Sexual Addiction Therapists in Portland, OR

With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have found psychotherapy to be a powerful means to create lasting and meaningful change in lives. I consider myself to be an interactive, collaborative, and relational therapist and specialize in the treatment of individuals and couples. I am accepting new clients using telemedicine at this time. I am now in two offices, seeing Clients in Oregon and Colorado.

Now accepting clients for telehealth. Life's challenges can be overwhelming and counseling helps build coping skills, boost self-esteem, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellness.

Tailwind ADHD offers ADHD assessment, 1:1 therapy, and groups for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationships issues. Text us to schedule a consultation at (971) 999-3193 www.tailwindadhd.com We'd love to talk with you.

Most of our struggles are relational in nature. As a relationship expert, I will guide you toward healing your relational wounds; to step into the self-actualized, meaningful, joyful life you dream of. We all sustain traumas which shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. When we understand our protective strategies we can then update our narratives, unburden our traumatized parts, heal attachment wounds, and make room to relate through our highest self. We can learn new skills in communication, somatic regulation, mindfulness, self-awareness, and more fully build the life which best serves our continual growth.

Now Accepting New Clients for In-Person Integrative Therapy. Trauma and depression can leave us immobilized, fragmented, and disconnected from our core aliveness. I am here to support you in finding a path toward wholeness and your most vibrant, authentic and embodied Self. Together we will bring conscious attention and care to the many facets of your being- body, mind, spirit, emotions, relationships- to support you in moving toward what you desire.

Life and living only exist in the present moment. Our untrained mind often causes us suffering when it dwells on past experiences, or future fears, clouding this moment where living actually occures. Depression, anxiety, our beliefs about our selves and others, all stem from these unnecessary thoughts and their related emotions. Our mind must come to realize that it is the cause of its own unhappiness. Then whatever we experience in life is no longer overwhelming. I have an appreciation and grounding in western oriented psychodynamics enriched with an eastern psychological and Spiritual perspective. Please visit my website: kennethandert.com

I focus on intimate relationships, sexual expression, disparate desire, shifting intimacy, alternative relating styles, polyamory. This often includes performance issues, the impact of aging and menopause, dealing with grief and jealousy. I have experience working with differing abilities and my clients range in age from mid-twenties to mid-nineties. I also work with those in recovery from drug/alcohol addiction and their specific issues around sex and relationships. I aim to engage the mind and heart while centering on the body. Pleasure is important and a great way to learn!

Christian counseling engages your story without judgment, and helps change how you see yourself, others, God, and life experiences. This takes time. I would love to walk alongside you through your struggles and difficulties. My counseling experience ranges from residential treatment, church counseling ministry, and private practice.

I work with individuals navigating the complexities of trauma, grief, or significant life transitions. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, or the aftermath of a traumatic experience, such as childhood abuse, sexual assault, or a traumatic loss. You could be dealing with feelings of estrangement or grappling with neurodivergence, and they may feel isolated, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by their emotions. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore their experiences and emotions and provide validation, understanding, and effective coping strategies to manage your symptoms.

While I treat a wide variety of psychological disorders, I also specialize in working with individuals and couples who are experiencing pre- and post-natal mood and anxiety disorders. Getting pregnant, giving birth, and raising a child are all stressful experiences and depression and anxiety are actually quite common. My goal is to assist clients in learning how to manage stress, and provide clients with emotional support and the right skills to help clients and/or their partners thrive.

I specialize in treating adult survivors of childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma. I also have special training to work with individuals/partners/couples impacted by sex addiction, and with families affected by ADHD. More recently, I completed training at Integrative Psychiatry Institute to offer Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) services, and I'm licensed in Oregon to provide psilocybin facilitation and integration at my licensed psilocybin service center, Tryptonite Trail (TryptoniteTrail.guide coming). I also provide PAT wrap-around services (screening, prep, and integration) through WellbeingTrailhead (website coming).

As a psychologist, I evaluate and treat patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit me because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help.

My approach to therapy is based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). A core idea in ACT is that trying too hard to get rid of or control our emotions tends to backfire. Instead of trying to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings (e.g., anxiety & depression), I will help you learn to react differently to them so that you can keep your focus on living a meaningful and fulfilling life based on what’s important to you. We will work together to set meaningful goals to address your concerns–whether they relate to life transitions, depression, anxiety, body image, grief/loss, job or academic stress, or gender & sexuality.

I have found that I work best with people wanting to honor their positive assets while making changes that will support new goals. Those feeling stuck, ready to dive deep, willing to do work outside of our sessions to create change in their lives. While my approach is gentle and respectful, I am ready to help you face your concerns frankly and honestly. I consider our therapeutic relationship to be the most important factor in our work together.

Whether the focus is self esteem, depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, addiction, or other sorts of pain, you will feel understood within a safe, caring and growth enhancing private therapy. A deeper understanding and comfort with yourself will empower you to live a richer, more productive and satisfying life. Discover important mind-body connections, better identify your desires and goals, be more organized, hopeful and able to enjoy relationships. Design and direct your life in creative, powerful and satisfying ways. Embrace this opportunity for insight, greater happiness and positive change. I can help you to become your most hoped for self.

I provide therapy for men and women around life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, marriage and relationship issues, guilt and shame, recovering from physical or sexual abuse, sexuality, identity and self image, spiritual development, spiritual abuse, church and ministry. 35 years of pastoral ministry has given me great exposure to issues across an adult life span including singleness, finding life direction, finding a life partner, empty-nest, mid-life crisis, retirement and finding fulfillment when life and health is diminished by age.

I strive to create a safe, respectful space in which we can work together to understand the current problems and conflicts impacting your life, and identify self-defeating patterns that keep you from reaching your full potential. We will watch to see how and when these patterns occur in the therapeutic process itself and work to trace problems back to their roots in earlier periods of your life. By gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves, we attain greater freedom to choose how we wish to live, to strengthen our relationships and find joy in life.

Have you been through a difficult experience? I specialize in emotional and relational disorders arising from trauma, sexual abuse, attachment disruptions, and less-than-optimal early childhood experiences. These types of experiences can create life-long distress and difficulty with relationships. Finding the right therapist is an important first step in healing from trauma. My orientation integrates modern neuroscience with relational psychotherapy. In addition to traditional methods, I utilize expressive approaches such as sandtray, play therapy, psychodrama, movement, and art therapy in my practice. I will tailor your sessions to meet your unique needs and ways of expressing yourself.

Are you feeling stuck when it comes to sex? Maybe you're starting to get sexually frustrated or you feel guilty for not meeting your partner's needs. Or sex has simply become a chore. You might be feeling more like friends, co-parents or roommates instead of lovers. And sex is admittedly a sensitive area that can bring up insecurities or ego . . . or just straight up confusion. But there IS a way to get back to feeling passionate and excited again. Let's find your sexy spark! I specialize in helping committed couples get their sexy spark back using my Pathway to Passion model (see photo gallery).