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Karen M Corona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
I help women resolve past trauma related to emotional deprivation and shame/fear-based messages in one's family of origin that has manifested as problems with substance use/abuse, perfectionism, and control.
Feeling trapped in an inner prison of emotional pain and a hostage to your past? Stuck in self-sabotaging patterns? Burdened by negative beliefs about yourself? Heal trauma and restore emotional well-being. The legacy of trauma is often difficult symptoms showing up as anxiety or depression and experiences of being ‘triggered’ in reaction to interpersonal situations. There is hope and a pathway that leads to healing. Through trauma resolution therapy with me you may restore emotional-well-being, develop an inner freedom, and awaken to a newfound wholeness you never thought possible.
I help women resolve past trauma related to emotional deprivation and shame/fear-based messages in one's family of origin that has manifested as problems with substance use/abuse, perfectionism, and control.
Feeling trapped in an inner prison of emotional pain and a hostage to your past? Stuck in self-sabotaging patterns? Burdened by negative beliefs about yourself? Heal trauma and restore emotional well-being. The legacy of trauma is often difficult symptoms showing up as anxiety or depression and experiences of being ‘triggered’ in reaction to interpersonal situations. There is hope and a pathway that leads to healing. Through trauma resolution therapy with me you may restore emotional-well-being, develop an inner freedom, and awaken to a newfound wholeness you never thought possible.
(503) 461-7860 View (503) 461-7860
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Jessica Macklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
I believe that human nature in its many forms is always evolving and if we are able to harness and lean into this change and learn to grow in healthy ways we can become our best selves. I seek to build a positive therapeutic relationship with all my clients to better comprehend the problems that they may be dealing with in their lives and attempt to assist them in finding healthy resolutions.
I believe that human nature in its many forms is always evolving and if we are able to harness and lean into this change and learn to grow in healthy ways we can become our best selves. I seek to build a positive therapeutic relationship with all my clients to better comprehend the problems that they may be dealing with in their lives and attempt to assist them in finding healthy resolutions.
(971) 239-4985 View (971) 239-4985
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Don Polevacik
MSSA
Verified Verified
Wilsonville, OR 97070
If you are a parent looking for help for your young or adolescent child, I might be the person to help. If your child is struggling, working with me will help them overcome obstacles, build confidence and boost self esteem. I can help with anger management and anxiety issues, and trouble with focus. Children and youth benefit from my practical, supportive approach. In cases where children and adolescents have been affected by abuse, trauma, and sexually reactive behaviors, I am able to meet them where they are, and support their healthy development. I am an empathetic partner and guide to their process of healing and growth.
If you are a parent looking for help for your young or adolescent child, I might be the person to help. If your child is struggling, working with me will help them overcome obstacles, build confidence and boost self esteem. I can help with anger management and anxiety issues, and trouble with focus. Children and youth benefit from my practical, supportive approach. In cases where children and adolescents have been affected by abuse, trauma, and sexually reactive behaviors, I am able to meet them where they are, and support their healthy development. I am an empathetic partner and guide to their process of healing and growth.
(503) 850-0794 View (503) 850-0794
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Gina L Mcwhorter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
Gina is a skilled and compassionate provider specializing in traumatic stress, narcissistic abuse recovery, and highly sensitive persons. Through a psychodynamic, mindbody lens, she compassionately guides clients beyond defenses to connect with wholeness and peace.
Gina is a skilled and compassionate provider specializing in traumatic stress, narcissistic abuse recovery, and highly sensitive persons. Through a psychodynamic, mindbody lens, she compassionately guides clients beyond defenses to connect with wholeness and peace.
(458) 209-2309 View (458) 209-2309
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Sarah Jean Tedrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-Sup, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
Hi, My name is Sarah and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board-Certified Art Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, studio artist, and LPC supervisor. I bring my lifelong art background and skills, training in Art Therapy, counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, and psychology, years of experience working with adolescence and their families, many years of motherhood, and 18 years of sobriety into my role as a helper. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, with varying levels of needs.
Hi, My name is Sarah and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board-Certified Art Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, studio artist, and LPC supervisor. I bring my lifelong art background and skills, training in Art Therapy, counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, and psychology, years of experience working with adolescence and their families, many years of motherhood, and 18 years of sobriety into my role as a helper. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, with varying levels of needs.
(503) 300-6073 View (503) 300-6073
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Melanie Mamola
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97267
The fact that you are here, browsing for a potential counselor, is a brave step in the direction of growth, and I would be honored to accompany you on this most heartfelt journey. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, parenting issues, divorce, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as with those who are sober curious, in recovery, or who want to explore behavioral addictions.
The fact that you are here, browsing for a potential counselor, is a brave step in the direction of growth, and I would be honored to accompany you on this most heartfelt journey. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, parenting issues, divorce, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as with those who are sober curious, in recovery, or who want to explore behavioral addictions.
