Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Oregon City, OR

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Joan Pugh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
Interventions are tailored to client needs and are informed by the following: acceptance and commitment, bibliotherapy, cognitive behavioral, insight-oriented, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, self-compassion, solutions-focused and trauma informed.
I provide compassionate mental health care tailored to those at every stage of life. Whether you’re navigating early adulthood, motherhood, menopause, or beyond, support is available for your unique journey.
Interventions are tailored to client needs and are informed by the following: acceptance and commitment, bibliotherapy, cognitive behavioral, insight-oriented, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, self-compassion, solutions-focused and trauma informed.
I provide compassionate mental health care tailored to those at every stage of life. Whether you’re navigating early adulthood, motherhood, menopause, or beyond, support is available for your unique journey.
(971) 247-3203 View (971) 247-3203
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Stacie Elkins
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
By building a supportive therapeutic relationship, along with using evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness; I assist clients in learning to manage their emotions, effectively communicate, build healthy relationships and achieve self-acceptance.
Do you find yourself stuck, anxious, and unable to navigate life? Recognizing this is one of the first step towards healing. My main goal is to provide an affirming, safe space for marginalized communities to express themselves and feel heard. Thoughts, emotions, perceptions and environmental factors can interfere with our ability to reach our full potential. I view our work together as a shared journey toward your ideal self. You are the architect of what is possible in therapy. Together, we can create a path towards a journey of greater fulfillment and possibilities. Change can be scary, but you're already taking the first step.
By building a supportive therapeutic relationship, along with using evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness; I assist clients in learning to manage their emotions, effectively communicate, build healthy relationships and achieve self-acceptance.
Do you find yourself stuck, anxious, and unable to navigate life? Recognizing this is one of the first step towards healing. My main goal is to provide an affirming, safe space for marginalized communities to express themselves and feel heard. Thoughts, emotions, perceptions and environmental factors can interfere with our ability to reach our full potential. I view our work together as a shared journey toward your ideal self. You are the architect of what is possible in therapy. Together, we can create a path towards a journey of greater fulfillment and possibilities. Change can be scary, but you're already taking the first step.
(503) 308-7783 View (503) 308-7783
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Samantha Sessamen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
I pull from IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT and practice harm reduction.
I am a trauma specialist providing virtual appointments throughout Oregon, Florida and NY. You would probably seek out a cardiologist if you had a heart issue, right? Well, if you have the opportunity, I suggest you seek out a therapist who specializes in your unique issues. I am not a generalist; I specialize in Trauma, Dissociation, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia and anxiety. I work with these issues because they're what I'm most passionate about and I've dedicated my life's work to combatting the systemic issues that cause or exacerbate those issues.
I pull from IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT and practice harm reduction.
I am a trauma specialist providing virtual appointments throughout Oregon, Florida and NY. You would probably seek out a cardiologist if you had a heart issue, right? Well, if you have the opportunity, I suggest you seek out a therapist who specializes in your unique issues. I am not a generalist; I specialize in Trauma, Dissociation, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia and anxiety. I work with these issues because they're what I'm most passionate about and I've dedicated my life's work to combatting the systemic issues that cause or exacerbate those issues.
(971) 257-1682 View (971) 257-1682
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Katie Schmitten
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Hello my name is Katie and it is nice to meet you. I am currently taking new patients, teens 14 and older, and adults in Oregon and Washington. I have served in the field for 12 years and welcome populations of all demographics, ethnicities and cultures. I have extensive experience in school based settings assisting with issues such as complex trauma, self harm, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, divorce, adoption, children in the foster system, parent coaching, and other issues. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve healing and permanent change.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Hello my name is Katie and it is nice to meet you. I am currently taking new patients, teens 14 and older, and adults in Oregon and Washington. I have served in the field for 12 years and welcome populations of all demographics, ethnicities and cultures. I have extensive experience in school based settings assisting with issues such as complex trauma, self harm, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, divorce, adoption, children in the foster system, parent coaching, and other issues. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve healing and permanent change.
(206) 593-3834 View (206) 593-3834
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Bailey Huggins
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
