Therapists in 97203

Later life can be a particularly difficult time with multiple major life changes and transitions, losses, declining health and ability, and other issues. Likewise, those who provide care to aging loved ones or clients may face their own difficulty adjusting to life transitions, caregiver fatigue and burnout, or loss of identity and social connections. You may feel emotionally distant, numb, sad, stressed, anxious, depressed, etc. Regardless of you're specific situation and goals, you're taking a positive step by reaching out for help. I'm happy that you're here!

Are you ready to explore a new path and navigate life’s challenges successfully? You can transform and become truly authentic. As your guide, I will spark your curiosity and ignite motivation. I will actively listen, offer empathetic and compassionate feedback, and encourage self-discovery through introspection. On this path you will develop a growth mindset, truly believing that you can become better and improve with time and practice. As you begin to live the life you want to live you will start embracing challenges. As you start to harness the power of your mind, you’ll begin to get the results you want and move towards success.

My name is Grace, and I am a white queer woman who works with teens and young adults to support them in learning about themselves and healing from past trauma. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA folks and anyone exploring their identity; as well as people of color, disabled folks, and others who face intersecting forms of oppression. My practice is rooted in social justice and anti-racism, and a belief that systemic oppression directly affects our mental health. In our work together, we’ll explore the ways in which systems of power and societal expectations interfere with our right to authenticity and wholeness.

Despite what you think, you are whole, competent and capable. You have what it takes to create the changes you want in your life. I'm here to help you believe it, too! Your discomfort is signaling something needs to change. Your desire to grow is a natural. While it can sometimes be scary to make changes in your life, coaching can help. Coaching helps you tap into your desires, clarify your vision, create and take do-able action steps and work through barriers, so you can live the life you really want. Common client goals include: work-life balance, relationships, self-care, mindset, identity, career change, life transitions.

I have worked in various inpatient and outpatient settings offering music therapy to those who desire to explore the important role music can have (or already has) in our lives. I have worked with myriad populations, through specialized work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction. I combine elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Music Therapy. A typical session with me can include, but is not limited to, improvisational and non-improvisational music making (I play guitar, drums, piano and sing).

**Currently only offering telehealth sessions** I specialize in helping clients that have symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, and Anxiety disorders, including Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Phobias. I love working with clients who are motivated and open to trying new things in a safe setting. I hope to provide support and guidance to clients who are seeking change to live a more values-focused life.

5/8/23 - Accepting for waitlist. Practicing as a therapist for 18 years, I am a good fit for people looking for a non-judgmental, open, directive and creative therapist. I support adults, couples, families and relationships. I am very experienced in supporting transgender, gay/lesbian/bisexual/pansexual, polyamorous and/or sex positive clients. People looking for a safe space to be their authentic selves are welcomed. I am queer, transgender, and have lived experience as a fat bodied person. I see queer and/or trans couples for premarital/pre-commitment counseling to help foster healthy attachment and stable futures.

Healing can be hard work. But it doesn't always have to be difficult, and you certainly don't have to do it alone. Together, we can help you find relief, self-compassion, and increase your quality of life. And maybe even laugh a bit along the way. As a mixed-race therapist, with White (Italian & Irish) and Indigenous (Mi'kmaq) ancestors, I know how hard it can be to find time for self growth and care while living in oppressive systems. It can be even harder when we don't fit in a binary or see ourselves reflected in the spaces we live, work, or learn.

I'm an African American mental health therapist who was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. As an African American person in Portland Oregon, I acutely recognize the health and safety risks associated with being a black person in a city where African Americans represent approximately 6% of the population.

Hi, I’m River! Are you struggling to make sense of the world right now, or grieving the state of our planet? Feeling like you’re on a hamster wheel and not coping how you’d like, or struggling with ADHD, internalized shame, anxiety, depression or trauma? Have you been in recovery for a while, sober and abstinent, but still feeling stuck? Hearing the voice of your internal critic louder than your own? Or, you know yourself fairly well, have gained all the insights, but you may be having a hard time applying them.

Taking this leap to seeking therapy services and placing value on your mental health takes an immense amount of courage, and I am glad you’re here. I believe that all individuals have the ability within themselves to find their path to hope and healing, and I would be honored to walk that journey with you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor enthusiastic about helping adult individuals to better their mental health in plenty of life areas. It is my passion to empower folks to become the healthiest version of themselves.