Anger Management Therapists in Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR
Clinton T Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
My clients often come into therapy feeling some version of stuck: whether in a relationship, a perspective, or a pattern of behavior. My psychodynamic training has taught me it’s important to understand why this stuckness is happening, but how we manage our thoughts and feelings is equally important, so I like to use a blend of therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to each client. I also love working with new and expecting fathers. It's common to experience a complex flood of emotions including anger, grief, and fear, and I find there is often great need for support during this significant phase of life transition.
My clients often come into therapy feeling some version of stuck: whether in a relationship, a perspective, or a pattern of behavior. My psychodynamic training has taught me it’s important to understand why this stuckness is happening, but how we manage our thoughts and feelings is equally important, so I like to use a blend of therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to each client. I also love working with new and expecting fathers. It's common to experience a complex flood of emotions including anger, grief, and fear, and I find there is often great need for support during this significant phase of life transition.
Rachel Raphael
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and adult families in their quest for clarity and healing. I work quickly and deeply so clients feel positive change at the outset of counseling. We will work together to identify and achieve key counseling goals to transform your life and relationships. I strive to bring a warm and open atmosphere that encourages compassion and collaboration. Areas of expertise include healthy communication skills to manage anger and decrease conflict, rebuilding trust, creating sexual intimacy, cultivating healthy romantic relationships and managing parenting challenges.
Accepting New Clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and adult families in their quest for clarity and healing. I work quickly and deeply so clients feel positive change at the outset of counseling. We will work together to identify and achieve key counseling goals to transform your life and relationships. I strive to bring a warm and open atmosphere that encourages compassion and collaboration. Areas of expertise include healthy communication skills to manage anger and decrease conflict, rebuilding trust, creating sexual intimacy, cultivating healthy romantic relationships and managing parenting challenges.
Elizabeth Raffer Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
Hi! I am so glad you are here. My approach is direct, nurturing and connective. I believe in the capacity to grow and to become our best selves. I incorporate psychodynamic talk therapy to understand the stuck points, while incorporating mindfulness and somatic work to connect the mind and body. Additionally, I acknowledge that oppression exists within marginalized communities, thus treating the individual in a social context.
Hi! I am so glad you are here. My approach is direct, nurturing and connective. I believe in the capacity to grow and to become our best selves. I incorporate psychodynamic talk therapy to understand the stuck points, while incorporating mindfulness and somatic work to connect the mind and body. Additionally, I acknowledge that oppression exists within marginalized communities, thus treating the individual in a social context.
Psyche PDX
Professional Counselor Associate, PCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
We all have our own story, the things that make us unique in the tapestry of human experiences. What motivates me in counseling people is how we cope with trauma, overcome adversity, and our resilience in the face of difficult circumstances. Finding a way to create meaning, and live a full authentic life is central to my goals in supporting clients. I focus on existential and feminist frameworks to support clients in developing their sense of worth and purpose in life. Working with me we will address attachment and relational dynamics, boundaries and the patterns present in your life that may be keeping you “stuck.”
We all have our own story, the things that make us unique in the tapestry of human experiences. What motivates me in counseling people is how we cope with trauma, overcome adversity, and our resilience in the face of difficult circumstances. Finding a way to create meaning, and live a full authentic life is central to my goals in supporting clients. I focus on existential and feminist frameworks to support clients in developing their sense of worth and purpose in life. Working with me we will address attachment and relational dynamics, boundaries and the patterns present in your life that may be keeping you “stuck.”
Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
PLEASE NOTE I AM NOT TAKING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MY GROUPS LISTED BELOW. I am a Licensed Art Therapist (LAT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering individual, group, and family art therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and love to work creatively with people to address issues in a new and different way. I am trained in both art therapy and general counseling so I can use any combination depending on your preference and what will best fit your needs.
PLEASE NOTE I AM NOT TAKING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MY GROUPS LISTED BELOW. I am a Licensed Art Therapist (LAT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering individual, group, and family art therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and love to work creatively with people to address issues in a new and different way. I am trained in both art therapy and general counseling so I can use any combination depending on your preference and what will best fit your needs.
Sean Donahue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
I pull largely from my experiences with Psychodynamic Therapy, Buddhist Meditation and Somatic Work. I typically begin by addressing problems related to anxiety, relationships, work, health and meaninglessness. As people settle into therapy we can then start looking at the underlying patterns and unconscious material driving these problems. As the ego and unconscious are brought into better alignment, people tend to experience a greater sense of vitality and wholeness.
I pull largely from my experiences with Psychodynamic Therapy, Buddhist Meditation and Somatic Work. I typically begin by addressing problems related to anxiety, relationships, work, health and meaninglessness. As people settle into therapy we can then start looking at the underlying patterns and unconscious material driving these problems. As the ego and unconscious are brought into better alignment, people tend to experience a greater sense of vitality and wholeness.
