Therapists in Oregon

Licensed in OR, CO, WA. Are your symptoms preventing you from engaging in or enjoying activities you once used to? I work with people who battle anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex childhood trauma, addiction, suicidal thoughts and more. Counseling with me will be a warm, authentic and safe experience where together, we can gently process the thoughts, fears and doubts that keep you feeling stuck and perhaps miserable. Therapy may involve helping you develop increased awareness, exploring thought processes, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as learning new skills to manage your symptoms and relationships.

I am a POC therapist using somatic & talk therapy to help you work through barriers to connecting to your authentic self. I provide adults who struggle with problematic substance use, disordered eating, trauma and other mental health concerns with the education and integrative clinical care to support their goals in creating and sustaining change. Our work will be a collaborative partnership centered around your own values,

“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” I see my life as a mission to help others see themselves in their original beauty, to learn the truth about who they are so they can be set free, to assist them in opening to their own unique destiny, and to work through beliefs and behaviors that keep them trapped in old ways of being. This is work I have had to do on myself, and still continue to do. I believe in using a holistic approach, which addresses every level of our being - the body, emotions, mind, and spirit.

Do you feel stuck in life and constantly juggle between personal space and various obligations? Are you feeling emotionally "trapped" from the past and having a desire to move past this? Whether you are first time in therapy journey or continuing on, the growth towards self-understanding and awareness is the essential step of healing. I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experiences in helping individuals and couples through various struggles and mental health issues. My clients describe me as warm, empowering and collaborative. I adopt an integrative approach, incorporating psychodynamic, DBT, ACT and interpersonal process.

Understanding your own journey is one of the bravest things you will ever do for yourself. Sometimes our story doesn’t follow the plan we had dreamed of, or it takes some turns for the worst, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless, and/or lonely. When difficult transitions occur, it makes understanding our story even more difficult. When you enter this season of trying to make sense of the twists and turns, having a skilled companion by your side to listen, see you, affirm you, and explore difficult parts of your story can be healing. I am here to help you discover that inner strength, and provide clarity, and support.

My therapy approach is client centered focusing on choice, strengths and exploration. I am committed to helping children work through issues such as anxiety, transitions, emotional regulation, peer relationships, family conflict and self-esteem. I work primarily with children and adolescents using play, art, sand tray and expressive art therapy interventions. I work closely with families who wish to strengthen their child/parent relationship to help better understand the dynamics that make up a family system. I also work with adoptees and LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with identity issues and help them learn more about who they are.

You can overcome anxiety and past difficult experiences, including the results of trauma. Often anxiety gets in the way of engaging with relationships or our careers in the way that we want to. Past traumas may come to surface when we find ourselves feeling guarded, overwhelmed, or reliving our childhood experiences, even when we don't want to. If you're seeking a sense of empowerment for your life and tools for managing anxiety or trauma, you've come to the right place.

I am interested in working with people who are feeling stuck in areas of their life and are ready to make changes, yet need guidance in doing so. I am skilled in relating with and attuning to people, helping them to feel seen and understood. With this gained perspective I enjoy collaborating with individuals, working together to come up with their next best steps in a way that is empowered and easeful. I feel it is important to check in along the way and determine if more or different support is needed throughout the process. I want the client to feel that they are fully seen, cared for, and supported during our time together.

Life can be difficult to navigate, and the loss of a loved one or a relationship can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. During these challenging times, I am here to offer my support and help individuals make sense of their world. My aim is to equip them with new tools to cope with struggles, process complex issues, set healthy boundaries, and identify what brings them happiness. I specialize in helping people with bereavement, complex grief, depression, relationships, and anxiety.

As your individual therapist, I partner with you as you work through the challenges that may be impacting your life such as trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, family conflict, cultural/ethnic identity and stage of life issues. Together we will explore all aspects of wellness and work through the things that are getting in the way of you building the life you want.

Richard Nalbandian, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist as works with individuals located in OR and MA. Dr. Nalbandian has experience working with adults from various backgrounds on issues including anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, relationship struggles, family conflict, and personality troubles. He completed his internship and post-doctoral residency in Massachusetts as a fellow at the Albert and Jessie Danielsen Institute at Boston University. Dr. Nalbandian has focused training in and provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. His therapeutic style is collaborative and relational.

"What are you?" was a question I quickly became accustomed to growing up in the Pacific Northwest. With roots in Chamoru, Irish and Armenian heritage, there is no box for me to check. This question has been a lifelong journey in understanding who I am in the context of others, and more importantly how I define myself. I hope to work with others who are embarking on their own cultural journey and are seeking deeper answers to questions about themselves.

I am passionate to work with those who have a strong desire to seek freedom from the negative impacts in the cycle of abuse and trauma. Many of my clients describe themselves as those who live with complex trauma, meaning they have experienced a number of compounding traumas throughout their lives. My goal is to create safety for my clients as they process their story while being met with compassion and strength to move forward into healing. Due to my previous career in crisis response I also love supporting those who have experienced secondary trauma by way of first responder, service provider, or helper.

I believe that each individual has the potential to reach life satisfaction through self-exploration in therapy. As your therapist, I aspire to help you discover your strengths and navigate challenges within yourself and interpersonal relationships to achieve the fulfillment that everyone strives for. My hope is to support and encourage you towards learning the different parts of who you are and within your relationships so you may feel empowered throughout your life.

I am currently accepting clients. I am passionate about and have experience working with individuals in marginalized populations, individuals wanting to manage their anxiety, depression, trauma, and helping individuals through DV/IPV.

You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, loss or other issues and feel alone and unsupported. Let me bring my 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to your aid and we can work together to help you find the happiness you deserve. I am familiar with the range of mental health diagnoses, as well as assessment and testing. I have brought life-changing services to a diverse set of clients, ranging in ethnic backgrounds and across clinical and medical settings I have a reputation for putting clients at ease and allowing for their growth in a supportive atmosphere. Let me do the same for you.

I believe therapy is about a therapist and a client collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health and I am hoping to be in person by summer 2023 and joined by Mason my therapy dog.

Are you in need of help? Do you feel like you want to get your life back? To go through your day feeling empowered, connected to your community, and safe? Are you ready to do the work to appreciate who you are now AND learn new skills and strategies that will help you grow, heal, and change for good? I'd like to walk with you on that journey. There are many ways to address your needs and concerns, and I've tried a lot over the years.

I'm an eclectic therapist trained in many evidence-based, holistic, and indigenous healing practices from my professional and lived experiences. With a wide ranging tool box, I’ve been successful in treating individuals with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life stressors, identity concerns, family issues and addictive behaviors. I have been a counselor for over 14 years and identify as a third-culture psychologist. I see race-based and systemic trauma and work with individuals who identify with these communities. I'm neurodivergent and LGBTQI affirming therapist.