In Person Therapists in Richmond, Portland, OR

Are you being broken open by a new diagnosis or significant life event, revisiting an ancient wound or tending to a fresh loss? Grief and loss are initiations that take us deep into the roots, the shadowlands of being where they work a wild alchemy there. I offer heart-centered and empathic support for those experiencing bereavement, grief and loss, chronic and terminal illness and major life transitions. I recognize the privilege it is to journey with you through the most tender places and commit to hold a warm and safe space for your journey of exploration and healing - however that takes form.

We have a new clinician who has space! At Carewell we focus on creating healthy relationships, including the one you have with yourself. Let us help you and provide support. Chronic illness, struggles day to day. If you have anxiety issues we will develop coping strategies together — especially helpful during this time in the world. Navigating a divorce, relationship stress, parenting struggles, enduring narcissistic abuse, all are particularly vulnerable. Find support with us and people do better with support.

Do you ever wonder, despite all your knowledge and efforts for growth that you still end up in a pattern of doing the same thing over and over again? Well, it's not your fault and there is a way to change it. When we are free to truly see and understand the connection to our brain, body, mind, and relationships, we can actually rewire our brains to build new neural pathways for new ways of thinking and being. Most of what we do, we have no idea why we do it; almost 85% is not on a conscious level.

I help people access their strengths, find clarity within, understand mind-body signals and enjoy an improved sense of fulfillment in life - even in hard times. We look at how individual well-being exists within extensive structures beyond the self. My therapeutic style aligns well with people who are struggling with the overwhelming state of the world, feeling out of touch with their deepest dreams and values, and dealing with stressful life transitions in relationships, work, and beyond. The above scenarios may manifest internally in the form of depression, anxiety, grief, burnout and feeling disconnected from yourself and others.

I offer guidance and support for those who find they want more life and vitality in general. I have particular skill in helping those who find difficulty with multiple problems simultaneously. I help those suffering from anxiety, depression, and mood irregularity find relief. For those addressing life development issues or who feel stuck in their development, I help uncover blocks. For people who feel driven to addictive coping practices when suffering mood irregularity, I have special skill helping with both problems. Finally I have speciality in helping with spirituality if it is an area of concern.

Do you find it difficult to get your own needs met in relationship, taking care of everybody else but yourself? I can help you become empowered to create more balanced and rewarding relationships in your life. Do you feel lonely, distant, and disconnected from your partner? Through our work together you can share greater trust and intimacy with your partner. Are you overwhelmed sometimes, feeling unsafe, and threatened due to the lingering affects of past abuse or trauma? I can help you become resilient to the effects of trauma and gain inner confidence, peace and lightness.

I want to help you achieve clarity and comfort. If you are experiencing anxiety, anger, sadness, confusion, or other emotions that interfere with your life and relationships, I will work with you to better deal with current stressors and your emotional and behavioral reactions to them. Often, this involves working to heal past traumas. I work relationally and incorporate learnings from psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and existential theories.

I take a client-centered and trauma-informed approach in treatment. I am trained in using DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). I have experience working with anxiety, stress management, depression, gender dysphoria, and trauma. I also have experience working with the LGBTQ community.

My heartfelt wish is to help you find your voice and connection in the world. There are so many ways we adapt to our circumstances, family, society or culture. To fit in, you might feel like you've lost part of yourself. You may feel isolated, like no one can possibly understand or even accept you. Maybe you grew up in a family affected by addiction, identify as LGBQT, or were raised in a religion that feels unaccepting. Perhaps you're an artist or unemployed and struggling with confidence. Whatever your circumstance, you can find the joy of being you.

I offer you my kindness, respect and years of my own dedicated self work. Listening, presence and experience is a big part of what I bring to our sessions. A lot of pain and trauma becomes unconscious. I work with you to understand the sources of the problem. We aim to understand the different parts of your self. We work to activate your highest or most authentic self. I also aim to heal the trauma in the body. I am Jungian based, using EMDR, mindfulness psychology, and somatic approaches, all to deepen your relationship to yourself.

You're your best expert; my role is as counselor and coach. Specialties include relationship and family issues, parenting, postpartum adjustment, fertility issues, perimenopause/menopause, depression/anxiety, codependency, grief, childhood trauma/loss, self esteem issues and life transitions. My goal is for you to leave therapy with a sense of relief from your struggles and tools to cope with what's to come.

Experiencing trauma/painful events at any age may cause us to feel overwhelmed, unsure, self-critical, anxious, or hopeless. These feelings can then create difficulties in managing our behaviors, our thoughts, and our relationships. I know many of us have tried for years to figure things out on our own and that seeking counseling takes great courage. I respect and honor the strength that clients bring into my office. Together, we can work to move beyond learned responses and toward healing - where you can work to develop self-regulation skills, improve mood, decrease anxiety, and build self-esteem.

The human condition is stressful for everyone right now. Healthcare providers, LGBTQ2SIA + and those with chronic pain/medical illness are feeling it more than ever. Depression, anxiety and trauma responses can be overlooked/minimized. What you are experiencing is real and you deserve the time, space and support to explore this. Are your thoughts, feelings and behaviors getting in the way of your relationships/work/goals/well-being? Are you taking better care of others than you are of yourself? Is it time to move beyond surviving and begin thriving? If so, perhaps it's time to reach out for a helping hand. All are welcome here.

Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.

So... you want more ease, confidence and connection in your intimate relationships? You want to feel more awake to pleasure, present in your body, and clear about what you want and how to ask for it. Are you ready find more freedom in your sex life without feeling weighed down by shame, fear, or the past? If you're looking for a queer, trans, poly-experienced, kink-affirming, and somatically-oriented counselor to help you navigate the hard stuff on your path towards your most empowered sexual expression - I'm here for you.

Healing is a brave and loving pursuit, but that doesn't mean it doesn't feel daunting to turn over the stones of grief and self-denial. We heal and grow not in a straight line, but in a spiral: a movement back & forth, toward & away from similar milestones, from darkness to light, and the path can seem overgrown and difficult to move through. There might be upheaval, pain, and grief, and moments of darkness to sift through and understand. The good news is that no matter what has happened to bring you here, you don't have to navigate this all alone.

As an experienced adolescent therapist, I am passionate about helping teens and young adults figure out who they are, who they want to be, and the barriers keeping them from realizing these goals. I have assisted hundreds of adolescents through academic challenges, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, substance use, ADHD, traumatic experiences, social anxiety and divorce. We work together to develop healthy ways to manage our emotional life, identify strengths which can support self-confidence and motivation, and learn to trust we are worthy of the love and connection we want in our relationships.

Welcome. I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and addictions. I also specialize in couples therapy and I work well with couples who are looking to uncover and heal from difficult patterns and to deepen intimacy. I help clients to understand, discover, and accept personal challenges that are in the way of feeling satisfied and whole.

I once saw the term "Survival of the Attached"- indeed, no person is an island, we all live in realtionship to others and our partner/spouse/co-parent can be the one person who is most upsetting to us and the one we can experience the deepest healing with. You deserve a secure, thriving, joyful relationship, one were you know exactly how to care for each other! I welcome folks from all walks of life and social locations. I specialize in transnationals: expats, mixed- citizenship status couples/families, "home" seekers, and those straddling many cultures.