Psychodynamic Therapists in Portland, OR
I practice relational psychodynamic psychotherapy and have been providing psychotherapy for over 20 years to a range of people, including sexual and gender queer, poly and kink, people with complex PTSD, mood disorders and in transition.
Licensed in OR and CA. I work with individuals, couples and partnered adults to create a collaborative relationship. Fully understand your Self in relationship and what is happening for you in the present. In a safe holding, we explore the nature of the context in which you came to know yourself and understand your current situation and what you experience now. This process provides for flexibility, resilience, whole presence, agency and efficacy. When you know who you are and can be compassionate and accepting of yourself, resourcing and negotiating your needs in the world becomes both more peaceful and more satisfying.
I practice relational psychodynamic psychotherapy and have been providing psychotherapy for over 20 years to a range of people, including sexual and gender queer, poly and kink, people with complex PTSD, mood disorders and in transition.
Licensed in OR and CA. I work with individuals, couples and partnered adults to create a collaborative relationship. Fully understand your Self in relationship and what is happening for you in the present. In a safe holding, we explore the nature of the context in which you came to know yourself and understand your current situation and what you experience now. This process provides for flexibility, resilience, whole presence, agency and efficacy. When you know who you are and can be compassionate and accepting of yourself, resourcing and negotiating your needs in the world becomes both more peaceful and more satisfying.
Senna Dillsi
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
I implement techniques from psychodynamic and narrative theories, and work to practice from a decolonial lens.
Hi! I work with individuals who are wanting to better understand themselves. I'm passionate about multi-generational issues, working with immigrants, children of immigrants, identity development, folks undergoing major life transitions, loss, and anyone who has been feeling depressed, stressed, or anxious for some time. My practice is a space where no topic is taboo, and where you will be seen authentically. In addition, it is not my goal to keep you in therapy but rather to work towards inner alignment so that you can be at a place to stand on your own, surrounded by people who support you.
I implement techniques from psychodynamic and narrative theories, and work to practice from a decolonial lens.
Hi! I work with individuals who are wanting to better understand themselves. I'm passionate about multi-generational issues, working with immigrants, children of immigrants, identity development, folks undergoing major life transitions, loss, and anyone who has been feeling depressed, stressed, or anxious for some time. My practice is a space where no topic is taboo, and where you will be seen authentically. In addition, it is not my goal to keep you in therapy but rather to work towards inner alignment so that you can be at a place to stand on your own, surrounded by people who support you.
Elizabeth Raffer Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic and I believe that how we attach to primary caregivers in our lives greatly shapes our ideas about relationships.
Hi! I am so glad you are here. My approach is direct, nurturing and connective. I believe in the capacity to grow and to become our best selves. I incorporate psychodynamic talk therapy to understand the stuck points, while incorporating mindfulness and somatic work to connect the mind and body. Additionally, I acknowledge that oppression exists within marginalized communities, thus treating the individual in a social context.
My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic and I believe that how we attach to primary caregivers in our lives greatly shapes our ideas about relationships.
Hi! I am so glad you are here. My approach is direct, nurturing and connective. I believe in the capacity to grow and to become our best selves. I incorporate psychodynamic talk therapy to understand the stuck points, while incorporating mindfulness and somatic work to connect the mind and body. Additionally, I acknowledge that oppression exists within marginalized communities, thus treating the individual in a social context.
I offer ‘talk therapy’ informed by psychodynamic theory and grounded in an understanding of attachment theory, human development, equity, & resilience.
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. My goal is you gain understanding and compassion, implement new strategies and skills, improve relationships with yourself and others, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I'm grateful to have accompanied adults, teens, older adults, and couples through many life experiences & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, aging, grief, trauma, substance use, and neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum).
I offer ‘talk therapy’ informed by psychodynamic theory and grounded in an understanding of attachment theory, human development, equity, & resilience.
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. My goal is you gain understanding and compassion, implement new strategies and skills, improve relationships with yourself and others, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I'm grateful to have accompanied adults, teens, older adults, and couples through many life experiences & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, aging, grief, trauma, substance use, and neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum).
I am comfortable working with humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, Jungian, and existential principles and theories.
Life's difficulties provide us with an opportunity for healing and personal growth. My counseling practice helps people take advantage of these opportunities by encouraging self-knowledge and understanding. Whether you are struggling with new, unexpected pain or you want to work on a long-standing issue, I can provide you with the professional guidance to help you through grief and loss, anxiety and worry, depression, destructive anger patterns, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, family of origin issues, childhood sexual abuse, sexual identity issues, recovery from harmful religious indoctrination, and spiritual struggles.
