Therapists in Portland, OR
The Gender and Sex Therapy Clinic, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
Finding trustworthy professionals to help you with intimate issues is embarrassing and difficult. You can find a safe space in therapy when you can find it nowhere else. This is my most important skill, something not learned in school: unconditional positive acceptance and honest, non-threatening communication about intimate problems. Here you will find sensitivity to private behaviors which are regarded with non-judgmental acceptance and respect, never shame nor intolerance. Now accepting CareOregon members.
Finding trustworthy professionals to help you with intimate issues is embarrassing and difficult. You can find a safe space in therapy when you can find it nowhere else. This is my most important skill, something not learned in school: unconditional positive acceptance and honest, non-threatening communication about intimate problems. Here you will find sensitivity to private behaviors which are regarded with non-judgmental acceptance and respect, never shame nor intolerance. Now accepting CareOregon members.
Jessica Macklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97220 (Online Only)
I believe that human nature in its many forms is always evolving and if we are able to harness and lean into this change and learn to grow in healthy ways we can become our best selves. I seek to build a positive therapeutic relationship with all my clients to better comprehend the problems that they may be dealing with in their lives and attempt to assist them in finding healthy resolutions.
I believe that human nature in its many forms is always evolving and if we are able to harness and lean into this change and learn to grow in healthy ways we can become our best selves. I seek to build a positive therapeutic relationship with all my clients to better comprehend the problems that they may be dealing with in their lives and attempt to assist them in finding healthy resolutions.
In my work as a counselor, I assist clients in healing and growth by fostering openness and self-empowerment. I help my clients understand their experiences by taking their past into account, as well as their current environment. Childhood relationships with primary caregivers, past trauma, existential or spiritual concerns, current environmental stressors, and unmet needs are integral to mental health challenges in all of us. By achieving insight and affirmation about our place in the world and relationship to it, we can reclaim vitality and a sense of purpose in living, using that as a guiding light in the life journey to come.
In my work as a counselor, I assist clients in healing and growth by fostering openness and self-empowerment. I help my clients understand their experiences by taking their past into account, as well as their current environment. Childhood relationships with primary caregivers, past trauma, existential or spiritual concerns, current environmental stressors, and unmet needs are integral to mental health challenges in all of us. By achieving insight and affirmation about our place in the world and relationship to it, we can reclaim vitality and a sense of purpose in living, using that as a guiding light in the life journey to come.
I specialize in issues important to teenagers and young adults/families, including issues related to family dynamics, depression, anxiety, bipolar/schizophrenia, substance abuse concerns, transracial adoptions, grief, LGBTQ dynamics, racial identity, gender transitioning process, and abandonment trauma. My relational approach to therapy can help you gain awareness of your road blocks and provide you with the tools (skills/coping strategies) you have for your own growth.
I specialize in issues important to teenagers and young adults/families, including issues related to family dynamics, depression, anxiety, bipolar/schizophrenia, substance abuse concerns, transracial adoptions, grief, LGBTQ dynamics, racial identity, gender transitioning process, and abandonment trauma. My relational approach to therapy can help you gain awareness of your road blocks and provide you with the tools (skills/coping strategies) you have for your own growth.
Majken Elek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97206 (Online Only)
We all deserve to feel aligned, safe and nurtured. Cultivating compassionate self-awareness and acceptance, are at the core of healing, change and growth. When we feel healthy and fulfilled we are more likely to live with meaning. I utilize an integrative lens, centered in mindfulness, somatic, attachment and IFS orientations to promote increased consciousness of thoughts, values, feelings, and behavior patterns. My approach is intuitive, and warm. Our work together involves expanding awareness of the inner mind, and felt senses to move towards a more integrated self. I am tele health only at this time. Serving Oregon and Montana.