Michael Makinster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97216
I have worked as a counselor for over 25 years and have a wide range of experience with marriage, depression and anxiety issues. I have also developed a sub-specialty in pornography addiction. I take time to integrate Biblical faith with practical guidance for all of my clients desiring to practice their faith in a manner consistent with their actions. I love to work with people who are ready to get to work and discover what emotions, behaviors and thinking keeps them from living the life they desire to live.
I have worked as a counselor for over 25 years and have a wide range of experience with marriage, depression and anxiety issues. I have also developed a sub-specialty in pornography addiction. I take time to integrate Biblical faith with practical guidance for all of my clients desiring to practice their faith in a manner consistent with their actions. I love to work with people who are ready to get to work and discover what emotions, behaviors and thinking keeps them from living the life they desire to live.
Harold Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
My ideal client is navigating personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or identity questions and wants a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their authentic self at their own pace. They’re looking for support that honors their lived experiences and respects their autonomy in setting goals and making changes. Whether it’s working through trauma, understanding their identity, or strengthening relationships, I focus on meeting them where they are, building trust, and fostering growth through a collaborative and empowering approach.
My ideal client is navigating personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or identity questions and wants a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their authentic self at their own pace. They’re looking for support that honors their lived experiences and respects their autonomy in setting goals and making changes. Whether it’s working through trauma, understanding their identity, or strengthening relationships, I focus on meeting them where they are, building trust, and fostering growth through a collaborative and empowering approach.
Diane C Steinbrecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, MSWAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202 (Online Only)
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our Essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our Essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
Adam T Kim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
I believe in trying to make this world we live in a more human place. My dream is to live in a world where each person feels seen, understood and celebrated. For me as a counselor this means I work to demystify the counseling process and make it transparent, understandable and safe. I believe everyone has a desire to live their best life and I start from this assumption as I seek to help people to avoid feeling judged or blamed and instead seek a fuller understanding of what's getting in their way. My approach is helpful for those who are struggling with difficult emotions and thoughts and being the best version of themselves.
I believe in trying to make this world we live in a more human place. My dream is to live in a world where each person feels seen, understood and celebrated. For me as a counselor this means I work to demystify the counseling process and make it transparent, understandable and safe. I believe everyone has a desire to live their best life and I start from this assumption as I seek to help people to avoid feeling judged or blamed and instead seek a fuller understanding of what's getting in their way. My approach is helpful for those who are struggling with difficult emotions and thoughts and being the best version of themselves.
Dr. Katie Statman-Weil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
Parenting is hard, parenting a child with a trauma background or neurodivergence can feel especially isolating and overwhelming. If you have gone through many professionals who have thrown their hands up already or maybe the people you share your concerns with keep telling you that your kid will “grow out of it,” I’m glad you’re still searching for answers. You know your kid and you’re doing the right thing by finding ways to support their needs. I work with families who could describe their children as: challenging, explosive, difficult, neurodiverse, gifted, different, struggling in school, or having experienced trauma.
Parenting is hard, parenting a child with a trauma background or neurodivergence can feel especially isolating and overwhelming. If you have gone through many professionals who have thrown their hands up already or maybe the people you share your concerns with keep telling you that your kid will “grow out of it,” I’m glad you’re still searching for answers. You know your kid and you’re doing the right thing by finding ways to support their needs. I work with families who could describe their children as: challenging, explosive, difficult, neurodiverse, gifted, different, struggling in school, or having experienced trauma.
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Counselor, MS, LMHC, SRT
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients. I provide individual psychotherapy to teens and adults struggling with Sexual Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Stress, Infidelity, and Relationships. I believe curiosity and acceptance, instead of hiding in fear and shame, provides self-acceptance and consequently relief. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered and free to create the life you want.
Now Accepting New Clients. I provide individual psychotherapy to teens and adults struggling with Sexual Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Stress, Infidelity, and Relationships. I believe curiosity and acceptance, instead of hiding in fear and shame, provides self-acceptance and consequently relief. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered and free to create the life you want.
Jamie Leigh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I believe that each of us has an innate capacity to grow and heal. Sometimes, through difficult experiences and life transitions, we forget that healing and wholeness are always available to us. Therapy is a place where we can compassionately find ourselves again through expression and acceptance of all of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. And as we begin to heal, our perspective of ourselves and others shift in ways that facilitate long-term and lasting changes.
I believe that each of us has an innate capacity to grow and heal. Sometimes, through difficult experiences and life transitions, we forget that healing and wholeness are always available to us. Therapy is a place where we can compassionately find ourselves again through expression and acceptance of all of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. And as we begin to heal, our perspective of ourselves and others shift in ways that facilitate long-term and lasting changes.
Maggie Bortz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking therapy is a courageous act. In the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship, I work to assist you in developing a greater sense of self-awareness and a clear internal sense of what is right for you as a unique individual. I assist you in discovering constructive ways to cope with challenges and to manage difficult feelings. I may also be proactive in respectfully challenging perceptions and behaviors that may contribute to your suffering.
Seeking therapy is a courageous act. In the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship, I work to assist you in developing a greater sense of self-awareness and a clear internal sense of what is right for you as a unique individual. I assist you in discovering constructive ways to cope with challenges and to manage difficult feelings. I may also be proactive in respectfully challenging perceptions and behaviors that may contribute to your suffering.
