Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Forest Grove, OR

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Breanna Munsell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Play Therapist certified in CBT, TBRI, DBT, Theraplay, and have post-graduate certificates in Therapy with Adoptive and Foster Families and Infant-Toddler Mental Health, as well as training in TF-EMDR I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Grief Informed Professional.
Welcome to a safe space where your journey towards mental and emotional well-being begins. As a dedicated mental health therapist, my primary focus is on fostering empathy and establishing a profound connection with each individual who walks through my door. Your unique experiences and struggles matter, and together, we will navigate the path to healing, growth, and resilience. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and unlock your full potential. Let's embark on this transformative path to healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Play Therapist certified in CBT, TBRI, DBT, Theraplay, and have post-graduate certificates in Therapy with Adoptive and Foster Families and Infant-Toddler Mental Health, as well as training in TF-EMDR I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Grief Informed Professional.
Welcome to a safe space where your journey towards mental and emotional well-being begins. As a dedicated mental health therapist, my primary focus is on fostering empathy and establishing a profound connection with each individual who walks through my door. Your unique experiences and struggles matter, and together, we will navigate the path to healing, growth, and resilience. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and unlock your full potential. Let's embark on this transformative path to healing and growth.
(458) 209-2652 View (458) 209-2652
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Samuel W Gioia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Do you feel stuck fixation on prior trauma, cycles of depression rumination, obsessive behaviors, or avoidance of "triggers?" These kinds of problems are resistant to change through the thinking part of the brain.
Are you stagnating in talk therapy? I bring thirty years of experience as a licensed social worker, helping people with many kinds of life problems. Besides client-centered talk therapy, I incorporate eye movement and imagery to help clients resolve trauma and move beyond barriers to growth. See acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com. Eye movement helps people when they are "stuck" in talk therapy, rapidly helping people to remove barriers to progress.
Do you feel stuck fixation on prior trauma, cycles of depression rumination, obsessive behaviors, or avoidance of "triggers?" These kinds of problems are resistant to change through the thinking part of the brain.
Are you stagnating in talk therapy? I bring thirty years of experience as a licensed social worker, helping people with many kinds of life problems. Besides client-centered talk therapy, I incorporate eye movement and imagery to help clients resolve trauma and move beyond barriers to growth. See acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com. Eye movement helps people when they are "stuck" in talk therapy, rapidly helping people to remove barriers to progress.
(503) 400-3723 View (503) 400-3723
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Delila 'dee' Donaldson
LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116
My ideal client is a BIPOCC person who is struggling with their mental health. A person who wants to feel better. WIth my background in trauma treatment combined with my experience as a licensed mental health provider, I can help. I like working with people that are in crisis, who want help now, and who just want to feel better. People of Color, People from other cultures, the oppressed, refugees, the displaced, the rejected, and all who are seeking to heal from the bad things that happen to us, you are welcome here. I am culturally focused provider with a Native Indian point of view and have helped many people feel better.
My ideal client is a BIPOCC person who is struggling with their mental health. A person who wants to feel better. WIth my background in trauma treatment combined with my experience as a licensed mental health provider, I can help. I like working with people that are in crisis, who want help now, and who just want to feel better. People of Color, People from other cultures, the oppressed, refugees, the displaced, the rejected, and all who are seeking to heal from the bad things that happen to us, you are welcome here. I am culturally focused provider with a Native Indian point of view and have helped many people feel better.
(503) 512-6935 View (503) 512-6935
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Abundant Healing LLC
Counselor, PsyD, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116  (Online Only)
My existence is to serve individuals and families experiencing loss, suffering, anguish, emotional turmoil, and facing a terminal illness. I am also here to help those with concerns surrounding religious beliefs, mild anxiety, depression, and issues with PTSD.
My existence is to serve individuals and families experiencing loss, suffering, anguish, emotional turmoil, and facing a terminal illness. I am also here to help those with concerns surrounding religious beliefs, mild anxiety, depression, and issues with PTSD.
(717) 910-3148 View (717) 910-3148
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Epiphany Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Not accepting new clients
I volunteered for a Cultural Trauma & Social Justice event because I wanted to know more about the effects of cultural dissension.
