Strength-Based Therapists in Portland, OR

Whether you are new to seeking therapy or are well-versed with the process, I am committed to creating a warm and respectful space to support your sense of self and potential for growth. I work with individuals including children, teens, and adults. Do you find it difficult to cope with the challenges of family, work, or school? Has a recent circumstance caused you to feel lost or uncertain? Have your past traumas distorted your self-view as someone who is broken or unworthy? You can heal and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll build upon the talents and skills you already have to reach your future goals.

Mountain Crest Counseling Services is focused on providing high-quality service for those seeking growth and change. Our therapists are client-focused and work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals. Our therapists work with clients to gain greater insight, self-awareness, and self-compassion through a variety of different frameworks to include but not limited to DBT, CBT, Art Therapy, Brainspotting and Strength Based approaches.

I have over 20 years of experience and specialty in working with teens, young adults, and caregivers. As teenagers and young adults navigate through changes of life, there are often struggles such as anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Parenting can be accompanied by stress, confusion, and moments of doubt while supporting children of any age. We will work together to identify and build upon your strengths, improve communication, learn new coping skills, and create lasting changes. I will actively support you as you learn to navigate life stressors more effectively and and improve your overall sense of well-being.

PTSD, chronic illness, or complex grief can leave you emotionally and physically drained, creating an overwhelming journey. You may find yourself stuck in a cycle of intense emotions and unresolved pain, struggling to find relief. My practice is dedicated to helping individuals like you navigate these challenges, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of hope. Let's work together to create a path toward healing and a more fulfilling life.

Hello and welcome! Sometimes life's challenges leave us feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. I offer a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking help with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, loss, relationship issues, and those looking to deepen their own self understanding. We'll delve into your unique experiences, emotions, and relationships, gaining insight into the root causes of your struggles, and the ways in which your past may be impacting the present. Together, we’ll find connections, build skills, and give you the support that you need to move you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.

I provide individual therapy for people who are feeling stuck and need support understanding how to get through a tough time. Many people benefit from an outside perspective for navigating life transitions, coping with stress, or dealing with family conflict and other important relationships. Often people struggle with conflicting needs as they evaluate their lives and relationships. When life feels out of control, I can provide compassionate guidance for gaining self-awareness and building confidence. Individuals can learn healthy communication, boundaries, and effective coping tools. Therapy can bring calm to the chaos.

I specialize in working with young adults with a range of concerns, including trauma, adult ADHD, relationships, anxiety, depression, and gender/sexual identity concerns. My style is warm, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for healing and growth, thus I strive to create an empathically attuned environment that facilitates deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness and acceptance, and creative problem-solving to help you move forward.

Hello my name is Jordan and I am currently accepting new clients. I specialize in treating teens 14 and older, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, chronic pain/illness, neurodivergent issues, and LGBTQ support. My professional lens is guided by the belief that all individuals have the ability to heal when they have the tools and safe space to do so. I recognize people as experts of their own lives, and work in collaboration with clients in accessing empowerment. I work from an anti-oppressive world view and offer a strength-based approach.

I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. I value working collaboratively with individuals and families to help identify specific concerns. I do this by looking at the whole individual including their biological/genetic development and what environmental factors may be contributing to current mental health symptoms. I provide a strength-based and non-judgmental space where we can figure out how the pieces fit together, what the whole picture means, and where to go next. I believe that psychological evaluations can lead to greater self-awareness and be a foundational steppingstone.

I want to help you seek a more balanced life, build a greater sense of self acceptance, and develop the confidence to pursue growth. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive space where you can develop the skills necessary to enhance the quality of your life, heal from trauma and shame, and begin to live in greater alignment with your values. Using a strength-based therapeutic style centered around your knowledge and experience allows us to find strategies that will support you in managing unwanted symptoms. I value the importance that trust, humor, and transparency play in this process of exploration and change.

Dr. Juliann Dorsey is a licensed psychologist with over 16 years of experience. Juliann’s professional career has ranged across a variety of settings including; outpatient therapy, residential treatment facilities, community mental health organizations, also school and home-based programs. Juliann’s passion for client care is evident in each session and is based on the needs each individual client. Her primary approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems, solution focused and strength-based perspectives. She specializes in child, adolescent, couples and family therapy.

As your therapist, I am here to listen, support and work collaboratively with you through your journey as you discover your strengths and develop a sense of hope and motivation to take action to improve your life situation, utilizing the resources within and around you. My experience, education and knowledge has afforded me the opportunity to work with you who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, family conflict, couples counseling, relationship issues, etc.. I will use various treatment models that will help you to reach your desired goals.

I provide psychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. I assist clients who are experiencing a range of presenting concerns. Common concerns include: autism, intellectual and learning differences, anxiety and depression, trauma-related presentations (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD), life transitions (e.g., high school to college), obsessions and compulsions, and executive functioning differences.

As a client, you can expect authenticity and curiosity from the beginning. I believe you are the expert in your life, and it is our job together to work towards your goals while building a happier, healthier life. We all face overwhelming challenges, but a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship can foster change and healing.

Life can be hard sometimes. Even when we have the best intentions, try our best, but stuckness continues to be present. I offer a space where people feel heard, validated, and to achieve their goals in therapy. I support people with mental health challenges like depression, anxiety and trauma, but I specialize in supporting people with issues relating to navigating cultural differences, cultural identity and impacts of immigration.

Hello and welcome! I offer non-judgmental, strength-based and empathic care to individuals navigating life transitions, friend and family relationship difficulties, intergenerational trauma, regret/guilt/shame, racial identity development, and oppression. I welcome people of all identities in my practice. As a neurodivergent and biracial individual, I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals who exist at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. I consider how you are affected by power, privilege and oppression and broach those conversations in our work.

My professional approach views each client through a biopsychosocial lens. Knowing that each individual is dynamic creates the need for an integrative approach. My approach is client centered and strength based. Integrating, EMDR, IFS, Lifespan Integration, Art Therapy, CBT, and Collaborative Problem Solving. Client centered therapy is focused on the therapeutic relationship and utilizing client’s strengths. From this platform, I adapt theraputically to meet the needs of each client and integrate art therapy directives into counseling sessions to help the client in attaining their goals.

I am virtual only at this time and accept Care Oregon/Healthshare, Open Card Medicaid and IHN Medicaid. Hello & welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping women work through past/current traumas, anxiety and depression. Together, we will work through any obstacles you may be having and explore self-defeating thoughts that are keeping you stuck from living the life you want.

***Currently available for in-person and Teletherapy appointments*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy, and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.