Therapists in 97202

A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.

Supporting people in becoming their best selves is my life's work. Here's a bit about my therapy approach to help you learn if we might be a good fit: my intention is to support you in moving through difficulty and pain in a way that you feel good about. I incorporate warmth, humor, and honest feedback, helping you safely experiment with new ways of being and communicating. When we identify and replace unhelpful coping strategies, there is relief from suffering.

My training as a couples, marriage and family therapist leads me to view client functioning in terms of relationships. My goal is to help clients bring forth a self that feels true and real. I help clients learn to ask for and receive what they need from others, embracing life and life's challenges with courage, renewed spirit, and a sense of wholeness. When clients feel supported, validated, and understood they often find that symptoms of depression and anxiety are relieved. Working with me, clients will learn to access their inner resources as we generate solutions together.

I work in a collaborative way to help you define your needs and desires and learn what is getting in the way of reaching your goals. Together, we will explore your past and present experiences including issues such as fear, anxiety, depression, self-doubt and family of origin, and discover the potential that lies within you.

As a supportive therapist I am dedicated to helping people achieve their goals, enabling them to make important changes in their lives to improve their relationships, reduce anxiety, stress and depression. I offer a diverse approach to therapy to meet the needs of each individual, couple or family I work with and am committed to providing the essential support, compassion and empathy that they need to restore their sense of self and improve personal happiness, self esteem and self confidence.

I provide useful and in-depth psychotherapy in Connecticut, New York, Oregon, & California. People are in a constant developmental process, whereby symptoms are signs of ongoing struggles to sort through past experiences while organizing oneself in present living. Depression, anxiety, & personality traits are markers of this process. Therapy with me would seek to aid in your understanding of how & why you live the way you do, and hopefully lead to change. My hope is that we can find a way for you to live more fully and for problems to be comprehensively understood, formulated and articulated, and resolved in a sustained way.

I believe interpersonal connection is the foundation of mental health and wellness. In my practice, I strive to create a safe, empowering environment where your truths can be freely shared and deeply felt. If there's a well of sadness you've struggled to overcome, or if enduring trauma or anxiety keeps you from finding peace, you don't have to suffer alone. Despite superficial differences, I find people are mostly equal in their wish for contentment and fulfillment. Let us walk together on this journey to help you find yours.

I will work with you to attend to your mind, body, & spirit. It is common for people who have experienced significant life changes, challenging relationship dynamics, or trauma to feel a sense of disconnection from their inner self, their bodies, & their relationships. It often feels as if the weight of your experiences are blocking you from fully engaging in your present life. I specialize in helping you heal these barriers to growth & building unity within yourself & your relationships. My approach is grounded in anti-oppression, queer, feminist, & consent theories and is poly, kink, sex-worker, & gender-identity affirming.

As a seasoned psychoanalyst, my job is make therapy comfortable for you to discuss your concerns. I work with you to find out what you desire from life and to help you to achieve that. Issues may be specific or there may be a general sense of un-ease. Together, we explore and understand the obstacles that inhibit knowing and attaining what is desired, or obstacles that get in the way of connection with others. PRESENTLY, I am interested in talking with those who are interested in GROUP therapy; preferably those who have had some therapy experience, and/or are presently in therapy. I'm not accepting new individual referrals.

Let me listen to you & help you face problems, fears or pain so they do not continue to block your life. Depressed or anxious? Want deeper communication, intimacy & sexual connection with your spouse/partner? Find freedom to be your authentic self at home and work. LGBTQI affirming. Coping with trauma, grief or addictions? Safely integrate emotions/behaviors so you can meet your needs differently. Loss is pervasive in life. We encounter it thru unmet expectations, discrimination, transitions, illness, dying, death, growth, abuse & more. Find peace amidst life's changes. Discover meaning & joy. Live an AUTHENTIC LIFE!

What secret(s) do you, you and your partner or family, keep that you are sure, if people knew, would make you less than okay in their eyes? What is the stuck place that keeps you from moving forward in your life and relationships? If you have not yet given up and have reached the point of seeking help, you are already in the process of change. If you are ready to take the next steps, I would love to help you build toward a more expansive relationship to yourself and others in your life.

I am looking forward to working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and/or children (in no particular order) that are interested in art therapy and counseling. I have had 5 years experience in a residential setting with adolescents who struggle with both addictions and mental health concerns. And for another 7 years I worked with children and families in need of significant services at a non-profit organization downtown. I am now primarily working with Clients (like you!) at my private practice in SE Portland and am truly enjoying the experience.

Note name change: formerly Meghann Case Platt. If you have been feeling stuck, dissatisfied, disempowered, or overwhelmed by the idea of making a change, together we can uncover what is getting in your way and help you develop a path forward. I believe that every person I work with possesses unique strengths which, through therapy, we can harness to navigate even your most challenging problems. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gently challenging in my interactions with clients. As your therapist, I will strive to create a safe and supportive setting for our work.