Therapists in Portland, OR
I work with clients to reduce or eliminate the negative impact of social anxiety, depression, stress, loss, and trauma so you can lead a satisfying and productive life.
Are you struggling to balance the changing expectations placed on yourself? Finding that your behavior doesn’t match your intentions? Do demands for emotional intimacy leave you feeling confused and misunderstood? Has work become a place of negativity and resentment? We’re good at pretending that there’s nothing wrong until we just can’t take it anymore. What if you could step into being more confident and successful at work and in relationships?
I work with clients to reduce or eliminate the negative impact of social anxiety, depression, stress, loss, and trauma so you can lead a satisfying and productive life.
Are you struggling to balance the changing expectations placed on yourself? Finding that your behavior doesn’t match your intentions? Do demands for emotional intimacy leave you feeling confused and misunderstood? Has work become a place of negativity and resentment? We’re good at pretending that there’s nothing wrong until we just can’t take it anymore. What if you could step into being more confident and successful at work and in relationships?
Traci Heward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213
I get it - seeking support isn't always easy. It requires a great deal of courage. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience in our lives. I help people work through the unrelenting cycle of stress, worry, and shame that comes with anxiety and trauma. Depression can feel like a weight that you're always carrying. Through counseling and treatment, you can recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Taking a mind-body approach to your care, you can learn the tools that help you move through these issues.
I get it - seeking support isn't always easy. It requires a great deal of courage. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience in our lives. I help people work through the unrelenting cycle of stress, worry, and shame that comes with anxiety and trauma. Depression can feel like a weight that you're always carrying. Through counseling and treatment, you can recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Taking a mind-body approach to your care, you can learn the tools that help you move through these issues.
Thea Renee Hosford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for support? Are you feeling stuck? Reaching out and deciding to seek therapy can be scary. My goal as your therapist is to help you navigate your way through learned negative beliefs about yourself and the world and to begin to build and install healthier ones. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals in the emergency department, ICU, trauma and inpatient settings. My area of focus includes depression, anxiety disorders, relationship/communication issues, grief/loss, mid life/end of life transitions, elder issues, and hospice.
Are you looking for support? Are you feeling stuck? Reaching out and deciding to seek therapy can be scary. My goal as your therapist is to help you navigate your way through learned negative beliefs about yourself and the world and to begin to build and install healthier ones. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals in the emergency department, ICU, trauma and inpatient settings. My area of focus includes depression, anxiety disorders, relationship/communication issues, grief/loss, mid life/end of life transitions, elder issues, and hospice.
Dr. Dianna Harris (Accepting New Clients)
Psychologist, PsyD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97219
I have successfully helped people reduce anxiety and depression that has only partially been helped through therapy by adding psychiatric medication that is targeted to treat worry, panic, OCD, depression and bipolar symptoms.
Accepting NEW Clients (ages 18-65) as of 9/24/24 for Medication Management (I am not taking clients for therapy). Appointments are available in 2 weeks. Complete the Patient Inquiry Form on my website. You will receive a response the same or next day. My practice is primarily composed of adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I find that people reach out to treatment when excessive worry, low motivation, and negative thinking can lead to feeling less confident in their work, behind on tasks at home, and impacting their relationships. I don't treat ADHD and I don't prescribe controlled substances, such as Xanax for anxiety.
I have successfully helped people reduce anxiety and depression that has only partially been helped through therapy by adding psychiatric medication that is targeted to treat worry, panic, OCD, depression and bipolar symptoms.
Accepting NEW Clients (ages 18-65) as of 9/24/24 for Medication Management (I am not taking clients for therapy). Appointments are available in 2 weeks. Complete the Patient Inquiry Form on my website. You will receive a response the same or next day. My practice is primarily composed of adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I find that people reach out to treatment when excessive worry, low motivation, and negative thinking can lead to feeling less confident in their work, behind on tasks at home, and impacting their relationships. I don't treat ADHD and I don't prescribe controlled substances, such as Xanax for anxiety.
Our TMS team offers an amazing treatment for depression that helps our patients without medication.