Barbara Lee Biedrzycki
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
It is my belief that people have the skills, courage and ability to overcome their life problems when provided the opportunity to safely explore what the challenges are and what skills they already possess to address them. As your therapist, I will work to understand your symptoms, stressors, problems and concerns. I will assist you in identifying what it is you would like to change about yourself, situation or beliefs in order to achieve your best self. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples.
It is my belief that people have the skills, courage and ability to overcome their life problems when provided the opportunity to safely explore what the challenges are and what skills they already possess to address them. As your therapist, I will work to understand your symptoms, stressors, problems and concerns. I will assist you in identifying what it is you would like to change about yourself, situation or beliefs in order to achieve your best self. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples.
Laura Marie Separa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
Establishing a sense of wholeness and direction in our lives is often revealed once obstacles are known and cleared. This process of self discovery is far more potent and transformational when working with a therapist who can help navigate these unfamiliar places. My practice is largely informed by the personal experience of profound grief. Journeying through these difficult waters allows me to uniquely empathize and assist my clients through life struggles and losses.
Establishing a sense of wholeness and direction in our lives is often revealed once obstacles are known and cleared. This process of self discovery is far more potent and transformational when working with a therapist who can help navigate these unfamiliar places. My practice is largely informed by the personal experience of profound grief. Journeying through these difficult waters allows me to uniquely empathize and assist my clients through life struggles and losses.
Carl Jensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
"...Psychotherapy...is as varied as human individuals. Treat every patient as individual as possible...the solution of the problem is always an individual one," wrote CG Jung. While living our lives we all go through periods of struggle and difficulty. From time to time help is needed in the form of counseling to assimilate and integrate the problems, and/or otherwise painful emotions. My approach to therapy is humanistic and client centered. I value each person as an individual. I will work collaboratively with you to nurture and support the healing and changes you envision for yourself.
"...Psychotherapy...is as varied as human individuals. Treat every patient as individual as possible...the solution of the problem is always an individual one," wrote CG Jung. While living our lives we all go through periods of struggle and difficulty. From time to time help is needed in the form of counseling to assimilate and integrate the problems, and/or otherwise painful emotions. My approach to therapy is humanistic and client centered. I value each person as an individual. I will work collaboratively with you to nurture and support the healing and changes you envision for yourself.
Jocelyn K Durant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
Hello! I am a Play Therapist and Grief Counselor for children, tweens, adolescents and young adults. I have 20+ years of experience fostering individuals' self-expression, empowering growth and development, strengthening family dynamics, transforming traumatic events through play and other forms of creative expression, and compassionately addressing complex issues. I believe that with compassion and connection, individuals -from childhood to adulthood - can heal and grow, and find a renewed excitement in living.
Hello! I am a Play Therapist and Grief Counselor for children, tweens, adolescents and young adults. I have 20+ years of experience fostering individuals' self-expression, empowering growth and development, strengthening family dynamics, transforming traumatic events through play and other forms of creative expression, and compassionately addressing complex issues. I believe that with compassion and connection, individuals -from childhood to adulthood - can heal and grow, and find a renewed excitement in living.
Megan Ogle
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I work with people having a wide range of concerns. Areas of specialty include identity formation, relationship dynamics, loss, and issues of spirituality (both questioning and growth). I work especially well with persons who are curious about themselves and their ways of interacting with the world. I practice relationally-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy; meaning that, where relevant, we talk about relationships in your life impacting your way of navigating the world. We have each found ways to survive our world as best we can; at some point, we may consider wanting to shift these ways because they do not work as well as they once did.
I work with people having a wide range of concerns. Areas of specialty include identity formation, relationship dynamics, loss, and issues of spirituality (both questioning and growth). I work especially well with persons who are curious about themselves and their ways of interacting with the world. I practice relationally-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy; meaning that, where relevant, we talk about relationships in your life impacting your way of navigating the world. We have each found ways to survive our world as best we can; at some point, we may consider wanting to shift these ways because they do not work as well as they once did.
Talks With June
Clinical Social Work Associate, MA, CSWA, QMHP
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
"What's wrong with me" "I'm tired of this" "No one understands me" "Will things stay like this forever", are these some of the thoughts that run through your head? If so I am here to help you understand and assist you in getting a better understanding of what is going on in your life. For some of us life can bring some significant challenges, stressors or transitions that just have "you stuck" in unproductive patterns in relationships, work, school or just life in general. I am a Clinical Social Worker who wants to help people transform personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities.
"What's wrong with me" "I'm tired of this" "No one understands me" "Will things stay like this forever", are these some of the thoughts that run through your head? If so I am here to help you understand and assist you in getting a better understanding of what is going on in your life. For some of us life can bring some significant challenges, stressors or transitions that just have "you stuck" in unproductive patterns in relationships, work, school or just life in general. I am a Clinical Social Worker who wants to help people transform personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities.
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How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.