"The struggle that comes with managing everyday life can be as debilitating as major trauma. Anxiety, depression, irritability, low frustration tolerance are all important symptoms be curious about and explore; letting you know that a shift is needed in order for you to find peace, increased mood stability, and fulfilling relationships. I provide supportive and genuine listening and guidance. I teach emotional regulation skills while also examining underlying issues. My approach is tailored to the developmental capacities of each individual; toddler's who need help communicating difficult emotions, adolescents trying to manage social complexities and bullying, or adults navigating relationships."

"*** CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS *** Therapy offers the opportunity to make lasting positive changes in life and in relationships. By exploring the role the past has played in current difficulties and dissolving old, destructive patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, life can be more balanced and joyful. I offer warmth, compassion, support, and insight to my clients, with an approach that is direct, non-judgmental, and tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. Oriented toward building on natural strengths and empowering meaningful changes, our work together can foster an increased ability to more adaptively attend to the ever-changing flow of life."

"I enjoy helping couples and individuals improve their communication skills. I will help you to develop a balance between increased understanding of areas you may be struggling with (such as defensiveness in your partner or yourself, or lack of intimacy) and the development of new skills to improve the quality of your life and your relationships. I have completed training in Couples Therapy with Drs. John and Julie Gottman as instructors. I have also taken further training to become a Gottman Seven Principle Educator, teaching the skills they utilize in improving communication with couples."

"I assist couples and adults with relationship difficulties, parenting, personal and professional life transitions, stress reduction, anxiety/depression, and grief. I use a combination of Mindfulness and Relational therapies because they support my belief that satisfying relationships within our self and with those we love provides the basis for a meaningful life. When our sense of connectedness to others is absent or threatened, life can feel very unsatisfactory. The effectiveness of Mindfulness based therapy is also supported by a large and growing body of scientific evidence."

"Our life experiences impact who we are and who we become. The positive experiences stay with us, but the negative experiences stay with us as well. The relationships we have had throughout our lives are also deeply influential in shaping who we are and our current relationships. Therapy can be helpful in giving each person a deeper understanding of who they are and how their relationships and experiences have impacted them. My approach to treatment is to look for the root cause of the discomfort or pain the individual or couple is experiencing in order to help create lasting change."

"Are you anxious, depressed, having relationship issues? Are you going through a loss or life transition? Are you seeking more meaning in your life? Would you like someone who understands these issues, is honest and caring in the context of helping you move forward? Do you desire someone who has done their own emotional work & will honor your struggle while helping? Do you want to feel valued, safe and understood? Do you need someone to push you a bit into what you know you can do? Is it important someone listens and builds trust with you? Should someone see your strengths & potential solutions? Is spirituality an important aspect of your life? I bring a holistic approach, both practical & spiritual which includes emotions, thoughts, behavior. I utilize a variety of techniques. I offer the healing relationship described above. I can help you live more deeply and fully. Our "problems" can be guides that lead to greater health & a richer life."

"Are you struggling with an inner critical voice tormenting you with names like "loser" or "bad"? Childhood wounds or wounds from significant relationships may lead to feelings of deep shame and unworthiness, contributing to anxiety, depression, and challenges within relationships, including the relationship with yourself. Quieting your inner critic may seem impossible, but counseling in a safe relationship provides opportunities to explore negative voices, understand their origin, and begin to soften your inner dialog. A healthier way of being and relating is possible."

"In my practice I provide relationship focused therapy for adult couples and individuals. It is my passion to support clients as they unfold, progress and discover new insights. I believe the therapeutic process can help increase awareness and lead to healthier choices creating a greater sense of freedom and stability in our lives. I create a non- threatening atmosphere of trust and safety for all people. This environment provides a solid foundation for our therapeutic relationship to develop and prosper."

"What if the key to your healing lies just beneath the symptoms that are the source of your distress? For the past 15 years, I have supported individuals and couples to overcome anxiety, depression, self-doubt and relationship challenges. The foundations of my approach are mindfulness practice and therapeutic engagement with nature. Research continues to demonstrate that interacting therapeutically with nature profoundly impacts body chemistry and mood, especially for those of us that live and work in an urban environment. To support your healing, I have created a nature retreat for counseling in Portland's NW Hills."

"Portland Processwork Clinic welcomes diverse individuals who are looking for support to resolve conflicts, find meaning, deepen or work with feelings and problems. We value the unique wisdom each individual brings. Integrating dream work, movement, body symptoms and social issues, your counselor can offer dynamic and flexible ways to work on personal growth, relationship conflicts and inner disturbances. Visit our website contact page to fill in a contact form to schedule an appointment. Portland Processwork Clinic was previously known as River's Way Professional Clinic."