At Shanti, we provide comprehensive mental health treatment. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for mental health issues and addiction. Our TMS therapy program treats depression in our clients using a new and unique technology. Robbie Bahl, MD is our medical director. He is a dual Board Certified medical physician, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine. He performs Suboxone and Buprenorphine Inductions and Maintenance, Chronic Pain, Opioid Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Vivitrol/Sublocade Injections, and TMS therapy for depression. We have a team of MDs, NPs, and therapists to work to for your wellness.
Our TMS team offers an amazing treatment for depression that helps our patients without medication.
At Shanti, we provide comprehensive mental health treatment. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for mental health issues and addiction. Our TMS therapy program treats depression in our clients using a new and unique technology. Robbie Bahl, MD is our medical director. He is a dual Board Certified medical physician, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine. He performs Suboxone and Buprenorphine Inductions and Maintenance, Chronic Pain, Opioid Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Vivitrol/Sublocade Injections, and TMS therapy for depression. We have a team of MDs, NPs, and therapists to work to for your wellness.
I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ issues, and parenting challenges.
I integrate current research and traditional approaches to help clients reduce distress, improve daily functioning, and find fulfillment. Many clients I work with benefit from learning specific skills for stress management and interpersonal effectiveness. Others explore broader issues related to clarifying values and personal growth.
I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ issues, and parenting challenges.
I integrate current research and traditional approaches to help clients reduce distress, improve daily functioning, and find fulfillment. Many clients I work with benefit from learning specific skills for stress management and interpersonal effectiveness. Others explore broader issues related to clarifying values and personal growth.
Cassandra Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212 (Online Only)
When working with clients I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. We become a team working toward your goals, and I place significant value on honesty, authenticity, humor, compassion, validation, and accountability into our work together. Since starting my counseling practice I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing various challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief, interpersonal issues, life transitions, adoption, self-esteem, bipolar II disorder, and more.
When working with clients I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. We become a team working toward your goals, and I place significant value on honesty, authenticity, humor, compassion, validation, and accountability into our work together. Since starting my counseling practice I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing various challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief, interpersonal issues, life transitions, adoption, self-esteem, bipolar II disorder, and more.
Allan believes that compassionate listening inspires trust, selfreflection and selfconfidence. While he practices therapeutic strategies called, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), he is convinced that healing and growth in therapy arise from the (professional) relationship between him and his clients. Clients who report symptoms of depression, anxiety, inattention and posttraumatic stress can expect to benefit from Allan's experience in these areas.
Allan believes that compassionate listening inspires trust, selfreflection and selfconfidence. While he practices therapeutic strategies called, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), he is convinced that healing and growth in therapy arise from the (professional) relationship between him and his clients. Clients who report symptoms of depression, anxiety, inattention and posttraumatic stress can expect to benefit from Allan's experience in these areas.
Life's difficulties provide us with an opportunity for healing and personal growth. My counseling practice helps people take advantage of these opportunities by encouraging self-knowledge and understanding. Whether you are struggling with new, unexpected pain or you want to work on a long-standing issue, I can provide you with the professional guidance to help you through grief and loss, anxiety and worry, depression, destructive anger patterns, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, family of origin issues, childhood sexual abuse, sexual identity issues, recovery from harmful religious indoctrination, and spiritual struggles.
Life's difficulties provide us with an opportunity for healing and personal growth. My counseling practice helps people take advantage of these opportunities by encouraging self-knowledge and understanding. Whether you are struggling with new, unexpected pain or you want to work on a long-standing issue, I can provide you with the professional guidance to help you through grief and loss, anxiety and worry, depression, destructive anger patterns, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, family of origin issues, childhood sexual abuse, sexual identity issues, recovery from harmful religious indoctrination, and spiritual struggles.
***Currently available for in-person and Teletherapy appointments*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy, and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.
***Currently available for in-person and Teletherapy appointments*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy, and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.
