Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Portland, OR

Do you have a child who is struggling with not being able to communicate with his/her peers and the adults in their life? Or do you know someone struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? Are you wanting to find a way to understand where your child is coming from or come back to a healthy sense of wellbeing? I have worked with school aged children, before and after school, on social and emotion issues, along with working through difficult situations they may face or have already faced, and worked with them on how to communicate with peers and adults.

Feeling lost in life's maze? Let's navigate together. In our judgment-free sessions, we'll explore challenges and uncover your authentic self. Using empathy and evidence-based techniques, we'll transform struggles into strengths. Whether it's daily stress or deeper issues, we'll craft your path to resilience. My ongoing training ensures current, effective care. Your voice is valued here, and your experiences matter. Ready to rewrite your story? Your journey to a fulfilling life starts here – one conversation at a time.

I know that for some individuals it maybe hard to find a provider that is conveniently located. I provide counseling services virtually, working with individuals located any where in both Oregon and Washington. I have been in the mental health field for 20 years. I have a background in helping clients through times of difficulty, by guiding them in developing self care and stress reduction tools.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, families, and individuals. I work with clients in N.C., N.J. and Oregon, who are experiencing anxiety, depression, school/work difficulties, ADHD, ASD, relationship issues, personality disorders, low self-esteem, life transitions, coping skills, and many other mental health concerns. I strongly believe that in order to be successful, it is important to build a trusting and welcoming environment for my clients. I put a great emphasis on meeting clients where they are and establishing that respectful, trusting relationship.

You want to feel calm and confident, but deep down you are struggling with anxiousness, guilt, or loneliness. You are someone who is yearning for confidence and strong relationships, but you find yourself stuck in a pattern of anxiousness & avoidance, caught between guilt & fear. Perhaps your household feels like chaos and conflicts are more common than you care to admit. But you are ready to make a change! You are ready to learn why you react the way you do, and manage your anxiousness. Most of all, you’re ready to calm the chaos in your mind and body, leading the way for a healthy relationship with yourself and those you love.

Everyone needs a place to be respected and heard. I help with evaluations for learning differences, applications for SSI/SSD or agency eligibility, school, exam, or work accommodations, legal problems, clarifying diagnoses including ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Language disorders, Depression and Anxiety.

Everyone deserves to be treated as an individual with respect for their own beliefs, goals and definition of success. It is on this strong belief that I base my work with children, adults, couples and families. For 25 years, I have been supporting growth and healing of children, adults, couples and families with multi-layered struggles. These include; mood struggles, communication and relational conflicts, history of acute trauma, behavioral struggles, family conflicts, and identity struggles and substance use/abuse. I also have long term experience working with families who have come together through foster care or adoption.

I work collaboratively with folks by exploring thoughts, feelings, and actions. We will do this as a means gain insight and achieve wellness. We will also discuss tools and coping strategies to manage currents stressors and concerns. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I hold a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. I have practiced in the San Francisco, Central Pennsylvania, and Nebraska. I have been in Portland for the last 5 years

I provide comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for adults, aged 18 and over. This includes evaluations for complex medical conditions, mental health, developmental or learning differences, and Fitness for Duty. I also provide cognitive rehabilitation. Cognitive rehabilitation is a short-term, skill-building therapy used to treat challenges with cognition or thinking. It is an evidence-based practice shown to build and strengthen pathways in the brain and make thinking tasks easier. Whatever the cause, understanding and strengthening cognitive abilities can make a difference in your day-to-day life.

Welcome! I work with individuals, couples and families. A basic guiding principle in my work is that, when we are able to really see and accept where we are, and who we are, we begin to heal and grow. I see therapy as a sacred space, a place of safety in which we can allow ourselves to go deeper into our experience of ourselves, the other, and of our life as a whole. There is a trust I have found in this process, that if we attend to what comes up in this place, it will lead us through.

I realize that seeking therapy can feel overwhelming and I am here to support you through your healing journey, one that is unique to you and shaped by you. I am passionate about helping others heal and have experience working with PTSD, generational trauma, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I firmly believe in the impact that our past experiences have on how we think, feel, and view ourselves, but they do not need to define who we are. Together, we can identify old patterns of behavior, unhelpful thoughts, and the impact of past trauma to support you in moving forward into a new place of wellness.

I am looking forward to working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and/or children (in no particular order) that are interested in art therapy and counseling. I have had 5 years experience in a residential setting with adolescents who struggle with both addictions and mental health concerns. And for another 7 years I worked with children and families in need of significant services at a non-profit organization downtown. I am now primarily working with Clients (like you!) at my private practice in SE Portland and am truly enjoying the experience.

I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is the key to developing a plan for change and that therapy is a collaborative process. I relate to clients with warmth and honesty (as well as some occasional humor) that promotes space for non-judgmental and empathic exploration of experiences. My goal is to provide a friendly, safe environment where clients can authentically express themselves and gain insight that informs meaningful change. As a generalist psychologist, I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of presenting concerns.

My favorite thing to do is support people. Being human can feel difficult and confusing at times. Communication can feel even trickier. I support my clients with lovingkindness and unlimited compassion. I am vibrant and down-to-earth. I definitely want all of my clients to feel safe, heard, and grounded. I specialize in transitions, anxiety, depression, sex, couples, parenting, divorce, insecurities, etc. I have a special place in my heart for the perinatal community. I have been working with new families for almost 20 years.

I’m glad you’re here. It can be exhausting even thinking about looking for a counselor. So, if scrolling through the pages here is as far as you get today, consider giving yourself some credit. Seeking out, and participating in, counseling is inherently a vulnerable experience. It is my role to provide a space where, together, we can build trust so that you can feel safe to engage in genuine self reflection. The relationship between client and counselor has been shown to be the most powerful force of change in the counseling process. I've worked with individuals facing intersecting challenges: overall health, financial, systemic.

Welcome to my practice! The goal of my work is to assist you in better understanding aspects of yourself in a safe and supportive environment. I work from a whole person relational approach, which means that I believe our early relationships, and our core thoughts and behaviors influence our current relationships and functioning. I believe that therapy can lead to powerful change and shifts that will help you take advantage of in the words of Mary Oliver “your one wild and precious life.”

I am NOT currently accepting new clients. I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington. Are you trying to recover from childhood trauma? Or trying to adjust to the shock of being diagnosed with ADHD or Autism as an adult? Perhaps you're a parent of a child you just can't figure out how to parent because their needs are so great and unpredictable. Or maybe your child is telling you they are a girl, when they seemed to be a boy at birth? Some of my clients are struggling in their relationships because their partner is transitioning, or has a different type of brain that makes mutual communication hard. You've come to the right place!

As we navigate transitions and answer our inner call for change, we often need additional support. I am an interpersonal-focused therapist that works with you to create an empowering space in which you are free to be yourself, discover blind spots that may be getting in your way, and reclaim ownership of your life and what you want to do with it. My particular areas of work include shame, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, adjusting to life transitions, and adjusting to the effects of disabilities, as well as facilitating self-exploration and authentic identity development.

I'm not accepting new clients at this time, currently full. ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I bring years of experience and compassion to create a safe and caring space for clients to heal and grow. I genuinely respect their concerns and appreciate their special gifts and strengths, allowing their authentic voice to be aired, bringing more clarity and fulfillment in their life.