation. My approach is Jungian-oriented, attending to both conscious and unconscious material. I value diversity and the uniqueness of each person's culture, background and lifestyle.
Being a kid (or a parent) today is so tough! My goal as a therapist is to help your child be their most authentic self and to support you as a parent along the way. Using a strengths-based and empowering approach, I view behavior through the lens of nervous system regulation and the neurodiversity paradigm. I work with issues including: anxiety, traumatic stress, family stressors and changes, behavioral issues, aggression, regression, self-esteem, and school problems. I'm experienced working with neurodiverse populations (ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, etc.) To learn more about my approach, visit realworkwellness.com.
Being a kid (or a parent) today is so tough! My goal as a therapist is to help your child be their most authentic self and to support you as a parent along the way. Using a strengths-based and empowering approach, I view behavior through the lens of nervous system regulation and the neurodiversity paradigm. I work with issues including: anxiety, traumatic stress, family stressors and changes, behavioral issues, aggression, regression, self-esteem, and school problems. I'm experienced working with neurodiverse populations (ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, etc.) To learn more about my approach, visit realworkwellness.com.
Muriel McLachlan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, CAS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
Children and adults express themselves authentically when given the freedom to play with ideas and explore their internal worlds through symbols and stories. In our hurried lives, we don't often have the time or space to process feelings and experiences that get stuck inside and come out in ways we wish they wouldn't. Both children and adults can experience deep inner healing while exploring this process in connection with a caring professional. I work with young children and their parents to increase connection and build trust using play, empathic communication, and mindful compassion and validation.
Children and adults express themselves authentically when given the freedom to play with ideas and explore their internal worlds through symbols and stories. In our hurried lives, we don't often have the time or space to process feelings and experiences that get stuck inside and come out in ways we wish they wouldn't. Both children and adults can experience deep inner healing while exploring this process in connection with a caring professional. I work with young children and their parents to increase connection and build trust using play, empathic communication, and mindful compassion and validation.
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Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we would like it to be. Sometimes we experience events and relationship challenges that shake us to the core, leave our emotions raw, and challenge everything that we think we believe about the world. One of my passions is helping individuals and couples to find coping strategies, process through the difficulties they are facing, and help them move towards healing and growth. I offer a compassionate space that honors all of the emotions and experiences my clients bring to the room, and allow them to process at their own pace, while encouraging them to face difficult things.
Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we would like it to be. Sometimes we experience events and relationship challenges that shake us to the core, leave our emotions raw, and challenge everything that we think we believe about the world. One of my passions is helping individuals and couples to find coping strategies, process through the difficulties they are facing, and help them move towards healing and growth. I offer a compassionate space that honors all of the emotions and experiences my clients bring to the room, and allow them to process at their own pace, while encouraging them to face difficult things.
Ivy Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently seeing older children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults for therapy. I am currently not accepting couples for therapy. I believe all individuals have strengths and the capacity to meet their full potential. My main approach is to provide a safe and secure environment for clients to process feelings and learn to manage emotions and behaviors. I incorporate play, art, sandtray, and symbolism to aid in the therapeutic process. My therapy dog, Daisy, is present one day a week and is used for animal assisted therapy. Please feel free to email me to discuss getting started with therapy.
I am currently seeing older children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults for therapy. I am currently not accepting couples for therapy. I believe all individuals have strengths and the capacity to meet their full potential. My main approach is to provide a safe and secure environment for clients to process feelings and learn to manage emotions and behaviors. I incorporate play, art, sandtray, and symbolism to aid in the therapeutic process. My therapy dog, Daisy, is present one day a week and is used for animal assisted therapy. Please feel free to email me to discuss getting started with therapy.
Positive Inner Self's therapists have extensive history working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults working through difficult behaviors, parental relational issues, trauma and abuse, reunification, foster and adoption issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. We have helped many individuals working through past trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We are client centered meaning we don't have our own agenda. You decide what you want to work on, we help you to figure out the solutions best for you while having a few laughs.
Positive Inner Self's therapists have extensive history working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults working through difficult behaviors, parental relational issues, trauma and abuse, reunification, foster and adoption issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. We have helped many individuals working through past trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We are client centered meaning we don't have our own agenda. You decide what you want to work on, we help you to figure out the solutions best for you while having a few laughs.
