I love my work as a couples' counselor. I'm a Gottman Seven Principles Program Educator. I have over 20 years experience doing individual and couples therapy, and 15 years in private practice. I help couples improve communication, rekindle intimacy and improve awareness of patterns which may result in defensiveness, or feeling "not heard" by your partner. In individual therapy, I create a warm environment where my clients feel comfortable to discuss their issues. Together we develop goals & strategies for cultivating positive changes. In couples work, we address problematic communication to change those patterns from ineffective to effective habits & behaviors.

Life can be hard and many of us feel out of control or alone. I believe we are meant to have connections with others in order to create bonds that provide the framework of how we interpret the world around us as well as our own sense of self. When crisis and conflict occur, and these relationships are challenged, life can seem impossible-but this is where interpersonal growth can occur. No matter what the issue, finding the desire and courage to overcome these challenges is a personal and important decision. Choosing the therapist who is the right fit for you is the next step.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, relationship conflict, and trauma recovery. In addition to individual work, I also provide family therapy and parenting consultation, when indicated, to support parents and promote healthy communication and interactions.

I am currently providing telehealth services via the HIPPA compliant website, doxy.me. I believe psychotherapy is an extremely unique and special endeavor, and that providing psychotherapy is rewarding and a privilege. I am a warm, supportive, verbal, interactive therapist, and I care about my clients well being and development. If you plan to call for a therapy appointment, please include your insurance company and reasons for therapy, Be sure to look at my website: www.heartmind.com.

Couples (any age, race, gender identity) find relief from gridlock arguments, lost connection, or painful broken trust. Come see me, Shannon Batts, advanced trained marriage specialist, for tools for deeper understanding and validation from your mate, keeping disagreements from getting all wonky, and finding your way through coming out trans. Workshops available. Visit Relationship Gardening website for marriage help gift, read kick ass testimonials, and see transgender couples resources. Many clients also are health professionals. Black American couples' Resource Redirection. Ask how to get fees reduced, call or email today!

I believe that identity is an ongoing process; it is being continually developed through a person's interactions with other individuals, groups, culture and history. I enjoy helping people enhance their awareness, acceptance, and self-expression to move towards a stronger sense of self and more satisfying relationships with others.

I work with individuals and couples to help you discover the unique potentials hidden within life problems and cultivate lives that are deeply fulfilling. Clients come to me facing a broad range of issues related to individual well-being, professional development, and relationship optimization. Such issues include mood swings, depression, anxiety, chronic health issues, addictive tendencies, emotional eating, relationship challenges, sexuality, career difficulties, crisis, life transitions, and fulfilling life dreams.

I am a culturally informed person of color and an ANXIETY and CHILD/FAMILY EXPERT. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Portland with over 10 years of clinical experience. I offer psychotherapy and psychological/educational testing to children, teens, and adults. I work from a client-centered approach utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches. I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, OCD, Mood Disorders, Substance Use Issues, and Psychological Assessment for Children, Teens, and Adults.

Self-actualization is so important to feel one's life has meaning and purpose, so helping you get to or BACK to that point is what I find so fulfilling in my practice! The goal of NW Counseling Service is to help you grow and become all that you are capable of and assist you in developing and mastering those skills. I work with adults, individuals, and couples, who are experiencing issues of communication.

People are often looking for guidance when they are suffering, overwhelmed and caught in the moment. They are also wanting to look beneath the surface of themselves and make lasting changes towards more meaningful and satisfying relationships. A first goal may be to get immediate help with your pain, and a solution for now. Along with this there is hope for even greater understanding and meaningful changes in life and relationship patterns. We carry hope for greater connection and richness in life.

It can be lonely and distressing to feel stuck in patterns of negative thinking, conflict, or disconnection from those most important to you. I believe that therapy is a unique space where you as the client can pause, reflect, and speak freely and honestly about the parts of your life you want to see improve. I have experience helping people navigate a wide variety of challenges including relationship distress, infidelity, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, men’s issues, and life transitions. Therapy can be an opportunity to take meaningful steps toward changing your relationships and living in a more authentic and connected way.

With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I have found psychotherapy to be a powerful means to create lasting and meaningful change in lives. I consider myself to be an interactive, collaborative, and relational therapist and specialize in the treatment of individuals and couples. I am accepting new clients using telemedicine at this time.

I am an experienced counselor serving people of different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families with problems such as depression and sadness, anxiety, grief and loss, challenges in relationships, work-related issues, health related issues, as well as difficulty during transitional periods in life. As a person, I am an open-minded and nonjudgmental individual who enjoys working with people of different genders, orientations, and identifications. I am very compassionate but also utilize my critical thinking skills to help my clients reach their goals and begin to live life as they desire.

How can you learn to let go? People suffer because of things have happened to them: a bad relationship, family issues, transitions to a new life stage, early childhood trauma. Sometimes it feels like those past injuries hold you in place, make it so you’re barely treading water. These injuries cause anxiety and depression, addiction, nightmares, isolation, a lack of connection.

Welcome- I am glad you are here. If you are looking for a couples therapist, you might be struggling in your relationship. Maybe you have experienced a lot of conflict, a major relationship stressor or trauma, or maybe you have been feeling disconnected and know things could be better. Relationship issues can impact more than just the relationship and can have a huge effect on mental health, life satisfaction, sense of self and more. In our work together, you will learn new skills and find opportunities for connection, communication, and a strengthened bond.

I work with persons who are having adjustment difficulties, and who experience stress and anxiety while making life transitions. I treat sexual difficulties or lifestyle issues from a sex positive perspective. I work with wishing to change specific habits (smoking, overeating, etc.); or to reduce stress and anxiety. I also work with those who have culturally unpopular or unsupported life styles, and who experience conflict, marginalization, or disempowerment.

Life can be challenging. Are you struggling with feelings of inadequacy? Do you find that your relationships lack connection and meaning? Do you struggle to prioritize your own needs? Therapy can help. My practice is built upon the belief that we all hold inherent worth. Sometimes life experiences cause us to forget our innate wholeness. My goal is to help you connect with your authentic self and live a life that is meaningful to you.

Have you had difficult experiences in relationships? Do you freeze or feel overwhelmed or anxious around other people? I can help you feel safer, more grounded and more confident.

As a therapist, I know there are times when we feel lost or lack confidence to navigate through critical and life-changing circumstances. Although we often have many strengths and skills, we have difficulty accessing these during periods of family changes or crises, depression, anxiety, or prolonged grief/loss. In therapy, I will facilitate the process of helping you reconnect with your strengths and discover new skills, strategies, and resources toward a more healthier approach to life challenges.