Depression Therapists in Rainier, OR
Accepting new telehealth clients. Are you living with isolation, questions of belonging, issues with loving, anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Maybe your career is in question? Talk therapy can be so helpful. Sometimes we need someone else to confidentially work through issues and come to a place where you feel more secure and enjoy the demands of your life. I offer a safe place to talk it out and discover what is beneath the surface to help you fully engage in your life. Urban or rural, high tech or low tech... I can meet you there.
Accepting new telehealth clients. Are you living with isolation, questions of belonging, issues with loving, anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Maybe your career is in question? Talk therapy can be so helpful. Sometimes we need someone else to confidentially work through issues and come to a place where you feel more secure and enjoy the demands of your life. I offer a safe place to talk it out and discover what is beneath the surface to help you fully engage in your life. Urban or rural, high tech or low tech... I can meet you there.
Sarah Osborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA CMHC
Verified Verified
Rainier, OR 97048 (Online Only)
Sandplay can help individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other mental health issues.
Many of us experience the feeling of being stuck, wanting to move forward but not knowing how to break free of those things holding us back. What I offer is the opportunity for you to be safe, heard, and understood in a way that allows you to discover your path forward. You get to decide what you want to do and where you want to go.
Sandplay can help individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other mental health issues.
Many of us experience the feeling of being stuck, wanting to move forward but not knowing how to break free of those things holding us back. What I offer is the opportunity for you to be safe, heard, and understood in a way that allows you to discover your path forward. You get to decide what you want to do and where you want to go.
Riverside Clinical Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rainier, OR 97048 (Online Only)
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, I am here to help.
Accepting New Clients. Asking for help is a big step and often difficult to do. Thank you for looking to me, for support. Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD, OCD, Neurodivergence, Relationship Issues or various stressors? In many ways behavioral health is similar to physical health. We all have it, and we need to take care of it, so we can live healthy lives. Taking care of your mental health may feel overwhelming and it might also cause feelings of shame, or fear of judgement. You are not alone. I am here to help guide you through the process and assist you in improving your quality of life.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, I am here to help.
Accepting New Clients. Asking for help is a big step and often difficult to do. Thank you for looking to me, for support. Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD, OCD, Neurodivergence, Relationship Issues or various stressors? In many ways behavioral health is similar to physical health. We all have it, and we need to take care of it, so we can live healthy lives. Taking care of your mental health may feel overwhelming and it might also cause feelings of shame, or fear of judgement. You are not alone. I am here to help guide you through the process and assist you in improving your quality of life.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. When we try to achieve perfect happiness, we inevitably fail, and then we think there must be something wrong with us. Many times, we try to escape our hard feelings, distract ourselves from them, or numb them out, but that doesn’t seem to work for very long. Wellness is not about being happy all the time or never feeling pain again. Wellness is about learning to get better at feeling, period. That feeling may be happiness or sadness, contentment or grief, anger or joy.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. When we try to achieve perfect happiness, we inevitably fail, and then we think there must be something wrong with us. Many times, we try to escape our hard feelings, distract ourselves from them, or numb them out, but that doesn’t seem to work for very long. Wellness is not about being happy all the time or never feeling pain again. Wellness is about learning to get better at feeling, period. That feeling may be happiness or sadness, contentment or grief, anger or joy.
Online Therapists
Do you ever find yourself repeating a similar pattern, internally or in relationship? I often work with people around stuck patterns that lead to relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety.
Many of us have been taught that who we are is not okay. Because of this we lose touch with important parts of ourselves. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed or isolated. Counseling is the process of shedding light on these unexplored areas and regaining connection to ourselves and others. Often this process can be emotional. "Anytime you're gonna grow, you're gonna lose something. You're losing what you're hanging onto to keep safe. You're losing habits that you're comfortable with, you're losing familiarity," James Hillman.
Do you ever find yourself repeating a similar pattern, internally or in relationship? I often work with people around stuck patterns that lead to relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety.
Many of us have been taught that who we are is not okay. Because of this we lose touch with important parts of ourselves. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed or isolated. Counseling is the process of shedding light on these unexplored areas and regaining connection to ourselves and others. Often this process can be emotional. "Anytime you're gonna grow, you're gonna lose something. You're losing what you're hanging onto to keep safe. You're losing habits that you're comfortable with, you're losing familiarity," James Hillman.
Melissa Marquardt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
I provide behavioral therapy and parent training for young children demonstrating challenging behaviors at home or at school. I also provide therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing significant difficulties with anxiety, ADHD, and/or depression. A primary speciality of mine is working with parents to better understand their children and their children's unique parenting needs. Starting in March 2023 I will open up spots in my practice to work specifically with parents experiencing perinatal mental health disorders such as perinatal anxiety or depression.
I provide behavioral therapy and parent training for young children demonstrating challenging behaviors at home or at school. I also provide therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing significant difficulties with anxiety, ADHD, and/or depression. A primary speciality of mine is working with parents to better understand their children and their children's unique parenting needs. Starting in March 2023 I will open up spots in my practice to work specifically with parents experiencing perinatal mental health disorders such as perinatal anxiety or depression.
