Psychodynamic Therapists in Tigard, OR
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I utilize EMDR, humanistic, narrative, CBT, emotion-focused, existential, and psychodynamic therapies to help clients with challenges.
I have immediate availability! Focusing on the individualized needs of each person, I strive to provide a safe environment where clients feel validated and able to express themselves freely. I value building an empathic, genuine, and positive relationship with my clients. This unique dynamic can assist clients to feel more fulfilled and successful in their mental health journey. I use a collaborative approach and a variety of techniques to help us find direction for the therapeutic process. If you are interested in the why to your life, then you've come to the right place. I thoroughly enjoy digging into what "makes us tick".
I utilize EMDR, humanistic, narrative, CBT, emotion-focused, existential, and psychodynamic therapies to help clients with challenges.
I have immediate availability! Focusing on the individualized needs of each person, I strive to provide a safe environment where clients feel validated and able to express themselves freely. I value building an empathic, genuine, and positive relationship with my clients. This unique dynamic can assist clients to feel more fulfilled and successful in their mental health journey. I use a collaborative approach and a variety of techniques to help us find direction for the therapeutic process. If you are interested in the why to your life, then you've come to the right place. I thoroughly enjoy digging into what "makes us tick".
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Dennis Law Jr
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Tigard, OR 97223 (Online Only)
At Sound Mind Counseling, we offer tailored therapy approaches including mindfulness, humanistic, psychodynamic, and behavioral therapies.
Our ideal clients are individuals dealing with acute or chronic anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia, seeking relief and understanding. They yearn for a sense of stability, emotional well-being, and the tools to navigate life's challenges. Their goals revolve around reclaiming control over their mental health, fostering healthier coping mechanisms, and cultivating a sense of resilience. They seek validation, support, and guidance in their journey towards inner peace and fulfillment.
At Sound Mind Counseling, we offer tailored therapy approaches including mindfulness, humanistic, psychodynamic, and behavioral therapies.
Our ideal clients are individuals dealing with acute or chronic anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia, seeking relief and understanding. They yearn for a sense of stability, emotional well-being, and the tools to navigate life's challenges. Their goals revolve around reclaiming control over their mental health, fostering healthier coping mechanisms, and cultivating a sense of resilience. They seek validation, support, and guidance in their journey towards inner peace and fulfillment.
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Jessica Lea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223 (Online Only)
Treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, EMDR, Exposure Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness.
Jessica sees OHP patients with Health Share of Oregon / CareOregon. She can usually offer appointment availability within 1 week! She works at Oregon Psychiatric Medicine, a telehealth-only psychiatry practice. She has experience working with adolescents, teenagers, adults, seniors, and families. She frequently helps her patients challenge and reshape the thought patterns contributing to their anxiety or depression, cope with chronic pain or illness, and navigate family conflict.
Treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, EMDR, Exposure Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness.
Jessica sees OHP patients with Health Share of Oregon / CareOregon. She can usually offer appointment availability within 1 week! She works at Oregon Psychiatric Medicine, a telehealth-only psychiatry practice. She has experience working with adolescents, teenagers, adults, seniors, and families. She frequently helps her patients challenge and reshape the thought patterns contributing to their anxiety or depression, cope with chronic pain or illness, and navigate family conflict.
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Jesse Rappaport
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tigard, OR 97223 (Online Only)
Psychodynamic; the significant effect our families of origin exert in our lives.
My name is Jesse Rappaport. I have an easy going style, and know that getting to know a new therapist can take some time, I try to make that easier by creating a relaxed atmosphere. One approach I use is EMDR; for treating traumatic experiences. Using EMDR for over twenty years in private practice, I am still awed by the deep transformation, and profound relief that this approach can bring. It is a privilege to witness clients unburdened of trauma becoming able to access their own internal resources, strength and healing. It is as if one's future self somehow becomes available in the present. I most often work with adults 18 +.
Psychodynamic; the significant effect our families of origin exert in our lives.