Allen beleives in an eclectic approach to treatment based on client need and worldview, incorporating Mindfulnessbased CBT, Solution Focused Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, and Existential treatment modalities. His main areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Phase of Life Transitions, and Career and Educational Guidance. In his spare time, Allen enjoys travel with family and friends, contemplation, and creative expression in various formats.
Allen beleives in an eclectic approach to treatment based on client need and worldview, incorporating Mindfulnessbased CBT, Solution Focused Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, and Existential treatment modalities. His main areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Phase of Life Transitions, and Career and Educational Guidance. In his spare time, Allen enjoys travel with family and friends, contemplation, and creative expression in various formats.
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Lauren believes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy: Changing thinking patterns can lead to improvements in mood and behavior. Setting measurable goals and problem-solving to figure out the best way to reach them can create positive changes in your life and give you tools to overcome obstacles. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys drawing, painting, playing piano, and knitting. Services Offered: Individual Therapy
Lauren believes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy: Changing thinking patterns can lead to improvements in mood and behavior. Setting measurable goals and problem-solving to figure out the best way to reach them can create positive changes in your life and give you tools to overcome obstacles. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys drawing, painting, playing piano, and knitting. Services Offered: Individual Therapy
These approaches are proven effective in healing trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems in a relatively quick, gentle and non-threatening process.
Everybody has a story. Often our stories about ourselves and others are formulated when we are very young, trying to make sense of what is going on around us. These stories are often untrue. However, the negative narrative continues into adulthood. I use therapy approaches and techniques that help clients re-author a different story about themselves, others and events that might have occurred. When this healing process occurs, I am inspired as a witness to my clients' transformation as they take steps from struggle to healing. I have been in practice for over 30 years and am a provider on most private insurance plans.
These approaches are proven effective in healing trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems in a relatively quick, gentle and non-threatening process.
Everybody has a story. Often our stories about ourselves and others are formulated when we are very young, trying to make sense of what is going on around us. These stories are often untrue. However, the negative narrative continues into adulthood. I use therapy approaches and techniques that help clients re-author a different story about themselves, others and events that might have occurred. When this healing process occurs, I am inspired as a witness to my clients' transformation as they take steps from struggle to healing. I have been in practice for over 30 years and am a provider on most private insurance plans.
Along with being a therapist, Kate also has experience with domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, CBT Seeking Safety, severe psychiatric disabilities, integrating somatic psychotherapy, and expressive therapies.
Kate Hulse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon who has been practicing since 2012. Kate’s professional experience along with her personal experiences of loss and life transitions has improved her understanding of human experiences in adverse environments. The success of her clients, patients, and couples/families is reflected in Kate’s ability to think outside the box, be supportive when it comes to change and new ways of thinking, explore selfawareness, and the steps both she and the individual take together.
Along with being a therapist, Kate also has experience with domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, CBT Seeking Safety, severe psychiatric disabilities, integrating somatic psychotherapy, and expressive therapies.
Kate Hulse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon who has been practicing since 2012. Kate’s professional experience along with her personal experiences of loss and life transitions has improved her understanding of human experiences in adverse environments. The success of her clients, patients, and couples/families is reflected in Kate’s ability to think outside the box, be supportive when it comes to change and new ways of thinking, explore selfawareness, and the steps both she and the individual take together.
Jacky Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97230 (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety, and anger can easily overwhelm us when we feel stuck between accepting our problems and changing them. I teach clients practical skills that help them find the balance between these two seemingly opposing realities. I believe people are already doing the best they can, and that we all need extra support at times to get “unstuck.” I view my clients as the experts in their own lives; my role is to collaborate with them to find more effective solutions to their problems. I will work with you to create a clear path towards creating the life you want to live.
Depression, anxiety, and anger can easily overwhelm us when we feel stuck between accepting our problems and changing them. I teach clients practical skills that help them find the balance between these two seemingly opposing realities. I believe people are already doing the best they can, and that we all need extra support at times to get “unstuck.” I view my clients as the experts in their own lives; my role is to collaborate with them to find more effective solutions to their problems. I will work with you to create a clear path towards creating the life you want to live.
ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, parenting issues, LGBTQ+, transgender issues, depression, stress management, abuse, anxieties, trauma, anger management, grief/death, PTSD, women’s issues, and bipolar disorder. In her spare time, Kate enjoys backpacking, cooking, gardening, and spending time with family, pets and friends.
ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, parenting issues, LGBTQ+, transgender issues, depression, stress management, abuse, anxieties, trauma, anger management, grief/death, PTSD, women’s issues, and bipolar disorder. In her spare time, Kate enjoys backpacking, cooking, gardening, and spending time with family, pets and friends.
I've worked with others, like you, who struggled with anxiety, OCD or depression.
Is anxiety holding you back? If you worry more than you'd like; feel stuck because of fear; lose sleep because you can't shut your mind off; get thoughts and ideas stuck in your head that you can't let go of; feel tense and nervous too often; or avoid social situations, I can help. You'll learn to move forward in spite of fears, challenge worries and beliefs keeping you stuck or causing you to avoid people or certain situations and live life with a feeling of calm and ease. Call or email and let's get started!
I've worked with others, like you, who struggled with anxiety, OCD or depression.
Is anxiety holding you back? If you worry more than you'd like; feel stuck because of fear; lose sleep because you can't shut your mind off; get thoughts and ideas stuck in your head that you can't let go of; feel tense and nervous too often; or avoid social situations, I can help. You'll learn to move forward in spite of fears, challenge worries and beliefs keeping you stuck or causing you to avoid people or certain situations and live life with a feeling of calm and ease. Call or email and let's get started!
I have found having a safe place where you can feel, express and work on painful emotions can increase your resiliency over anxiety, depression, and create fuller relationships.
Life can hurt. Set-backs, emotional pain, social awkwardness, fear of anger, shame or rejection can block that which we desire most-loving nurturing relationships, affirmation from others, and self-valuing. I have been helping individuals and couples better achieve those desires for 40+ years. I bring a long history of a variety of skills to a mutually created process.
I have found having a safe place where you can feel, express and work on painful emotions can increase your resiliency over anxiety, depression, and create fuller relationships.
Life can hurt. Set-backs, emotional pain, social awkwardness, fear of anger, shame or rejection can block that which we desire most-loving nurturing relationships, affirmation from others, and self-valuing. I have been helping individuals and couples better achieve those desires for 40+ years. I bring a long history of a variety of skills to a mutually created process.
Hello my name is Jordan and I am currently accepting new clients. I specialize in treating teens 14 and older, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, chronic pain/illness, neurodivergent issues, and LGBTQ support. My professional lens is guided by the belief that all individuals have the ability to heal when they have the tools and safe space to do so. I recognize people as experts of their own lives, and work in collaboration with clients in accessing empowerment. I work from an anti-oppressive world view and offer a strength-based approach.
Hello my name is Jordan and I am currently accepting new clients. I specialize in treating teens 14 and older, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, chronic pain/illness, neurodivergent issues, and LGBTQ support. My professional lens is guided by the belief that all individuals have the ability to heal when they have the tools and safe space to do so. I recognize people as experts of their own lives, and work in collaboration with clients in accessing empowerment. I work from an anti-oppressive world view and offer a strength-based approach.
pragmatic, downto earth style. Each client’s therapy is individualized, collaborative and strengths based. I help clients learn to regulate and manage feelings that overwhelm them and negatively affect their thoughts, moods and attitudes that, in turn, lead to destructive behavior. Whether it is anxiety, depression, diminished selfesteem, or relationship issues, individual clients come to understand their present circumstances in light of their past. I am committed to helping clients improve relationships and gain selfknowledge, in order to create meaningful, joyful and healthy lives
pragmatic, downto earth style. Each client’s therapy is individualized, collaborative and strengths based. I help clients learn to regulate and manage feelings that overwhelm them and negatively affect their thoughts, moods and attitudes that, in turn, lead to destructive behavior. Whether it is anxiety, depression, diminished selfesteem, or relationship issues, individual clients come to understand their present circumstances in light of their past. I am committed to helping clients improve relationships and gain selfknowledge, in order to create meaningful, joyful and healthy lives
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.