Therapists in Portland, OR
Dakota Lake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
My social work practice’s foundation lies in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but also incorporates components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I graduated with a Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have spent the last 8 years of my professional career working with adolescents and adults from all different backgrounds, races, genders, faiths, abilities, and values. I’ve spent time working with refugees and unaccompanied minors, Persons Living with HIV (PLWH), the Dept. of Human Services, and in various inpatient mental health hospital units. We may be a good fit if you are seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, social difficulties, or interpersonal conflict.
My social work practice’s foundation lies in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but also incorporates components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I graduated with a Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have spent the last 8 years of my professional career working with adolescents and adults from all different backgrounds, races, genders, faiths, abilities, and values. I’ve spent time working with refugees and unaccompanied minors, Persons Living with HIV (PLWH), the Dept. of Human Services, and in various inpatient mental health hospital units. We may be a good fit if you are seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, social difficulties, or interpersonal conflict.
Mary J Evrard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97212 (Online Only)
My background includes Systems MFT, DBT, REBT, CBT, Hakomi and Gestalt.
I am currently not accepting new clients until November 1, 2024 : please send me an email telling me a bit about yourself. My background is working with people struggling with substance abuse, trauma survivors, the LGBTQ community, couples and all forms of families and poly people. I have worked with those with traumatic brain injuries, people with autism, grief and loss, crisis pregnancies, adoption issues, children in foster care and people living with HIV and AIDS. I am proud to have worked in a variety of settings and with people who need support, clarity, and space to heal.
My background includes Systems MFT, DBT, REBT, CBT, Hakomi and Gestalt.
I am currently not accepting new clients until November 1, 2024 : please send me an email telling me a bit about yourself. My background is working with people struggling with substance abuse, trauma survivors, the LGBTQ community, couples and all forms of families and poly people. I have worked with those with traumatic brain injuries, people with autism, grief and loss, crisis pregnancies, adoption issues, children in foster care and people living with HIV and AIDS. I am proud to have worked in a variety of settings and with people who need support, clarity, and space to heal.
Tessa Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tessa and I am currently accepting new client's in Oregon! I believe that my role as a therapist is to support and validate the life events that you share with me. My hope is that therapy sessions are a collaborative effort where client and therapist work together to establish realistic steps toward change. I am here to help with the ups and downs of your personal journey. My therapies of choice are person-centered practices, art therapy, solution-focused, and family systems theory, with elements of both cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies.
Hello, my name is Tessa and I am currently accepting new client's in Oregon! I believe that my role as a therapist is to support and validate the life events that you share with me. My hope is that therapy sessions are a collaborative effort where client and therapist work together to establish realistic steps toward change. I am here to help with the ups and downs of your personal journey. My therapies of choice are person-centered practices, art therapy, solution-focused, and family systems theory, with elements of both cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies.
Stacey Hedges
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LMHC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97225 (Online Only)
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solutions Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
Aloha and mahalo nui loa for showing up today and taking a brave step towards experiencing a more fulfilling and joyful life! My focus is to build a trusting relationship with you, truly listen with compassion to understand your needs and collaborate with you to meet your expectations. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Hawaii with 20 years of professional work experience. I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teenagers and adults with a variety of presenting needs as well as multicultural counseling with clients including Asian-Americans, Black-Americans, immigrants and LGBTQIA+ clients.
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solutions Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
Aloha and mahalo nui loa for showing up today and taking a brave step towards experiencing a more fulfilling and joyful life! My focus is to build a trusting relationship with you, truly listen with compassion to understand your needs and collaborate with you to meet your expectations. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Hawaii with 20 years of professional work experience. I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teenagers and adults with a variety of presenting needs as well as multicultural counseling with clients including Asian-Americans, Black-Americans, immigrants and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Olivia Lewis
Professional Counselor Associate, PhD, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97225
Since no two people are the same, no treatment should look the same. I believe in individualizing the counseling experience to the client and their unique needs. Thus, I practice with a trans-theoretical model or across theories. I take into account your readiness for change, your strengths, and your developmental level to create a working relationship that allows for growth and resilience building. Some approaches I have utilized in the past include Wellness Based Counseling, EcoWellness/ EcoTherapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy, and narrative therapy.
Since no two people are the same, no treatment should look the same. I believe in individualizing the counseling experience to the client and their unique needs. Thus, I practice with a trans-theoretical model or across theories. I take into account your readiness for change, your strengths, and your developmental level to create a working relationship that allows for growth and resilience building. Some approaches I have utilized in the past include Wellness Based Counseling, EcoWellness/ EcoTherapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy, and narrative therapy.
