Teletherapy for Portland, OR

When you are triggered, have a trauma response, or in a PTSD loop it is overwhelming; this can be scary, and frustrating. Living life from this place makes it hard to connect with others and to know your sense of self. Challenging patterns become en-grained as feeling powerless leads to loss of hope. My goal with you is to help you acquire skills/tools to feel more embodied and to change the repetitive challenging loop by understanding more deeply the patterns at play. Self-empowerment is essential in our work together as my desire is to help you take your life back with confidence and ease.

Too often we give our power away to letting a thought, a circumstance or interaction rob us of our peace. Have you even felt that your life is just "the way things are?" Although it is true we cannot always control external forces, we are capable of controlling how we respond to them which is a simple concept to grasp but takes intentionality to implement. The good news is the best version of yourself is already within you and as you learn to observe your experience without judgement, you will have the ability to offer greater acceptance and compassion for yourself and to others to create a ripple effect of positive change.

Taking New Clients: Everyone has the essential ingredients for positive change. Individuals and couples who seek my support are in a difficult moment or intersection in life; seeking resolution between internal and external pressures; seeking satisfaction and harmony in relationships, identity, career, society, etc. I support clients who seek to deepen and broaden their perspective on who they are and who they want to become by examining self-limiting narratives, refining self-mastery, and cultivating self-compassion. BIPOC and multicultural clients often seek my support as well as those who want more from therapy than just insight.

*Accepting New Clients* I help my clients recognize and work through their traumas, patterns, and blocks. They learn that deep within there is a truth that is yearning for recognition. At some level they are aware that this truth maps the path and purpose of their lives. We'll work together to find new paths of success and personal power. I reflect to them the wisdom and talents they hold within so that they may begin to own that identity and build confidence in becoming who they really are. I work from a framework that is Archetypal, Jungian, Somatic, Shamanic, Transpersonal, Holistic, Spiritual, and Vibrational/Energetic.

It feels like nothing you do is good enough, sapping your energy and joy from life. The critical inner voice as at a volume 10, and things just don’t feel worth attempting to do anymore. You are worn out, and tired of repeating the same patterns. You feel alone.

I am currently accepting adult clients for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in Grass Valley, CA and Portland, OR. My regular therapy practice is only open for Telehealth. I work with individuals experiencing PTSD, grief, end-of life transition, eco-anxiety, treatment resistant depression, relational challenges, and integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness. I am passionate about helping clients gain insight through self-inquiry, heal attachment through authentic connection, release trauma through embodied awareness, and experience breakthrough by dismantling patterns that no longer serve them.

I help people who have been considered "non-traditional" in many ways, people who have been "othered", and felt like outsiders their whole lives. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns, at a crossroads, hitting a wall, desiring change or needing nonjudgmental guidance. You don't have to do this alone. Prioritizing your healing is a powerful way we positively impact ourselves and others. Together we create a supported container for whatever you bring, to facilitate deep understanding and create workable sustainable solutions. I specialize in trauma, transgender identities and ADHD. Offering ASD/ADHD assessments.

I once saw the term "Survival of the Attached"- indeed, no person is an island, we all live in realtionship to others and our partner/spouse/co-parent can be the one person who is most upsetting to us and the one we can experience the deepest healing with. You deserve a secure, thriving, joyful relationship, one were you know exactly how to care for each other! I welcome folks from all walks of life and social locations. I specialize in transnationals: expats, mixed- citizenship status couples/families, "home" seekers, and those straddling many cultures.

Through a social justice lens, I accompany people on their journey to a more grounded and liberated life by exploring how our intersecting identities and cultural experiences have led to the ways we are hurt, but also hold the keys to how we heal. For my clients, these layers of oppression may result in anxiety, depression, and racial identity concerns. We'll work together to process your experience, draw out your strengths, and support your goals. I love working with Asian American adults, and other POC, to connect the impacts of history, oppression, and culture on mental health and wellbeing.