I believe that a counseling relationship that provides safety, trust, and healing can transform an individual’s life. Often, there is the need for a gentle and trained outside perspective in order to see things differently and unlock new possibilities. I seek to provide a safe and empathetic space for each individual I meet with, in order to support the development of strengths, acceptance, and resiliency. Together, we can process old, harmful ways of experiencing the world and create new, edifying patterns which point you in the direction of the life you hope to lead.
I believe that a counseling relationship that provides safety, trust, and healing can transform an individual’s life. Often, there is the need for a gentle and trained outside perspective in order to see things differently and unlock new possibilities. I seek to provide a safe and empathetic space for each individual I meet with, in order to support the development of strengths, acceptance, and resiliency. Together, we can process old, harmful ways of experiencing the world and create new, edifying patterns which point you in the direction of the life you hope to lead.
(971) 290-1643 View (971) 290-1643
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Steph Ostrow
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LMT, YT500
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
I have training in EMDR, ACT, DBT, MI, SFBT, Mindfulness, Somatic practices, Nonviolent communication, and more.
Ready to strengthen your connection to your mind and body, and build a better relationship with yourself? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
I have training in EMDR, ACT, DBT, MI, SFBT, Mindfulness, Somatic practices, Nonviolent communication, and more.
Ready to strengthen your connection to your mind and body, and build a better relationship with yourself? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
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Stacie Wentling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
I utilize several evidenced-based practices including cultivating self-compassion, insight-oriented therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Buddhist psychology, and DBT.
I work with individuals who are seeking guidance to process trauma, reduce their stress response, recover from narcissistic abusive relationships/ pathological love relationships, incorporate mindfulness of their body, thoughts, feelings, and energy, and learn communication techniques to interact mindfully and effectively.
I utilize several evidenced-based practices including cultivating self-compassion, insight-oriented therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Buddhist psychology, and DBT.
I work with individuals who are seeking guidance to process trauma, reduce their stress response, recover from narcissistic abusive relationships/ pathological love relationships, incorporate mindfulness of their body, thoughts, feelings, and energy, and learn communication techniques to interact mindfully and effectively.
(971) 260-4205 View (971) 260-4205
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Allucardo Greene
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
I use skills and knowledge from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing the help my clients.
I work with people who are working through personal growth with mood, anxiety, and relationship issues.
I use skills and knowledge from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing the help my clients.
I work with people who are working through personal growth with mood, anxiety, and relationship issues.
(406) 272-6546 View (406) 272-6546
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Joshua Bogart
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Maybe you've spent your life pursuing interests and passions that others didn't understand or appreciate. As a specialist, I work with individuals who embrace their uniqueness, whether they're gamers, bookworms, metaphysical enthusiasts, geeks, artists, or creatives. Moreover, I provide support for those in the LGBT, poly, and kink communities. Together, we'll create an affirming space to explore your identity and find acceptance
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Maybe you've spent your life pursuing interests and passions that others didn't understand or appreciate. As a specialist, I work with individuals who embrace their uniqueness, whether they're gamers, bookworms, metaphysical enthusiasts, geeks, artists, or creatives. Moreover, I provide support for those in the LGBT, poly, and kink communities. Together, we'll create an affirming space to explore your identity and find acceptance
(971) 545-4247 View (971) 545-4247
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Ariel Anderson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, QMHP, CADC-1
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
I am an art therapist, qualified mental health professional, and specialize in addiction. I believe in helping empower you to solve your own problems through cultivating confidence, positive regard, and gaining power over thought distortions. I believe that experiential learning through the art making process and the therapeutic relationship can help one increase their ability for creative problem solving, self soothing, thought exploration, emotional expression, somatic processing, healthy communication, and reflective distance. I believe in dealing with the complexity of this world through utilizing chaos theory.
I am an art therapist, qualified mental health professional, and specialize in addiction. I believe in helping empower you to solve your own problems through cultivating confidence, positive regard, and gaining power over thought distortions. I believe that experiential learning through the art making process and the therapeutic relationship can help one increase their ability for creative problem solving, self soothing, thought exploration, emotional expression, somatic processing, healthy communication, and reflective distance. I believe in dealing with the complexity of this world through utilizing chaos theory.
(971) 251-1956 View (971) 251-1956
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Megan Nieto
Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
