Brainspotting Therapists in Portland, OR
I am trained in Relational EMDR and Brainspotting.
At the core of my work as a therapist is the relationship we create between us. My style is empathic, strengths-based and direct. I will assist you in understanding your emotional patterns, help you find your way through life transitions, to strengthen and repair your boundaries and relationships, and learn new ways of coping and thinking about your life story.
I am trained in Relational EMDR and Brainspotting.
At the core of my work as a therapist is the relationship we create between us. My style is empathic, strengths-based and direct. I will assist you in understanding your emotional patterns, help you find your way through life transitions, to strengthen and repair your boundaries and relationships, and learn new ways of coping and thinking about your life story.
We here at Brave Acorn help people in the greater Portland area align body, mind, and emotions in their daily lives. We are trauma-trained, take a Health at Every Size approach to food and weight issues, and encourage people to work with their body and emotions as allies (rather than enemies) on their journey towards growth and healing. Please visit the staff bios on our website for further information on each clinician's specialties.
We here at Brave Acorn help people in the greater Portland area align body, mind, and emotions in their daily lives. We are trauma-trained, take a Health at Every Size approach to food and weight issues, and encourage people to work with their body and emotions as allies (rather than enemies) on their journey towards growth and healing. Please visit the staff bios on our website for further information on each clinician's specialties.
Cassandra Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212 (Online Only)
When working with clients I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. We become a team working toward your goals, and I place significant value on honesty, authenticity, humor, compassion, validation, and accountability into our work together. Since starting my counseling practice I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing various challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief, interpersonal issues, life transitions, adoption, self-esteem, bipolar II disorder, and more.
When working with clients I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. We become a team working toward your goals, and I place significant value on honesty, authenticity, humor, compassion, validation, and accountability into our work together. Since starting my counseling practice I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing various challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief, interpersonal issues, life transitions, adoption, self-esteem, bipolar II disorder, and more.
Mindfulness Therapy Service, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97216
People have an unlimited capacity for growth and change. People come to therapy for a wide range of reasons. My role as a therapist is to assist you in working towards your goals by offering support, validation, as well as practical tools that will assist you in working towards achieving those goals. Most of my training and experience has been in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. What I have learned in each of the practice settings that I have worked in is that each person is unique and requires a slightly different approach. I will routinely check in with you and shift our focus if needed in therapy.
People have an unlimited capacity for growth and change. People come to therapy for a wide range of reasons. My role as a therapist is to assist you in working towards your goals by offering support, validation, as well as practical tools that will assist you in working towards achieving those goals. Most of my training and experience has been in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. What I have learned in each of the practice settings that I have worked in is that each person is unique and requires a slightly different approach. I will routinely check in with you and shift our focus if needed in therapy.
Are you ready to begin taking off the masks that you are afraid of living without but know you cannot live within? Together, we will gently remove old and new masks, allowing for the opportunity to get to know your inner Self. The Self is our inner being, our truth, our soul, our anchor, who often gets hidden away due to traumatic experiences, fears, and others’ expectations. Through witnessing how personal challenges - past and present - can impact individuals in distinct ways, I have grown increasingly passionate about helping others reconnect with life through Self-discovery.
Are you ready to begin taking off the masks that you are afraid of living without but know you cannot live within? Together, we will gently remove old and new masks, allowing for the opportunity to get to know your inner Self. The Self is our inner being, our truth, our soul, our anchor, who often gets hidden away due to traumatic experiences, fears, and others’ expectations. Through witnessing how personal challenges - past and present - can impact individuals in distinct ways, I have grown increasingly passionate about helping others reconnect with life through Self-discovery.
I am honored to walk alongside you on this part of your journey. Seeking help takes courage and I commend each and every client for taking this first step. Those struggling with a harsh inner critic, attachment issues, and existential anxiety would work well with me. I am also interested in how the past is affecting the present. Through various body-centered offerings, I will often bring the experience of therapy into the here and now. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and invite ongoing feedback into the therapy room.