Does it feel like you wear a mask in everyday life? As if there’s a disconnect between your true self and what you show to others. Maybe you feel disconnected from yourself and uncertain what it even means to feel connected to your body and aligned with your soul. Do you want to be guided by your intuition but feel it’s clouded by fear and shame? Does a judgmental inner critic control most of your thoughts and you don’t know how to stop it? You have awareness that things need to change and now it’s exploring how to make these changes. As Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Mindfulness must be engaged. Once there is seeing, there must be acting."

Feel Overwhelmed? Find yourself feeling stuck in a cycle? Have you tried to work on this on your own, only to feel frustrated or defeated. You're not alone. It can be difficult navigating traumatic experiences, waves of grief, the depths of depression, and/or the sheer grip anxiety can have on us. Also sometimes our brains are just diverse within systems that aren't always supportive. Life can be really hard at times, even when you are trying your best. Yet, still there is hope. There are people that care & want to help support you in your journey. Change, healing, insight, and growth are all possible with collaboration & courage.

Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety or overwhelmed by life's challenges? I understand the struggles that come with being human. As your therapist, my focus is on you and creating a safe, judgment-free space for your self-exploration. Together, we'll explore the roots of your struggles – whether it's linked to trauma, grief, work stress, major life changes, or any other source of unease. I want to help you understand and ease your suffering with compassion, empowering you to lessen its impact on your life.

The treatment I offer is holistic. I work with body, mind and spirit to bring about wholeness and harmony with your self and life. I offer a deep compassion for the difficult issues while at the same nurturing your inner strengths and resilience. I meet you where you are at in your journey, and together we engage in an experiential and exploratory process to identify what approach will best support your growth and result in a more embodied, connected and fulfilling life.

Currently, I have 1-2 openings for individual clients; a waitlist for relational therapy; and quarterly openings in my two therapy groups, 'Queer Authenticity & Attachment', and the 'TransMasc Group Therapy'. Reach out fore more info! + + + + + Hi! I'm Del, founder of Present Beings. As a therapist, I see individual, couple & adult families. My clients are LGBTQIA2S+ folks from all backgrounds & abilities who are tired of going in circles with their people or parts - this includes partners, colleagues, siblings, parents and even conflicting aspects of one's Self!

I have a holistic treatment approach based on my training in yoga, meditation, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, EMDR, parts work/IFS, and Jungian psychology. I specialize in working with couples and adults. I work with people looking to deepen their emotional connection and live an authentic life. I specialize in working with highly sensitive neuro-types, pre/postnatal mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and disordered eating/body image concerns. I work with clients using leading trauma therapy models such as EMDR and IFS.

I specialize in working with folx with chronic illness, disability, and C-PTSD. I offer individual counseling for adults and age 14+; family/couples counseling for working with chronic illness within relationships. Other issues include depression, anxiety, life transitions including end of life, grief, ADHD, career and empowerment, creativity and expression, identity issues, performance enhancement, sexuality, spiritual explorations. My experience confirms that each of us has innate wisdom longing to guide our lives towards greater freedom, connection, and well-being.

My clients' concerns fall into three (often overlapping) categories: 1) a lack of mind/body connection due to trauma or depersonalization/derealization 2) grieving a death, a romantic or platonic breakup, or a loss of self 3) sex and pleasure (or lack thereof) and are looking for new ways to connect with themselves and those around them.

Hi there. I work with adults to unlock their full potential. My approach is driven by the belief that each person is a unique being deserving of support and unconditional positive regard. I see individuals as experts on themselves, valuing their entire well-being, and I am a firm believer in treating the whole person. By supporting individuals in caring for their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health, I aim to empower them to build a life they are proud of and enjoy living.

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit down. Your path of healing and growth is very personal. I'm here to listen. My clinical approach is warm, genuine and compassionate. Are you struggling with trauma, relationship issues, parenting, substance abuse, domestic violence, anxiety or depression? These are just some of the issues where I bring experience to the table as a therapist and certified alcohol and drug counselor.