"My goal is to support the whole person in their desire to identify strengths, address their struggles, and to encourage growth. My relational approach includes helping create a safe place in which you feel like you can start the change process. I work with a wide range of folks and specialize in adolescents and young adults. Issues range from impulsivity, anxiety, emotional regulation, unhealthy coping tools, and difficulties working through trauma. I can assist this process with creating genuine connections to begin addressing emotional regulation tactics, stress reduction, psychoeducation of trauma and the brain, and cognitive restructuring."

"I am a psychologist that provides therapy for addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and a whole host of other life issues. I conceptualize patients with a psychodynamic approach and use acceptance and commitment therapy techniques for coping with life's issues."

"My therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals understand and work through life patterns that have, or continue to have, frustrating or disappointing outcomes. I provide help for a wide range of challenges to include anxiety, depression, abuse and other trauma, shame and self-esteem, stage of life transitions, and relationship difficulties. The invaluable work of moving through these difficulties in the safety of a therapeutic relationship can result in a stronger sense of self esteem, improved relationships, and a revitalized capacity to work and love. In addition to working with adults, I also specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents."

"It is a privilege to experience the courage and strength of people who are determined to affirm themselves in the face of challenges and uncertainty. People come to me to explore new ways of being the world and of seeing the world with a different lens. My approach balances your desire for new possibilities with the need for self-compassion. I join your process by being fully present and attentive, engaging authentically, and by empathically inquiring into your world. I endeavor to understand from your perspective and, therefore, to collaborate with your efforts to reach the objectives you have identified as important to you."

"I am a marriage and family therapist and yoga teacher who is passionate about helping people lead happier, more satisfying, more peaceful lives. I graduated from Duke University in 2003 with a BA in Psychology and from University of San Diego in 2008 with an MA in Marital & Family Therapy. I've been building my practice since and have found that a holistic and integrative approach serving mind, body, heart, and spirit is most effective. I work with people and couples who want to grow in their relationships, communicate more effectively, and live life to their fullest potential."

"Being present to ourselves and in our lives right now is perhaps the most powerful force for change. As a counselor and spiritual coach, I support individuals and couples in mindful awareness of their present circumstances and emotions while offering guidance and tools to work toward change. I believe that psychological and spiritual growth happen when we are in the presence of people who gracefully and kindly hold our stories with us and who gently direct us toward discovering what we want. What is more nurturing than being welcome and accepted exactly as we are and encouraged to grow?"

"Knowing that it is usually an experience of pain or frustration that prompts people to seek counseling, my goal is to provide a safe place for you to effectively move through it. Often that pain comes from unmet needs, harmful experiences, or coping systems that no longer serve you. I want to work with you, to offer reflection, understanding, information, and new windows to help you experience relief and a sense of well being. Approaches include insight oriented talk therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and art therapy and are chosen on what would be most appropriate to your individual goals."

"You will know within our first five meetings together if I am the right therapist for you and your partner. You will directly experience how conflicts in your relationship are genuine opportunities for deeper connection and intimacy. Collaborative Couple Therapy (created by Dan Wile, Ph.D.) provides repeated experiences for expressing your emotions and needs in ways that make your relationship stronger. The experience creates change. Are you worried about your relationship? Are there things you'd like to talk with your partner about but you fear an argument? Do you experience a loss of intimacy and closeness? Collaborative Couple Therapy can help."

"Hello, I am a therapist and clinical supervisor with over 25 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and families throughout the life cycle. My specialties include: life stage transition, couples counseling, parenting challenging teens, depression , anxiety, identity issues, substance abuse, attachment and adjustment to a new normal after a diagnosis or medical intervention. I also provide clinical supervision to interns who are working toward their LPC and LMFT licenses. Visit my website at http://www.matthewlovell.com for more information. Thank you!"

"Most folks can handle the ups and downs of life unless their closest relationships are in trouble. That's what brings people to me. With over two decades as facilitator of personal and relational growth in individuals, couples and families, I am psycho-dynamic (seek to 'peel back the layers') with individuals, helping them to become free from the emotional baggage of childhood. I offer a systems-oriention with couples and families along with some Gottman tools. I developed a therapeutic program for a children's home in CA and served as their therapist and staff trainer for 5 years."