Interpersonal Therapists in Wilsonville, OR
My clinical work helps to improve relationships, effectively manage challenging and overwhelming emotions, and to understand conflicts in various areas of your life. I can help you to understand distressing relational patterns and also build new patterns of relating to yourself and others. I believe psychotherapy is the best way to generate meaningful, lasting change, which is why I focus my clinical work on individual psychotherapy.
My clinical work helps to improve relationships, effectively manage challenging and overwhelming emotions, and to understand conflicts in various areas of your life. I can help you to understand distressing relational patterns and also build new patterns of relating to yourself and others. I believe psychotherapy is the best way to generate meaningful, lasting change, which is why I focus my clinical work on individual psychotherapy.
Rue Noelle Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability... Life can be really hard sometimes and leave us feeling like we don't have the tools we need to keep our head above water. Sometimes we just need someone to support us who can offer a calm, non-judgmental listening ear and who understands the balance of not overstepping while also being able to offer effective tools at the right time in our process. I work with clients who are processing various types of trauma as well as those struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am also a single mother of child with ASD and am passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals.
Immediate Availability... Life can be really hard sometimes and leave us feeling like we don't have the tools we need to keep our head above water. Sometimes we just need someone to support us who can offer a calm, non-judgmental listening ear and who understands the balance of not overstepping while also being able to offer effective tools at the right time in our process. I work with clients who are processing various types of trauma as well as those struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am also a single mother of child with ASD and am passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals.
If you are a parent looking for help for your young or adolescent child, I might be the person to help. If your child is struggling, working with me will help them overcome obstacles, build confidence and boost self esteem. I can help with anger management and anxiety issues, and trouble with focus. Children and youth benefit from my practical, supportive approach. In cases where children and adolescents have been affected by abuse, trauma, and sexually reactive behaviors, I am able to meet them where they are, and support their healthy development. I am an empathetic partner and guide to their process of healing and growth.
If you are a parent looking for help for your young or adolescent child, I might be the person to help. If your child is struggling, working with me will help them overcome obstacles, build confidence and boost self esteem. I can help with anger management and anxiety issues, and trouble with focus. Children and youth benefit from my practical, supportive approach. In cases where children and adolescents have been affected by abuse, trauma, and sexually reactive behaviors, I am able to meet them where they are, and support their healthy development. I am an empathetic partner and guide to their process of healing and growth.
Gerry McNamara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, MAC
Verified Verified
Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Online Only)
Life is sometimes unpredictable and challenging, and you may find you need some guidance and support. In a collaborative therapeutic environment, we will find solutions to challenges you face, through increased self-awareness and active pursuit of your goals. I integrate my practical experience as a former NASA mechanical engineer with my psychological training as a therapist to see individuals, couples and families. My approach is strength-based, cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed. I also have extensive experience in addiction, military family issues, and I especially enjoy working with adolescents.
Life is sometimes unpredictable and challenging, and you may find you need some guidance and support. In a collaborative therapeutic environment, we will find solutions to challenges you face, through increased self-awareness and active pursuit of your goals. I integrate my practical experience as a former NASA mechanical engineer with my psychological training as a therapist to see individuals, couples and families. My approach is strength-based, cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed. I also have extensive experience in addiction, military family issues, and I especially enjoy working with adolescents.
Gretchen Kryss-Peak
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Online Only)
I have experience supporting clients with a range of issues, and have training in many different treatment methods. I work well with motivated clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management, gender exploration, as well as parenting and relationship challenges. If it seems what you are looking for is outside of my scope of practice or experience, I will work to connect you with providers and resources to best serve your needs.
I have experience supporting clients with a range of issues, and have training in many different treatment methods. I work well with motivated clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management, gender exploration, as well as parenting and relationship challenges. If it seems what you are looking for is outside of my scope of practice or experience, I will work to connect you with providers and resources to best serve your needs.
Everyone has seasons of difficulty, confusion, or moments where forward progress in life and relationships seem to come to a stop. These experiences, while deeply painful, can be harnessed as moments of growth in our lives that cause us to understand ourselves, our faith, our relationships, and the world around us to a much greater degree.
Everyone has seasons of difficulty, confusion, or moments where forward progress in life and relationships seem to come to a stop. These experiences, while deeply painful, can be harnessed as moments of growth in our lives that cause us to understand ourselves, our faith, our relationships, and the world around us to a much greater degree.
