EMDR Therapists in Hillsboro, OR
Maria-Alejandra (Alex) De Araujo Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Through evidence-based techniques like EMDR and somatic therapy, we'll address anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or trapped in toxic patterns? Therapy is a journey toward healing, and you've already taken the first step by seeking support. With me, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we'll develop coping strategies and uncover strengths to guide you towards personal growth and change.
Through evidence-based techniques like EMDR and somatic therapy, we'll address anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or trapped in toxic patterns? Therapy is a journey toward healing, and you've already taken the first step by seeking support. With me, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we'll develop coping strategies and uncover strengths to guide you towards personal growth and change.
Lifeline Medical Center Has No Waiting List!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Our therapists have experience in many approaches, including CBT for anxiety and depression, DBT for coping with emotional and cognitive issues, EMDR for active release of emotions due to trauma, Mindfulness or spiritual approaches, as well as many other styles.
Lifeline Medical Center is Accepting New Clients Now! We enjoy providing a person-centered and engaging approach with your active engagement and participation and emphasis on your goals and individual needs. We will help you identify possible interventions that address your personal goals and then help you decide which interventions and processes might be helpful. Our group of therapists have experience with all ages through life transitions, school, social problems, trauma and life events that have been difficult to work through alone. We Offer Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
Our therapists have experience in many approaches, including CBT for anxiety and depression, DBT for coping with emotional and cognitive issues, EMDR for active release of emotions due to trauma, Mindfulness or spiritual approaches, as well as many other styles.
Lifeline Medical Center is Accepting New Clients Now! We enjoy providing a person-centered and engaging approach with your active engagement and participation and emphasis on your goals and individual needs. We will help you identify possible interventions that address your personal goals and then help you decide which interventions and processes might be helpful. Our group of therapists have experience with all ages through life transitions, school, social problems, trauma and life events that have been difficult to work through alone. We Offer Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
I work with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma and are struggling in certain areas of their lives due to the trauma. I utilize TF-CBT and EMDR as trauma interventions. Utilizing TF-CBT does encourage engagement from parent(s) and guardian(s). As a former athlete, I am also passionate about working with athletes on their overall mental health and well-being along with managing sport-related anxiety and other concerns.
I work with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma and are struggling in certain areas of their lives due to the trauma. I utilize TF-CBT and EMDR as trauma interventions. Utilizing TF-CBT does encourage engagement from parent(s) and guardian(s). As a former athlete, I am also passionate about working with athletes on their overall mental health and well-being along with managing sport-related anxiety and other concerns.
Catherine Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
I can also provide EMDR- both in a weekly format or through EMDR intensives (1.
It can be easy to fall into the habit of not prioritizing ourselves. Therapy can be a great way to provide space for us to get honest with ourselves and to explore our thoughts and emotions more intentionally. My clients are those who are open and motivated to explore insights and to become closer aligned with their authentic self and values. As a proud child of immigrants who values diversity, I hope for my practice to be a safe space for all with the inclusion of every ethnicity, race, religion, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression.
I can also provide EMDR- both in a weekly format or through EMDR intensives (1.
It can be easy to fall into the habit of not prioritizing ourselves. Therapy can be a great way to provide space for us to get honest with ourselves and to explore our thoughts and emotions more intentionally. My clients are those who are open and motivated to explore insights and to become closer aligned with their authentic self and values. As a proud child of immigrants who values diversity, I hope for my practice to be a safe space for all with the inclusion of every ethnicity, race, religion, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression.
Brandalyn Sprinkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, sandtray, expressive arts, and Play Therapy.
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
I am trained in EMDR, sandtray, expressive arts, and Play Therapy.
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
Patricia McConnell is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Rutgers University and her Master of Social Work Degree at Portland State University. She studied for a year at the Institute for Multigenerational Therapy in Portland, OR and is a trained EMDR therapist. Patricia has worked in community mental health settings, medical clinics, university counseling, with veterans, and in residential treatment facilities. She has directed international child welfare programs in Ethiopia, Uganda and South Korea.
Patricia McConnell is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Rutgers University and her Master of Social Work Degree at Portland State University. She studied for a year at the Institute for Multigenerational Therapy in Portland, OR and is a trained EMDR therapist. Patricia has worked in community mental health settings, medical clinics, university counseling, with veterans, and in residential treatment facilities. She has directed international child welfare programs in Ethiopia, Uganda and South Korea.