Your strengths identify who you are. Your unique needs can be addressed in a safe, collaborative environment where you can learn to communicate in ways that help you get your needs met in relationships. Anxiety and negativity can prevent you from engaging with others effectively. Learning about your needs and becoming aware of your thinking patterns is crucial. You can overcome insecurities by contacting me for support and insight for the concerns you have about your life.
I volunteered for a Cultural Trauma & Social Justice event because I wanted to know more about the effects of cultural dissension.
Your strengths identify who you are. Your unique needs can be addressed in a safe, collaborative environment where you can learn to communicate in ways that help you get your needs met in relationships. Anxiety and negativity can prevent you from engaging with others effectively. Learning about your needs and becoming aware of your thinking patterns is crucial. You can overcome insecurities by contacting me for support and insight for the concerns you have about your life.
(503) 917-0126 View (503) 917-0126
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Lydia M Radke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Not accepting new clients
Currently not accepting new clients. When available again, I accept Cigna/Evernorth insurance or out of pocket payments. You may struggle with the impact of trauma, difficulty in relationships, life transitions, or need to process what life brings. At SanaVita, we believe healing is unique to each person and embrace the many ways we can access a better life for ourselves and those around us. This may be one-on-one counseling, a solitary walk on a wooded path, enjoying the beauty of a garden or a sunset, learning new things, creating art, making music, or connecting with animals, and people. What does healing look like for you?
Currently not accepting new clients. When available again, I accept Cigna/Evernorth insurance or out of pocket payments. You may struggle with the impact of trauma, difficulty in relationships, life transitions, or need to process what life brings. At SanaVita, we believe healing is unique to each person and embrace the many ways we can access a better life for ourselves and those around us. This may be one-on-one counseling, a solitary walk on a wooded path, enjoying the beauty of a garden or a sunset, learning new things, creating art, making music, or connecting with animals, and people. What does healing look like for you?
(971) 273-5599 View (971) 273-5599
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Angela Ritacca-Lovenguth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Hi there, my name is Angela. I’m a licensed counselor and art therapist. Do you have some things you need to talk over or get help with in a professional setting? Therapy can be a great place to get support and help as you work through challenges. I’m ready to hear whatever you may need help with. I specialize in working with teens, parents, and adults. I am currently offering both telehealth and in person appointments. I have previously worked in outpatient clinics, a school and a hospital. With urgent concerns about yourself or a loved one, please contact the Washington County Crisis Line at (503)291-9111. Thank you!
Hi there, my name is Angela. I’m a licensed counselor and art therapist. Do you have some things you need to talk over or get help with in a professional setting? Therapy can be a great place to get support and help as you work through challenges. I’m ready to hear whatever you may need help with. I specialize in working with teens, parents, and adults. I am currently offering both telehealth and in person appointments. I have previously worked in outpatient clinics, a school and a hospital. With urgent concerns about yourself or a loved one, please contact the Washington County Crisis Line at (503)291-9111. Thank you!
(503) 746-9293 View (503) 746-9293
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Crystal Bartlett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC II
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Our therapist-client relationship is one that relies on our shared wisdom. You are the expert in the subject area of you, while I bring therapeutic resources and my own lived experience.
Our therapist-client relationship is one that relies on our shared wisdom. You are the expert in the subject area of you, while I bring therapeutic resources and my own lived experience.
(503) 782-5760 View (503) 782-5760
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Sahara Bunna-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
LPC Intern, LPC-A, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116  (Online Only)
I am a dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve growth. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, focused on empowering individuals to understand their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and reach their full potential.
I am a dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve growth. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, focused on empowering individuals to understand their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and reach their full potential.
(971) 265-6724 View (971) 265-6724
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Lauren Dahl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Not accepting new clients
I believe that a healthy outlook comes from having a good grasp of your ABC's... Accept, Balance, Cope. People often say things like, "I need to let it go," or "I need to forgive ...," etc. But we rarely talk about what it means to do that. Those phrases mean accepting that life is what it is-a balance of both good and bad-and making a choice to focus on the things we CAN change. Then "it" can stop directing our lives-we cope. Whether you need to let go of anger, fear, or sadness, I can help!