Barbara Leitzinger
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you grieving a loss? Would you like help navigating life's ups and downs? Therapy can help you gain self-awareness so you can make good decisions and improve relationships. As you tell your story, I will listen for core issues and help you find meaning out of your experiences. We are all striving to do our best, but sometimes we need help finding productive thought patterns and successful paths.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you grieving a loss? Would you like help navigating life's ups and downs? Therapy can help you gain self-awareness so you can make good decisions and improve relationships. As you tell your story, I will listen for core issues and help you find meaning out of your experiences. We are all striving to do our best, but sometimes we need help finding productive thought patterns and successful paths.
Mangata Wellness -Wilsonville office is now accepting new clients! Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you navigate these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Mangata Wellness -Wilsonville office is now accepting new clients! Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you navigate these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
John Sickler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilsonville, OR 97070
I utilize an insight and awareness oriented style of therapy that is committed to authenticity and humor when possible. More than half of my clients are involved in or exploring ethical non-monogamy or a queer sexual orientation but the most important thing I look for in clients is just a good therapy chemistry between us. I prioritize new clients with Kaiser health insurance due to a new and specific contract I have with them.
I utilize an insight and awareness oriented style of therapy that is committed to authenticity and humor when possible. More than half of my clients are involved in or exploring ethical non-monogamy or a queer sexual orientation but the most important thing I look for in clients is just a good therapy chemistry between us. I prioritize new clients with Kaiser health insurance due to a new and specific contract I have with them.
Took Smoot
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, #T2163
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilsonville, OR 97070
My personal approach to counseling is based on my belief of the inherent worth of every human being. I approach everyone I meet with a nonjudgemental mindset and unconditional positive regard. I believe deeply in the need for human beings to connect with one another. I believe that people are resilient, and the human spirit prevails over and over again. I have experience in working with complex trauma, grief, abuse, behavioral issues, family dynamics, and couples’ therapy.
My personal approach to counseling is based on my belief of the inherent worth of every human being. I approach everyone I meet with a nonjudgemental mindset and unconditional positive regard. I believe deeply in the need for human beings to connect with one another. I believe that people are resilient, and the human spirit prevails over and over again. I have experience in working with complex trauma, grief, abuse, behavioral issues, family dynamics, and couples’ therapy.
Life is full of opportunities in which we can grow! Sometimes these growth opportunities are unexpected or unwelcome and sometimes they are purposeful and intentional. Whatever your growth opportunity may be, I am honored to walk through the process with you and see what you discover.
Life is full of opportunities in which we can grow! Sometimes these growth opportunities are unexpected or unwelcome and sometimes they are purposeful and intentional. Whatever your growth opportunity may be, I am honored to walk through the process with you and see what you discover.
Positive Inner Self, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Positive Inner Self's therapists have extensive history working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults working through difficult behaviors, parental relational issues, trauma and abuse, reunification, foster and adoption issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. We have helped many individuals working through past trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We are client centered meaning we don't have our own agenda. You decide what you want to work on, we help you to figure out the solutions best for you while having a few laughs.
Positive Inner Self's therapists have extensive history working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults working through difficult behaviors, parental relational issues, trauma and abuse, reunification, foster and adoption issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. We have helped many individuals working through past trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We are client centered meaning we don't have our own agenda. You decide what you want to work on, we help you to figure out the solutions best for you while having a few laughs.
Holly Shumway MA, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I help individuals, couples, and families achieve a sense of integrative wholeness by creating healthy connections for mind, body, and the emotional self to work effectively together rather than in opposition to one another. Often, the overlooked, the unspoken, and the unaccepted pieces of our inner selves prohibit our ability to experience a sense of wholeness. Personal challenges often become more manageable and approachable when the unknown is met with compassionate understanding.
I help individuals, couples, and families achieve a sense of integrative wholeness by creating healthy connections for mind, body, and the emotional self to work effectively together rather than in opposition to one another. Often, the overlooked, the unspoken, and the unaccepted pieces of our inner selves prohibit our ability to experience a sense of wholeness. Personal challenges often become more manageable and approachable when the unknown is met with compassionate understanding.
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Jill Walsh
Professional Counselor Associate, PCA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
Hello, my name is Jill and I am accepting new clients in Oregon. As a clinician, I derive my philosophy of care from a deep value of service, honoring diversity, empowerment, social justice, ethical practice and the importance of interpersonal relationships. My primary goal in the therapeutic process is to assist clients in building the lives they want by promoting their inherent strengths, skills and community supports. My approach to therapy is one of collaboration.
Jessica Garbutt-Burden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTMH
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (Online Only)
I also help individuals adjust to life changes, improve self esteem, develop communication skills, improve interpersonal relationships, and achieve personal goals.
Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples, and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. I desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.
