Existential Therapists in Portland, OR
You feel alone, confused, and overwhelmed. You have been through a major life shift and don't know which way is up. You need someone who gets it. I am here, not with an easy fix, but with a listening ear and a kind heart. The issues you are facing are complex, and the pain is real. I am not interested in telling you what to do, but rather in empowering you to learn to hear your inner voice. It may be hard to believe, but you already know the answers! My role is to listen, support, and offer ideas. I am licensed in CO, CT, WY, OR, OK, SC, SD, NM, MT, NE, MD, and ID.
You feel alone, confused, and overwhelmed. You have been through a major life shift and don't know which way is up. You need someone who gets it. I am here, not with an easy fix, but with a listening ear and a kind heart. The issues you are facing are complex, and the pain is real. I am not interested in telling you what to do, but rather in empowering you to learn to hear your inner voice. It may be hard to believe, but you already know the answers! My role is to listen, support, and offer ideas. I am licensed in CO, CT, WY, OR, OK, SC, SD, NM, MT, NE, MD, and ID.
Shelby Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with couples and individuals (age 16+). I fully believe in the therapeutic process as being collaborative; after all, you, the client, are the expert on your life! Through our work together, I will provide an inviting space for you to be authentically seen and heard. I approach the therapeutic space with couples, families, and individuals through Attachment, Emotion-Focused, and Person-Centered therapy lenses. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with body image, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I embrace working with clients of all backgrounds & perspectives.
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with couples and individuals (age 16+). I fully believe in the therapeutic process as being collaborative; after all, you, the client, are the expert on your life! Through our work together, I will provide an inviting space for you to be authentically seen and heard. I approach the therapeutic space with couples, families, and individuals through Attachment, Emotion-Focused, and Person-Centered therapy lenses. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with body image, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I embrace working with clients of all backgrounds & perspectives.
Cynthia Veum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206 (Online Only)
Reaching out for support can be a huge step in managing the challenges of life. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I offer a creative, compassionate, practical perspective. Dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, and issues of everyday life can become overwhelming. I strive to explore areas and options for change with the goal of empowering clients to effectively navigate challenges.
Reaching out for support can be a huge step in managing the challenges of life. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I offer a creative, compassionate, practical perspective. Dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, and issues of everyday life can become overwhelming. I strive to explore areas and options for change with the goal of empowering clients to effectively navigate challenges.
As a queer therapist, I greatly honor and celebrate the uniqueness of our own life stories and personalities. The interventions I offer are carefully tailored to your concerns, needs, and personal style. I integrate empirically validated approaches with traditional therapy and metaphysical healing components. I provide a therapeutic presence that is grounding, nurturing, and sincere. Together, we will combine your own self-knowledge and life expertise with my clinical expertise. I will co-journey with you to explore the depths and peaks of your experiences, and to provide support and reminders of your greatness along the way.
As a queer therapist, I greatly honor and celebrate the uniqueness of our own life stories and personalities. The interventions I offer are carefully tailored to your concerns, needs, and personal style. I integrate empirically validated approaches with traditional therapy and metaphysical healing components. I provide a therapeutic presence that is grounding, nurturing, and sincere. Together, we will combine your own self-knowledge and life expertise with my clinical expertise. I will co-journey with you to explore the depths and peaks of your experiences, and to provide support and reminders of your greatness along the way.
Will Holloway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217
What we are looking for in life is often right in front of us yet, we often lack the ability to see it. In contemporary society, many of us are head strong putting the mind and thoughts above the body and feelings. In this manner, we may lose ourselves in a world of mental illusion. When we are able to access our inner nature, comprised in part of our instincts, aptitudes, and intuition, we are more equipped to be self-guided in life and able to achieve balance and wholeness for ourselves.
What we are looking for in life is often right in front of us yet, we often lack the ability to see it. In contemporary society, many of us are head strong putting the mind and thoughts above the body and feelings. In this manner, we may lose ourselves in a world of mental illusion. When we are able to access our inner nature, comprised in part of our instincts, aptitudes, and intuition, we are more equipped to be self-guided in life and able to achieve balance and wholeness for ourselves.
Dan Gilner
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MSS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I work with anxiety, trauma, shame, and grief. Within these experiences I specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, disembodiment, panic, and/or fear; an intrusive inner critical voice/part of ourselves; and helping couples identity and repair unhealthy relationship patterns and coping mechanisms related to these experiences.
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I work with anxiety, trauma, shame, and grief. Within these experiences I specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, disembodiment, panic, and/or fear; an intrusive inner critical voice/part of ourselves; and helping couples identity and repair unhealthy relationship patterns and coping mechanisms related to these experiences.
