"I have been practicing psychotherapy in Portland, Oregon for over twenty years. Initially trained as a child and family therapist in the psychodynamic tradition at the University of Michigan, I have since continued to broaden and deepen my experience and skills through further training in and study of Gestalt therapy theory, contemporary psychoanalysis, Collaborative Couple Therapy, anthroposophy, and hatha yoga. Please feel free to check my website for more information on everything I offer."

"Specializing in Couples in Crisis and Depression/ Available Evenings. I understand that finding a therapist can feel daunting which is why I offer an initial and free twenty minute phone consultation. This can help you decide if I may be a good fit for you at this time. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relational Life Method Therapist, and an Advanced Trained Gottman Couples Counselor, I will work with you to move from gridlock or pain towards more genuine connection and joy. I have helped hundreds of clients in the past decade."

"For over 20 years, I've had the honor of assisting couples, families, and individuals of all ages, as they identify, clarify and find constructive coping strategies to deal with issues relating to anxiety, depression, grief, anger and relationships. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I especially enjoy working on issues such as affair recovery, attachment disorders, parenting difficulties, child/adolescent behavior problems, anxiety, and trauma. Whether you are struggling with a relationship in your life, overwhelming anxiety, or some other problem, I would be honored to work with you."

"I think counseling is always useful, even when there's nothing "wrong." We get a lot of chances to go, go, go but not a lot to slow down and reflect. Usually it takes some crisis of feeling or relationship to tell us it's time. I see those crises as opportunities, doorways to deeper understanding. And because we're not fixed individuals, they come and go as we change and grow."

"Everyone who walks into a therapy office has their own unique life experiences and story. Telling our story gives us the power to have a better understanding of ourselves, it allows each of us to see our lives in a different way - to see new possibilities. In our work, we learn about our resiliency to life's challenges, acceptance and value of seeing new paths. And we learn to practice the art of balancing our beliefs, emotions and spiritual yearnings to create a life full of healthy relationships and meaningful life experiences."

"My areas of expertise include depression, relationship problems, difficulties managing emotions, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, adolescent issues, ADHD, loss, and family of origin issues. I also enjoy helping individuals with identity development issues, including those related to culture, gender, sexuality, and important life transitions."

"I specialize in relationships, assisting individuals and couples to deepen connection and heal the past. Therapy can be a transformational process of self-discovery facilitated by deeper levels of awareness and change. I believe we have an inherent ability to heal ourselves. I offer the experience of mindful observation, acceptance and compassion, so you may offer the same unconditional positive regard toward yourself and others. Sitting in close and conscious relationship with a skilled therapist can be a profound vehicle for this process. I use an integrative approach recognizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. "

"I am a Psychoanalyst and licensed Clinical Psychologist. I work with adults, couples, and groups, providing both short and long-term therapy. I also provide consultation. I serve on the faculty of Oregon Psychoanalyic Center. With a background and training in the Visual Arts, I have an interest in the exploration of psychoanalysis and creativity. I work with relational problems, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss and separation, issues related to the body, and creative blocks Many of the people I see are Professionals, Academics or Creative Artists. My approach is warm, serious, and collabortive."

"Welcome. I approach therapy as a collaborative process in which I help my clients explore new ways of being in the world. My clients feel more empowered as they learn to regain control of their lives, develop resilience, and resolve painful issues. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenging life stress, or are wanting to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild trust in your relationship or marriage, I will work with you to create positive changes in your life. I approach therapy with practicality, warmth, and acceptance, designed to get you back to living the life you want."

"Are you looking for ways to improve your relationships? As a therapist, I feel honored and privileged to help individuals, couples, and families to increase awareness to improve their lives and relationships. My approach in therapy is supportive, non judgmental, and directive. I also bring in cross cultural perspective, having worked extensively with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I utilize various therapy models in my practice tailored to fit my clients' needs. I also have extensive experience working with trauma and abuse victims, as well as children, adolescents, and their families."

"My approach to therapy is rooted in my belief that relationships that are life giving and meaningful are necessary for our well-being. If you are struggling in any of your relationships, especially in your primary one or with self, therapy helps. I offer non-judgmental, warm, compassionate counseling to couples and individuals. If you are seeking help with understanding yourself in relationship, with improving your own sense of identity, or with developing new ways of thinking and being, please reach out. You are not alone."

"Hello, I imagine you are here because something isn't quite right in your life and you are seeking guidance to make positive changes. As you explore what therapy has to offer you, more clarity emerges that you are embarking on a journey into your inner life. In therapy, you will have a chance to examine the issues you face and learn new tools and skills to deepen your mind-body connection"

"Couples (any age, race, gender identity) find relief from gridlock arguments, lost connection, or painful broken trust. Come see me, Shannon Batts, advanced trained marriage specialist, for tools for deeper understanding and validation from your mate, keeping disagreements from getting all wonky, and finding your way through coming out trans. Workshops available. Visit Relationship Gardening website for marriage help gift, read kick ass testimonials, and see transgender couples resources. Many clients also are health professionals. Black American couples' Resource Redirection. Ask how to get fees reduced, call or email today!"

"Welcome to my psychotherapy practice, helping individuals, families and couples develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives and relationships. I provide collaborative, in-depth talk therapy with individuals and couples dealing with sometimes painful issues ranging from depression, anxiety, loss and trauma to trouble with relationships, and difficult life transitions. In addition, I have extensive experience and training providing family therapy to effectively resolve relational, developmental and parenting problems."

"Life can be hard and many of us feel out of control or alone. I believe we are meant to have connections with others in order to create bonds that provide the framework of how we interpret the world around us as well as our own sense of self. When crisis and conflict occur, and these relationships are challenged, life can seem impossible-but this is where interpersonal growth can occur. No matter what the issue, finding the desire and courage to overcome these challenges is a personal and important decision. Choosing the therapist who is the right fit for you is the next step."

"Our lives evolve in relationship to ourselves, our partners, our families, communities and other beings (e.g. animals & the land). Healing involves allowing a healthy flow of emotion, communication, care and balance in those areas where we find ourselves stuck. I specialize in working with international and interracial couples, sex therapy, foreign students and employees, third culture children and their families, and anxiety related disorders including traumatic stress, generalized anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety from a multicultural perspective. I am fully bilingual and multicultural and will bring to our work my life experience across cultures and my professional training."

"People come to me to discover new ways of relating to and being in the world. My approach balances your desire for new possibilities with the need for self-compassion. I join your process by being fully present and attentive, engaging authentically, and by empathically inquiring into your world. I endeavor to understand the world as you experience and perceive it. My task is collaborating with your efforts to reach the objectives you identify as meaningful for you. I respect the courage it takes to reach out and face challenges by contributing my best to your efforts."

"I am a therapist with over thirty years clinical experience. Over the years I've worked with and helped hundreds of individuals and couples through a wide range of difficulties. My style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. I've learned that there are a lot ways to help, to heal and to promote personal growth, and that no particular approach fits every person or situation. For example, for individuals with problems arising from recent traumatic events or from childhood trauma or neglect, whose parents may have been inconsistent or worse, I often combine EMDR with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic strategies. "

"I enjoy working with people who seek both short term solution-focused therapy and those who choose to pursue longer term goals of personality change in the context of depth psychology. There are truly many paths to achieving significant relief from symptoms of loss, depression, and anxiety or a change in one's personal situation. I view the therapeutic journey as Herodotus understood the original meaning of the word history (historous): not as a noun (i.e. a fixed thing) but a verb: literally to go and find out for one's self."