Adoption Therapists in Concordia, Portland, OR

Have you struggled during pregnancy or postpartum? Do you love parenting but find that anxiety, depression, and/or shame get in the way of truly enjoying your children? Are you struggling to co-parent effectively and peacefully with your co-parent(s)? In the process of becoming a parent and wanting to identify and explore what raising a child means to you? Let's sit down and explore these big things together.

Anxiety can feel like being stuck on an airplane that has continuous turbulence. You begin to feel scared and ruminating thoughts of the plane crashing won’t stop. This unending cycle of anxiety disrupts your enjoyment of life, making every day a struggle against the messages your brain continues to tell you. It’s a challenging experience, but you don’t have to face it alone. There is a way to calm the turbulence and find enjoyment in the plane rides in life.

I am profoundly blessed to do work that I love. I strive to deeply witness, understand and hold space for you in your moments of pain and uncertainty. In times of hardship we must be compassionate with ourselves and our process. We all have uniquely rich and complex stories that shape our own meaning and understanding of ourselves and our world. I provide a safe, encouraging and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My style is warm, collaborative and direct. I believe compassion and humor are vital ingredients for happiness and healing. My approach is integrative, I utilize a strength based, humanistic and relational perspective.

Life can be challenging at times, influenced by events that can cause lingering symptoms. These can include anxiety, depression, and grief and loss among other symptoms that can affect your daily living. Together we can work on building on your strengths and improving your overall well-being. By utilizing different modalities, coping techniques such as mindfulness, grounding/thought-stopping deep breathing, and relaxation skills, it will assist in decreasing the intensity and severity of they symptoms.

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!

Are you overwhelmed and and exhausted? Are you feeling stuck in patterns that are limiting you such as addiction, depression, anxiety or relationship trouble? If so, they may be related to attachment and or trauma. At The Portland Attachment & Trauma Healing Center we use an integrated approach that incorporates interpersonal Neurobiology. We use effective right-brained therapy protocols such as Lifespan Integration and Attachment Focused EMDR to help build self-empathy and self-compassion. We can help. Just give us a call!

Times of uncertainty often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start.

I strive to create a warm and inviting relationship with my clients so that everyone in the room feels comfortable with being vulnerable. That takes patience and a delicate touch, but it is worth it! I would love to help you recognize your blind spots that might be inhibiting your growth.

Accepting new clients! My evolution as a therapist began at 50: entering grad school after divorce & an empty nest. I called my journey "Midlife Mastery". My service in life is educating and supporting folks navigating menopause, life transitions, and helping you master midlife! Aging is a privilege and we have a choice: stay stuck in the past or navigate the future with vibrancy, goals for obtaining personal joy and inner peace. I enjoy working with adults - providing solution focused, goal oriented support as you navigate the midlife and aging journey.

Everyone deserves support and guidance amidst the unique challenges and transitions of life. My counseling practice offers two distinct specialties: one is a focus on adolescent girls and non-binary youth between the ages of 15-19. The other is supporting parents of all aged youth with ADHD to feel empowered with clear information about their child's neurodivergence. I am passionate about both of these unique experiences and seek to provide the opportunity to reflect, learn, and problem solve with an experienced therapist.

We can sometimes feel uncertain and trapped by painful emotions. Having a non-judgmental, supportive space to think through what feels wrong can be helpful. We are able to make new meaning when someone listens, helps us focus in on what is important, understands our challenges, and supports us to grasp more of who we really are. We begin to understand our own stories and shed new light on older, outdated narratives. We untangle from the repetitive pain we impose on our selves, family, partners, friends, and begin to take charge of our lives.

Relationship to Self is the foundation for all of our relationships, including our connections to the landscapes in which we live and through which we travel. I provide a relaxed therapeutic environment, often incorporating humor, where we can collaborate to identify and build upon existing strengths, deepen insights, expand mind/body connections, and increase motivation to move forward on a preferred path. My direct, interactive approach, combined with deep compassion, respectfully supports my clients’ healing process, inviting them more fully into the present and more fully into their embodied, authentic Self.