I also help individuals adjust to life changes, improve self esteem, develop communication skills, improve interpersonal relationships, and achieve personal goals.
Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples, and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. I desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.
Dr. Whitney Standal Schollars
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (Online Only)
I draw upon approaches that integrate trauma-informed care, attention to intersecting identities, and are rooted in multiple evidenced-based therapeutic orientations including: humanistic-existential, ACT, compassion-focused, EMDR, somatic, interpersonal, and CBT.
Sep 2024: Currently accepting new telehealth clients in Oregon! Have you experienced traumatic events, chronic stressors, or interpersonal distress that has impacted your view of self, others, and the world around you? Do you find yourself protective in relationships due to fear of getting hurt or rejected? Guess what? You make sense. My therapeutic aim is to support you with effective exploration and integration of your experiences, foster insight and understanding, and implement real changes so that you can experience healing in ways that align with your values and unique intersecting identities.
I draw upon approaches that integrate trauma-informed care, attention to intersecting identities, and are rooted in multiple evidenced-based therapeutic orientations including: humanistic-existential, ACT, compassion-focused, EMDR, somatic, interpersonal, and CBT.
Sep 2024: Currently accepting new telehealth clients in Oregon! Have you experienced traumatic events, chronic stressors, or interpersonal distress that has impacted your view of self, others, and the world around you? Do you find yourself protective in relationships due to fear of getting hurt or rejected? Guess what? You make sense. My therapeutic aim is to support you with effective exploration and integration of your experiences, foster insight and understanding, and implement real changes so that you can experience healing in ways that align with your values and unique intersecting identities.
Judith Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
I help clients understand, improve, and heal interpersonal relationships whether I am working with an individual, couple, or family.
I help people understand how they impact and are impacted by relationships. We work to uncover beneficial and effective ways to improve or change these relationships. I also help people address and change the impact of depression and/or anxiety in their lives so that they are better able to enjoy life and their relationships.
I help clients understand, improve, and heal interpersonal relationships whether I am working with an individual, couple, or family.
I help people understand how they impact and are impacted by relationships. We work to uncover beneficial and effective ways to improve or change these relationships. I also help people address and change the impact of depression and/or anxiety in their lives so that they are better able to enjoy life and their relationships.
I believe interpersonal connection is key.
Depression, anxiety, conflict or life transitions can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Therapy can, and should, be a safe and collaborative relationship where we work through the complications of life and relationships to find a more hopeful, rewarding and loving experience of the world. I want you to feel active in your therapy as we work toward gentle healing and personal growth. In addition to working with individuals, couples and families, I offer retreats, groups and am the co-creator of Her Table Wealth and Wellness which combines therapy with financial coaching to help women truly level up.
I believe interpersonal connection is key.
Depression, anxiety, conflict or life transitions can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Therapy can, and should, be a safe and collaborative relationship where we work through the complications of life and relationships to find a more hopeful, rewarding and loving experience of the world. I want you to feel active in your therapy as we work toward gentle healing and personal growth. In addition to working with individuals, couples and families, I offer retreats, groups and am the co-creator of Her Table Wealth and Wellness which combines therapy with financial coaching to help women truly level up.
Alex Franjola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
It takes courage to be vulnerable and admit when things do not feel right in our emotional, physical and interpersonal health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
It takes courage to be vulnerable and admit when things do not feel right in our emotional, physical and interpersonal health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
Melinda Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223
I use treatments theories such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Developmental in conjunction with AEDP, Gestalt, interpersonal, CBT, EMDR and Solution-Focused Brief therapy techniques to treat the emotional and relational issues listed above.
(Now providing supervision for associate counselors) I work with individuals and couples looking for help overcoming trauma, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, relational distress and life transitions. We can start with a free phone consult to ensure that I am a good fit. I am also happy to help connect you to another therapist if we determine there is a better fit for you. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012 and have achieved a certification as a sex therapist since. It is my privilege to share in the stories of my clients and do my best to guide them to a place of healing.
I use treatments theories such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment, and Developmental in conjunction with AEDP, Gestalt, interpersonal, CBT, EMDR and Solution-Focused Brief therapy techniques to treat the emotional and relational issues listed above.
(Now providing supervision for associate counselors) I work with individuals and couples looking for help overcoming trauma, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, relational distress and life transitions. We can start with a free phone consult to ensure that I am a good fit. I am also happy to help connect you to another therapist if we determine there is a better fit for you. I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Multnomah University in 2012 and have achieved a certification as a sex therapist since. It is my privilege to share in the stories of my clients and do my best to guide them to a place of healing.
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.