(503) 486-3345 View (503) 486-3345
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Saussha Flint
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSWA, CADCIII, QMHP
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97222  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Many of us are waking up to the effects of generational trauma. You may have a history that has included family members with addictions, severe mental illness or anger problems. It could be a new realization leading to a hunger to to break free and do life differently. Or it may be you've been aware of the effects of familial patterns for some time and have worked hard to create a life that goes in a better direction. Despite all the work, it can still be possible to get stuck from time to time. I hope to walk beside you as you break the cycles, find your path and create the life where you belong.
Many of us are waking up to the effects of generational trauma. You may have a history that has included family members with addictions, severe mental illness or anger problems. It could be a new realization leading to a hunger to to break free and do life differently. Or it may be you've been aware of the effects of familial patterns for some time and have worked hard to create a life that goes in a better direction. Despite all the work, it can still be possible to get stuck from time to time. I hope to walk beside you as you break the cycles, find your path and create the life where you belong.
(503) 744-6229 View (503) 744-6229
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Jenna Washburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukie, OR 97222  (Online Only)
It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits.  But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.
It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits.  But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.
(971) 206-4742 View (971) 206-4742
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Kaitlyn 'red' Wilson
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Happy Valley, OR 97015
I am a professional counselor associate in the state of Oregon dedicated to helping clients process and access inner healing. I consider my role to be helping you understand yourself more deeply so that you can make informed decisions about your life.
I am a professional counselor associate in the state of Oregon dedicated to helping clients process and access inner healing. I consider my role to be helping you understand yourself more deeply so that you can make informed decisions about your life.
(503) 744-6941 View (503) 744-6941
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A Season for Change Counseling & Hypnosis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97086  (Online Only)
With compassion and listening, I will work with you to identify your underlying issues, help you to clarify your core beliefs, and help you to release limiting beliefs and behavioral patterns. My goal is to support you, to deepen your capacity for self-reflection, acceptance, and life purpose. I will honor your strengths while helping you to work through life transitions. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I can integrate whatever style of therapy you are interested in (e.g. talk, education, interactive, area specific). I use John Gottman's therapy for couples counseling. I offer sliding scale or insurance billing.
With compassion and listening, I will work with you to identify your underlying issues, help you to clarify your core beliefs, and help you to release limiting beliefs and behavioral patterns. My goal is to support you, to deepen your capacity for self-reflection, acceptance, and life purpose. I will honor your strengths while helping you to work through life transitions. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I can integrate whatever style of therapy you are interested in (e.g. talk, education, interactive, area specific). I use John Gottman's therapy for couples counseling. I offer sliding scale or insurance billing.
(503) 755-7853 View (503) 755-7853
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Bend Mindfulness Counseling, Craig Schlarb Ph.D
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
My psychology and counseling practice is the expansion of identities through awareness and compassion not just solving problems. Your journey has been one with twists and turns and taking the first step to contact me may feel uncertain. Given life can feel like a maze, I make our initial contact straightforward as possible. For 25 years I’ve helped people clear the way to the freedom of their true nature in psychotherapy as well as hypnotherapy. I’ve worked as a crisis worker in ERs, to chief auditor for mental health services in Silicon Valley, to developing a successful counseling training center focused on mindfulness
My psychology and counseling practice is the expansion of identities through awareness and compassion not just solving problems. Your journey has been one with twists and turns and taking the first step to contact me may feel uncertain. Given life can feel like a maze, I make our initial contact straightforward as possible. For 25 years I’ve helped people clear the way to the freedom of their true nature in psychotherapy as well as hypnotherapy. I’ve worked as a crisis worker in ERs, to chief auditor for mental health services in Silicon Valley, to developing a successful counseling training center focused on mindfulness
(458) 214-8971 View (458) 214-8971
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Secret Room Therapy Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Sandy, OR 97055
The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!
The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!
(503) 212-9518 View (503) 212-9518
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Jill Walsh
Professional Counselor Associate, PCA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
(971) 395-4015 View (971) 395-4015
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Shannon Gander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
Not accepting new clients
You may be seeking support for any number of reasons, such as depression, workplace stress, grief and loss, shame, trauma, anxiety, loneliness, clarity around transitions, disconnection in your relationships, addictions, or any number of other experiences. Every human deserves a safe, confidential place they can go to where they needn’t feel judged, rushed, or pressured. I aim for my office to be a sanctuary that can hold the hopes and aspirations for your life. I work with individuals, couples, and families around their unique goals, needs, and challenges.
You may be seeking support for any number of reasons, such as depression, workplace stress, grief and loss, shame, trauma, anxiety, loneliness, clarity around transitions, disconnection in your relationships, addictions, or any number of other experiences. Every human deserves a safe, confidential place they can go to where they needn’t feel judged, rushed, or pressured. I aim for my office to be a sanctuary that can hold the hopes and aspirations for your life. I work with individuals, couples, and families around their unique goals, needs, and challenges.