Sabrina J Walters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Whether you need couples therapy, optimization of your brain through Neurofeedback, EMDR, or need someone to navigate through the difficulties of life, I strategize action-oriented goals, give specific homework and lots of empathy.
Deciding to come to counseling is a big decision! You need to trust the counselor to be competent, compassionate and able to help change take place. I have worked with a wide variety of clients; from individuals in major life transitions to couples in crisis, to youth and families facing issues of addiction and adjustments and people dealing with trauma. I will guide you through difficulties and coach you to your highest potential. When seeking a counselor, the connection you feel with them is the most important thing . Research shows connection is the one greatest factor to ensure change will occur through counseling.
Whether you need couples therapy, optimization of your brain through Neurofeedback, EMDR, or need someone to navigate through the difficulties of life, I strategize action-oriented goals, give specific homework and lots of empathy.
Deciding to come to counseling is a big decision! You need to trust the counselor to be competent, compassionate and able to help change take place. I have worked with a wide variety of clients; from individuals in major life transitions to couples in crisis, to youth and families facing issues of addiction and adjustments and people dealing with trauma. I will guide you through difficulties and coach you to your highest potential. When seeking a counselor, the connection you feel with them is the most important thing . Research shows connection is the one greatest factor to ensure change will occur through counseling.
I offer goal directed treatment through EFT, EMDR, and CBT.
Typically my clients reach out to me because of feelings of sadness, worry, and disconnection in important relationships. My clients are often people who describe themselves as being “do-ers”, goal oriented people who have difficulty slowing down to understand their internal world and why they do what they do. Many of my clients are medical professionals, first responders, and veterans who have worked hard to train themselves to manage their emotional reactions because of the need to focus and perform in their work setting.
I offer goal directed treatment through EFT, EMDR, and CBT.
Typically my clients reach out to me because of feelings of sadness, worry, and disconnection in important relationships. My clients are often people who describe themselves as being “do-ers”, goal oriented people who have difficulty slowing down to understand their internal world and why they do what they do. Many of my clients are medical professionals, first responders, and veterans who have worked hard to train themselves to manage their emotional reactions because of the need to focus and perform in their work setting.
Yulia Brockdorf
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST, RD, LD, CDCES, BC-ADM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97123
My expertise also includes Attachment Focused EMDR for treatment of trauma.
The journey of healing is a collaborative process between therapist and patient. I am direct, warm, and respectful in my professional approach and work best with people who are curious and motivated to understand themselves and learn to address current struggles in new and adaptive ways.
My expertise also includes Attachment Focused EMDR for treatment of trauma.
The journey of healing is a collaborative process between therapist and patient. I am direct, warm, and respectful in my professional approach and work best with people who are curious and motivated to understand themselves and learn to address current struggles in new and adaptive ways.
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
I am trained in EMDR and hold certification in trauma informed services.
I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. My work involves complex divorce and family therapy needs. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.
I am trained in EMDR and hold certification in trauma informed services.
I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. My work involves complex divorce and family therapy needs. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.
Jennifer Bimberg Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
I use a mix of Brainspotting, EMDR, TRE (Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises), Somatic Experiencing, IFS, Flash Technique and mindfulness.
Is anxiety, depression, complex grief, or chronic stress preventing you from feeling present in your life? Have you done a lot of therapy but continue to find yourself feeling stuck, hopeless, or full of dread? Are you struggling with chronic health conditions that don't seem to respond to traditional interventions or can't be explained by conventional medicine? My time as a healing professional has reinforced the awareness that trauma and chronic stress are stored not just in our minds, but in our bodies and nervous systems as well. That is often why talk therapy is just not enough.
I use a mix of Brainspotting, EMDR, TRE (Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises), Somatic Experiencing, IFS, Flash Technique and mindfulness.
Is anxiety, depression, complex grief, or chronic stress preventing you from feeling present in your life? Have you done a lot of therapy but continue to find yourself feeling stuck, hopeless, or full of dread? Are you struggling with chronic health conditions that don't seem to respond to traditional interventions or can't be explained by conventional medicine? My time as a healing professional has reinforced the awareness that trauma and chronic stress are stored not just in our minds, but in our bodies and nervous systems as well. That is often why talk therapy is just not enough.
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We have professional counselors who are trained, experienced, and educated to provide effective treatments and interventions using EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Reality Therapy, and others.
