David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8112 N Clarendon Ave, Portland, OR 97203
Let's Connect (503) 444-8649
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
It is good to be serious about serious things. "Where there is humor there is hope" so count on laughing as well. We can be very human, not leaving anything out. More than just consideration of thoughts and feelings - excellent astute psychotherapy addresses not just thinking but consciousness. Embodied. Heartfelt caring. The FULLNESS OF YOUR EXPERIENCE.
"David has been doing very effective, innovative and challenging deep attachment-based work since 1995 with children/families, couples, and adults of ALL ages. He formally studied Tibetan Buddhism, and 2008-2012 counseled the dying and their loved ones full time to learn more of essential living. RedDoorCounseling.com is open & affirming of all diversity."
Call or Email David A Sangster now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 444-8649
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Most insurance co's
David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (503) 444-8649
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L7551 David A Sangster
- Attended Portland State University, MSW, LCSW, Graduated 2000
- Degree/Diploma from University (CAL) Bachelors, honors program / 1992
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 444-8649
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Innovative holistic psychotherapy for all ages
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (503) 444-8649
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
(Limited Spanish)
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
(Limited Spanish)
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Developmental Psychology
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Neurodiversity
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (503) 444-8649
Groups
Mid Day Mindfulness
Mindfulness based treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress reduction for adults of all ages. This small group is in a very comfortable and friendly setting conducive to building skills that improve mood, overall health and wellbeing, and extend those in relationship to ourselves, others, and our World.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80+
Group Meets
First Wed 12:15 P.M. - 1:15 P.M.
Location
Portland, OR 97203
Email David A Sangster about this group or call - (503) 444-8649
Location
Primary Location
RedDoorCounseling.com
8112 N Clarendon Ave
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 444-8649Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties
David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 444-8649