Sandplay Therapists in Portland, OR
Christina W. Enticknap
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202
I work with both youth and adults. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I have years of experience working with children and families dealing with divorce, adoption, foster care, self-esteem, school challenges, and parenting/ discipline. I use a variety of tools in my practice including talk therapy, expressive arts, play, and sand tray.
I work with both youth and adults. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I have years of experience working with children and families dealing with divorce, adoption, foster care, self-esteem, school challenges, and parenting/ discipline. I use a variety of tools in my practice including talk therapy, expressive arts, play, and sand tray.
My therapy approach is client centered focusing on choice, strengths and exploration. I am committed to helping children work through issues such as anxiety, transitions, emotional regulation, peer relationships, family conflict and self-esteem. I work primarily with children and adolescents using play, art, sand tray and expressive art therapy interventions. I work closely with families who wish to strengthen their child/parent relationship to help better understand the dynamics that make up a family system. I also work with adoptees and LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with identity issues and help them learn more about who they are.
My therapy approach is client centered focusing on choice, strengths and exploration. I am committed to helping children work through issues such as anxiety, transitions, emotional regulation, peer relationships, family conflict and self-esteem. I work primarily with children and adolescents using play, art, sand tray and expressive art therapy interventions. I work closely with families who wish to strengthen their child/parent relationship to help better understand the dynamics that make up a family system. I also work with adoptees and LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with identity issues and help them learn more about who they are.
Zoë Presley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
Are you feeling alone, afraid or overwhelmed? Are you having difficulty navigating profound adjustments to your life or your relationships? Are others in your life depending on you to guide them through difficult times? I will help you achieve a sense of calm and a perspective of hopefulness.
Are you feeling alone, afraid or overwhelmed? Are you having difficulty navigating profound adjustments to your life or your relationships? Are others in your life depending on you to guide them through difficult times? I will help you achieve a sense of calm and a perspective of hopefulness.
As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, open, and honest environment for individuals seeking help and support. My fundamental belief is that every person possesses inner strength that helps them maneuver through their life. Sometimes, it can be difficult to recognize such strength and potential due to trauma, grief, isolation, neurodivergence, disability, and/or myriads of other barriers. However, healing occurs when one can name and tame these barriers, thus, reclaiming one's inner strength and honoring their worth. My hope is that I can help guide you toward unlocking your potential and finding your joy.
As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, open, and honest environment for individuals seeking help and support. My fundamental belief is that every person possesses inner strength that helps them maneuver through their life. Sometimes, it can be difficult to recognize such strength and potential due to trauma, grief, isolation, neurodivergence, disability, and/or myriads of other barriers. However, healing occurs when one can name and tame these barriers, thus, reclaiming one's inner strength and honoring their worth. My hope is that I can help guide you toward unlocking your potential and finding your joy.
While the focus of my training and experience is children and couples/families, I love working with individuals of all ages. I help my clients overcome and manage mental health challenges, issues associated with ASD, grief/trauma, relationship/family conflict, behavioral difficulties, life change, career planning and issues associated with identity. As a former educator, I am particularly skilled at differentiating therapeutic interventions to fit individuals to suit their needs. And, I can help parents advocate for the educational needs of their children and provide social/emotional skills training to children and adults.
While the focus of my training and experience is children and couples/families, I love working with individuals of all ages. I help my clients overcome and manage mental health challenges, issues associated with ASD, grief/trauma, relationship/family conflict, behavioral difficulties, life change, career planning and issues associated with identity. As a former educator, I am particularly skilled at differentiating therapeutic interventions to fit individuals to suit their needs. And, I can help parents advocate for the educational needs of their children and provide social/emotional skills training to children and adults.
Real transformation often begins when you're suffering intensely. The intense suffering breaks through your hesitation to change at a core level. You don't have a choice anymore. Dark material surfaces: emotional and physical trauma, religious trauma, loss, anxiety, spiritual crisis, meaninglessness, depression, and illness. Imagine that the symptoms you're suffering from are calling you home to a new way of living and being. I bring a high level of clinical experience, training, and compassion to my work. I am truly interested in you, how you got to this difficult point, and how to connect you to your authentic self.
Real transformation often begins when you're suffering intensely. The intense suffering breaks through your hesitation to change at a core level. You don't have a choice anymore. Dark material surfaces: emotional and physical trauma, religious trauma, loss, anxiety, spiritual crisis, meaninglessness, depression, and illness. Imagine that the symptoms you're suffering from are calling you home to a new way of living and being. I bring a high level of clinical experience, training, and compassion to my work. I am truly interested in you, how you got to this difficult point, and how to connect you to your authentic self.
