Self-Harming Therapists in Troutdale, OR
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Maureen A O'Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Troutdale, OR 97060
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, the aftereffects of trauma, and life-transitions. If you are feeling hopelessness, despair, anger, or lack motivation, you are probably suffering from depression. Excessive worry and fears are signs of anxiety. Symptoms of trauma can include: panic attacks, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, anger, depression, and dissociation.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, the aftereffects of trauma, and life-transitions. If you are feeling hopelessness, despair, anger, or lack motivation, you are probably suffering from depression. Excessive worry and fears are signs of anxiety. Symptoms of trauma can include: panic attacks, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, anger, depression, and dissociation.
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Wishing Wellness Counseling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Troutdale, OR 97060
Email is best, not calls! I work with any age, any need. I work most often with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life changes, work-related stress, and chronic pain. I take a very practical approach to helping you find peace and healing with your struggles. This is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive validation, support, feedback, and proactive help. Email is best to reach me, not phone, as phone calls disturb sessions.
Email is best, not calls! I work with any age, any need. I work most often with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life changes, work-related stress, and chronic pain. I take a very practical approach to helping you find peace and healing with your struggles. This is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive validation, support, feedback, and proactive help. Email is best to reach me, not phone, as phone calls disturb sessions.
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Kristi Cash White Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Troutdale, OR 97060
I help people navigate anxiety and changing life stages as they reimagine their personal stories and goals for the future. I help teens, adults, and the elderly who are dealing with relationship struggles, identity development, anxiety, trauma, and self-harm. I endeavor to help you find your footing, so that you can face your future with greater confidence and peace of mind.
I help people navigate anxiety and changing life stages as they reimagine their personal stories and goals for the future. I help teens, adults, and the elderly who are dealing with relationship struggles, identity development, anxiety, trauma, and self-harm. I endeavor to help you find your footing, so that you can face your future with greater confidence and peace of mind.
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Do you find yourself simultaneously feeling too much and not enough? Do you feel broken? Stuck? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just be normal,” or “What is wrong with me?” Maybe you act in ways that don’t feel true to yourself for fear of rejection or abandonment, and perhaps you even end up in unhealthy or one-sided relationships. I believe that just by coming to this page there is something fundamentally “right,” not “wrong" with you. Being a human is complicated, messy, and can be painful, but I feel honored to have the opportunity to support you through these challenges in a way that fosters healing and growth.
Do you find yourself simultaneously feeling too much and not enough? Do you feel broken? Stuck? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just be normal,” or “What is wrong with me?” Maybe you act in ways that don’t feel true to yourself for fear of rejection or abandonment, and perhaps you even end up in unhealthy or one-sided relationships. I believe that just by coming to this page there is something fundamentally “right,” not “wrong" with you. Being a human is complicated, messy, and can be painful, but I feel honored to have the opportunity to support you through these challenges in a way that fosters healing and growth.
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Alexandria Samuels-Ross Agency Has No Waiting List!
MS
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Do you feel trapped by negative thought patterns? Does your negative thoughts often lead to depression or suicidal ideation? Do you wish you could stop these intrusive thoughts, but it feels like an unbreakable cycle? Some days, your anxiety might even push you to the point of tears. Depression can often cause impulsive, self harming behaviors or put a damper on the relationships around us. Life doesn't have to be like this. You are the captain to your life. Start making changes today!
Do you feel trapped by negative thought patterns? Does your negative thoughts often lead to depression or suicidal ideation? Do you wish you could stop these intrusive thoughts, but it feels like an unbreakable cycle? Some days, your anxiety might even push you to the point of tears. Depression can often cause impulsive, self harming behaviors or put a damper on the relationships around us. Life doesn't have to be like this. You are the captain to your life. Start making changes today!
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Grant E Hart
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Gresham, OR 97030 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Presumably, you are here because something in your world isn't working. Maybe something needs to be different. Maybe you need help finding peace with what is. Therapy is a great place to work through some of these challenges.
Presumably, you are here because something in your world isn't working. Maybe something needs to be different. Maybe you need help finding peace with what is. Therapy is a great place to work through some of these challenges.
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Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual IOP, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual IOP, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
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Flourish Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97220
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Psychotherapist in the greater Portland metro area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Psychotherapist in the greater Portland metro area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
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Heather Lara Family Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gresham, OR 97030
I enjoy working with older teens and adults who are experiencing struggles with ADHD, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression and Eating-related issues.
I enjoy working with older teens and adults who are experiencing struggles with ADHD, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression and Eating-related issues.
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I work systemically and holistically, which means that together we will explore biological, social, spiritual and cultural influences that have shaped you. The challenges you face are deeply embedded in the context of your experiences, but within your experiences also lie your unique set of strengths that offer opportunities for change. My approach is curious and creative and I will help challenge existing ways of viewing yourself so that you can let go of what is no longer working. I work with individuals, couples and families and make use of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychology and Mindfulness based practices.
I work systemically and holistically, which means that together we will explore biological, social, spiritual and cultural influences that have shaped you. The challenges you face are deeply embedded in the context of your experiences, but within your experiences also lie your unique set of strengths that offer opportunities for change. My approach is curious and creative and I will help challenge existing ways of viewing yourself so that you can let go of what is no longer working. I work with individuals, couples and families and make use of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychology and Mindfulness based practices.