I am comfortable working with humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, Jungian, and existential principles and theories.
Life's difficulties provide us with an opportunity for healing and personal growth. My counseling practice helps people take advantage of these opportunities by encouraging self-knowledge and understanding. Whether you are struggling with new, unexpected pain or you want to work on a long-standing issue, I can provide you with the professional guidance to help you through grief and loss, anxiety and worry, depression, destructive anger patterns, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, family of origin issues, childhood sexual abuse, sexual identity issues, recovery from harmful religious indoctrination, and spiritual struggles.
Hello my name is Jacob and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I have a background in the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma and I use a combination of evidence-based therapies and tools that include: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly welcoming to teens, 14 +, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Hello my name is Jacob and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I have a background in the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma and I use a combination of evidence-based therapies and tools that include: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly welcoming to teens, 14 +, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Renee Melton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, psychodynamic and mindful.
People have the capacity to learn and make meaningful change. This is one of my core beliefs. Likewise, it is part of the human experience to feel stuck, or to run into walls within ourselves that we are unlikely to overcome on our own. When facing hardships, unhealed wounds, life transitions or contending with behaviors that no longer serve us, it takes courage to reach out, open up and dig deep to process our pain and struggles. When we take that leap, we also have the opportunity to move towards insight, empowerment and change.
My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, psychodynamic and mindful.
People have the capacity to learn and make meaningful change. This is one of my core beliefs. Likewise, it is part of the human experience to feel stuck, or to run into walls within ourselves that we are unlikely to overcome on our own. When facing hardships, unhealed wounds, life transitions or contending with behaviors that no longer serve us, it takes courage to reach out, open up and dig deep to process our pain and struggles. When we take that leap, we also have the opportunity to move towards insight, empowerment and change.
Jennifer Navarro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
Waitlist for new clients
I use a psychodynamic approach to gain a wider perspective of systems you are part of to help you better navigate them.
The human condition is stressful for everyone right now. Healthcare providers, LGBTQ2SIA + and those with chronic pain/medical illness are feeling it more than ever. Depression, anxiety and trauma responses can be overlooked/minimized. What you are experiencing is real and you deserve the time, space and support to explore this. Are your thoughts, feelings and behaviors getting in the way of your relationships/work/goals/well-being? Are you taking better care of others than you are of yourself? Is it time to move beyond surviving and begin thriving? If so, perhaps it's time to reach out for a helping hand. All are welcome here.
I use a psychodynamic approach to gain a wider perspective of systems you are part of to help you better navigate them.
The human condition is stressful for everyone right now. Healthcare providers, LGBTQ2SIA + and those with chronic pain/medical illness are feeling it more than ever. Depression, anxiety and trauma responses can be overlooked/minimized. What you are experiencing is real and you deserve the time, space and support to explore this. Are your thoughts, feelings and behaviors getting in the way of your relationships/work/goals/well-being? Are you taking better care of others than you are of yourself? Is it time to move beyond surviving and begin thriving? If so, perhaps it's time to reach out for a helping hand. All are welcome here.
Taylor Alderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97209 (Online Only)
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy including Psychodynamic, Depth Psychology, CBT, and EMDR.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to providing compassionate and supportive counseling/psychotherapy. I work with individuals both long and short term. Wanting to understand why adverse or difficult things happen to us is natural. When one can contribute a sense of meaning to a difficult situation the power of the problem is often integrated and diminishes. Therapy is a process that can help an individual find the transformational quality in their adverse experiences and become empowered, instead of overwhelmed by them.
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy including Psychodynamic, Depth Psychology, CBT, and EMDR.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to providing compassionate and supportive counseling/psychotherapy. I work with individuals both long and short term. Wanting to understand why adverse or difficult things happen to us is natural. When one can contribute a sense of meaning to a difficult situation the power of the problem is often integrated and diminishes. Therapy is a process that can help an individual find the transformational quality in their adverse experiences and become empowered, instead of overwhelmed by them.
I use an integrative, psychodynamic approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and attachment theory.
I'm passionate about working with folks around LGBTQIA identity, gender identity and exploration, life transitions, and processing trauma. I genuinely enjoy my work as a collaborator, facilitator, and container holder as you engage in the hard, vulnerable, and generative work known as therapy. As a queer and non-binary person, I am especially committed to working with queer and trans communities.
