Therapists in 97217
RJR Counseling - Rachel J Rockey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a female therapist who is committed to cultivating a confidential space for you and I to explore your internal compass and the direction it leads. My work has been focused on working with neurodivergence, people in major life transitions; spiritual and existential crossroads, animal loss/grief, and supporting actions towards desired change. I help guide people to their innate sense of safety, leading to self liberation. I am experienced in helping elicit dynamic change and awareness which opens doors to possibility and healing, for those who come my way.
I am a female therapist who is committed to cultivating a confidential space for you and I to explore your internal compass and the direction it leads. My work has been focused on working with neurodivergence, people in major life transitions; spiritual and existential crossroads, animal loss/grief, and supporting actions towards desired change. I help guide people to their innate sense of safety, leading to self liberation. I am experienced in helping elicit dynamic change and awareness which opens doors to possibility and healing, for those who come my way.
Claire Bemis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
You may feel alone and isolated, or experience the common core belief many of us carry of feeling "not good enough" in the many roles you take on in your daily life. Do you feel as though you are missing out on your life because of the symptoms you are experiencing? You don't have to navigate this time in your life on your own. Beginning therapy is a courageous step in searching for a better balance in life and a greater belief in yourself and I would love to be by your side on this journey.
You may feel alone and isolated, or experience the common core belief many of us carry of feeling "not good enough" in the many roles you take on in your daily life. Do you feel as though you are missing out on your life because of the symptoms you are experiencing? You don't have to navigate this time in your life on your own. Beginning therapy is a courageous step in searching for a better balance in life and a greater belief in yourself and I would love to be by your side on this journey.
Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe the most important parts of therapy are trust and collaboration. You'll know immediately if the therapist is right for you. If you don't feel it, keep looking. There's a lot of us therapists out here and your time and self-work are important! Additionally, at our most vulnerable times in life, we need someone who will hold a safe space for us to approach our edges - the parts of us we tend to avoid or neglect. Addressing our 'issues' is intensely brave and can also be terrifying! I commend you for embarking on this journey and invite you to call me if my words resonate with your needs.
I believe the most important parts of therapy are trust and collaboration. You'll know immediately if the therapist is right for you. If you don't feel it, keep looking. There's a lot of us therapists out here and your time and self-work are important! Additionally, at our most vulnerable times in life, we need someone who will hold a safe space for us to approach our edges - the parts of us we tend to avoid or neglect. Addressing our 'issues' is intensely brave and can also be terrifying! I commend you for embarking on this journey and invite you to call me if my words resonate with your needs.
Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217
The common misconception is that therapy is for "crazy" or "sick" people. Instead I believe it is a chance to work with clients on how to use their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. It is also a time to better understand our view of the world, examine any relationship issues, and become better versions of ourselves. I focus on each individual's unique characteristics, instead of what a diagnosis may say about them.
The common misconception is that therapy is for "crazy" or "sick" people. Instead I believe it is a chance to work with clients on how to use their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. It is also a time to better understand our view of the world, examine any relationship issues, and become better versions of ourselves. I focus on each individual's unique characteristics, instead of what a diagnosis may say about them.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless? Can't get your needs met to your satisfaction? Do you find one or more areas of your life to be unfullfilling such as romantic relationship, work, parenting, extended family? Do you have legal or financial struggles or relationship conflicts that affect your mood significantly? I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, experience in working with past clients and personal experience to collaborate with you in creating the best healing environment specific for you.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless? Can't get your needs met to your satisfaction? Do you find one or more areas of your life to be unfullfilling such as romantic relationship, work, parenting, extended family? Do you have legal or financial struggles or relationship conflicts that affect your mood significantly? I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, experience in working with past clients and personal experience to collaborate with you in creating the best healing environment specific for you.
Gina Kanagawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, or the challenges of neurodiversity? Or are you interested in experiencing the healing benefits of art therapy with a qualified and experienced specialist? Or are you the parent/caregiver of a child/teen who is struggling with their anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, trauma history, Misophonia, and/or big, baffling behaviors?
Do you struggle with managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, or the challenges of neurodiversity? Or are you interested in experiencing the healing benefits of art therapy with a qualified and experienced specialist? Or are you the parent/caregiver of a child/teen who is struggling with their anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, trauma history, Misophonia, and/or big, baffling behaviors?
Sara Graves
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients. Honestly, relationships are at the core of who we are. Whether it’s your relationship with yourself, your partner, your children, or your friends... when these bonds are healthy, they help you thrive and heal many wounds. But sometimes conflict can get in the way of what you want for your life and relationships. That may be trauma, beliefs that hurt instead of help, new mental health symptoms, or behaviors that aren’t working for you - most of these stem from some kind of relationship. My role is to come alongside you and help you learn new ways to understand and relate to these struggles.