I am honored to walk alongside you on this part of your journey. Seeking help takes courage and I commend each and every client for taking this first step. Those struggling with a harsh inner critic, attachment issues, and existential anxiety would work well with me. I am also interested in how the past is affecting the present. Through various body-centered offerings, I will often bring the experience of therapy into the here and now. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and invite ongoing feedback into the therapy room.
Jocelyn Barda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97233 (Online Only)
Are anxiety and low self-worth regulars in your life? The process of recognizing old stories, beliefs, and patterns can be overwhelming. It can bring up confusion, fear and grief. Changing old ways, that once kept you safe, can feel ungrounding and chaotic. Shifting what you've been familiar and comfortable with is deeply challenging and takes a great deal of strength and vulnerability. I believe healing, growth and change are lifelong practices, and transformation requires time, space, patience and self-compassion. Therapy can offer a safe and caring relationship that supports you in doing this life changing work.
Are anxiety and low self-worth regulars in your life? The process of recognizing old stories, beliefs, and patterns can be overwhelming. It can bring up confusion, fear and grief. Changing old ways, that once kept you safe, can feel ungrounding and chaotic. Shifting what you've been familiar and comfortable with is deeply challenging and takes a great deal of strength and vulnerability. I believe healing, growth and change are lifelong practices, and transformation requires time, space, patience and self-compassion. Therapy can offer a safe and caring relationship that supports you in doing this life changing work.
I utilize EMDR, Brain Spotting and an integrative approach including physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Together we process through life events that block you from personal growth and freedom.
I utilize EMDR, Brain Spotting and an integrative approach including physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Together we process through life events that block you from personal growth and freedom.
Robin Bodhi Trauma-Informed Counseling
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
When you are triggered, have a trauma response, or in a PTSD loop it is overwhelming; this can be scary, and frustrating. Living life from this place makes it hard to connect with others and to know your sense of self. Challenging patterns become en-grained as feeling powerless leads to loss of hope. My goal with you is to help you acquire skills/tools to feel more embodied and to change the repetitive challenging loop by understanding more deeply the patterns at play. Self-empowerment is essential in our work together as my desire is to help you take your life back with confidence and ease.
When you are triggered, have a trauma response, or in a PTSD loop it is overwhelming; this can be scary, and frustrating. Living life from this place makes it hard to connect with others and to know your sense of self. Challenging patterns become en-grained as feeling powerless leads to loss of hope. My goal with you is to help you acquire skills/tools to feel more embodied and to change the repetitive challenging loop by understanding more deeply the patterns at play. Self-empowerment is essential in our work together as my desire is to help you take your life back with confidence and ease.
Ajna Rae
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97218 (Online Only)
Perhaps you are realizing that compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental support is what will brace you for the next steps in your personal journey. I am here. My collaborative therapeutic approach is rooted in mindful awareness and acceptance, informed by relational and attachment models, and guided by an appreciation of each person’s unique existential search for meaning. I aim to foster a space where you can engage in your present experience, show up as you are, and find awareness, choice, and support in the life that awaits you.
Perhaps you are realizing that compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental support is what will brace you for the next steps in your personal journey. I am here. My collaborative therapeutic approach is rooted in mindful awareness and acceptance, informed by relational and attachment models, and guided by an appreciation of each person’s unique existential search for meaning. I aim to foster a space where you can engage in your present experience, show up as you are, and find awareness, choice, and support in the life that awaits you.
Elaine Aguila
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck, repeating the same stories with no end in sight? Tried all the reframing, breathing, grounding, and distraction techniques, but still don't feel quite right? If you’re tired of scratching the surface in therapy and are ready to dig deeper –but aren’t sure how– you’ve come to the right place.