My name is Jesse Rappaport. I have an easy going style, and know that getting to know a new therapist can take some time, I try to make that easier by creating a relaxed atmosphere. One approach I use is EMDR; for treating traumatic experiences. Using EMDR for over twenty years in private practice, I am still awed by the deep transformation, and profound relief that this approach can bring. It is a privilege to witness clients unburdened of trauma becoming able to access their own internal resources, strength and healing. It is as if one's future self somehow becomes available in the present. I most often work with adults 18 +.
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Andrea Robinson
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223 (Online Only)
My primary orientation includes Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral tTherapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” - E.E. Cummings. I view therapy as a collaborative, unfolding process. My approach is focused on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship based on empathy, support, and connection. As a therapist my goal is to help you move towards healing and growth.
My primary orientation includes Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral tTherapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” - E.E. Cummings. I view therapy as a collaborative, unfolding process. My approach is focused on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship based on empathy, support, and connection. As a therapist my goal is to help you move towards healing and growth.
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Finding the right match in a counselor is a daunting challenge. It can be stressful to find a competent and caring professional who can listen to your concerns and help you find a way forward. In my experience, people have unique needs, backgrounds, and challenges. Even common mental health challenges like anxiety and depression look different for each person. I therefore collaborate with clients to find an individualized counseling approach that works best for each person. I draw from a variety of counseling theories, including person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and existential therapy.
Finding the right match in a counselor is a daunting challenge. It can be stressful to find a competent and caring professional who can listen to your concerns and help you find a way forward. In my experience, people have unique needs, backgrounds, and challenges. Even common mental health challenges like anxiety and depression look different for each person. I therefore collaborate with clients to find an individualized counseling approach that works best for each person. I draw from a variety of counseling theories, including person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and existential therapy.
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I use a Psychodynamic approach with individuals with focuses on emotions and attachment.
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of different emotions. Feelings often range from fear and anxiety to relief and excitement. I am excited with you as you begin this journey and I am proud of you for prioritizing caring for yourself and the relationships that are important in your life. I am here to meet you wherever you are in the process of healing and growth. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are teenage and older.
I use a Psychodynamic approach with individuals with focuses on emotions and attachment.
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of different emotions. Feelings often range from fear and anxiety to relief and excitement. I am excited with you as you begin this journey and I am proud of you for prioritizing caring for yourself and the relationships that are important in your life. I am here to meet you wherever you are in the process of healing and growth. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are teenage and older.
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Deborah Lynn Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97224
I combine psychodynamic with client-centered theories and when needed a trauma informed approach when working with people to support mind, body, and psychological needs.
I provide therapy for men and women around life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, guilt and shame, recovering from physical or sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD, identity and self image, spiritual development and spiritual abuse. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges. The art of counseling is in the sensitivity, presence, attunement and humility that a counselor demonstrates when building a relationship with a client.
I combine psychodynamic with client-centered theories and when needed a trauma informed approach when working with people to support mind, body, and psychological needs.
I provide therapy for men and women around life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, guilt and shame, recovering from physical or sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD, identity and self image, spiritual development and spiritual abuse. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges. The art of counseling is in the sensitivity, presence, attunement and humility that a counselor demonstrates when building a relationship with a client.
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Jenny Park
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS
Verified Verified
Tigard, OR 97223 (Online Only)
The practice of being human is utterly challenging and incredibly complex. I offer empathetic support for individuals, couples, and families who frequently fall back into their own negative thought patterns and family dynamics. Using a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychology, and a Family Systems approach, I can help you recognize and better understand how an individual action may affect yourself and others.
The practice of being human is utterly challenging and incredibly complex. I offer empathetic support for individuals, couples, and families who frequently fall back into their own negative thought patterns and family dynamics. Using a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychology, and a Family Systems approach, I can help you recognize and better understand how an individual action may affect yourself and others.
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Going through a major life transition? Dealing with health issues with loved one or yourself? Feeling overwhelmed more days than not? I am here to listen and offer a still point where you can find some relief. We are all dealing with stress and living in a fast pace world. I will attune to your needs and go at the pace that you choose. It takes courage to change and create new behaviors. We will work together to find your authentic voice and journey to health and healing.