I use an integrative, psychodynamic approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and attachment theory.
I'm passionate about working with folks around LGBTQIA identity, gender identity and exploration, life transitions, and processing trauma. I genuinely enjoy my work as a collaborator, facilitator, and container holder as you engage in the hard, vulnerable, and generative work known as therapy. As a queer and non-binary person, I am especially committed to working with queer and trans communities.
Josh Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
I provide emotionally-focused therapy for couples, families, and adult individuals. My experience, humor, patience, and insight will help you to identify new plot lines in your story, reaffirm your sense of purpose, and strengthen bonds between you and your loved ones. I can help couples increase connection and intimacy; heal from betrayals; and enhance communication. I support my individual clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and midlife transitions through an emotionally-focused and psychodynamic framework. I also love working with families to help parents and adolescents through life's most challenging transitions.
I provide emotionally-focused therapy for couples, families, and adult individuals. My experience, humor, patience, and insight will help you to identify new plot lines in your story, reaffirm your sense of purpose, and strengthen bonds between you and your loved ones. I can help couples increase connection and intimacy; heal from betrayals; and enhance communication. I support my individual clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and midlife transitions through an emotionally-focused and psychodynamic framework. I also love working with families to help parents and adolescents through life's most challenging transitions.
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Over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families as a therapist and educator. I work through a psychodynamic lens with some coaching, if requested, to help clients gain insight, build resiliency, and learn tools to manage difficult behaviors, emotions, and life stressors with greater awareness and ease.
Over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families as a therapist and educator. I work through a psychodynamic lens with some coaching, if requested, to help clients gain insight, build resiliency, and learn tools to manage difficult behaviors, emotions, and life stressors with greater awareness and ease.
My approach to supervision uses a motivational psychodynamic style, which evokes your strengths and learning edges.
The power of healing and growth is revealed through acceptance and integration. Perceived problems often conceal opportunities and strengths to which you hold the key. I am a guide for your journey of discovery. Whether you seek lifestyle change, analysis, or personal/professional growth, our relationship will support goal identification and attainment. I have been developing my craft since 1995 and am currently accepting students and professionals for clinical supervision and psychotherapy patients.
My approach to supervision uses a motivational psychodynamic style, which evokes your strengths and learning edges.
The power of healing and growth is revealed through acceptance and integration. Perceived problems often conceal opportunities and strengths to which you hold the key. I am a guide for your journey of discovery. Whether you seek lifestyle change, analysis, or personal/professional growth, our relationship will support goal identification and attainment. I have been developing my craft since 1995 and am currently accepting students and professionals for clinical supervision and psychotherapy patients.
I have been practicing psychotherapy in Portland, Oregon for over thirty years. Initially trained as a child and family therapist in the psychodynamic tradition at the University of Michigan, I have since continued to broaden and deepen my experience and skills through further training in and study of Gestalt therapy theory, contemporary psychoanalysis, Collaborative Couple Therapy, anthroposophy, and hatha yoga. Please feel free to check my website for more information on everything I offer.
I have been practicing psychotherapy in Portland, Oregon for over thirty years. Initially trained as a child and family therapist in the psychodynamic tradition at the University of Michigan, I have since continued to broaden and deepen my experience and skills through further training in and study of Gestalt therapy theory, contemporary psychoanalysis, Collaborative Couple Therapy, anthroposophy, and hatha yoga. Please feel free to check my website for more information on everything I offer.
Skylar Windham
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
I practice a psychodynamic approach and utilize methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for a change even if they're not sure how. Whether you've had counseling before or if this is your first time, I'm happy to help guide you through the process in an easy and gentle way. I also make it a point to respond to emails in the same day, so go ahead and send me a message!
I practice a psychodynamic approach and utilize methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for a change even if they're not sure how. Whether you've had counseling before or if this is your first time, I'm happy to help guide you through the process in an easy and gentle way. I also make it a point to respond to emails in the same day, so go ahead and send me a message!
Tony Aucoin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, CDWF-C
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
My training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, family systems, shame resilience and The Daring Way(tm) will help light the way forward; whether we work individually or alongside your loved ones.
Reaching out for help can be terrifying especially when we're hurting. Throughout the past decade I've worked with University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work, Menninger Clinic, The Council on Recovery and Montrose Center. I have specific interest in working with men and couples who are looking to deepen intimacy within themselves and in their relationships. As an educator and clinical supervisor, I offer guidance to students as they establish and fine-tune their love for this work. I commit myself to co-creating a therapeutic environment where safety and growth are of top priority. We are in this together.