I believe that a healthy outlook comes from having a good grasp of your ABC's... Accept, Balance, Cope. People often say things like, "I need to let it go," or "I need to forgive ...," etc. But we rarely talk about what it means to do that. Those phrases mean accepting that life is what it is-a balance of both good and bad-and making a choice to focus on the things we CAN change. Then "it" can stop directing our lives-we cope. Whether you need to let go of anger, fear, or sadness, I can help!
(503) 352-7806 View (503) 352-7806
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All Tribes Mental Health Svcs, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116
We are a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit Mental Health Services agency open to All Colors, All Cultures, & All Tribes. The oppressed, discriminated, and assimilated are welcome. BIPOCC (Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of other Colors and Cultures), You matter to us. All Tribes offers culturally focused, client centered BIPOCC treatment providers in your area, with the goal being to help people feel better again. We are offering Individual, couples, and family therapy through telehealth. It is possible to heal and to feel better.
We are a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit Mental Health Services agency open to All Colors, All Cultures, & All Tribes. The oppressed, discriminated, and assimilated are welcome. BIPOCC (Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of other Colors and Cultures), You matter to us. All Tribes offers culturally focused, client centered BIPOCC treatment providers in your area, with the goal being to help people feel better again. We are offering Individual, couples, and family therapy through telehealth. It is possible to heal and to feel better.
(541) 348-8097 View (541) 348-8097
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Don Schweitzer
Licensed Master Social worker, PhD, LMSW, CWP
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116  (Online Only)
My practice focuses on overall health and wellness, prioritizing a holistic approach and emphasizing the connection between the mind and body. My approach is client-centered with tailored wellness plans to meet your individual needs and goals with a focus on promoting overall well-being and self-care. Through a combination of mindfulness practices, counseling, and other techniques, I will help you cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and your emotional needs, as well as help you develop skills to manage stress, anxiety, and improve your overall quality of life.
My practice focuses on overall health and wellness, prioritizing a holistic approach and emphasizing the connection between the mind and body. My approach is client-centered with tailored wellness plans to meet your individual needs and goals with a focus on promoting overall well-being and self-care. Through a combination of mindfulness practices, counseling, and other techniques, I will help you cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and your emotional needs, as well as help you develop skills to manage stress, anxiety, and improve your overall quality of life.
(971) 414-3349 View (971) 414-3349
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Troy Pound
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116
What solution are you seeking? My goal is to help you reach your goals. As a husband, father to six kids, grandfather to six grandkids, mental health worker, and minister I bring a some life experience to the table. If nothing else I've learned we all need an encouraging voice from time to time. I look forward to traveling with you on the road to transformation.
What solution are you seeking? My goal is to help you reach your goals. As a husband, father to six kids, grandfather to six grandkids, mental health worker, and minister I bring a some life experience to the table. If nothing else I've learned we all need an encouraging voice from time to time. I look forward to traveling with you on the road to transformation.
(503) 214-2494 View (503) 214-2494
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Diana Strong-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116
I have a deep-rooted passion for delivering empathetic therapy and counseling services to children and adolescents grappling with mental health challenges. Through my extensive background in mental health counseling, I foster trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic alliances with children, adolescents, and their families. I employ a range of therapeutic techniques to address her clients’ mental health concerns and facilitate transformative growth by guiding them in reshaping harmful behaviors and thought patterns.
I have a deep-rooted passion for delivering empathetic therapy and counseling services to children and adolescents grappling with mental health challenges. Through my extensive background in mental health counseling, I foster trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic alliances with children, adolescents, and their families. I employ a range of therapeutic techniques to address her clients’ mental health concerns and facilitate transformative growth by guiding them in reshaping harmful behaviors and thought patterns.