Going through a major life transition? Dealing with health issues with loved one or yourself? Feeling overwhelmed more days than not? I am here to listen and offer a still point where you can find some relief. We are all dealing with stress and living in a fast pace world. I will attune to your needs and go at the pace that you choose. It takes courage to change and create new behaviors. We will work together to find your authentic voice and journey to health and healing.
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Heartafire Counseling Services/Bekah Stines, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223
At Heartafire, we realize that taking the first step to reach out for help can be a daunting one. If you find yourself struggling to manage life's challenges, the past keeps intruding into the present, or you feel yourself trying to manage your symptoms, but it isn't working - therapy can help! Together, we will collaborate on a plan to incorporate a variety of therapy modalities using evidence + strength-based approaches in order to individually meet your needs.
At Heartafire, we realize that taking the first step to reach out for help can be a daunting one. If you find yourself struggling to manage life's challenges, the past keeps intruding into the present, or you feel yourself trying to manage your symptoms, but it isn't working - therapy can help! Together, we will collaborate on a plan to incorporate a variety of therapy modalities using evidence + strength-based approaches in order to individually meet your needs.
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Diana Kilinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEAP, ACC, BCC
Verified Verified
Tigard, OR 97223
My counseling and coaching philosophy is based on the New Positive Psychology that focuses on your essential strengths and Positive Possibilities. I help you move out of feeling stuck. I help you break old patterns, behaviors, and thinking that hold you back from the life you want. Studies from the field of brain science show there may be alternatives to the medical approach for depression and anxiety. My approach is based on this scientific research. I help you develop the skills and strategies of healthy thinking and lifestyle known to help alleviate feelings of depression, anxiety, and worry.
My counseling and coaching philosophy is based on the New Positive Psychology that focuses on your essential strengths and Positive Possibilities. I help you move out of feeling stuck. I help you break old patterns, behaviors, and thinking that hold you back from the life you want. Studies from the field of brain science show there may be alternatives to the medical approach for depression and anxiety. My approach is based on this scientific research. I help you develop the skills and strategies of healthy thinking and lifestyle known to help alleviate feelings of depression, anxiety, and worry.
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I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, and I commend you for taking the first step towards change. I offer a non-judgmental, insight-oriented approach to meet your specific needs with respect to your circumstances and intersecting identities. I have experience working with college and graduate students, as well as young and middle-aged adults, coping with phase of life issues, interpersonal challenges, and eating and body image concerns. I am especially interested in working with individuals who want to focus on relationship concerns, issues related to family-of-origin, trauma, identity development, and life transitions.
I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, and I commend you for taking the first step towards change. I offer a non-judgmental, insight-oriented approach to meet your specific needs with respect to your circumstances and intersecting identities. I have experience working with college and graduate students, as well as young and middle-aged adults, coping with phase of life issues, interpersonal challenges, and eating and body image concerns. I am especially interested in working with individuals who want to focus on relationship concerns, issues related to family-of-origin, trauma, identity development, and life transitions.
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Do you feel stuck? Are you ready for change but don't know where to start? With compassion and skill, I look at client issues through the lens of relationships: we impact those around us and they impact us. Using EMDR, IFS, and emotionally focused therapy, I help individuals build a healthy self image and develop coping strategies to handle anxiety and depression. With couples and families, I use restoration therapy to go to the heart of the problem by looking at the emotions that we feel when we are in conflict and define the cycles that we get trapped in.
Do you feel stuck? Are you ready for change but don't know where to start? With compassion and skill, I look at client issues through the lens of relationships: we impact those around us and they impact us. Using EMDR, IFS, and emotionally focused therapy, I help individuals build a healthy self image and develop coping strategies to handle anxiety and depression. With couples and families, I use restoration therapy to go to the heart of the problem by looking at the emotions that we feel when we are in conflict and define the cycles that we get trapped in.