Collin Joseph Alteneder
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, QMHP, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Hello I'm Collin, and I'm glad you stumbled upon my page. We might be a good match if you are a parent struggling with connecting, parenting, or understanding your child or if you are a couple struggling to maintain healthy communication with your partner, finding yourself frustrated in a seemingly never-ending cycle of conflict. We may also be a good fit if you are a teen, (or a teen's parent) fed up with how things are, struggling with connection, or just needing a safe place to vent and learn coping skills. Additionally, I offer individual therapy for a range of clients dealing with general issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma
Hello I'm Collin, and I'm glad you stumbled upon my page. We might be a good match if you are a parent struggling with connecting, parenting, or understanding your child or if you are a couple struggling to maintain healthy communication with your partner, finding yourself frustrated in a seemingly never-ending cycle of conflict. We may also be a good fit if you are a teen, (or a teen's parent) fed up with how things are, struggling with connection, or just needing a safe place to vent and learn coping skills. Additionally, I offer individual therapy for a range of clients dealing with general issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in English Literature from Portland State University. I received my Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College, with an additional certificate from their Eating Disorders track. I have worked as a mental health therapist over 10 years, working with a wide variety of people including those with severe and persistent mental health challenges. My clinical experience includes day treatment, residential, outpatient and school settings. Malama in Hawaiian means Caring for so my motto is "Caring for People."
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in English Literature from Portland State University. I received my Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College, with an additional certificate from their Eating Disorders track. I have worked as a mental health therapist over 10 years, working with a wide variety of people including those with severe and persistent mental health challenges. My clinical experience includes day treatment, residential, outpatient and school settings. Malama in Hawaiian means Caring for so my motto is "Caring for People."
Full Spectrum Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, LAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97003
We work with people from all walks of life, including transgender, non-binary, and questioning people of all ages. Our providers have a special passion for working with people in the LGBTQ+ community. We specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of understanding the intersections of their identity, relationships, and the larger world. For youth (and adults too!), we can offer specialized creative approaches that support healing and identity exploration when talking is too hard.
We work with people from all walks of life, including transgender, non-binary, and questioning people of all ages. Our providers have a special passion for working with people in the LGBTQ+ community. We specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of understanding the intersections of their identity, relationships, and the larger world. For youth (and adults too!), we can offer specialized creative approaches that support healing and identity exploration when talking is too hard.
Life is about relationships, with self, family, friends, co-workers and God. When we experience difficulties in one or more of these relationships it is helpful to seek counsel. I enjoy counseling with individuals or families to facilitate healthy relationships. I use Solution Focused/Strength Based and Cognitive Behavioral and draw from other theories to create the best course of counseling for each client.
Life is about relationships, with self, family, friends, co-workers and God. When we experience difficulties in one or more of these relationships it is helpful to seek counsel. I enjoy counseling with individuals or families to facilitate healthy relationships. I use Solution Focused/Strength Based and Cognitive Behavioral and draw from other theories to create the best course of counseling for each client.
Jeanne V Bjorklund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-CA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Most folks can handle the ups and downs of life unless their closest relationships are in trouble. That's what brings people to me. With over two decades as facilitator of personal and relational growth in individuals, couples and families, I am psycho-dynamic (seek to 'peel back the layers') with individuals, helping them to become free from the emotional baggage of childhood. I offer a systems-oriention with couples and families along with some Gottman tools and Prepare and Enrich. I developed a therapeutic program for a children's home in CA and served as their therapist and staff trainer for 5 years.
Most folks can handle the ups and downs of life unless their closest relationships are in trouble. That's what brings people to me. With over two decades as facilitator of personal and relational growth in individuals, couples and families, I am psycho-dynamic (seek to 'peel back the layers') with individuals, helping them to become free from the emotional baggage of childhood. I offer a systems-oriention with couples and families along with some Gottman tools and Prepare and Enrich. I developed a therapeutic program for a children's home in CA and served as their therapist and staff trainer for 5 years.
The Hope Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Sandplay Therapists
What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?
Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.
Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Is sandplay suitable for adults?
This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.
Does sandplay therapy work?
There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.