Michelle Pierson- Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015
I bring a holistic approach to counseling, working together toward emotional health. Therapy will include a safe place to explore and process emotions, resulting in improved relationship with self and others. Development of coping skills to reduce anxiety and depression is provided. Trauma informed care including psychoeducation around PTSD and the processing of trauma for those dealing with unresolved trauma is an integral part of therapy. Individual Counseling and Couple’s Counseling is available. Specific modalities may include: Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Counseling,
I bring a holistic approach to counseling, working together toward emotional health. Therapy will include a safe place to explore and process emotions, resulting in improved relationship with self and others. Development of coping skills to reduce anxiety and depression is provided. Trauma informed care including psychoeducation around PTSD and the processing of trauma for those dealing with unresolved trauma is an integral part of therapy. Individual Counseling and Couple’s Counseling is available. Specific modalities may include: Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Counseling,
The Healing Haven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97302
I have been working in the therapeutic field for 33 years and am licensed Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. My strengths are in relationship issues,eating disorders,weight loss,addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic pain. I work with adults, teens using psychotherapy and/or hypnotherapy. I am totally committed to my work and have numerous references. I can accommodate your work schedule and work schedule. I am the founder of The Healing Haven. Visit our website www.healinghaven.net to see all of our therapists. We are able to provide secure online therapy particularly during this difficult time
I have been working in the therapeutic field for 33 years and am licensed Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. My strengths are in relationship issues,eating disorders,weight loss,addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic pain. I work with adults, teens using psychotherapy and/or hypnotherapy. I am totally committed to my work and have numerous references. I can accommodate your work schedule and work schedule. I am the founder of The Healing Haven. Visit our website www.healinghaven.net to see all of our therapists. We are able to provide secure online therapy particularly during this difficult time
Shirley L Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer over 20 years of experience in counseling working with individuals (adolescents & adults), couples and families who are dealing with life challenges which include depression, anxiety, relationship stress/issues, work stress, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, and grief.
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.
I offer over 20 years of experience in counseling working with individuals (adolescents & adults), couples and families who are dealing with life challenges which include depression, anxiety, relationship stress/issues, work stress, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, and grief.
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.
I partner with clients across the lifespan, helping folks to gain deeper insight into themselves, their desires, and their need for change. As a clinical social worker, my approach emphasizes the impact that marginalization and oppression can have on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. Whether you are trying to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, the impacts of marginalization, or other stressors harming your mental health, we will work together to create a safe place where you can be seen and heard while finding a healing path forward.
I partner with clients across the lifespan, helping folks to gain deeper insight into themselves, their desires, and their need for change. As a clinical social worker, my approach emphasizes the impact that marginalization and oppression can have on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. Whether you are trying to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, the impacts of marginalization, or other stressors harming your mental health, we will work together to create a safe place where you can be seen and heard while finding a healing path forward.
Jodie Rai Lewis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97123 (Online Only)
I understand reaching out for help is not easy and how much courage and hard work it takes for people to make real change, find hope, and create a meaningful life. I specialize in helping people who have troubled relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I have many years of experience working with clients in sorting out how mood (e.g., depression and anxiety), personality, and substance use interfere with changing behavior and reaching goals.
I understand reaching out for help is not easy and how much courage and hard work it takes for people to make real change, find hope, and create a meaningful life. I specialize in helping people who have troubled relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I have many years of experience working with clients in sorting out how mood (e.g., depression and anxiety), personality, and substance use interfere with changing behavior and reaching goals.
Samantha Barr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, eating addiction, and their related struggles, such as depression.
So, your relationship with food has brought you here, but maybe you’re unsure if what you consider some form of overeating warrants seeking professional help. You don't have to suffer from anorexia and/or bulimia to "deserve" treatment and support. People who are enduring binge and emotional eating are often blamed (by themselves and others) for their use of food. If this is you, you may believe you have no "will power" and your relationship with food/body is your "fault". You aren't yet aware there are reasons (always other than will power) that explain your experience with food/body. You are not to blame.
I specialize in the treatment of binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, eating addiction, and their related struggles, such as depression.
So, your relationship with food has brought you here, but maybe you’re unsure if what you consider some form of overeating warrants seeking professional help. You don't have to suffer from anorexia and/or bulimia to "deserve" treatment and support. People who are enduring binge and emotional eating are often blamed (by themselves and others) for their use of food. If this is you, you may believe you have no "will power" and your relationship with food/body is your "fault". You aren't yet aware there are reasons (always other than will power) that explain your experience with food/body. You are not to blame.
Karma Brooks, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I AM CURRENTLY FULL, however am taking referrals from clients and colleagues. TELETHERAPY ONLY (VIDEO SESSIONS) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Karma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master's of Social Work from Portland State University. She has been working in the field of mental health and addiction services for the last 20 years. She works with adults, couples and adolescents. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, impulse control, communication and addiction.