Oregon Directions is a team of counselors accepting new clients now in Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, & Lane Counties in Oregon. We provide the client the safe space and caring opportunity to be professionally counseled and supported with on-going assistance to grow and excel. Each client is unique and deserves special, professional care. Clients are not just a number, but multi-faceted humans beings, who are entitled to the best mental health and wellness care available. We have the counselors who are passionate and have dedicated themselves to achieving the best possible results for each client.
We have professional counselors who are trained, experienced, and educated to provide effective treatments and interventions using EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Reality Therapy, and others.
Oregon Directions is a team of counselors accepting new clients now in Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, & Lane Counties in Oregon. We provide the client the safe space and caring opportunity to be professionally counseled and supported with on-going assistance to grow and excel. Each client is unique and deserves special, professional care. Clients are not just a number, but multi-faceted humans beings, who are entitled to the best mental health and wellness care available. We have the counselors who are passionate and have dedicated themselves to achieving the best possible results for each client.
Mi amplio entrenamiento profesional, me permite ofrecer una variedad de métodos que incluyen técnicas corporales, de consciencia plena, técnicas sensorio-motriz, EMDR, las cuales, con gran efectividad, permiten asimilar e integrar los cambios positivos que ocurren en terapia.
El objetivo del trabajo colaborativo en terapia puede ser el alcanzar una consciencia y entendimiento profundo de los patrones de comportamientos, sentimientos y creencias negativas que poseemos para transformarlos en soluciones creativas. Tengo más de 25 años de experiencia como terapeuta. Mi formación académica y profesional tanto en Latinoamérica como en los Estados Unidos, me ha expuesto a experiencias y conocimientos que me conducen a creer profundamente en la capacidad del ser humano para desarrollar su poder creativo de transformación, a pesar de los retos de vida.
Mi amplio entrenamiento profesional, me permite ofrecer una variedad de métodos que incluyen técnicas corporales, de consciencia plena, técnicas sensorio-motriz, EMDR, las cuales, con gran efectividad, permiten asimilar e integrar los cambios positivos que ocurren en terapia.
El objetivo del trabajo colaborativo en terapia puede ser el alcanzar una consciencia y entendimiento profundo de los patrones de comportamientos, sentimientos y creencias negativas que poseemos para transformarlos en soluciones creativas. Tengo más de 25 años de experiencia como terapeuta. Mi formación académica y profesional tanto en Latinoamérica como en los Estados Unidos, me ha expuesto a experiencias y conocimientos que me conducen a creer profundamente en la capacidad del ser humano para desarrollar su poder creativo de transformación, a pesar de los retos de vida.
Christina Tingley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
I am offering EMDR, Somatically focused and Hakomi therapy at this time.
Are you looking to work towards the changes you want to see in your life? Do you want to improve your communication and relationships with others- or with yourself? Do you want honest feedback about your life so you don't have to spend years in therapy? I have 17+ years of experience working in the mental health field. The majority of this time was spent in crisis social work, helping individuals when they were at their worst. I am your ideal therapist if you are willing to look at your past, evaluate what led you here and if you are motivated to putting some work into changing the way you see yourself and the world!
I am offering EMDR, Somatically focused and Hakomi therapy at this time.
Are you looking to work towards the changes you want to see in your life? Do you want to improve your communication and relationships with others- or with yourself? Do you want honest feedback about your life so you don't have to spend years in therapy? I have 17+ years of experience working in the mental health field. The majority of this time was spent in crisis social work, helping individuals when they were at their worst. I am your ideal therapist if you are willing to look at your past, evaluate what led you here and if you are motivated to putting some work into changing the way you see yourself and the world!
In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also provide EMDR, neurofeedback, and brain mapping (qEEG).
Life can be wonderful, but it also is full of hardships and struggles. Keeping it all inside often leads to more suffering. One can feel caught in patterns affecting all aspects of their lives, but I know people can grow. Therefore, I provide an environment of support, respect, warmth, and empathy where you are heard and seen. My passion is assisting traumatized and distressed patients in their healing. Common trauma symptoms include anxiety; depression; obsessions; compulsions; physical and emotional distress; difficulty concentrating, sleeping, connecting with others; negative feelings and thoughts; and feeling isolated, alone.
In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also provide EMDR, neurofeedback, and brain mapping (qEEG).
