Compassion Focused Therapists in Troutdale, OR

Exclusively Telehealth: Congrats on making your mental health a priority! I see counseling as an opportunity of self-exploration and growth. I am passionate about helping my clients gain a better understanding of their story and how their previous experiences in life are influencing their present. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients, one in which they feel heard and understood with no judgement. I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from all different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and cognitive/developmental levels. I am here to meet you where you are at, and help you meet your goals.

If you are a person in Colorado or Oregon and have a desire to heal from past trauma or attachment wounds, I would love to be a part of your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Colorado and Oregon and provide fully remote teletherapy services to clients in both states. My goal with Embrace Today Counseling is to create a safe space where trauma and attachment wounds can be interacted with and healed in a way that allows the client to feel completely aligned, stable, and confident. Clinically I practice from a trauma informed, whole person perspective and believe that the client is the expert on themselves.

We all deserve a space where we can be seen, heard, accepted, and valued. My goal as a therapist is to provide a counseling environment characterized by compassion and unconditional positive regard where together we can meet you authentically for who you are, right where you are, wherever that is. Whether you are coming to therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, or something else, I believe in a collaborative journey that provides a space for you to be, explore, grow, and heal.

As a trauma-informed, somatic, and relational therapist, I approach therapy with a lot of curiosity, gentleness, and eagerness to explore what is happening for clients in the present moment. I often encourage clients to check in with the sensations in their bodies and may highlight patterns I notice. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where clients can access and explore their emotions and experiences, enabling a deeper connection to themselves and others. I also like to bring (appropriate) humor into sessions. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is a key part of the process!

My ideal client has a life-long habit of being a ruthless self critic - unkind and even cruel to self. Self-compassion is the extending of kindness, care, warmth, and understanding (instead of beratement and criticism) toward yourself when faced with shortcomings, inadequacies, or failures. Self-compassion is the positive care and nurturing you offer yourself when you make mistakes, embarrass yourself, or come up short of a goal you were hoping to achieve. Having self-compassion means honoring and accepting your own essential humanity. Self-compassion is having grace for oneself. Sound like an impossibly high bar? It's not!

Are you a mom who gave birth in the past year and are struggling emotionally? Are you wanting to get pregnant and struggling to conceive? Have you had a loss or a few? Have you been a mom for a while now and just struggling to feel like yourself? Or maybe your past trauma is making it hard to be your best self. If so, I can help. I am a therapist specializing in working with women who are dealing with mental health struggles. I specialize in integrating talk therapy, Neurofeedback, and EMDR to help women, like you, feel better and become their best self.

Even in the darkest hours there is hope that healing and wholeness is possible. Do you suffer with the effects of depression, anxiety, addiction, self-loathing or lack of self-esteem? Do you have trouble with anger, communication or setting boundaries? There is hope! You are the author of your own story, and a skilled, caring counselor can help you find the tools you need to navigate through the hard times and be able to feel empowered to continue writing your story.

Many of my clients are in recovery, have traumatic family dynamics, and generally struggle to feel settled in society. I’m interested in what brought you to the moment of seeking out therapy and how I can support you with getting your needs met. Historically I have worked with people impacted by trauma, especially those whose healing has become complicated by financial difficulties and a broken system. I have over 5 years of experience with trauma, and often help those who experience negative self talk, shame, anxiety, and depression.

Do you find yourself struggling to find community, having difficulty managing stress, feeling overwhelmed, scattered, anxious, or burnt out? Perhaps you are a woman who's life looks good on the outside and yet on the inside you feel exhausted or unable to be in touch with your authentic self. You might continue to strive for endless perfection, find yourself feeling frustrated or never feeling 'good enough'; whether it's with your job, your relationship(s), or with yourself.

Are you a Millennial or Black/POC high-achieving woman, grappling with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism? Do you face added layers of societal expectations and microaggressions, like being overlooked in professional settings or misunderstood in social interactions, which make it harder for you to speak up or seek help. It's tough feeling like you constantly have to prove yourself, both professionally and personally. Perhaps you’ve reached a breaking point where the emotional toll is affecting your health, career and relationships, prompting you to seek therapy.

I specialize in working with adult survivors of child abuse, grief, and trauma, but also have substantial experience working with various anxiety and depression issues. I primarily use mindfulness based therapy, but also take an individualized approach to each client. It is very important to me to work collaboratively with you so we can make therapy as useful and valuable to you as possible.

I am a trauma informed therapist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I strive to create an empathetic and empowering environment where together we can explore authenticity, healing and self-acceptance. I view therapy as a space to explore and discover new ways of being and relating to ourselves and others. If you and your partner(s) are finding that you are often stuck in the same fights over and over, navigating a life transition, or trying to move forward after a breach of trust, couples therapy can provide the support you need. Please visit my website for more information.

Whether you just need someone to share a listening ear and an affirming voice, or if you're wanting to take committed action toward deeper self-compassion, distress tolerance, self-awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness, my goal is to be present, curious, and supportive as we explore areas you want to work on.

Everyone's life is a unique story, and it is important for them to feel supported and have a space to not be judged. Life can be filled with unexpected challenges and traumatic situations that a person needs support with no judgment to fulfill their goals. Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a part of your support system. Congratulations with beginning the steps toward prioritizing your self-care and worth. Life can be filled with unexpected challenges and traumatic situations that a person needs support with no judgment to fulfill their goals

I am passionate about people and advocating for the underdog. I enjoy a good fight for justice, equity and equality. Have you experienced abuse, rejection and discrimination? Is it a challenge for you to have difficult conversations? Anxiety eatin you up? Need someone to have your back? I got you! I can relate to marginalized people with real lived experience. I provide a space that is judgement free, compassionate, and honest where we co-create a path forward. I will be there walking alongside you every step of the way, in your corner, as we figure out this path together.