I utilize interventions from DBT and Trauma-Focused CBT, as well as family systems therapy and narrative therapy.
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
I utilize interventions from DBT and Trauma-Focused CBT, as well as family systems therapy and narrative therapy.
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have additional training in Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.
I have additional training in Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.
Adriana Villegas
Clinical Social Worker Associate, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Treatment Approaches used as best suited Collaborative Problem Solving, Trauma-informed, Strength-Based, Culturally Sensitive, Motivational Interviewing, Art/Play Therapy, Discernment of Career/Romantic Relationships, Therapeutic Journaling/Activities, Integration of Therapeutic Music, Biopsychosocial Model, Role Play, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical.
Welcome to a safe space to be human! I'm enthusiastic, laid-back and very interactive in therapy with worksheets, strategies, skills to build on to your personalized tool box. I respect every individual has innate navigation system to consciously discern and regulate challenges and embrace talents. I will be a passenger in your healing journey while you drive at your pace. My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and compassionate-focused. I understand mental health can be compromised from unresolved childhood issues, exposure to traumatic experiences, burn out, stress, complex systems issues and daily demands in multiple roles.
Treatment Approaches used as best suited Collaborative Problem Solving, Trauma-informed, Strength-Based, Culturally Sensitive, Motivational Interviewing, Art/Play Therapy, Discernment of Career/Romantic Relationships, Therapeutic Journaling/Activities, Integration of Therapeutic Music, Biopsychosocial Model, Role Play, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical.
Welcome to a safe space to be human! I'm enthusiastic, laid-back and very interactive in therapy with worksheets, strategies, skills to build on to your personalized tool box. I respect every individual has innate navigation system to consciously discern and regulate challenges and embrace talents. I will be a passenger in your healing journey while you drive at your pace. My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and compassionate-focused. I understand mental health can be compromised from unresolved childhood issues, exposure to traumatic experiences, burn out, stress, complex systems issues and daily demands in multiple roles.
Cathedral Park Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97203 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with obsessive thoughts and compulsions? As a therapist specializing in anxiety and OCD, I understand the unique challenges that people face in managing these conditions. Using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I can help you develop practical strategies to overcome your fears and regain control of your life. Whether it's social anxiety holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest or intrusive thoughts disrupting your daily activities, together we can work towards building resilience and finding peace of mind. Let's get started.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with obsessive thoughts and compulsions? As a therapist specializing in anxiety and OCD, I understand the unique challenges that people face in managing these conditions. Using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I can help you develop practical strategies to overcome your fears and regain control of your life. Whether it's social anxiety holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest or intrusive thoughts disrupting your daily activities, together we can work towards building resilience and finding peace of mind. Let's get started.
Is problematic or compulsive sexual behavior causing problems in your relationships, job or other important areas of your life? Perhaps you or a loved one are concerned and would like help learning more constructive ways to deal with stress, life transitions, anxiety or depression. My expertise includes working with adult males (both adjudicated and non-adjudicated), adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (both high and lower functioning), intellectual disabilities, histories of trauma and problematic pornography use.
Is problematic or compulsive sexual behavior causing problems in your relationships, job or other important areas of your life? Perhaps you or a loved one are concerned and would like help learning more constructive ways to deal with stress, life transitions, anxiety or depression. My expertise includes working with adult males (both adjudicated and non-adjudicated), adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (both high and lower functioning), intellectual disabilities, histories of trauma and problematic pornography use.
Julia Perretta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206 (Online Only)
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
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Abigail Laney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97216 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Abbey Laney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Oregon and I am accepting new clients! I work with adults age 18+ experiencing challenges with PTSD, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, and individuals experiencing life-challenges relative to neurodivergence. This world can be unpredictable. While humans are resilient and find ways to overcome immense and daunting obstacles, developing these survival skills often come with challenges and strife of their own.
Hi, I’m Abbey Laney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Oregon and I am accepting new clients! I work with adults age 18+ experiencing challenges with PTSD, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, and individuals experiencing life-challenges relative to neurodivergence. This world can be unpredictable. While humans are resilient and find ways to overcome immense and daunting obstacles, developing these survival skills often come with challenges and strife of their own.