My training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, family systems, shame resilience and The Daring Way(tm) will help light the way forward; whether we work individually or alongside your loved ones.
Reaching out for help can be terrifying especially when we're hurting. Throughout the past decade I've worked with University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work, Menninger Clinic, The Council on Recovery and Montrose Center. I have specific interest in working with men and couples who are looking to deepen intimacy within themselves and in their relationships. As an educator and clinical supervisor, I offer guidance to students as they establish and fine-tune their love for this work. I commit myself to co-creating a therapeutic environment where safety and growth are of top priority. We are in this together.
Bree Koenig
Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97211 (Online Only)
My focus is to work with adult individuals struggling with perfectionism, high sensitivity (HSPs), developmental trauma, anxiety, and depression. I provide person-centered, psychodynamic, and relational therapy for young to middle-aged adults from various backgrounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status.
My focus is to work with adult individuals struggling with perfectionism, high sensitivity (HSPs), developmental trauma, anxiety, and depression. I provide person-centered, psychodynamic, and relational therapy for young to middle-aged adults from various backgrounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status.
Tracy Heart, M.A., L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
A broad, psychodynamic & integrative background & trauma-informed lens help me work openly, sensitively & flexibly with adult individuals to meet their therapy or life goals.
Respectful, collaborative therapy. Are you sensitive, sad or anxious? Are there questions in your relationships? Do you feel shame or regret about yourself or your body, or struggle with other distressing thought or behavior patterns? Are there memories of childhood neglect or other trauma? I help people explore & come to terms with issues like these. My education and training have given me detailed perspectives about some of the concerns that trouble people - as well as underlying wounds, challenges and complicated feelings that come up in dealing with them. This includes working with personal, generational &/or systemic trauma.
A broad, psychodynamic & integrative background & trauma-informed lens help me work openly, sensitively & flexibly with adult individuals to meet their therapy or life goals.
Respectful, collaborative therapy. Are you sensitive, sad or anxious? Are there questions in your relationships? Do you feel shame or regret about yourself or your body, or struggle with other distressing thought or behavior patterns? Are there memories of childhood neglect or other trauma? I help people explore & come to terms with issues like these. My education and training have given me detailed perspectives about some of the concerns that trouble people - as well as underlying wounds, challenges and complicated feelings that come up in dealing with them. This includes working with personal, generational &/or systemic trauma.
Mahalia Lind-Diamond
Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97220 (Online Only)
I utilize tools from psychodynamic, emotion focused, somatic and attachment based lenses.
I work with clients who are suffering from anxiety and depression, who are experiencing PTSD or are looking to process and heal from trauma. I also work with individuals who are struggling with their self esteem concerns. Supporting young adults through life transitions is something that I have experience with and deeply enjoy! I also enjoy working with people exploring anti-oppressive relationship structures that are queer, polyamorous, or kink friendly.
I utilize tools from psychodynamic, emotion focused, somatic and attachment based lenses.
I work with clients who are suffering from anxiety and depression, who are experiencing PTSD or are looking to process and heal from trauma. I also work with individuals who are struggling with their self esteem concerns. Supporting young adults through life transitions is something that I have experience with and deeply enjoy! I also enjoy working with people exploring anti-oppressive relationship structures that are queer, polyamorous, or kink friendly.
Psychodynamic (Jungian) orientation: Just as the conscious mind, the unconscious mind can be directional.
Everyone needs to talk about their personal concerns, emotions, and life challenges. At times, it is best to talk to someone who is not a friend or family member. I provide a place and process for these personal conversations. I will support you as you resolve old issues and emotional blocks, find new insights and choices, develop new ways of coping and acting. I am interactive and supportive. I work with individuals experiencing stress/anxiety/trauma; depression; childhood and relationship issues; life transitions - divorce, the death of someone important, illness, and transitions of midlife or becoming an elder; ADHD.
Psychodynamic (Jungian) orientation: Just as the conscious mind, the unconscious mind can be directional.
Everyone needs to talk about their personal concerns, emotions, and life challenges. At times, it is best to talk to someone who is not a friend or family member. I provide a place and process for these personal conversations. I will support you as you resolve old issues and emotional blocks, find new insights and choices, develop new ways of coping and acting. I am interactive and supportive. I work with individuals experiencing stress/anxiety/trauma; depression; childhood and relationship issues; life transitions - divorce, the death of someone important, illness, and transitions of midlife or becoming an elder; ADHD.
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