Jill Shealy
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, LPCA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97203 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that there is a unique path to well-being for each person. I honor that belief by embracing an eclectic counseling style and by meeting the individual needs of each client. I believe that making small changes can have ripple effects which improve mental health in unforeseen ways. I feel that being willing to look within and change is one of the hardest and bravest things that people can do. I consider it an honor that my clients ask me to join them on their journey to wellness.
I believe that there is a unique path to well-being for each person. I honor that belief by embracing an eclectic counseling style and by meeting the individual needs of each client. I believe that making small changes can have ripple effects which improve mental health in unforeseen ways. I feel that being willing to look within and change is one of the hardest and bravest things that people can do. I consider it an honor that my clients ask me to join them on their journey to wellness.
Wendy Micheau
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97229 (Online Only)
Welcome! Most clients who seek me out are overwhelmed. They may be dealing with life transitions like separation, divorce, single parenting, empty nesting, or career changes. They may feel alone and need help moving forward. Sometimes they are doing their best to juggle life's stresses while managing chronic illness or disability - whether that's their own autoimmune condition, their child's autism or ADHD, a partner's sudden stroke, or an aging parent's Alzheimer's. Above all, they want a personal connection with someone who believes in them and validates their feelings, experiences, and concerns.
Welcome! Most clients who seek me out are overwhelmed. They may be dealing with life transitions like separation, divorce, single parenting, empty nesting, or career changes. They may feel alone and need help moving forward. Sometimes they are doing their best to juggle life's stresses while managing chronic illness or disability - whether that's their own autoimmune condition, their child's autism or ADHD, a partner's sudden stroke, or an aging parent's Alzheimer's. Above all, they want a personal connection with someone who believes in them and validates their feelings, experiences, and concerns.
I work with individuals (adults) facing a variety of challenges. I will help you tackle depression, anxiety, conflict, PTSD, grief and other challenges so that pain and fear do not block you from life satisfaction and good relationships. Where you feel stuck can be what propels you forward. What causes you pain can be what ultimately changes your life situation. My approach is sensitive, compassionate, humorous at times, and defined by a passion for helping others live their best life.
I work with individuals (adults) facing a variety of challenges. I will help you tackle depression, anxiety, conflict, PTSD, grief and other challenges so that pain and fear do not block you from life satisfaction and good relationships. Where you feel stuck can be what propels you forward. What causes you pain can be what ultimately changes your life situation. My approach is sensitive, compassionate, humorous at times, and defined by a passion for helping others live their best life.
Life feels overwhelming, you're struggling to cope and want support figuring out how to better manage your stress. You feel unsatisfied in your job or a relationship and would like support with making a change and finding a path back to feeling joy. You feel lost and need help rediscovering what you need and want. You're seeking self- and other-awareness to understand why things feel challenging in your present relationships. Your goal is to feel more secure and grounded within yourself, as you learn about your strengths and capacity for change.
Life feels overwhelming, you're struggling to cope and want support figuring out how to better manage your stress. You feel unsatisfied in your job or a relationship and would like support with making a change and finding a path back to feeling joy. You feel lost and need help rediscovering what you need and want. You're seeking self- and other-awareness to understand why things feel challenging in your present relationships. Your goal is to feel more secure and grounded within yourself, as you learn about your strengths and capacity for change.
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
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I take a relational and collaborative approach in all of my work and strive to create a space for clients to be genuine and transparent as we work together to address their needs. I am a good fit for individuals who are looking to gain deeper self-awareness and insight, increase meaning and fulfillment in their lives, and reduce mental health symptoms that interfere with their wellness. Clients report that they benefit from my integrative, relational approach to psychotherapy.
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Catherine Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212
Waitlist for new clients
I entered the mental health field based on my own life-changing experience when I went through therapy to address the impact of childhood traumas. With the help of my counselors my life transformed from hopeless and stuck to empowered and whole. I had no idea this kind of transformation was even possible. Now, it is my turn to give back and walk alongside those who choose the difficult path of recovery. I won't have your answers since your story and personality are unique. What I do have is familiarity with the path, faith in your ability to find your answers, and professional experience guiding individuals toward wholeness.
I entered the mental health field based on my own life-changing experience when I went through therapy to address the impact of childhood traumas. With the help of my counselors my life transformed from hopeless and stuck to empowered and whole. I had no idea this kind of transformation was even possible. Now, it is my turn to give back and walk alongside those who choose the difficult path of recovery. I won't have your answers since your story and personality are unique. What I do have is familiarity with the path, faith in your ability to find your answers, and professional experience guiding individuals toward wholeness.
We all have problems in life, my views of therapy is to help you understand what is causing your current difficulties, work through them, and move forward in life. I view the therapy relationship as an journey we embark on together with both you and I having our own important roles to play. I work with individuals to address the current problems in their life, and help them find lasting solutions and tools they can use to keep making changes.