I AM CURRENTLY FULL, however am taking referrals from clients and colleagues. TELETHERAPY ONLY (VIDEO SESSIONS) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Karma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master's of Social Work from Portland State University. She has been working in the field of mental health and addiction services for the last 20 years. She works with adults, couples and adolescents. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, impulse control, communication and addiction.
Julia Perretta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206 (Online Only)
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
Mary Mayfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97221 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to hold an environment in which people feel safe to acknowledge their internal process and are encouraged to discover their resiliency. I have experience working with individuals and families on a variety of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, communication, and life transitions.
I strive to hold an environment in which people feel safe to acknowledge their internal process and are encouraged to discover their resiliency. I have experience working with individuals and families on a variety of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, communication, and life transitions.
Chance Parker-Summers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97204 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. My practice is centered on the belief that each person has a natural tendency towards healing, and my role is to support the realization of this potential in my clients. I view dreams as an invaluable tool for accessing the unconscious mind, which I believe holds crucial insight for growth and self-discovery. I encourage clients to explore their dreams as a means of discovering deeper layers of meaning in their lives, cultivating a more profound sense of purpose, and realizing their full potential.
I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. My practice is centered on the belief that each person has a natural tendency towards healing, and my role is to support the realization of this potential in my clients. I view dreams as an invaluable tool for accessing the unconscious mind, which I believe holds crucial insight for growth and self-discovery. I encourage clients to explore their dreams as a means of discovering deeper layers of meaning in their lives, cultivating a more profound sense of purpose, and realizing their full potential.
Mohammad Bader
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97213 (Online Only)
I like to help individuals and families especially those who are of mixed cultures Arabic/Muslim Christian or secular individuals who are bicultural and struggle with communication and anxiety stemming from difference or systemic racism. My focus is to help managers and high level executive managers of color find peace and success navigating corporate structure. My hope is to help individuals deal with depression, grief, anxiety and stress caused by disharmony in personal or work environments.
I like to help individuals and families especially those who are of mixed cultures Arabic/Muslim Christian or secular individuals who are bicultural and struggle with communication and anxiety stemming from difference or systemic racism. My focus is to help managers and high level executive managers of color find peace and success navigating corporate structure. My hope is to help individuals deal with depression, grief, anxiety and stress caused by disharmony in personal or work environments.
Mark Yeung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Are you tired of being tired? Have you ever wonder if there is more to life than just mere survival? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or relationship problems and not sure how therapy can help? You are not alone. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 10 years and have assisted many clients from diverse backgrounds with some, at the root, very fundamental issues of existence including meaning, isolation and choice. Psychotherapy is not only meaningful work for me, but a craft that necessitates continuous personal and professional growth.
Are you tired of being tired? Have you ever wonder if there is more to life than just mere survival? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or relationship problems and not sure how therapy can help? You are not alone. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 10 years and have assisted many clients from diverse backgrounds with some, at the root, very fundamental issues of existence including meaning, isolation and choice. Psychotherapy is not only meaningful work for me, but a craft that necessitates continuous personal and professional growth.
Robyn Gregory, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked successfully with clients on a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, and issues that arise from traumatic experiences in life: whether it be oppression and marginalization, psychological, sexual or physical abuse, or other trauma.
I want to help you achieve clarity and comfort. If you are experiencing anxiety, anger, sadness, confusion, or other emotions that interfere with your life and relationships, I will work with you to better deal with current stressors and your emotional and behavioral reactions to them. Often, this involves working to heal past traumas. I work relationally and incorporate learnings from psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and existential theories.
I have worked successfully with clients on a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, and issues that arise from traumatic experiences in life: whether it be oppression and marginalization, psychological, sexual or physical abuse, or other trauma.
I want to help you achieve clarity and comfort. If you are experiencing anxiety, anger, sadness, confusion, or other emotions that interfere with your life and relationships, I will work with you to better deal with current stressors and your emotional and behavioral reactions to them. Often, this involves working to heal past traumas. I work relationally and incorporate learnings from psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and existential theories.
Jason Wilcox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97216 (Online Only)
I understand that struggles like depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and trauma can be overwhelming and intensely painful.
As a person-focused therapist, I am dedicated to understanding your experiences, identifying challenges, and collaboratively exploring the best path forward for you. I recognize the internal strengths and capabilities inherent in each individual, and together, we will harness these in our therapeutic journey. With over 15 years of experience, I have successfully assisted adults dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, identity concerns, life transitions, weight management, healthy living, marital and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, stress, leadership, and work stress.
I understand that struggles like depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and trauma can be overwhelming and intensely painful.
As a person-focused therapist, I am dedicated to understanding your experiences, identifying challenges, and collaboratively exploring the best path forward for you. I recognize the internal strengths and capabilities inherent in each individual, and together, we will harness these in our therapeutic journey. With over 15 years of experience, I have successfully assisted adults dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, identity concerns, life transitions, weight management, healthy living, marital and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, stress, leadership, and work stress.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.