We all deserve to feel aligned, safe and nurtured. Cultivating compassionate self-awareness and acceptance, are at the core of healing, change and growth. When we feel healthy and fulfilled we are more likely to live with meaning. I utilize an integrative lens, centered in mindfulness, somatic, attachment and IFS orientations to promote increased consciousness of thoughts, values, feelings, and behavior patterns. My approach is intuitive, and warm. Our work together involves expanding awareness of the inner mind, and felt senses to move towards a more integrated self. I am tele health only at this time. Serving Oregon and Montana.
Laura Siri Simran Kaur Khalsa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CHT, ATR, ET
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
In my 30 years of personal and professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation to those who are ready. It is my honor and joy to provide and hold space for you as I offer assistance with your empowerment, acceptance, trust, forgiveness and gratitude. My philosophy is based on healing relationship within Self, with others and with the world. Our time together is precious and I will share with you mindful and compassionate practices and share the value of authenticity, and presence.
In my 30 years of personal and professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation to those who are ready. It is my honor and joy to provide and hold space for you as I offer assistance with your empowerment, acceptance, trust, forgiveness and gratitude. My philosophy is based on healing relationship within Self, with others and with the world. Our time together is precious and I will share with you mindful and compassionate practices and share the value of authenticity, and presence.
Samuel Stem
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CADCIII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97211
I am a Kink-knowledgeable, LGBTQ-friendly, insight-oriented practitioner. I work with clients concerned with substance use/abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions and emotional regulation concerns. I offer an initial free consultation to help you decide if I may be a good fit, as well as a generous sliding scale. Located in NE Portland, close to public transit, with weekend and evening hours available.
I am a Kink-knowledgeable, LGBTQ-friendly, insight-oriented practitioner. I work with clients concerned with substance use/abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions and emotional regulation concerns. I offer an initial free consultation to help you decide if I may be a good fit, as well as a generous sliding scale. Located in NE Portland, close to public transit, with weekend and evening hours available.
Caitlynn Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97212 (Online Only)
Are you looking a radical cheerleader for whatever goals are important to you or a therapist who will happily roll their eyes at social norms/expectations? That's me! To see if we're a good fit, reach out via email to schedule a free 10 minute video consultation.
Are you looking a radical cheerleader for whatever goals are important to you or a therapist who will happily roll their eyes at social norms/expectations? That's me! To see if we're a good fit, reach out via email to schedule a free 10 minute video consultation.
Erika Nelson (Accepting New Clients)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97203 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping deep feelers and thinkers heal past wounds, generational and belonging trauma, and break cycles that feel overwhelming in order to live a life aligned with your passions, dreams and values. We co-create a space to work on a profound level so you can actualize your healing potential and experience the wellness you desire. If you value community impact and want to contribute to collective healing, we need to address our own wounds and patterns. It is possible to experience relief, confidence, and feel grounded and aligned in yourself, your relationships and life. Now offering ADHD/ASD assessments for adults.
I specialize in helping deep feelers and thinkers heal past wounds, generational and belonging trauma, and break cycles that feel overwhelming in order to live a life aligned with your passions, dreams and values. We co-create a space to work on a profound level so you can actualize your healing potential and experience the wellness you desire. If you value community impact and want to contribute to collective healing, we need to address our own wounds and patterns. It is possible to experience relief, confidence, and feel grounded and aligned in yourself, your relationships and life. Now offering ADHD/ASD assessments for adults.
As an LGBTQIA empath, intuitive, or artist, you experience this world in a deeper, more complex, intuitive way - including painful experiences of trauma. With so much pain in the world, it's hard to care for your own feelings and needs, let alone heal from your experiences of trauma. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA empaths, artists, and magic makers to heal from the trauma of oppression, abuse, and sexual violence and reclaim their power. To embrace their own sacred needs and gifts. And to connect with the power of QT ancestors and community, ecospirituality, creativity, joy, and nourished activism.
