Female Therapists in 97203

My name is Grace, and I am a white queer woman who works with teens and adults to support them in learning about themselves and healing from past trauma. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA folks and anyone exploring their identity; as well as people of color, disabled/chronically ill folks, and others who face intersecting forms of oppression. My practice is rooted in social justice and anti-racism, and a belief that systemic oppression directly affects our mental health. In our work together, we’ll explore the ways in which systems of power and societal expectations interfere with our right to authenticity and wholeness.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with obsessive thoughts and compulsions? As a therapist specializing in anxiety and OCD, I understand the unique challenges that people face in managing these conditions. Using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I can help you develop practical strategies to overcome your fears and regain control of your life. Whether it's social anxiety holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest or intrusive thoughts disrupting your daily activities, together we can work towards building resilience and finding peace of mind. Let's get started.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty-five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of concerns from active delusions, paranoid ideations, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, drug usage, and a range of other mood disorders.

Life is a journey for all of us and people seek therapy for a variety of reasons. My work is about helping you address whatever challenges are getting in the way of you living as your fullest self. Therapy with me is an active and collaborative exploration of your mostly unconscious internal world- the beliefs and feelings that unknowingly drive you in life. Together we create a space for you to better know and understand yourself so that you can make thoughtful, responsive, and sustainable changes.

I support individuals, couples, and families who want to reconnect to themselves and each other. Many clients come to me to learn how to identify and communicate their needs, understand recurring patterns in their life, process difficult experiences, and connect to their intuition and authenticity. So often in life we have to hide certain parts of ourselves to be accepted. In therapy together you won’t need to filter or mask yourself to be respected or understood. I love working with all types of people and have additional experience working with adults on the spectrum and those in mixed neurotype relationships.

I provide therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of strengths and challenges. I integrate expressive arts with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you process feelings and experiences, reduce inner conflict, and improve relationships. I use a multi-arts, or intermodal, approach, which means I use visual art, music, movement, writing, and mindfulness as therapeutic tools to initiate healing and change. Since this work is based on the creative process and not the resulting product, no background or training in the arts is required to benefit.

My practice is one of acceptance. My space is a judgement free zone. I am a licensed therapist, driven by a passion for assisting individuals, families, and intimate partners with diverse needs. Regardless of what your needs are, I will always consider how all of the relationships in your life are contributing to the reason you called.

I work with trauma survivors who find themselves locked into old patterns of behavior that can be confusing or damaging. My clients are often stressed out and overwhelmed. They focus on keeping everyone around them happy and are cued into any slight sign of conflict. They are often perfectionists and overachievers, but they have a hard time feeling good about themselves. They struggle to feel safe and connected in relationships and often have attachment styles that have been shaped by trauma and can feel anxious or disconnected and suffocated.

Being a human is hard. In our work together, you'll find a compassionate space where you can navigate life's transitions and challenges, from identity exploration, relationship dynamics and tough emotions. It's okay to feel what you're feeling. We'll work on deepening your connection to your body & emotions, guiding you away from constant fight-or-flight responses. We'll delve into understanding your relationships & past experiences, focusing on attachment and the ways they shape your present, to softly process trauma. Clients have seen less anxiety, greater presence, better management of stress, process trauma, and more confidence.

Whether you're a human who's struggling with anxiety, trying to make sure everyone around you is happy (usually at the cost of your own happiness), highly sensitive, neurodivergent, an empath, or just a human seeking more compassion and connection, I'm glad you're here. I'm Kelsey, and I'm here because I truly believe in the power we each have as humans to heal and find wholeness. Together we can explore the experiences and contexts that have made you into who you are, how to soothe yourself through any situation, how you find meaning in your life, and what helps you feel connected to yourself, others, and the world around us.

I'm an African American mental health therapist who was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. As an African American person in Portland Oregon, I acutely recognize the health and safety risks associated with being a black person in a city where African Americans represent approximately 6% of the population.

Taking this leap to seeking therapy services and placing value on your mental health takes an immense amount of courage, and I am glad you’re here. I believe that all individuals have the ability within themselves to find their path to hope and healing, and I would be honored to walk that journey with you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor enthusiastic about helping adult individuals to better their mental health in plenty of life areas. It is my passion to empower folks to become the healthiest version of themselves.

I provide mental health counseling and wellness coaching services that offer a safe space and professional support to those that want to work towards mental wellness by creating balance, internally and externally. It uses a three part system to help people from all walks of life build skills, develop sustainable routines, and engage in deep healing work so they can enjoy their life, calmly and confidently. I’m body positive, sex and kink positive, and I affirm disabled, BIPOC, trans, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

I love working with a variety of people. I have a lot of experience working with: survivors of trauma, neurodivergent/neurospicy brains, parents, therapists, LGBTQIA+ folks, people in poly and open relationships, people in monogamous relationships, and people who are just generally tired of hearing their therapist respond to everything with “mmmmmm…. How does that make you feel?” While I will ask you how things make you feel, (I am still a therapist after all) I am very engaged and proactive as a therapist. I love helping people get somewhere in their life that they didn’t believe they could.

I provide Holistic Psychotherapy to adult individuals ready to embark on a deep and kind healing exploration towards their therapeutic goals. I have a passion for helping people find their power and rewrite the story of who they are. I have extensive experience helping with anxiety and depression, family-of-origin issues, internalized shame and self-criticism, relational or intergenerational trauma, complex trauma, and more. I also have specific knowledge working with people stable in their 12-Step recovery who are looking to dive deeper to heal roots issues; and I have unique insights into helping transplants from other countries.

Counseling is not one-size-fits-all. My approach is to allow the client to tell their story in an open, judgement-free environment creating a safe and trusting connection with treatment designed according to what makes sense to you. Whether you need assistance in processing your experiences, have a specific problem/habit, are seeking general growth, or simply need support and a trusting connection. I offer short and long-term treatment designed to work with you and your unique situation and experiences.

Accepting new clients, flexible evening & weekend appointments available. What's your therapy why? Sometimes you can't quite put your finger on it, you just know you feel some type of way! I'm here to support you through difficult life events and all the ways you feel: grief, growing pains, transitions, relationships, overwhelm, overt & undercover racism, stress, trauma, or simply feeling stuck in a rut. We'll end each session with a deeper understanding of you and the goals most important to you.

I enjoy working with diverse populations and providing a safe place for all. I am trauma-informed and come from a strengths-based approach, using a variety of modalities including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy. I am honored to work with individuals who trust me with their stories and enjoy walking alongside my clients as they go through the therapeutic process.

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed with life? Need someone to turn to for relief, someone who can walk beside you through difficult situations and help with new ways to cope for a better experience in life and in your relationships. I am here to support you and help you safely explore aspects of your life and emotions. I receive clinical supervision from Lakeetra Catchings LPC