Life can be wonderful, but it also is full of hardships and struggles. Keeping it all inside often leads to more suffering. One can feel caught in patterns affecting all aspects of their lives, but I know people can grow. Therefore, I provide an environment of support, respect, warmth, and empathy where you are heard and seen. My passion is assisting traumatized and distressed patients in their healing. Common trauma symptoms include anxiety; depression; obsessions; compulsions; physical and emotional distress; difficulty concentrating, sleeping, connecting with others; negative feelings and thoughts; and feeling isolated, alone.
Telehealth openings currently available. 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 become available, they are typically in the middle of the day. Active clients are given priority for after school scheduling.
Telehealth openings currently available. 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 become available, they are typically in the middle of the day. Active clients are given priority for after school scheduling.
Rebecca Saunders
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97123 (Online Only)
I use an eclectic approach incorporating various modalities and interventions, and I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Welcome! My name is Becca Saunders. I’m a mental health clinician at Positive Inner Self and a registered Clinical Social Work Associate. I work with adults who are looking for support with grief, anxiety, and trauma, and are feeling motivated and ready to make changes in their lives. My approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based, and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship.
I use an eclectic approach incorporating various modalities and interventions, and I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Welcome! My name is Becca Saunders. I’m a mental health clinician at Positive Inner Self and a registered Clinical Social Work Associate. I work with adults who are looking for support with grief, anxiety, and trauma, and are feeling motivated and ready to make changes in their lives. My approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based, and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship.
Julie Sliga
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
I also use somatic-based approaches like EMDR to provide holistic support.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety or overwhelmed by life's challenges? I understand the struggles that come with being human. As your therapist, my focus is on you and creating a safe, judgment-free space for your self-exploration. Together, we'll explore the roots of your struggles – whether it's linked to trauma, grief, work stress, major life changes, or any other source of unease. I want to help you understand and ease your suffering with compassion, empowering you to lessen its impact on your life.
I also use somatic-based approaches like EMDR to provide holistic support.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety or overwhelmed by life's challenges? I understand the struggles that come with being human. As your therapist, my focus is on you and creating a safe, judgment-free space for your self-exploration. Together, we'll explore the roots of your struggles – whether it's linked to trauma, grief, work stress, major life changes, or any other source of unease. I want to help you understand and ease your suffering with compassion, empowering you to lessen its impact on your life.
I’ve also been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) which is a treatment modality used to treat trauma.
I work with adults and adolescents over 15 years old. The foundation of my practice is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and liberation frame work. While I work with clients from all walks of life, I have a focus on serving the BIPOC, Latinx and Hispanic communities. I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma and live with anxiety. I provide therapy in English, Spanish (or Spanglish!) and my priority is for clients to feel like they can be their most authentic selves. Further, I foster an environment that is culturally responsive, non-jugmental, and sometimes sprinkled with a little humor.
I’ve also been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) which is a treatment modality used to treat trauma.
I work with adults and adolescents over 15 years old. The foundation of my practice is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and liberation frame work. While I work with clients from all walks of life, I have a focus on serving the BIPOC, Latinx and Hispanic communities. I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma and live with anxiety. I provide therapy in English, Spanish (or Spanglish!) and my priority is for clients to feel like they can be their most authentic selves. Further, I foster an environment that is culturally responsive, non-jugmental, and sometimes sprinkled with a little humor.
I offer a trauma informed approach to therapy and am trained in EMDR.
Many of us have found ourselves struggling to make sense of the unexpected in life. When we get overwhelmed, it can lead to struggles with anxiety, depression. connecting with others, and difficulty functioning after highly stressful or traumatic events. My role as a therapist is to come alongside you and support you in processing life's challenges and developing a path forward. Understanding yourself and the impacts of your experiences can give you the opportunity to build deeper connections with those you love and make peace with your journey. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I offer specialized support.
I offer a trauma informed approach to therapy and am trained in EMDR.
Many of us have found ourselves struggling to make sense of the unexpected in life. When we get overwhelmed, it can lead to struggles with anxiety, depression. connecting with others, and difficulty functioning after highly stressful or traumatic events. My role as a therapist is to come alongside you and support you in processing life's challenges and developing a path forward. Understanding yourself and the impacts of your experiences can give you the opportunity to build deeper connections with those you love and make peace with your journey. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I offer specialized support.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.