(503) 606-8615 View (503) 606-8615
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Chrissy Zimmerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC, I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Not accepting new clients
I am looking forward to working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and/or children (in no particular order) that are interested in art therapy and counseling. I have had 5 years experience in a residential setting with adolescents who struggle with both addictions and mental health concerns. And for another 7 years I worked with children and families in need of significant services at a non-profit organization downtown. I am now primarily working with Clients (like you!) at my private practice in SE Portland and am truly enjoying the experience.
I am looking forward to working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and/or children (in no particular order) that are interested in art therapy and counseling. I have had 5 years experience in a residential setting with adolescents who struggle with both addictions and mental health concerns. And for another 7 years I worked with children and families in need of significant services at a non-profit organization downtown. I am now primarily working with Clients (like you!) at my private practice in SE Portland and am truly enjoying the experience.
(971) 333-0578 View (971) 333-0578

Online Therapists

Photo of Scarlet Graham, MA, CMHC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Scarlet Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tigard, OR 97223
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you adjusting to a new occupation, move, marriage or divorce? I am honored to walk with you and aid you on or towards your path of personal growth. If you want to develop coping skills for dealing with life's changes and challenges or are someone who wants to go deep to uncover blocks that are keeping you from achieving the happiness you deserve, I am here to walk beside you to meet your goals. I offer Integrative, creative and evidence-based therapy modalities. Psychotherapy can help you lower anxiety and depression and help you achieve your best self.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you adjusting to a new occupation, move, marriage or divorce? I am honored to walk with you and aid you on or towards your path of personal growth. If you want to develop coping skills for dealing with life's changes and challenges or are someone who wants to go deep to uncover blocks that are keeping you from achieving the happiness you deserve, I am here to walk beside you to meet your goals. I offer Integrative, creative and evidence-based therapy modalities. Psychotherapy can help you lower anxiety and depression and help you achieve your best self.
(503) 343-9427 View (503) 343-9427
Jennifer Helms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Silverton, OR 97381
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever noticed how sometimes life takes over and you feel like its scheduling your rather than you scheduling life? Notice sometimes how the rhythm of busy and hurriedness in life suddenly becomes the rhythm you meet life and relationships with? Ever feel trapped in the same cycles getting the same results? I use EMDR, DBT, CBT and other tools to work with trauma, life transitions, divorce, chronic stressors, family problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD or other struggles. I offer a free consultation to discuss the ways we can collaborate discovering healing and insight.
Have you ever noticed how sometimes life takes over and you feel like its scheduling your rather than you scheduling life? Notice sometimes how the rhythm of busy and hurriedness in life suddenly becomes the rhythm you meet life and relationships with? Ever feel trapped in the same cycles getting the same results? I use EMDR, DBT, CBT and other tools to work with trauma, life transitions, divorce, chronic stressors, family problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD or other struggles. I offer a free consultation to discuss the ways we can collaborate discovering healing and insight.
(503) 994-9430 View (503) 994-9430
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Dr. Rebecca Wara-Goss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MA, CTRI, ESMHL
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006  (Online Only)
(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.
(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.
(971) 302-2349 View (971) 302-2349
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Aj Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
I believe that every person, regardless of diagnosis or past experiences, can lead purposeful and fulfilling lives with the proper support. We do the best with what we have, and too often life presents significant challenges we are forced to adapt to. Sometimes the patterns that were helpful to get through our childhood present major challenges later in life. Our symptoms do not make us abnormal and are not part of a fundamental flaw that needs fixing, they are a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. Problems do not exist within one person but are the result of a person’s context, family patterns, and learned behaviors.
I believe that every person, regardless of diagnosis or past experiences, can lead purposeful and fulfilling lives with the proper support. We do the best with what we have, and too often life presents significant challenges we are forced to adapt to. Sometimes the patterns that were helpful to get through our childhood present major challenges later in life. Our symptoms do not make us abnormal and are not part of a fundamental flaw that needs fixing, they are a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. Problems do not exist within one person but are the result of a person’s context, family patterns, and learned behaviors.
(971) 599-2814 View (971) 599-2814
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Gary Neil Reiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, , LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented family therapy; Process Oriented sex and intimacy work; Process Oriented personal and historical trauma work; Process oriented coma and brain injury work, I have written 11 books on these topics. My work integrates mind body and spirit.
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented family therapy; Process Oriented sex and intimacy work; Process Oriented personal and historical trauma work; Process oriented coma and brain injury work, I have written 11 books on these topics. My work integrates mind body and spirit.
(458) 218-8186 View (458) 218-8186

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Substance Use Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.