Feeling stuck, repeating the same stories with no end in sight? Tried all the reframing, breathing, grounding, and distraction techniques, but still don't feel quite right? If you’re tired of scratching the surface in therapy and are ready to dig deeper –but aren’t sure how– you’ve come to the right place.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213 (Online Only)
Imagine waking up each day after a full night of sleep and feeling like yourself again. Instead of second-guessing yourself, imagine making decisions with ease and confidence. You're even sleeping through the night instead of checking the clock and counting down the hours until your morning alarm is set to go off. There's a part of you that knows this reality can be yours. It's the same part of you that knows you need professional support.
Imagine waking up each day after a full night of sleep and feeling like yourself again. Instead of second-guessing yourself, imagine making decisions with ease and confidence. You're even sleeping through the night instead of checking the clock and counting down the hours until your morning alarm is set to go off. There's a part of you that knows this reality can be yours. It's the same part of you that knows you need professional support.
Catherine Jenkins Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
If you're struggling with anxiety, relationship issues or past trauma I can help you navigate successfully through using compassionate, effective, research based methods. I provide treatment from the comfort of your home anywhere in the state of Oregon via video or phone sessions. I offer free 30 minute consultations you can set up by simply texting my business phone. If we decide I'm a good fit we can set up a convenient time to meet including after hours and weekends. PLEASE USE THIS NUMBER 503 954 6345 TO CONTACT ME VIA TEXT.
If you're struggling with anxiety, relationship issues or past trauma I can help you navigate successfully through using compassionate, effective, research based methods. I provide treatment from the comfort of your home anywhere in the state of Oregon via video or phone sessions. I offer free 30 minute consultations you can set up by simply texting my business phone. If we decide I'm a good fit we can set up a convenient time to meet including after hours and weekends. PLEASE USE THIS NUMBER 503 954 6345 TO CONTACT ME VIA TEXT.
L Pearson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
There are many paths to wellness. People enter therapy to address a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, crisis, depression, trauma, and shame. Others are exploring more about themselves, relationships, reflecting upon past patterns, and developing new strategies for living. My intention is to create an authentic, non-judgmental, safe environment in which I can join you on your journey of self-compassion, exploration, and growth. I am passionate about living in a world that is safe for all. I strive in my practice to be sensitive to concerns regarding intersectionality, marginalization, and oppression.
There are many paths to wellness. People enter therapy to address a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, crisis, depression, trauma, and shame. Others are exploring more about themselves, relationships, reflecting upon past patterns, and developing new strategies for living. My intention is to create an authentic, non-judgmental, safe environment in which I can join you on your journey of self-compassion, exploration, and growth. I am passionate about living in a world that is safe for all. I strive in my practice to be sensitive to concerns regarding intersectionality, marginalization, and oppression.
Lindsay Dozier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Seeking support takes enormous courage. My approach is a balance of candidness and tenderness to meet your needs. I welcome feedback throughout our work to ensure we are on the right track and will continue to check in to support you in the best way possible. I use a trauma-focused lens- incorporating biological, social and psychological perspectives. As a certified Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I work primarily from the EMDR modality and integrate parts work and somatic techniques as well as mind-body medicine approaches when it feels appropriate in our work together.
Seeking support takes enormous courage. My approach is a balance of candidness and tenderness to meet your needs. I welcome feedback throughout our work to ensure we are on the right track and will continue to check in to support you in the best way possible. I use a trauma-focused lens- incorporating biological, social and psychological perspectives. As a certified Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I work primarily from the EMDR modality and integrate parts work and somatic techniques as well as mind-body medicine approaches when it feels appropriate in our work together.
Are you struggling to understand a relationship that may be abusive, trying to heal from trauma, or need support with gender, identity, or LGBTQ2SIA+ issues? Health Allies specializes in healing from narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma. We also have many therapist who specialize and identify with the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. If you have struggled with any of the above, we can help you sort out your goals for healing and help you get to a better place.
Are you struggling to understand a relationship that may be abusive, trying to heal from trauma, or need support with gender, identity, or LGBTQ2SIA+ issues? Health Allies specializes in healing from narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma. We also have many therapist who specialize and identify with the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. If you have struggled with any of the above, we can help you sort out your goals for healing and help you get to a better place.