Not accepting new clients. Honestly, relationships are at the core of who we are. Whether it’s your relationship with yourself, your partner, your children, or your friends... when these bonds are healthy, they help you thrive and heal many wounds. But sometimes conflict can get in the way of what you want for your life and relationships. That may be trauma, beliefs that hurt instead of help, new mental health symptoms, or behaviors that aren’t working for you - most of these stem from some kind of relationship. My role is to come alongside you and help you learn new ways to understand and relate to these struggles.
Are you being broken open by a new diagnosis or significant life event, revisiting an ancient wound or tending to a fresh loss? Grief and loss are initiations that take us deep into the roots, the shadowlands of being where they work a wild alchemy there. I offer heart-centered and empathic support for those experiencing bereavement, grief and loss, chronic and terminal illness and major life transitions. I recognize the privilege it is to journey with you through the most tender places and commit to hold a warm and safe space for your journey of exploration and healing - however that takes form.
Are you being broken open by a new diagnosis or significant life event, revisiting an ancient wound or tending to a fresh loss? Grief and loss are initiations that take us deep into the roots, the shadowlands of being where they work a wild alchemy there. I offer heart-centered and empathic support for those experiencing bereavement, grief and loss, chronic and terminal illness and major life transitions. I recognize the privilege it is to journey with you through the most tender places and commit to hold a warm and safe space for your journey of exploration and healing - however that takes form.
Roberto Olivero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
LGBTQ specialized. I am only available for in person sessions 6 months of the year, May through October. I conduct sessions on-line the remainder of the year (morning appointments only). Now in private practice, I was a practicing psychologist with the Men's Resource Center and Women's Counseling Center for over 25 years. I specialize in men's issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships (including polyamorous). I also see women in my practice. I have a special interest in helping gay men and women, as I am gay identified myself. I conduct individual and couples' sessions.
LGBTQ specialized. I am only available for in person sessions 6 months of the year, May through October. I conduct sessions on-line the remainder of the year (morning appointments only). Now in private practice, I was a practicing psychologist with the Men's Resource Center and Women's Counseling Center for over 25 years. I specialize in men's issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships (including polyamorous). I also see women in my practice. I have a special interest in helping gay men and women, as I am gay identified myself. I conduct individual and couples' sessions.
Micah Freeman
Counselor, MAT, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
Much of what stands in the way of growth is our own self-judgment. We are all imperfect and our greatest hope for growth, contentment and fulfilling connection to others, comes through recognizing this truth and accepting the natural ebb and flow of emotion and circumstance. My job as your counselor is to help you figure out your goals, learn how your old habits and coping strategies no longer serve you, and help you access your inner wisdom.
Much of what stands in the way of growth is our own self-judgment. We are all imperfect and our greatest hope for growth, contentment and fulfilling connection to others, comes through recognizing this truth and accepting the natural ebb and flow of emotion and circumstance. My job as your counselor is to help you figure out your goals, learn how your old habits and coping strategies no longer serve you, and help you access your inner wisdom.
JKD Counseling, LLC Janine DeBacker, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you stuck? Are your relationships unhealthy? Are you just unhappy with yourself and life? Life is full of challenges and transitions. I'm glad you are wanting to find help and feel better. Much of my work is helping you in 3 areas: developing clarity of what is important to you, recognizing choices that are around you, and finding the courage to move forward.
Are you stuck? Are your relationships unhealthy? Are you just unhappy with yourself and life? Life is full of challenges and transitions. I'm glad you are wanting to find help and feel better. Much of my work is helping you in 3 areas: developing clarity of what is important to you, recognizing choices that are around you, and finding the courage to move forward.
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When you are looking for a therapist you want someone who will listen, and who will hear your story without passing judgment. Once your story is told you hope your therapist can help you look at your situation from some different perspectives, and help you identify the limiting filters that you may use to view your world, so that you have more choices and possibilities in confronting and moving through tough times.
When you are looking for a therapist you want someone who will listen, and who will hear your story without passing judgment. Once your story is told you hope your therapist can help you look at your situation from some different perspectives, and help you identify the limiting filters that you may use to view your world, so that you have more choices and possibilities in confronting and moving through tough times.
Nani Waddoups
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
I believe we navigate the waters of life by constantly adjusting to subtle and profound changes, much like tacking a sailboat or steering a kayak in order to keep moving ahead. How we experience those changes -- as loss or opportunity, with sadness or joy -- determines the course we will follow. While each of us must make the individual choice of how to move forward, I believe we are all in this together. No one need navigate alone. The process of counseling is to support the planning of the trip ahead, and to help navigate the waters of life.
I believe we navigate the waters of life by constantly adjusting to subtle and profound changes, much like tacking a sailboat or steering a kayak in order to keep moving ahead. How we experience those changes -- as loss or opportunity, with sadness or joy -- determines the course we will follow. While each of us must make the individual choice of how to move forward, I believe we are all in this together. No one need navigate alone. The process of counseling is to support the planning of the trip ahead, and to help navigate the waters of life.
I provide therapy depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions and co-occurring and disorders, as well as general life stress and family of origin issues. I consider myself a generalist able to treat a wide variety of mental and emotional issues. I particularly specialize in the LGBT community.