Bianca Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97239
I work with children and their families, adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I aim to help my clients understand their experiences and to find healing and change. I also have a passion working with BIPOC individuals/families/children who are seeking support with identity, racial trauma, and acculturation. I believe that a trusting relationship with your therapist is key, and I strive to create a safe, non judgmental space for all clients. I do this by being present, active, collaborative, curious, and humorous!
I work with children and their families, adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I aim to help my clients understand their experiences and to find healing and change. I also have a passion working with BIPOC individuals/families/children who are seeking support with identity, racial trauma, and acculturation. I believe that a trusting relationship with your therapist is key, and I strive to create a safe, non judgmental space for all clients. I do this by being present, active, collaborative, curious, and humorous!
You are taking the time to make mental health a priority, and that is something to be proud of. I look forward to walking beside you while you navigate life while working towards your goals and aspirations. I think about your problems from a holistic perspective because I believe that everyone contributes to the problem. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming roadblocks along the way.
You are taking the time to make mental health a priority, and that is something to be proud of. I look forward to walking beside you while you navigate life while working towards your goals and aspirations. I think about your problems from a holistic perspective because I believe that everyone contributes to the problem. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming roadblocks along the way.
Teri F Sprouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Certifi, Holisti, Nutriti
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Holistic Nutritionist. With my background in both disciplines, I believe strongly in looking at both the physical and mental factors that may be impacting a person's life. I worked for over 20 years in community mental health and private practice helping clients address anxiety, postpartum depression, food and body image struggles, divorce, ADHD, stress, depression, parenting, work/life balance and attachment. I feel the therapy room should be a safe, non-judgmental place to explore everything that is impacting your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Holistic Nutritionist. With my background in both disciplines, I believe strongly in looking at both the physical and mental factors that may be impacting a person's life. I worked for over 20 years in community mental health and private practice helping clients address anxiety, postpartum depression, food and body image struggles, divorce, ADHD, stress, depression, parenting, work/life balance and attachment. I feel the therapy room should be a safe, non-judgmental place to explore everything that is impacting your life.
Bridget Lovejoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am accepting Oregonian clients online. And I see couples and individuals who come to me for many reasons: frustration, sadness, grief, worry, irritability, responses from past trauma and struggling to get along even though they really love their partner. Individuals who work with me have numerous unique needs and goals and the same is true for couples. But overall, people want inner freedom which opens their horizons and also grounds them in love, harmony and peace. People want to live in the present and have optimism about their future and feel connected to their loved ones.
Welcome! I am accepting Oregonian clients online. And I see couples and individuals who come to me for many reasons: frustration, sadness, grief, worry, irritability, responses from past trauma and struggling to get along even though they really love their partner. Individuals who work with me have numerous unique needs and goals and the same is true for couples. But overall, people want inner freedom which opens their horizons and also grounds them in love, harmony and peace. People want to live in the present and have optimism about their future and feel connected to their loved ones.
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
I support my clients in finding authenticity, agency, and connection in the face of the inevitable changes life has to offer. If you find yourself processing pain from past relationships, feeling disconnected, or fighting in the kitchen, I would love to meet you there. My goal is to build a safe relationship with you, in which we can explore the complexity of your life; the mundane, the magic, the painful.
I support my clients in finding authenticity, agency, and connection in the face of the inevitable changes life has to offer. If you find yourself processing pain from past relationships, feeling disconnected, or fighting in the kitchen, I would love to meet you there. My goal is to build a safe relationship with you, in which we can explore the complexity of your life; the mundane, the magic, the painful.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-CA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97239
Most folks can handle the ups and downs of life unless their closest relationships are in trouble. That's what brings people to me. With over two decades as facilitator of personal and relational growth in individuals, couples and families, I am psycho-dynamic (seek to 'peel back the layers') with individuals, helping them to become free from the emotional baggage of childhood. I offer a systems-oriention with couples and families along with some Gottman tools and Prepare and Enrich. I developed a therapeutic program for a children's home in CA and served as their therapist and staff trainer for 5 years.
Most folks can handle the ups and downs of life unless their closest relationships are in trouble. That's what brings people to me. With over two decades as facilitator of personal and relational growth in individuals, couples and families, I am psycho-dynamic (seek to 'peel back the layers') with individuals, helping them to become free from the emotional baggage of childhood. I offer a systems-oriention with couples and families along with some Gottman tools and Prepare and Enrich. I developed a therapeutic program for a children's home in CA and served as their therapist and staff trainer for 5 years.
Janelle Stuvland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97225
I work with individuals, couples, and families in the midst of some of your most painful and confusing moments and help you move forward with courage and resiliency. As your therapist, I will join you with compassion, authenticity, and curiosity as we explore the challenges you face, places you get stuck, and discover new ways of experiencing yourself and your relationships so you can experience safety, trust, and acceptance in meaningful, connecting relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, and families in the midst of some of your most painful and confusing moments and help you move forward with courage and resiliency. As your therapist, I will join you with compassion, authenticity, and curiosity as we explore the challenges you face, places you get stuck, and discover new ways of experiencing yourself and your relationships so you can experience safety, trust, and acceptance in meaningful, connecting relationships.