Hello! My name is Megan, and I am a counslor-in-training at Oregon City Counseling while pursuing my Masters in Clinical Social Work through Rutgers University. While in my undergrad, I played Division 1 basketball through Cal State Fullerton and Portland State University. Through that experience, I became passionate about athletes mental health and their transition out of their respective sports. Outside of session, you can find me working on my crochet project, reading a good book or attempting to bake or cook a new recipe. I currently have two cats who run my house and may grace telehealth sessions with their presence!
Hello! My name is Megan, and I am a counslor-in-training at Oregon City Counseling while pursuing my Masters in Clinical Social Work through Rutgers University. While in my undergrad, I played Division 1 basketball through Cal State Fullerton and Portland State University. Through that experience, I became passionate about athletes mental health and their transition out of their respective sports. Outside of session, you can find me working on my crochet project, reading a good book or attempting to bake or cook a new recipe. I currently have two cats who run my house and may grace telehealth sessions with their presence!
(971) 571-5695 View (971) 571-5695
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Lindsay H. Lillstrom
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
At any age, healthy relationships, both with others and ourselves, serve as the foundation for mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. My goal is to help identify the many factors that can influence these relationships and collaborate on how to best support your needs. Together we can explore your unique story and specific circumstances in order to uncover ways that help you feel more intentional and confident in your approach to life.
At any age, healthy relationships, both with others and ourselves, serve as the foundation for mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. My goal is to help identify the many factors that can influence these relationships and collaborate on how to best support your needs. Together we can explore your unique story and specific circumstances in order to uncover ways that help you feel more intentional and confident in your approach to life.
(971) 306-4876 View (971) 306-4876
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Mike Schwarting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC1
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
Hi I am glad you are here. I’m Mike Schwarting, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I am currently accepting new patients and I am able to offer individual and couples counseling currently. I believe that therapy is a process of making connections between people. In a chaotic and unsettled world, having a real connection with a knowledgeable, kind, and above all supportive therapist can mean the difference between despair and living the life you deserve.
Hi I am glad you are here. I’m Mike Schwarting, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I am currently accepting new patients and I am able to offer individual and couples counseling currently. I believe that therapy is a process of making connections between people. In a chaotic and unsettled world, having a real connection with a knowledgeable, kind, and above all supportive therapist can mean the difference between despair and living the life you deserve.
(503) 483-6000 View (503) 483-6000
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Theresa Somrak
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, CRC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
I love supporting those who feel different in some way develop the insight, skills, and courage to find and follow their own unique path through life. If you want to thrive with chronic health issues or disabilities, overcome old patterns, make a career transition, build a new normal after life-altering events, move through loss/grief, or find relief from ADHD symptoms, I'd be delighted to partner with you. You may just need an advocate to support and encourage you, and help you problem-solve, build effective self-management strategies, learn new coping skills, and think about and navigate your world in healthy ways.
I love supporting those who feel different in some way develop the insight, skills, and courage to find and follow their own unique path through life. If you want to thrive with chronic health issues or disabilities, overcome old patterns, make a career transition, build a new normal after life-altering events, move through loss/grief, or find relief from ADHD symptoms, I'd be delighted to partner with you. You may just need an advocate to support and encourage you, and help you problem-solve, build effective self-management strategies, learn new coping skills, and think about and navigate your world in healthy ways.
(971) 395-4098 View (971) 395-4098
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Taylor Bachman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
I believe that eventually everyone will encounter an obstacle in their life that they could use support with. That above all else, the relationship you develop with your therapist is paramount. My approach is to place you in the driver's seat making you the expert in your own life. Working collaboratively, we will identify what in your life isn't working, how it came to be that way, and what can be done about it. We will focus on your overall well-being by identifying your strengths, improving your relationship with self and others, rekindling passion, and restoring balance and meaning.
I believe that eventually everyone will encounter an obstacle in their life that they could use support with. That above all else, the relationship you develop with your therapist is paramount. My approach is to place you in the driver's seat making you the expert in your own life. Working collaboratively, we will identify what in your life isn't working, how it came to be that way, and what can be done about it. We will focus on your overall well-being by identifying your strengths, improving your relationship with self and others, rekindling passion, and restoring balance and meaning.
(503) 389-5575 View (503) 389-5575
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Alex Franjola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