Harini Sukumaran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Offering online therapy & in- office visits. Your child's anxiety and depression may have increased with isolation from friends, adjustment to online schooling, and disruption in schedule. Maybe you're a parent or caregiver who is frustrated with your child/teen's behavior at home? May be you are a parent who is overwhelmed and wants to parent mindfully. May be your child is struggling with anxiety &depression, and you are unsure how to help them and need a holistic approach. You may have noticed your child struggling with self regulation, high anxiety, sadness, anger issues, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Offering online therapy & in- office visits. Your child's anxiety and depression may have increased with isolation from friends, adjustment to online schooling, and disruption in schedule. Maybe you're a parent or caregiver who is frustrated with your child/teen's behavior at home? May be you are a parent who is overwhelmed and wants to parent mindfully. May be your child is struggling with anxiety &depression, and you are unsure how to help them and need a holistic approach. You may have noticed your child struggling with self regulation, high anxiety, sadness, anger issues, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
If you’re reading this, we already know you’re struggling. Maybe you’re having trouble “adulting”. You’re feeling like everyone else seems to have it all together, why can’t you? Your mental health is getting worse and worse, and you just want it to stop. Your day to day life is chaos and worry and you remember better days when things just weren't like this. You might feel like you’re out of control of your life.
If you’re reading this, we already know you’re struggling. Maybe you’re having trouble “adulting”. You’re feeling like everyone else seems to have it all together, why can’t you? Your mental health is getting worse and worse, and you just want it to stop. Your day to day life is chaos and worry and you remember better days when things just weren't like this. You might feel like you’re out of control of your life.
Victor Boomer-Jenks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm honored that you would entrust me with a moment of your time to hear about my practice. Many of the people I've worked with begin therapy because they found themselves struggling to picture a brighter future; this may be because they had challenges with drug or alcohol use, their mental health, or they have experienced compounding racism, transphobia, homophobia, or gender-related violence in their homes, schools, or workplaces. Some have been made to feel that they are inadequate, broken, or not good enough even when they are trying their very best.
Welcome! I'm honored that you would entrust me with a moment of your time to hear about my practice. Many of the people I've worked with begin therapy because they found themselves struggling to picture a brighter future; this may be because they had challenges with drug or alcohol use, their mental health, or they have experienced compounding racism, transphobia, homophobia, or gender-related violence in their homes, schools, or workplaces. Some have been made to feel that they are inadequate, broken, or not good enough even when they are trying their very best.
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.
Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97216
Hello! I am Chad Ernest, Owner and Counselor of Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC. Every one could use some sunny sky in Portland now and again. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon, who believes in the best in all of us and tries to help you find that in yourself. Whether that means I am working with you as an individual, your family, or as a couple, I am working to help you find the best outcomes. I believe in a client/family centered approach with collaboration in treatment between you and myself.
Hello! I am Chad Ernest, Owner and Counselor of Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC. Every one could use some sunny sky in Portland now and again. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon, who believes in the best in all of us and tries to help you find that in yourself. Whether that means I am working with you as an individual, your family, or as a couple, I am working to help you find the best outcomes. I believe in a client/family centered approach with collaboration in treatment between you and myself.
MindTree Holistic Counseling & Wellness Center LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
At MindTree we treat the person as a whole, by integrating the healing of mind and Body. Our team of holistic practitioners provide a collaborative health care model and create a personalized Holistic Wellness plan for adults, younger children, teens, elderly adults, couples and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.
At MindTree we treat the person as a whole, by integrating the healing of mind and Body. Our team of holistic practitioners provide a collaborative health care model and create a personalized Holistic Wellness plan for adults, younger children, teens, elderly adults, couples and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.
Amanda Genus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211 (Online Only)
Start. Restore. Heal. I would like to assist you with gaining control over your life through building positive coping strategies to help you address current psychosocial adaptations and poor coping skills. My focus will help you to reduce your mental health symptoms by developing healthy life choices, positive coping skills, and improved self image. I can assist you in building positive relationships and connections. I am currently providing Telehealth therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families, seeking therapeutic support.
Start. Restore. Heal. I would like to assist you with gaining control over your life through building positive coping strategies to help you address current psychosocial adaptations and poor coping skills. My focus will help you to reduce your mental health symptoms by developing healthy life choices, positive coping skills, and improved self image. I can assist you in building positive relationships and connections. I am currently providing Telehealth therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families, seeking therapeutic support.
Therapeutic and Wellness Solution Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AMFT, CST, PCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97229
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.