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Sarah Nelson
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Portland, OR 97214
Let's Connect (503) 854-5831
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Perhaps you are feeling a loss of meaning, a loss of connection, or are in the midst of a life transition and that has led you here. Whatever has led you to seek therapy, I am glad you are here and I welcome you as you are, as you were, and as you would like to be. I approach my work with a desire to connect and to understand, to hold hope, and to guide towards insight. I come to my work as a psychologist holding tight to the knowledge that all people want to live meaningful lives with deep loving connection to others.
As a counseling psychologist I am trained to work with a wide variety of presenting concerns and within many modalities. My approach is rooted in warmth and connection and you: who you are, where you come from, and what is meaningful to you. I have specialized training in women's mental health, postpartum mental health & parenting, and LGBTIA mental health.
Within this person-centered approach I bring attention to early attachment and current relationships through a contextualized lens, meanings I see your context on a historical, local, and cultural scale as inextricable from your current mental health. I feel so grateful for my work and I look very forward to meeting you when you are ready.
Call or Email Sarah Nelson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 854-5831
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Health
- Moda Health
- PacificSource
- Out of Network
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Sarah Nelson
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / 3336 Sarah Nelson
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Western Washington University M.S. / 2012
- Attended University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Ph.D., Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Infertility
- Parenting
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Transgender
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
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Sarah Nelson
Psychologist, PhD