Maren Corbly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202
I love supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they work to accept themselves, trust their own intuition, and get "unstuck" from past experiences and big losses.
I love supporting teens, young adults, and adults as they work to accept themselves, trust their own intuition, and get "unstuck" from past experiences and big losses.
I am available for telephonic and video counseling services. Please message me for more information. It is a time of difficulty for many and I am flexible with a strong desire to help. In a time of financial stress my fees are completely negotiable to your ability and needs. I am also diligently working on expanding my credentialing with insurance companies if I am not already covered by your insurance provider. "One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity". -A.Schweitzer
I am available for telephonic and video counseling services. Please message me for more information. It is a time of difficulty for many and I am flexible with a strong desire to help. In a time of financial stress my fees are completely negotiable to your ability and needs. I am also diligently working on expanding my credentialing with insurance companies if I am not already covered by your insurance provider. "One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity". -A.Schweitzer
I became a therapist in part because I struggled with the reality of who is here to catch and support the fixers, the doers, the helpers, the leaders, the creatives, the neurodivergent? The kids who don't fit in? If you’ve landed here, and you’re my people, you likely care and feel and think deeply. You are tending to so many needs, and you hold so much for everything and everyone else. If you're struggling with trauma, burnout, dysregulation, stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with relationships and healthy boundaries, I can help. I know that can shift for you and transform into wellbeing.
I became a therapist in part because I struggled with the reality of who is here to catch and support the fixers, the doers, the helpers, the leaders, the creatives, the neurodivergent? The kids who don't fit in? If you’ve landed here, and you’re my people, you likely care and feel and think deeply. You are tending to so many needs, and you hold so much for everything and everyone else. If you're struggling with trauma, burnout, dysregulation, stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with relationships and healthy boundaries, I can help. I know that can shift for you and transform into wellbeing.
Katherine 'katie' Wood
Professional Counselor Associate, MAAT, ATR-P, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212
Hi, I'm Katie Wood, MAAT, Professional Counselor Associate (OR), LMHCA (WA), ATR-P, RYT. We might be a good fit if you are someone who seeks a therapeutic journey encompassing creative exploration, playfulness, and personal expansion. My focus is on guiding clients through a transformative journey, leveraging the power of art and creativity to tap into their inner healing intelligence and navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and social anxiety. I offer a supportive environment where individuals can enhance their self-image, assert boundaries, and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Hi, I'm Katie Wood, MAAT, Professional Counselor Associate (OR), LMHCA (WA), ATR-P, RYT. We might be a good fit if you are someone who seeks a therapeutic journey encompassing creative exploration, playfulness, and personal expansion. My focus is on guiding clients through a transformative journey, leveraging the power of art and creativity to tap into their inner healing intelligence and navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and social anxiety. I offer a supportive environment where individuals can enhance their self-image, assert boundaries, and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Megan Snow Simpkin
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97213
Megan (she/they) enjoys working with individual adults, children and their caregivers, and couples. She loves to support the process of connecting people to their communities (family system, and larger social environment) and increasing a sense of security and belonging. Megan works primarily with the relationship to support clients to meet their goals, and at times uses more direct strategies such as education, supplemental materials, and pointing out the here-and-now of the dynamic in the room.
Megan (she/they) enjoys working with individual adults, children and their caregivers, and couples. She loves to support the process of connecting people to their communities (family system, and larger social environment) and increasing a sense of security and belonging. Megan works primarily with the relationship to support clients to meet their goals, and at times uses more direct strategies such as education, supplemental materials, and pointing out the here-and-now of the dynamic in the room.
Why does this keep happening? Why can't I let this go? Why do I find myself in the same relationship over and over? Most of our personal challenges in life come from events in our early childhood or are passed down from trauma in our families. Theses things are challenging to heal or transform when we either don’t remember what they are or never knew to begin with. Even with events we do remember it can be hard to get to a place of transformation. That is why I work with modalities that get deep into the the unconscious so that change can take place on that deep level that is very challenging to get to with thinking and talking.
Why does this keep happening? Why can't I let this go? Why do I find myself in the same relationship over and over? Most of our personal challenges in life come from events in our early childhood or are passed down from trauma in our families. Theses things are challenging to heal or transform when we either don’t remember what they are or never knew to begin with. Even with events we do remember it can be hard to get to a place of transformation. That is why I work with modalities that get deep into the the unconscious so that change can take place on that deep level that is very challenging to get to with thinking and talking.
The Hope Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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