(971) 571-5732 View (971) 571-5732
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Brooke Lavarias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions or adjustments? Maybe you are struggling as a parent or have a child with behavioral concerns? Do you have a teenager who could benefit from developing healthy communication, building self-esteem, and addressing the unique challenges of adolescence. No matter your struggle, we'll work collaboratively to explore strengths, address challenges, and create a roadmap to a more fulfilling life. You are not alone on this beautiful yet sometimes challenging journey. Taking the vulnerable step to find support can come with relief, self-awareness, healing, and growth.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions or adjustments? Maybe you are struggling as a parent or have a child with behavioral concerns? Do you have a teenager who could benefit from developing healthy communication, building self-esteem, and addressing the unique challenges of adolescence. No matter your struggle, we'll work collaboratively to explore strengths, address challenges, and create a roadmap to a more fulfilling life. You are not alone on this beautiful yet sometimes challenging journey. Taking the vulnerable step to find support can come with relief, self-awareness, healing, and growth.
(480) 405-7725 View (480) 405-7725
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Angela Kronenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116
*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.
(503) 436-6454 View (503) 436-6454
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Bloom Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Therapy can be very beneficial for individuals willing to have the courage to be vulnerable and open to change. While most people tend to seek therapy after the fact, when things have gone wrong, I also encourage therapy as a means of maintaining wellness. By being proactive, versus reactive, you may find that you'll experience greater happiness and less stress. If you've done your research then you know there are many options for help, which can make it hard to choose; I standby the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as key to making this work and encourage you not to give up if you don't feel connected at first.
Therapy can be very beneficial for individuals willing to have the courage to be vulnerable and open to change. While most people tend to seek therapy after the fact, when things have gone wrong, I also encourage therapy as a means of maintaining wellness. By being proactive, versus reactive, you may find that you'll experience greater happiness and less stress. If you've done your research then you know there are many options for help, which can make it hard to choose; I standby the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as key to making this work and encourage you not to give up if you don't feel connected at first.
(503) 479-4674 View (503) 479-4674
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Steven Herring
Counselor, LPC, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Grove, OR 97116  (Online Only)
Now accepting clients for telehealth. Life's challenges can be overwhelming and counseling helps build coping skills, boost self-esteem, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellness.
Now accepting clients for telehealth. Life's challenges can be overwhelming and counseling helps build coping skills, boost self-esteem, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellness.
(971) 600-1605 View (971) 600-1605

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Susan Driver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
From struggling with trauma, to grief, divorce, changes in health and ability, increasing isolation and aging.
Making the decision to seek professional help takes courage when feeling overwhelmed and sometimes hopeless that nothing will change. I believe therapy works and can help make that change easier and quicker than you might think. I work with individuals, families and children with compassion, persistence and skills to identify these changes and create a plan that is designed for you. My clients are families that may be facing a difficult transition or grief, a child or teen anxious, withdrawn, angry or out of control. Parents that are exhausted, feeling overwhelmed, and fearful of what is happening to their child.
From struggling with trauma, to grief, divorce, changes in health and ability, increasing isolation and aging.
Making the decision to seek professional help takes courage when feeling overwhelmed and sometimes hopeless that nothing will change. I believe therapy works and can help make that change easier and quicker than you might think. I work with individuals, families and children with compassion, persistence and skills to identify these changes and create a plan that is designed for you. My clients are families that may be facing a difficult transition or grief, a child or teen anxious, withdrawn, angry or out of control. Parents that are exhausted, feeling overwhelmed, and fearful of what is happening to their child.
(971) 232-3354 View (971) 232-3354
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Mary Lopes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
I also specialize in trauma and its impacts.
Are you struggling with "adulting"? Do you find yourself looking around and needing a grown up? (Only to realize... crap, that's me!). I offer services for individuals, couples, and families with adult family members (no youth services provided). I love working with folks asking big questions- it may be about past experiences, spirituality, gender, etc- and getting into the gritty details of learning new skills and building sustainable habits to support our overall health.
I also specialize in trauma and its impacts.
Are you struggling with "adulting"? Do you find yourself looking around and needing a grown up? (Only to realize... crap, that's me!). I offer services for individuals, couples, and families with adult family members (no youth services provided). I love working with folks asking big questions- it may be about past experiences, spirituality, gender, etc- and getting into the gritty details of learning new skills and building sustainable habits to support our overall health.
(503) 461-5484 View (503) 461-5484

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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.