As an LGBTQIA empath, intuitive, or artist, you experience this world in a deeper, more complex, intuitive way - including painful experiences of trauma. With so much pain in the world, it's hard to care for your own feelings and needs, let alone heal from your experiences of trauma. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA empaths, artists, and magic makers to heal from the trauma of oppression, abuse, and sexual violence and reclaim their power. To embrace their own sacred needs and gifts. And to connect with the power of QT ancestors and community, ecospirituality, creativity, joy, and nourished activism.
My name is Andi and am currently open for individual appointments through telehealth. I am a clinical mental health therapist seeing clients 18+ years old struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, identity development, self-esteem and relational issues. I support gender affirming care, work from a trauma informed lens and take an approach of my clients are the experts of their lives. I work with my clients utilizing a strengths-based approach helping them to build upon what is already working for them and help them learn new skills and/or insights through a relational approach.
My name is Andi and am currently open for individual appointments through telehealth. I am a clinical mental health therapist seeing clients 18+ years old struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, identity development, self-esteem and relational issues. I support gender affirming care, work from a trauma informed lens and take an approach of my clients are the experts of their lives. I work with my clients utilizing a strengths-based approach helping them to build upon what is already working for them and help them learn new skills and/or insights through a relational approach.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97203 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With the Covid-19 Virus my therapy methods have gone to phone or Tele Therapy. My therapeutic style is a holistic goal orientated approach to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the life that have you imagined or dreamed possible. I provide a safe and supportive environment to earn your trust to work on things that are the most challenging in your life. I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. Whatever brings us together, you will be welcomed with honesty and warmth to enable you to do your best work.
With the Covid-19 Virus my therapy methods have gone to phone or Tele Therapy. My therapeutic style is a holistic goal orientated approach to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the life that have you imagined or dreamed possible. I provide a safe and supportive environment to earn your trust to work on things that are the most challenging in your life. I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. Whatever brings us together, you will be welcomed with honesty and warmth to enable you to do your best work.
If you are struggling and unsure how to feel better, move forward or resolve a relationship, work or spiritual challenge - then an integrated, holistic approach to psychotherapy can help. This whole-person way of working with you reveals all the factors impacting your current experience. Then, the root cause of your concern, and the path to wellness and thriving becomes clear. Also, identifying your strengths, encouraging practice of tools & skills learned between sessions, and reviewing your progress will motivate and empower you to transform your life and yourself. Clients often report feeling better after one session.
If you are struggling and unsure how to feel better, move forward or resolve a relationship, work or spiritual challenge - then an integrated, holistic approach to psychotherapy can help. This whole-person way of working with you reveals all the factors impacting your current experience. Then, the root cause of your concern, and the path to wellness and thriving becomes clear. Also, identifying your strengths, encouraging practice of tools & skills learned between sessions, and reviewing your progress will motivate and empower you to transform your life and yourself. Clients often report feeling better after one session.
Lara Welford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSWA, CADC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97291
Holistic and collaborative therapist with immediate openings. Now accepting OHP and other major insurance. Offering individual, family, and couples therapy for mental health, addiction concerns, identity-affirming care and entheogen integration support. Specialties: LGBTQIA2S, neurodiversity, gentle parenting, early childhood, transition-age youth, I/DD, anxious states, body-mind connection, creativity, non-conformist and alternative spirituality, clients with significant trauma history (complex PTSD, survivors of domestic violence and childhood abuse), bipolar disorder, and dual diagnosis (addictions and mental health).
Holistic and collaborative therapist with immediate openings. Now accepting OHP and other major insurance. Offering individual, family, and couples therapy for mental health, addiction concerns, identity-affirming care and entheogen integration support. Specialties: LGBTQIA2S, neurodiversity, gentle parenting, early childhood, transition-age youth, I/DD, anxious states, body-mind connection, creativity, non-conformist and alternative spirituality, clients with significant trauma history (complex PTSD, survivors of domestic violence and childhood abuse), bipolar disorder, and dual diagnosis (addictions and mental health).
