Personality Disorders Therapists in Portland, OR

I treat adults with PTSD, personality disorders, survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, religious trauma, people with suicidal thoughts or self harm, depression, grief, loss, and many other issues. I also see clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I work with folks on issues regarding family life: parenting and other relationships. In your therapy, I will work carefully to provide a calm, warm, safe space in which to explore your unique self, and what happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment look like for you. As therapy progresses, we will talk about everything that is important to you.

Currently only accepting couples and families. With common stressors today leading individuals feeling isolated more than ever, I’m determined to help you find active solutions for those problems where breathing exercises just don’t do the trick anymore. I enjoy assisting individuals who have not found success with conventional treatment methods, and I use a holistic approach to consider root causes of your struggles that may not have been previously explored.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual I serve. My nature is warm, caring, and empathic, and I hold the belief that although I may possess clinical expertise, you are the expert on your life. I provide therapeutic services to adults with various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and trauma stemming from intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault (SA). By offering respect and unconditional positive regard to my clients, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for all.

Teens, college students, and young adults are facing unprecedented issues with depression, anxiety, self-harm, body image, and addictions of all kinds due in large part to the prevalence of social media and technology. These influences have made growing into an adult very confusing. Having someone who can relate, listen, and help navigate our culture is essential. Together, we will discuss what you are feeling, recognize changes that can be made, and learn how to cope on your own.

If you have been hurt by a narcissistic relationship, I can help! When you have a relationship with a narcissist, the repetitive self centeredness takes its toll. You end up questioning if you are good enough, creating distrust and ultimatley wondering if its even possible for you to have an intimate and healthy relationship. As a therapist who specializes in narcississtic relationships, I've worked to understand brain development, trauma, and healing. My clients share that they are able to establish connection, set boundaries, and finally create relationships that are both fulfilling and supportive.

If the following describes you, then we might be a good therapeutic match: ​ -You've tried talk therapy before and don't feel like it's been effective -You have not had any mental health hospitalizations in the past year. Here are some areas of practice I enjoy working with: Trauma survivors and anyone who has PTSD and/or C-PTSD -The LGBQTIA+ Community -Those seeking healing from codependency -Neurodivergence -Survivors of religious abuse -Survivors of narcissistic abuse.

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.

I work with individuals who are seeking guidance to process trauma, reduce their stress response, recover from narcissistic abusive relationships/ pathological love relationships, incorporate mindfulness of their body, thoughts, feelings, and energy, and learn communication techniques to interact mindfully and effectively.

It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits.  But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.

I provide individual services to adults age 25 and older. I have a special focus on helping people recover from family dysfunction, religious or school abuse, and complex trauma. Many of my clients are the children of parents with personality disorders, and some suffer from these disorders as well. My services are designed to help you heal from the past and re-work personal relationships to establish healthier boundaries. My approach to services is investigative, supportive and direct. There is great benefit to listening and affirming a client, but I tend to work with those looking for a more direct. goal-oriented method.

I'm passionate about helping my clients break toxic patterns and set healthier boundaries. I specialize in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Additionally, I love to work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and OCD. My style is supportive, honest, and direct with a bit of humor sprinkled in. I love being a therapist, but I'm definitely not the perfect therapist for everyone. I'm straightforward, bubbly, and use profanity on occasion to emphasize a point.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that everyone is capable of healthy change to achieve their maximum potential and reach a deep satisfaction with life. I value depth and spirituality, identifying as a follower of Jesus. This drives me to show compassion, openness, and hope to all people in a nonjudgmental environment, recognizing that every person is a human being who deserves to live a life they find worth living. My desire is to create a space where people can feel comfortable and safe to be their authentic selves as they engage in the process of delving into the human within.

I am a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist & hypnotist. I have been practicing for 40 years. I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties/couples counseling, motivation, personality disorders, EMDR and hypnosis for a variety of issues. I am a member of the Oregon Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Anger Management Association, Oregon Mediation Association, and I am a board member of the Oregon Hypnotherapy Association, and President of World Musado Federation. I am familiar with Spanish, as my father is from Spain although I am not fluent.

I utilize an insight and awareness oriented style of therapy that is committed to authenticity and humor when possible. More than half of my clients are involved in or exploring ethical non-monogamy or a queer sexual orientation but the most important thing I look for in clients is just a good therapy chemistry between us. I prioritize new clients with Kaiser health insurance due to a new and specific contract I have with them.

A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.

Brooke Autrey, LCSW (she/her). I have an eclectic and person-centered approach to therapy to best suit your personal needs! I have dual-diagnosis experience (co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders), treating a wide variety of mental health diagnoses, including mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders. My experience is primarily in dual diagnosis (co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders).

My ideal client is someone who is committed to changing their lives for the better. I like to work with people who want to make a difference in the world in their own unique way. True healing and change is always a door we can walk through. Together, we can find out what works so that you can feel better about yourself, express yourself, and share your unique self or selves with the world.

Welcome! Therapy is a process of self-discovery. My goal for each session is to create a warm, approachable, and safe environment in which clients feel heard, understood, and empowered exploring and addressing issues in therapy, while cultivating self-awareness and healthy coping skills. In my practice, I work to build a caring, authentic, and collaborative client-therapist relationship as I believe fostering and nurturing the therapeutic alliance is the catalyst and essential for achieving and experiencing positive, lasting change in your relationships and life.

Feeling depressed and unmotivated? Anxious and plagued by ruminating thoughts? Feeling hopeless about your ability to improve? We will work together to establish concrete goals for your treatment, address external barriers and cognitive distortions halting progress, and build skills to manage your distress. My goal is to support you and provide more directive services, as needed, to help you attain your ideal level of functioning and most authentic self!