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Jenny Labrousse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223 (Online Only)
Current openings. Best reached by email. Does it feel like your anxiety or depression is interrupting your daily life? Do you feel keyed up, irritable, or on edge? Do you feel a sense of dread or impending doom? Do you experience unwanted thoughts, urges, or images? I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, safe, and supportive therapeutic environment where we can work together to help you with your presenting concerns. I honor each client and their story and believe that the therapeutic relationship—built on openness, vulnerability, and trust—is necessary for success.
Current openings. Best reached by email. Does it feel like your anxiety or depression is interrupting your daily life? Do you feel keyed up, irritable, or on edge? Do you feel a sense of dread or impending doom? Do you experience unwanted thoughts, urges, or images? I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, safe, and supportive therapeutic environment where we can work together to help you with your presenting concerns. I honor each client and their story and believe that the therapeutic relationship—built on openness, vulnerability, and trust—is necessary for success.
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Counseling is a highly personal experience. With hundreds of counselor profiles online, each sounding very similar, how do you choose the counselor who is right for you and your situation? Choose several that meet your criteria of insurance, services provided and issues addressed. Then call and interview them. Within the first few minutes you may be able to discern who is a good fit.
Counseling is a highly personal experience. With hundreds of counselor profiles online, each sounding very similar, how do you choose the counselor who is right for you and your situation? Choose several that meet your criteria of insurance, services provided and issues addressed. Then call and interview them. Within the first few minutes you may be able to discern who is a good fit.
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Do you feel stuck in an endless web of worries? You may be struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or daily feelings of numbness. Every day is an uphill battle. You are exhausted and tired of hiding your emotions, and you wonder if things will ever get better. You feel alone and hopeless, desperate to find answers. Know that you're not alone. My passion lies in empowering individuals to break free from the paralyzing effects of OCD, anxiety, and depression. I also treat individuals with PTSD utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced-based treatment modality.
Do you feel stuck in an endless web of worries? You may be struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or daily feelings of numbness. Every day is an uphill battle. You are exhausted and tired of hiding your emotions, and you wonder if things will ever get better. You feel alone and hopeless, desperate to find answers. Know that you're not alone. My passion lies in empowering individuals to break free from the paralyzing effects of OCD, anxiety, and depression. I also treat individuals with PTSD utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced-based treatment modality.
Welcome to my psychology practice. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship stress, or distress due to constant heavy demands in your daily life? In the therapy relationship, I journey alongside my clients as a partner in thought and a companion in healing and recovery, toward empowerment and more confident living and relating. Our struggles invite us to grow. We don't have to be sick to get better. I also have a specialty in treatment of eating disorders, with a focus on understanding how relationships in the real world impact internal relationships with one's body and with food.
Welcome to my psychology practice. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship stress, or distress due to constant heavy demands in your daily life? In the therapy relationship, I journey alongside my clients as a partner in thought and a companion in healing and recovery, toward empowerment and more confident living and relating. Our struggles invite us to grow. We don't have to be sick to get better. I also have a specialty in treatment of eating disorders, with a focus on understanding how relationships in the real world impact internal relationships with one's body and with food.
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As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."
As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."
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Xiomara Raquel Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tigard, OR 97223
Waitlist for new clients
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural licensed clinical social worker in Tigard, Oregon. I have many years of experience working with children and families. My areas of expertise include: sexual abuse cases, early childhood mental health, working with children and families exposed to traumatic events and family therapy. I like to facilitate groups for trauma survivors and also to work with adult survivors of sexual abuse. I particularly enjoy working with Latino families. I am very interested in reunification cases particularly working with children and families involved in the child welfare system.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural licensed clinical social worker in Tigard, Oregon. I have many years of experience working with children and families. My areas of expertise include: sexual abuse cases, early childhood mental health, working with children and families exposed to traumatic events and family therapy. I like to facilitate groups for trauma survivors and also to work with adult survivors of sexual abuse. I particularly enjoy working with Latino families. I am very interested in reunification cases particularly working with children and families involved in the child welfare system.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.