We all have problems in life, my views of therapy is to help you understand what is causing your current difficulties, work through them, and move forward in life. I view the therapy relationship as an journey we embark on together with both you and I having our own important roles to play. I work with individuals to address the current problems in their life, and help them find lasting solutions and tools they can use to keep making changes.
Marty Michelson (.he.him)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, OHP, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
Personally Updated Oct. 18 ◉ I help people find clarity & experience greater calm. Life is hard & you want help. I get it. I’ve experienced life’s complexity, too. I can help you discover calm & find hope. Anxiety is real. Grief hurts. Trauma disables. Depression fogs clarity. Communication breaks down. Let's discern your better future. I'm here to help. ◉ Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression & EMDR certified. www. peaceandflourishing. com Licensed in Oregon, Washington & Colorado. Pacificsource. CareOregon. IHN InterHealth Community OHP. Oregon CCOs, UMR, United, Optum, Cigna, Aetna, HealthShare, OHP Open Card, Trillium.
Personally Updated Oct. 18 ◉ I help people find clarity & experience greater calm. Life is hard & you want help. I get it. I’ve experienced life’s complexity, too. I can help you discover calm & find hope. Anxiety is real. Grief hurts. Trauma disables. Depression fogs clarity. Communication breaks down. Let's discern your better future. I'm here to help. ◉ Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression & EMDR certified. www. peaceandflourishing. com Licensed in Oregon, Washington & Colorado. Pacificsource. CareOregon. IHN InterHealth Community OHP. Oregon CCOs, UMR, United, Optum, Cigna, Aetna, HealthShare, OHP Open Card, Trillium.
Do you have difficulty managing and coping with anxiety, which prevents you from achieving your goals and pursuing a meaningful, values-based life? Are you struggling with depression and hopelessness, and seeking more direction and purpose? Do you experience stress related to self-identity or a significant life transition? I help people to better understand themselves and what is most important to them so that they can overcome adversity and pursue meaningful change.
Do you have difficulty managing and coping with anxiety, which prevents you from achieving your goals and pursuing a meaningful, values-based life? Are you struggling with depression and hopelessness, and seeking more direction and purpose? Do you experience stress related to self-identity or a significant life transition? I help people to better understand themselves and what is most important to them so that they can overcome adversity and pursue meaningful change.
Daniel Gilbride, LPC, Private Practice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
I believe each individual has both the capacity and the right to change and to grow. It is my duty to be aware of the whole person and never to reduce him or her to a mental health challenge or diagnosis. Whole people have their own set of circumstances physically, emotionally, educationally and spiritually as well as other facets. I subscribe to a meta-approach. I employ multiple types of treatment modalities. I take these and with the person being served, weave a set of treatments that will best address whatever needs are being presented as obstacles to thriving.
I believe each individual has both the capacity and the right to change and to grow. It is my duty to be aware of the whole person and never to reduce him or her to a mental health challenge or diagnosis. Whole people have their own set of circumstances physically, emotionally, educationally and spiritually as well as other facets. I subscribe to a meta-approach. I employ multiple types of treatment modalities. I take these and with the person being served, weave a set of treatments that will best address whatever needs are being presented as obstacles to thriving.
Intrepid Therapy Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97215
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
Kim Daglen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. Feeling trapped by your circumstances or struggling to find meaning in your life? Maybe you feel powerless to change your personal or relational thought patterns and habits; fortunately, therapy can offer a welcoming space to explore your inner world while providing valuable tools to diffuse negative thinking, develop greater self-love and compassion, and help you reach your full potential. We can all benefit from additional support to address specific problems in life or as a means to further personal growth. If you are motivated and willing, you can make the transformative changes you seek.
Currently accepting new clients. Feeling trapped by your circumstances or struggling to find meaning in your life? Maybe you feel powerless to change your personal or relational thought patterns and habits; fortunately, therapy can offer a welcoming space to explore your inner world while providing valuable tools to diffuse negative thinking, develop greater self-love and compassion, and help you reach your full potential. We can all benefit from additional support to address specific problems in life or as a means to further personal growth. If you are motivated and willing, you can make the transformative changes you seek.
My approach to counseling is to create a safe space for you and your family to build hope. We will work to raise awareness around the emotions that so often drive our behaviors. As emotional awareness increases we can choose different responses. Rather than the instantaneous reactions that plague many of us, we will be able to respond intentionally and thoughtfully. As we come to understand the emotional basis of our reactions, and choose to change our responses, we can break negative patterns of behavior with our partners, family, children, colleagues, and other people in our lives.
My approach to counseling is to create a safe space for you and your family to build hope. We will work to raise awareness around the emotions that so often drive our behaviors. As emotional awareness increases we can choose different responses. Rather than the instantaneous reactions that plague many of us, we will be able to respond intentionally and thoughtfully. As we come to understand the emotional basis of our reactions, and choose to change our responses, we can break negative patterns of behavior with our partners, family, children, colleagues, and other people in our lives.
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