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Full Spectrum Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, LAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gresham, OR 97080
We work with people from all walks of life, including transgender, non-binary, and questioning people of all ages. Our providers have a special passion for working with people in the LGBTQ+ community. We specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of understanding the intersections of their identity, relationships, and the larger world. For youth (and adults too!), we can offer specialized creative approaches that support healing and identity exploration when talking is too hard.
We work with people from all walks of life, including transgender, non-binary, and questioning people of all ages. Our providers have a special passion for working with people in the LGBTQ+ community. We specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of understanding the intersections of their identity, relationships, and the larger world. For youth (and adults too!), we can offer specialized creative approaches that support healing and identity exploration when talking is too hard.
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As a survivor of long-term childhood abuse, I am passionate about helping people heal from their traumas and thrive. I have lived experience with complex trauma, anxiety, and depression; which helps me be more understanding, compassionate, and empathetic. My goal is to help you be the healthiest you that you can be. If you are experiencing barriers or challenges to achieving this, my aim is to provide you with the needed support and professional expertise to help you overcome them.
As a survivor of long-term childhood abuse, I am passionate about helping people heal from their traumas and thrive. I have lived experience with complex trauma, anxiety, and depression; which helps me be more understanding, compassionate, and empathetic. My goal is to help you be the healthiest you that you can be. If you are experiencing barriers or challenges to achieving this, my aim is to provide you with the needed support and professional expertise to help you overcome them.
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Life and relationships are full of growth opportunities for all of us. I work in collaboration with clients to increase connection and awareness of core values so they can make lasting change. My style is positive, warm and direct. For those working to find increased joy and stability within themselves and their relationships, we can explore together the areas that feel stuck and ways to increase functioning and open up more choice.
Life and relationships are full of growth opportunities for all of us. I work in collaboration with clients to increase connection and awareness of core values so they can make lasting change. My style is positive, warm and direct. For those working to find increased joy and stability within themselves and their relationships, we can explore together the areas that feel stuck and ways to increase functioning and open up more choice.
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Lola Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97236
Waitlist for new clients
My style is warm and creative from a strength-based perspective. Creative in the sense that I provide tailored support to help individuals, families and groups identify and manage psychological, emotional and behavioral change. In life we experience challenges such as trauma, family conflict, crisis, physical illness, unemployment grief/loss and/or social challenges that can affect our quality of life. Together we will work to overcome barriers, to maximize your life experience and not allow the past to paralyze you from enjoying today and having a healthier and happier tomorrow.
My style is warm and creative from a strength-based perspective. Creative in the sense that I provide tailored support to help individuals, families and groups identify and manage psychological, emotional and behavioral change. In life we experience challenges such as trauma, family conflict, crisis, physical illness, unemployment grief/loss and/or social challenges that can affect our quality of life. Together we will work to overcome barriers, to maximize your life experience and not allow the past to paralyze you from enjoying today and having a healthier and happier tomorrow.
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Helen Zwiebel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97236 (Online Only)
My private practice is focused on helping people curious about and/or practicing consensual/ethical non-monogamy, solo poly, relationship anarchy, and any alternative relationship style. I am BDSM/kink-aware and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
My private practice is focused on helping people curious about and/or practicing consensual/ethical non-monogamy, solo poly, relationship anarchy, and any alternative relationship style. I am BDSM/kink-aware and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
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Life Skills Management Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gresham, OR 97030 (Online Only)
We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
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Renata Austin
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97220
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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Desiree Dawn Stang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97233
Are you looking for counseling for yourself or you teenager? Are you or your teen depressed, anxious or angry? Whether you have experienced something traumatic, or you are struggling with minor issues I want to help. I enjoy helping people with a wide variety of problems including mental health issues, addictions, grief, and relationship problems. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. It is my desire as a counselor to join the client as a collaborative team, cooperatively setting and working towards counseling goals.
Are you looking for counseling for yourself or you teenager? Are you or your teen depressed, anxious or angry? Whether you have experienced something traumatic, or you are struggling with minor issues I want to help. I enjoy helping people with a wide variety of problems including mental health issues, addictions, grief, and relationship problems. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. It is my desire as a counselor to join the client as a collaborative team, cooperatively setting and working towards counseling goals.
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Dr. A Monique Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gresham, OR 97030 (Online Only)
My passion is in helping individuals and families identify healthy solutions to life's challenges. Obstacles are a part of life and more often than not, it is just a matter of reframing the situations and strategizing to find an attainable path. Through sensitive and collaborative goal-setting, we will work to identify the most effective methods in reaching your goals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.
My passion is in helping individuals and families identify healthy solutions to life's challenges. Obstacles are a part of life and more often than not, it is just a matter of reframing the situations and strategizing to find an attainable path. Through sensitive and collaborative goal-setting, we will work to identify the most effective methods in reaching your goals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.
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Ally Ridling Agency Has No Waiting List!
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97230 (Online Only)
My Practice Is Available For New Clients Immediately believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. A person's mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped by various social, economic, and physical environments operating at different stages of life. Good mental health is integral to human health and well-being. Risk factors for many common mental disorders are heavily associated with social inequalities. I don't discriminate against anyone, and I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
My Practice Is Available For New Clients Immediately believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. A person's mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped by various social, economic, and physical environments operating at different stages of life. Good mental health is integral to human health and well-being. Risk factors for many common mental disorders are heavily associated with social inequalities. I don't discriminate against anyone, and I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.