Stacie Giese
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97223
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone experiencing disconnection from their authentic self or is trying to unmask. They might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or emotional triggers related to past traumas with which they are struggling. Perhaps they are interested in understanding more about their neurodivergence and ways to build supportive systems to address symptoms. I am honored to help with navigating questions of identity, gender, sexuality, and building relationships with oneself and others.
My ideal client is someone experiencing disconnection from their authentic self or is trying to unmask. They might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or emotional triggers related to past traumas with which they are struggling. Perhaps they are interested in understanding more about their neurodivergence and ways to build supportive systems to address symptoms. I am honored to help with navigating questions of identity, gender, sexuality, and building relationships with oneself and others.
Léah Ferreira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Having anxiety can cause feelings of being out of control. Depression can cause almost physical pain. Sometimes, to feel more in control or less pain, we do things that we think are helping. But, is it? The heaviness of trauma can be frightening, frustrating, and even lonely! Everyone has a right to be heard and feel comfortable within their own space. I'm an LGBTQIA+ therapist, with an eclectic, holistic therapeutic perspective. I consider YOU to be an expert in your life and growth. No one knows you better than yourself. Sometimes, we all just need a little guidance.
Having anxiety can cause feelings of being out of control. Depression can cause almost physical pain. Sometimes, to feel more in control or less pain, we do things that we think are helping. But, is it? The heaviness of trauma can be frightening, frustrating, and even lonely! Everyone has a right to be heard and feel comfortable within their own space. I'm an LGBTQIA+ therapist, with an eclectic, holistic therapeutic perspective. I consider YOU to be an expert in your life and growth. No one knows you better than yourself. Sometimes, we all just need a little guidance.
ursa major counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC-I
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97209
Not accepting new clients
ursa major counseling is for my fellow sensitive stargazers feeling less-than-stellar in this insensitive world. Being highly sensitive is kinda like The Force: very lightside/darkside. Lightside: your care is vital to those connected to you, vibes write you novels, you keep showing up & giving despite being drained nearly dry, you have the kind of intense emotional connections they write songs about. Darkside: you're exhausted from hustling to please everyone & get it perfect, you somehow feel both never enough & too much, you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about.
ursa major counseling is for my fellow sensitive stargazers feeling less-than-stellar in this insensitive world. Being highly sensitive is kinda like The Force: very lightside/darkside. Lightside: your care is vital to those connected to you, vibes write you novels, you keep showing up & giving despite being drained nearly dry, you have the kind of intense emotional connections they write songs about. Darkside: you're exhausted from hustling to please everyone & get it perfect, you somehow feel both never enough & too much, you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about.
Jade Muskrat Reiling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR Ce, CADC 1
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Full...........As a therapist, I believe in equality between myself and my clients. This means I believe you are the expert in your lived experience and can teach me as much as I teach you. I have expertise that may help you learn and change in your own healing path. Equality also means that I am open to sharing about my life if it is helpful to building your attachment, empathy, understanding, and healing.
Full...........As a therapist, I believe in equality between myself and my clients. This means I believe you are the expert in your lived experience and can teach me as much as I teach you. I have expertise that may help you learn and change in your own healing path. Equality also means that I am open to sharing about my life if it is helpful to building your attachment, empathy, understanding, and healing.
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Marjan Baradar
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006 (Online Only)
I have been practicing in Oregon since 1985. I am very open, honest and interactive. I enjoy what I do and to see clients being empowered to make a difference for themselves in their lives, is my reward. I am bilingual and speak Farsi. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and teenagers of all cultures. Being culturally different has given me a more of a perspective to allow more understanding and compassion in helping others.
I have been practicing in Oregon since 1985. I am very open, honest and interactive. I enjoy what I do and to see clients being empowered to make a difference for themselves in their lives, is my reward. I am bilingual and speak Farsi. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and teenagers of all cultures. Being culturally different has given me a more of a perspective to allow more understanding and compassion in helping others.
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I want to work with client's to discover their purpose to assist them in improving positive changes in there life. Also, to Help them discover what has not worked for them and offer new tools for them to use.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.