I provide therapy depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions and co-occurring and disorders, as well as general life stress and family of origin issues. I consider myself a generalist able to treat a wide variety of mental and emotional issues. I particularly specialize in the LGBT community.
Kathy Shenk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CGE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217
Assisting individuals, couples, parents and families with the challenges of life is a privilege and a passion! Some of these challenges come from difficult and painful relationships we have with others but can even come in the relationship we have with ourselves! This can cause a loss of connection and an increase in anxiety, anger and depression. However, learning to manage and improve relationships can bring about significant satisfaction, confidence and joy. We are also often faced with the anxiety and fear of transitions and unexpected life changes. I am here to help you navigate these challenges!
Assisting individuals, couples, parents and families with the challenges of life is a privilege and a passion! Some of these challenges come from difficult and painful relationships we have with others but can even come in the relationship we have with ourselves! This can cause a loss of connection and an increase in anxiety, anger and depression. However, learning to manage and improve relationships can bring about significant satisfaction, confidence and joy. We are also often faced with the anxiety and fear of transitions and unexpected life changes. I am here to help you navigate these challenges!
Brad Creel
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is currently full, please reach out you would like to be added to the waiting list (est. 1-2 months). I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where my clients can feel welcome and safe. As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe that healing can happen through accessing the realm of the unconscious. This process of exploring thoughts and images can be daunting, but also immensely satisfying and life changing.
My practice is currently full, please reach out you would like to be added to the waiting list (est. 1-2 months). I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where my clients can feel welcome and safe. As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe that healing can happen through accessing the realm of the unconscious. This process of exploring thoughts and images can be daunting, but also immensely satisfying and life changing.
I have a great deal of respect for the unique stories of individual lives, and I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment where clients can safely learn about themselves, develop new skills, and make real and lasting change. I try to help people not only reduce distress and suffering, but to also cultivate more genuine and fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. My primary areas of expertise include: stress management, mindfulness, anxiety and mood concerns, assertive communication, bicultural issues, performance enhancement, LGBTQ concerns, and adjustment, relationship, and identity concerns.
I have a great deal of respect for the unique stories of individual lives, and I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment where clients can safely learn about themselves, develop new skills, and make real and lasting change. I try to help people not only reduce distress and suffering, but to also cultivate more genuine and fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. My primary areas of expertise include: stress management, mindfulness, anxiety and mood concerns, assertive communication, bicultural issues, performance enhancement, LGBTQ concerns, and adjustment, relationship, and identity concerns.
Life can be difficult and painful for us all. If you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or you're simply feeling run down by the complexities of life, I can help you. My therapeutic approach is very direct. Therapy with me can feel intense but my clients often tell me that they needed the push I gave them. Too often, people go to counselors who are very nice, but who don't have the courage to challenge people in a compassionate but direct way. If you are ready for a wonderful life change, please contact me.
Life can be difficult and painful for us all. If you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or you're simply feeling run down by the complexities of life, I can help you. My therapeutic approach is very direct. Therapy with me can feel intense but my clients often tell me that they needed the push I gave them. Too often, people go to counselors who are very nice, but who don't have the courage to challenge people in a compassionate but direct way. If you are ready for a wonderful life change, please contact me.
Korel Ponti-Foss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
My goal is to help you regain purpose, be more authentic, and enjoy life and your relationships again. I am trained in Brainspotting therapy which provides a brain-body processing option for difficult-to-change issues that talk therapy has struggled to change. Brainspotting is useful for such things as difficult to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, or impulse control, as well as improving things such as performance anxiety, physical pain, and addiction. I also offer a LGBTQ and polyamorous safe counseling experience and provide informed relationship and family counseling for these communities.
My goal is to help you regain purpose, be more authentic, and enjoy life and your relationships again. I am trained in Brainspotting therapy which provides a brain-body processing option for difficult-to-change issues that talk therapy has struggled to change. Brainspotting is useful for such things as difficult to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, or impulse control, as well as improving things such as performance anxiety, physical pain, and addiction. I also offer a LGBTQ and polyamorous safe counseling experience and provide informed relationship and family counseling for these communities.
Sabrina Sheehy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapeutic services for the following: Anxiety, Attachment & Family-of-Origin issues, Relationship/Intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ folx, pregnancy and postpartum, and have experience in working with professional musicians and issues related to that line of work. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with client's who are motivated to be self-reflective and are open to understanding themselves and their experiences on a deeper level.
I offer therapeutic services for the following: Anxiety, Attachment & Family-of-Origin issues, Relationship/Intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ folx, pregnancy and postpartum, and have experience in working with professional musicians and issues related to that line of work. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with client's who are motivated to be self-reflective and are open to understanding themselves and their experiences on a deeper level.
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Number of Therapists in 97217
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 97217 who prioritize treating:
| 88% | Anxiety |
| 79% | Depression |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Grief |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 56% | Aetna |
| 44% | PacificSource |
| 40% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 97217 see their clients
| 51% | In Person and Online | |
| 49% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 71% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |