Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fairview, OR
Jennifer P Checkis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairview, OR 97024 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR is a technique to gently assist the mind's desire to naturally heal from trauma, patterns learned from family dynamics, etc.
My clients have the courage and determination to face their challenges and find their truths. They may be ready to face trauma, heal relationships, or overcome barriers to living in joy. I embrace the opportunity to join with them to offer support, encouragement and fresh new perspectives as they explore their relationships and identities within this world. I continue to learn and grow from my clients every single day, and it is my greatest joy.
EMDR is a technique to gently assist the mind's desire to naturally heal from trauma, patterns learned from family dynamics, etc.
My clients have the courage and determination to face their challenges and find their truths. They may be ready to face trauma, heal relationships, or overcome barriers to living in joy. I embrace the opportunity to join with them to offer support, encouragement and fresh new perspectives as they explore their relationships and identities within this world. I continue to learn and grow from my clients every single day, and it is my greatest joy.
Adam Derek Bird
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairview, OR 97024 (Online Only)
If you're feeling the weight of depression, dissociation, or past trauma, you’re not alone. You might be a part of the LGBTQ community or be neurodivergent navigating a world that often feels like you can't fit in and is overwhelming. Because of this, you’re seeking a safe, compassionate space to explore your emotions and to heal. Some goals may include finding peace with your past, clarity in your identity and relationships, and integrating practices that help you feel balanced, fulfilled, and ready to break free from cycles of needless suffering.
If you're feeling the weight of depression, dissociation, or past trauma, you’re not alone. You might be a part of the LGBTQ community or be neurodivergent navigating a world that often feels like you can't fit in and is overwhelming. Because of this, you’re seeking a safe, compassionate space to explore your emotions and to heal. Some goals may include finding peace with your past, clarity in your identity and relationships, and integrating practices that help you feel balanced, fulfilled, and ready to break free from cycles of needless suffering.
Susan Jane Hohmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview, OR 97024
I work with clients, providing sex therapy and/or trauma therapy, using EMDR and CBT.
Past trauma and sexuality struggles seem to be more common that most people believe. Many of us have experienced trauma (and/or sexual trauma) in our past...it is time to escape from that prison. We need more therapists trained to handle these struggles. As a sex-positive therapist I can help you grow and thrive in your chosen environment as you navigate the shifts and transitions we all experience in this life. I also supervise new therapists as they gain experience in this helping profession
I work with clients, providing sex therapy and/or trauma therapy, using EMDR and CBT.
Past trauma and sexuality struggles seem to be more common that most people believe. Many of us have experienced trauma (and/or sexual trauma) in our past...it is time to escape from that prison. We need more therapists trained to handle these struggles. As a sex-positive therapist I can help you grow and thrive in your chosen environment as you navigate the shifts and transitions we all experience in this life. I also supervise new therapists as they gain experience in this helping profession
Ruben passionately believes in offering supportive and inclusive spaces for everyone needing mental health care. He provides specialized therapy for adults and teens who are feeling weighed down with depression, anxiety, traumatic stress reactions, addictions, identity issues, life transitions, and grief/healing process. He grounds his work in affective neuroscience, emotion theory, neurobiology of trauma, selfdetermination theory, and attachment theory. Ruben is humanisticexperiential in his therapeutic approach, and he adapts his intervention methods to each person’s processing style to ensure that care is client centered.
Ruben passionately believes in offering supportive and inclusive spaces for everyone needing mental health care. He provides specialized therapy for adults and teens who are feeling weighed down with depression, anxiety, traumatic stress reactions, addictions, identity issues, life transitions, and grief/healing process. He grounds his work in affective neuroscience, emotion theory, neurobiology of trauma, selfdetermination theory, and attachment theory. Ruben is humanisticexperiential in his therapeutic approach, and he adapts his intervention methods to each person’s processing style to ensure that care is client centered.
Sarah Elizabeth Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairview, OR 97024 (Online Only)
I have experience with complex trauma and substance abuse as well as anger management and suicide prevention.
Therapy can be hard, and I want to make it as safe and approachable as possible. We all have the potential to be our best selves, and I'm passionate about supporting people through the process of figuring out what that means for them. I treat the person who sits in front of me, whatever they come with - depression, anxiety, a history of trauma, illness, complex family and personal histories. I believe that self compassion and relationship are the key components for any therapeutic relationship.
I have experience with complex trauma and substance abuse as well as anger management and suicide prevention.
Therapy can be hard, and I want to make it as safe and approachable as possible. We all have the potential to be our best selves, and I'm passionate about supporting people through the process of figuring out what that means for them. I treat the person who sits in front of me, whatever they come with - depression, anxiety, a history of trauma, illness, complex family and personal histories. I believe that self compassion and relationship are the key components for any therapeutic relationship.
Hunter Schow is a dedicated Doctoral Intern at LifeStance Health in Oregon, committed to helping individuals uncover their strengths and achieve personal growth. Serving adolescents, young adults, and adults, Hunter focuses on creating a supportive and understanding environment where clients can explore their unique stories and develop self-efficacy. He believes that every person’s life makes sense and that understanding one’s experiences is key to overcoming challenges such as anxiety, depression, and Trauma.
Hunter Schow is a dedicated Doctoral Intern at LifeStance Health in Oregon, committed to helping individuals uncover their strengths and achieve personal growth. Serving adolescents, young adults, and adults, Hunter focuses on creating a supportive and understanding environment where clients can explore their unique stories and develop self-efficacy. He believes that every person’s life makes sense and that understanding one’s experiences is key to overcoming challenges such as anxiety, depression, and Trauma.
Monique supports clients in developing emotion regulation, interpersonal, problem solving, and cognitive restructuring skills to decrease negative impacts from anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Monique Jessie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon who has been practicing since 2018. She received her BA in Psychology from Concordia University and her MA in Counseling from Lewis and Clark College. Monique is a personcentered therapist who seeks to help clients recognize their strengths, autonomy, and independence in being the best version of themselves. She utilizes cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic practices in identifying key life experiences that impact daytoday functioning and mental wellness.
Monique supports clients in developing emotion regulation, interpersonal, problem solving, and cognitive restructuring skills to decrease negative impacts from anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Monique Jessie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon who has been practicing since 2018. She received her BA in Psychology from Concordia University and her MA in Counseling from Lewis and Clark College. Monique is a personcentered therapist who seeks to help clients recognize their strengths, autonomy, and independence in being the best version of themselves. She utilizes cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic practices in identifying key life experiences that impact daytoday functioning and mental wellness.
Her specialties and areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-harm/suicide risk, identity development, attachment wounds, and interpersonal relationships difficulties.
Stacy believes every person has a unique way of seeing the world and they deserve to feel heard and unconditionally accepted. Her therapy style is relational, and she strives to create a safe space for individuals to set and reach their unique therapeutic goals. She works collaboratively with clients to increase awareness, explore patterns in emotions, thoughts and behaviors, understand and trust themselves, and face challenges. She uses an integrative approach that is culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and strength-based.
Her specialties and areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-harm/suicide risk, identity development, attachment wounds, and interpersonal relationships difficulties.
Stacy believes every person has a unique way of seeing the world and they deserve to feel heard and unconditionally accepted. Her therapy style is relational, and she strives to create a safe space for individuals to set and reach their unique therapeutic goals. She works collaboratively with clients to increase awareness, explore patterns in emotions, thoughts and behaviors, understand and trust themselves, and face challenges. She uses an integrative approach that is culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and strength-based.
Kathryn provides a client centered and trauma informed approach in addition to encouraging creative problem solving. She pulls from various therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, SolutionFocused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in collaboration with client goals. Kathryn has lived in multiple regions around the US including both coasts and in her spare time enjoys film, Zumba, and travel.
Kathryn provides a client centered and trauma informed approach in addition to encouraging creative problem solving. She pulls from various therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, SolutionFocused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in collaboration with client goals. Kathryn has lived in multiple regions around the US including both coasts and in her spare time enjoys film, Zumba, and travel.
My focus for therapy is collaborative and clientcentered. I am a trauma informed clinician; I do my best to create a warm and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship for those I treat. I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri (Go Cardinals!) and I received my MS in Clinical Psychology from Missouri State University. I am an avid reader, and I enjoy creative endeavors and spending time with my family.
My focus for therapy is collaborative and clientcentered. I am a trauma informed clinician; I do my best to create a warm and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship for those I treat. I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri (Go Cardinals!) and I received my MS in Clinical Psychology from Missouri State University. I am an avid reader, and I enjoy creative endeavors and spending time with my family.
Cecilia Zoeller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2006. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from California State University, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University. Cecilia provides traumainformed treatment and specializes in grief work, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She offers supportive listening and activities to complete treatment goals. Cecilia uses tools and therapies that are unique to each person(s). In her free time, Cecilia loves animals. She loves her Cocker Spaniel and Border Collie, ZB. He is so cute, so smart and obedient.
Cecilia Zoeller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2006. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from California State University, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University. Cecilia provides traumainformed treatment and specializes in grief work, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She offers supportive listening and activities to complete treatment goals. Cecilia uses tools and therapies that are unique to each person(s). In her free time, Cecilia loves animals. She loves her Cocker Spaniel and Border Collie, ZB. He is so cute, so smart and obedient.
Nicole utilizes a traumainformed approach informed by attachment theory and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) principles. Her areas of focus include PTSD, complex trauma, depression, ADHD, and anxiety. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys playing video games, reading, listening to music, and living a cozy life.
Nicole utilizes a traumainformed approach informed by attachment theory and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) principles. Her areas of focus include PTSD, complex trauma, depression, ADHD, and anxiety. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys playing video games, reading, listening to music, and living a cozy life.
Jules Allison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC II
Verified Verified
Fairview, OR 97024
I try to help mitigate the ways in which supervision has added to the trauma of systemic oppression through cultural humility, continuing education to decrease my blind spots, and by having ongoing, honest self-reflection of my biases.
As a Queer and Non-binary supervisor I use feminist, mindfulness and strengths-based approaches to supervise from a social justice oriented lens. I also strive to help my supervisees in their own career development— especially as it concerns how to make a good living while keeping therapy accessible within the context of private practice.
I try to help mitigate the ways in which supervision has added to the trauma of systemic oppression through cultural humility, continuing education to decrease my blind spots, and by having ongoing, honest self-reflection of my biases.
As a Queer and Non-binary supervisor I use feminist, mindfulness and strengths-based approaches to supervise from a social justice oriented lens. I also strive to help my supervisees in their own career development— especially as it concerns how to make a good living while keeping therapy accessible within the context of private practice.
Dena Sites is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2012. Dena is a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and cultivate emotional wellbeing. She believes that every person has the potential for growth, healing, and personal transformation, and she is here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic approaches and a clientcentered approach, Dena strives to tailor sessions to your unique needs and goals.
Dena Sites is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2012. Dena is a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and cultivate emotional wellbeing. She believes that every person has the potential for growth, healing, and personal transformation, and she is here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic approaches and a clientcentered approach, Dena strives to tailor sessions to your unique needs and goals.
Emily Alderaen is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master of Counseling from Oregon State University. As a traumainformed clinician, Emily offers an integrative and evidencebased approach, weaving mindfulness, somatic awareness, and a social justice mindset into her work. Emily believes that we all possess inherent wholeness and wisdom. You are the expert on your experiences, and her role is to guide and empower you to deepen your understanding of yourself.
Emily Alderaen is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master of Counseling from Oregon State University. As a traumainformed clinician, Emily offers an integrative and evidencebased approach, weaving mindfulness, somatic awareness, and a social justice mindset into her work. Emily believes that we all possess inherent wholeness and wisdom. You are the expert on your experiences, and her role is to guide and empower you to deepen your understanding of yourself.
I have worked with various populations that include adolescents in crisis shelters, residential treatment homes, community mental health settings, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals; adults with severe and persistent mental illness in partial hospitalization programs, as well as juvenile and adult sex offenders that were inpatient as well as outpatient. I joined LifeStance Health (formerly Western Psychological and Counseling Services) in 2007.
I have worked with various populations that include adolescents in crisis shelters, residential treatment homes, community mental health settings, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals; adults with severe and persistent mental illness in partial hospitalization programs, as well as juvenile and adult sex offenders that were inpatient as well as outpatient. I joined LifeStance Health (formerly Western Psychological and Counseling Services) in 2007.
Lindsey Romo is a Qualified Mental Health Associate Registrant in Oregon who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master of Social Work from Portland State University. Lindsey has had extensive direct youth service experience and has demonstrated success in building trusting relationships with students of different ages. She has supported children experiencing crisis, assisting them in learning strategies to address communication, behavior, and sensory needs. Lindsey believes in the power of relationship building and uses a strengthsbased approach when working with kids.
Lindsey Romo is a Qualified Mental Health Associate Registrant in Oregon who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master of Social Work from Portland State University. Lindsey has had extensive direct youth service experience and has demonstrated success in building trusting relationships with students of different ages. She has supported children experiencing crisis, assisting them in learning strategies to address communication, behavior, and sensory needs. Lindsey believes in the power of relationship building and uses a strengthsbased approach when working with kids.
In her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring all the PNW has to offer. She looks forward to meeting you!
In her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring all the PNW has to offer. She looks forward to meeting you!
Joni believes the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. She strives to create a warm and safe space for clients to work on their challenges and concerns. Joni incorporates skills and strategies from CBT, DBT and interpersonal therapy in her work with clients. In addition to working with clients, Joni is the training director for the psychology internship program. She enjoys being of training future psychologists. In her spare time, Joni enjoys spending time with her family, her grandchildren and her two dogs.
Joni believes the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. She strives to create a warm and safe space for clients to work on their challenges and concerns. Joni incorporates skills and strategies from CBT, DBT and interpersonal therapy in her work with clients. In addition to working with clients, Joni is the training director for the psychology internship program. She enjoys being of training future psychologists. In her spare time, Joni enjoys spending time with her family, her grandchildren and her two dogs.
At age 30 I started at the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor’s degree in General Social Science and then earned a Master of Arts Degree at Bushnell University in Professional Counseling. Coursework began with human development and theory of treatment for mental illness. We also learned about testing and assessment, developing diagnosis and overview of treatment options to help individuals to reach and maintain and optimal mental state. I believe that each person can reach an optimum state of health, mental and physical and that the individual holds the key to that state.
At age 30 I started at the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor’s degree in General Social Science and then earned a Master of Arts Degree at Bushnell University in Professional Counseling. Coursework began with human development and theory of treatment for mental illness. We also learned about testing and assessment, developing diagnosis and overview of treatment options to help individuals to reach and maintain and optimal mental state. I believe that each person can reach an optimum state of health, mental and physical and that the individual holds the key to that state.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.