Ross Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232
Curious about EMDR Therapy? EMDR is extensively researched, highly effective, and recommended by organizations such as the APA, WHO, and DoD. In fact, over the last 33 years, millions have been successfully treated with EMDR by over 100,000 clinicians worldwide. EMDR is commonly effective with anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, fears, phobias, panic, trauma, sleep issues, addictions, and performance challenges. What makes EMDR so powerful is how effectively it turns on the brain’s natural healing process, allowing for deep release of the painful past thoughts and wounds that keep you stuck in old, negative patterns.
Curious about EMDR Therapy? EMDR is extensively researched, highly effective, and recommended by organizations such as the APA, WHO, and DoD. In fact, over the last 33 years, millions have been successfully treated with EMDR by over 100,000 clinicians worldwide. EMDR is commonly effective with anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, fears, phobias, panic, trauma, sleep issues, addictions, and performance challenges. What makes EMDR so powerful is how effectively it turns on the brain’s natural healing process, allowing for deep release of the painful past thoughts and wounds that keep you stuck in old, negative patterns.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am sex positive, knowledgeable, and an affirming therapist comfortable working with queerness, gender expansiveness, sex workers, ethical non-monogamy, asexuality, etc. I have worked with clients struggling with trauma, depression and anxiety disorders, as well as interpersonal, relationship and family related issues. I value the therapeutic relationship and believe it is most important in order for healing and growth to take place. My approach is caring and empathetic with the goal of helping clients become empowered within themselves and their relationships.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am sex positive, knowledgeable, and an affirming therapist comfortable working with queerness, gender expansiveness, sex workers, ethical non-monogamy, asexuality, etc. I have worked with clients struggling with trauma, depression and anxiety disorders, as well as interpersonal, relationship and family related issues. I value the therapeutic relationship and believe it is most important in order for healing and growth to take place. My approach is caring and empathetic with the goal of helping clients become empowered within themselves and their relationships.
Connections First - Psychotherapy Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CSWA, PC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97210
At Connections First we have faith in the power of connection: with your inner life and to the outer world through meaningful relationships. We believe that mental health is an effect of feeling more deeply connected to ourselves and to others through the safety of transparent, emotionally honest relationships. How we communicate with ourselves and those we care about determines whether we possess integrity and feel empowered to express ourselves as human beings. Much of our symptoms are the effects of emotional, psychological, and physical isolation and self-alienation which can even happen when we are surrounded by other people.
At Connections First we have faith in the power of connection: with your inner life and to the outer world through meaningful relationships. We believe that mental health is an effect of feeling more deeply connected to ourselves and to others through the safety of transparent, emotionally honest relationships. How we communicate with ourselves and those we care about determines whether we possess integrity and feel empowered to express ourselves as human beings. Much of our symptoms are the effects of emotional, psychological, and physical isolation and self-alienation which can even happen when we are surrounded by other people.
Ashley Jopling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CRC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you’ve lost your spark—the part of you that used to be creative, playful, and full of possibility? Maybe you’ve become the doer, the achiever, taking on all the responsibility. You’re balancing a career, relationships, and the pressure to do it all—and do it well. But it feels like you’ve been everything for everyone else and nothing for yourself. Burnout is creeping in, and your creativity feels buried under the weight of your to-do list. You’ve told yourself it’s just a busy moment, but the exhaustion lingers. Deep down, you wonder: What if there’s more to unpack?
Do you feel like you’ve lost your spark—the part of you that used to be creative, playful, and full of possibility? Maybe you’ve become the doer, the achiever, taking on all the responsibility. You’re balancing a career, relationships, and the pressure to do it all—and do it well. But it feels like you’ve been everything for everyone else and nothing for yourself. Burnout is creeping in, and your creativity feels buried under the weight of your to-do list. You’ve told yourself it’s just a busy moment, but the exhaustion lingers. Deep down, you wonder: What if there’s more to unpack?