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Heather Blasi
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Does it feel like you can’t do it all anymore? That you’ve tried really hard, but are burnt out. Or maybe you’ve reached your max in your ability to make things better, keep it all together, or to make things feel less chaotic. Going through the motions of our daily life can feel overwhelming, even without the impacts of grief, loss or trauma. And if this is your first time reaching out to a counselor it can feel scary, uncomfortable, exciting or maybe all of the above. So it's so important to me that you feel welcomed when you reach out for the first time. My initial goal is to get to know you and create a welcoming space for you.
Does it feel like you can’t do it all anymore? That you’ve tried really hard, but are burnt out. Or maybe you’ve reached your max in your ability to make things better, keep it all together, or to make things feel less chaotic. Going through the motions of our daily life can feel overwhelming, even without the impacts of grief, loss or trauma. And if this is your first time reaching out to a counselor it can feel scary, uncomfortable, exciting or maybe all of the above. So it's so important to me that you feel welcomed when you reach out for the first time. My initial goal is to get to know you and create a welcoming space for you.
(971) 247-1264 View (971) 247-1264
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Ashley Terry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LMHC, CADC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045  (Online Only)
Hello I am Ashley it is nice to meet you. I am currently taking new clients in OR and WA. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the State of Oregon, as well as a License Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington. I have provided treatment to individuals suffering from eating disorders, substance use disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, marital and relational issues, grief and loss, as well as all forms of anxiety disorders, mood disorders and a vast range of substance, sex and gambling disorders.
Hello I am Ashley it is nice to meet you. I am currently taking new clients in OR and WA. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the State of Oregon, as well as a License Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington. I have provided treatment to individuals suffering from eating disorders, substance use disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, marital and relational issues, grief and loss, as well as all forms of anxiety disorders, mood disorders and a vast range of substance, sex and gambling disorders.
(503) 217-2751 View (503) 217-2751
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Come As You Are Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, #C6978
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045
Waitlist for new clients
Inquire for openings! EMDR Certified Therapist. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or frozen? Are these symptoms affecting your ability to function in daily life tasks? If this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone, and real practical help is available. I am passionate about helping people understand their mental health, how their nervous system works, and in finding helpful research based coping strategies. While helping you heal and grow, I will lend a sharp, empathetic, trained ear, shedding light on your strengths as we find the way forward in progress and desired change. I look forward to hearing from you!
Inquire for openings! EMDR Certified Therapist. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or frozen? Are these symptoms affecting your ability to function in daily life tasks? If this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone, and real practical help is available. I am passionate about helping people understand their mental health, how their nervous system works, and in finding helpful research based coping strategies. While helping you heal and grow, I will lend a sharp, empathetic, trained ear, shedding light on your strengths as we find the way forward in progress and desired change. I look forward to hearing from you!
(503) 714-7284 View (503) 714-7284
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Dave Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP-R
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
I specialize in treating anxiety. Whether this is a generalized anxiety getting in the way of you living the life you want to live, or something more specific, like social anxiety, I am excited to share the tools and skills with you to help you respond to your worries effectively and get your life back on track. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients overcome their debilitating anxiety and engage in their lives more fully. CBT has decades of scientific evidence demonstrating its ability to quickly and efficiently help clients overcome their anxiety (and depression, which I'm also happy to help you with).
I specialize in treating anxiety. Whether this is a generalized anxiety getting in the way of you living the life you want to live, or something more specific, like social anxiety, I am excited to share the tools and skills with you to help you respond to your worries effectively and get your life back on track. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients overcome their debilitating anxiety and engage in their lives more fully. CBT has decades of scientific evidence demonstrating its ability to quickly and efficiently help clients overcome their anxiety (and depression, which I'm also happy to help you with).
(971) 299-7105 View (971) 299-7105
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists

How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.

What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?

The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.

Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?

Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.

How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?

A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.