Therapists in Beaverton, OR

I enjoy working with people during difficult stages of their lives. I work specifically with trauma, transitions and various mental health issues. I provide EMDR treatment for those struggling with trauma and anxiety related issues. I have been trained in Gottman Couple Therapy. In addition, I am especially interested in working with people who are experiencing a spiritual transitions.

*ONLY ACCEPTING NEW COUPLES/PARTNERS/FAMILIES* We are living in bizarre and anxiety-inducing times. You may feel isolated and/or overwhelmed by conflict with people in your home. You may miss the variety and freedom of pre-pandemic life. You may be experiencing grief, disillusionment, boredom, loneliness or stress. Relationship therapy can help you and your loved ones to improve communication; deepen understanding; promote hope; reprioritize pleasure; foster flexibility, empathy, and resilience. It can help you to heal. I’d like to learn more about you and your loved ones, and see if we feel like a good initial fit for therapy.

Hello, I am a registered associate counselor with my MA in clinical mental health counseling and I am working toward becoming a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oregon. I have experience working with adults dealing with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, emotion regulation, social concerns, relationship issues, life transitions, hearing or seeing things that aren’t there, trauma, and paranoia. I also enjoy collaborating with clients to find balance in areas of their lives and working toward building a life that the client feels is meaningful and worth living.

Let’s face it. Finding a therapist is a daunting task! There are so many variables to consider and it can be hard to know where to even start. In hope of making this process a little easier for you, let me take a few minutes to tell you about myself and how I practice. Life and experience have repeatedly shown me that the therapeutic relationship is instrumental for change and healing. As a result, I work to create an atmosphere in which each person feels safe and understood. Life has a way of wearing us down, and while we do the very best we can to get through, we can’t always do it on our own. My hope is to create an environment in which you feel supported and empowered on your journey. You are the only expert in you, and I am here to support your process of growth and healing, while equipping you with the tools to be successful. The process of therapy is sacred and one I take very seriously, but I also think it is important to have some fun and share a few laughs! Life is hard enough as it is!

I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who are going through or looking for change in their lives. Does this sound like you? "I often feel life is taking me for a ride." " I seem to respond to circumstances rather than create opportunities." "I know there is more to life than this!" I help my clients identify their limiting beliefs and understand how they influence the perception of life experiences. When limiting beliefs are replaced by positive, empowering beliefs, we can eliminate obstacles which are keeping you from becoming the best YOU, that you can be.

I walk alongside folks moving through life transitions, intersectional identity exploration, and trauma recovery. My warm, relational, anti-oppressive approach prioritizes intergenerational healing in historically silenced Black and Brown communities by centering healing justice/collective liberation. Community members come to me with tension in their bodies, feeling stuck, and unsure what to do next. I help children/teens, young adults, parents, and families put down their "protective armor" in order to lighten the emotional load. Together, we can co-create the anti-racist, identity-affirming care that you have been longing for.

Change is difficult, but so is staying the same. Are you trying to navigate in this ever-changing world? Have you experienced loss or anxiety in a way that is keeping you from living the life you want? If you are aware that there is work to be done and are ready to find different paths and to see a different way, then let's begin. You might have been in therapy before and want to continue, or you might be new to the idea of therapy and are wondering what it is all about.

Life is full of transitions. Sometimes you choose the transition; often the transition is thrust upon you. However they happen, transitions can be disorienting and disruptive. Even good transitions can be difficult to navigate. They challenge you emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. Yet, transitions also offer an opportunity to challenge old habits and start new ones. They provide fertile ground for growth, to become more fully who you were created to be. Maybe you're in a transition right now - or considering one - and you're looking for a skilled guide and an accepting environment to work it through.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them solve problems and achieve their life goals. I understand both the frustration and joy of marital relationships and parenting and can help you find fulfillment in your relationships. When one person in a family has a problem, every family member is affected. Through family counseling, the strengths of each individual can be brought together to resolve problems and improve the connections each person needs.

I work towards helping individuals create the life they want through analysis and reflection of what is working for them in the present and what has or hasn’t worked for them in the past. My approach is interactive and relational. I look for ways to empower my clients and reframe their experiences in a way that encourages growth. I think that the past plays a role in our present lives and that powerful healing can be achieved through connecting with an empathetic therapist. I will provide you a friendly, nonjudgmental space to do this.

Are you looking to work towards the changes you want to see in your life? Do you want to improve your communication and relationships with others- or with yourself? Do you want honest feedback about your life so you don't have to spend years in therapy? I have 15+ years of experience working in the mental health field. The majority of this time was spent in crisis social work, helping individuals when they were at their worst. I use mostly an intensive approach which allows for your goals to be reached faster. I am offering EMDR and other intensive sessions to help those who struggle with limiting beliefs and trauma.

Being partnered can be expansive and wonderful and lonely and disorientating and sometimes all these things at once. Couples come to therapy for a number of reasons and the hope is to get a better understanding of who the couple is by unpacking how they came to be. Some common reasons for couples work is life transitions, work life balance, failing to connect, infertility/ivf/adoption, parenting styles and differences, infidelity, contemplating long term commitment and orchestrating morals and values of self and then as the couple together.

What’s your pain? Difficulty in relationships or having relationships? Feeling overwhelmed or anxious with the circumstances of your life? Trying to deal with multiple changes in your life? Feeling like you don’t fit in your life? I walk alongside you in your current circumstances, helping with that emotional overload, and resulting in you having new skills to manage your emotions while increasing your relationship connections and life functioning.

Heather is currently on sabbatical and will be accepting new clients starting November 1, 2022, please reach out for consultation after 10/24/2022. - Thank you and be well- Hello, I am an advanced practitioner with over two decades of extensive and pragmatic experience in the therapeutic and life enrichment process. With a resolution focus, I follow solution and strength based models for insight building to facilitate healthy change.

You have the heart of a competitive athlete or other high performer. But first and foremost, you are a human being with feelings and vulnerabilities, but you may have lost sight of that amidst the ongoing pressure and pursuit of excellence. Diverse athletes from high school to pro levels work with me to manage competitive performance demands, daily stress, relationship struggles, and life changes such as injury recovery and career transition. The work often starts with solving problems, but ideally it leads to unlocking optimal experience.

Do you feel unseen or unknown? Do you feel discombobulated after a life change? Do you feel stuck in a relational pattern? Do you know you need some help but find it so hard to reach out for it? Life always throws curveballs and I would like to walk with you through the hard times.

Finding the right therapist is important. I offer strength-based confidential counseling and support for people working on gender identity, anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you think you are ready, do contact me. You are very much worth it!

Some of my clients want to work on understanding or accepting themselves better or further developing aspects of their identities. Often, just living life and navigating its challenges or experiencing sudden or major changes has delayed them from getting to invest in and understand themselves, what they want out of life, and how to navigate the challenges that come up along the way until more recently. They have sometimes come to exciting, joyful and/or scary realizations about themselves and they’d like to explore them further with therapeutic support and insight as they grow and change.

Trauma, grief, divorce, troubled personal & family relationships - any of these can cause anxiety, depression, addiction, a need to isolate, or a sense of overwhelm and feeling that it's all too much. Being able to identify how we interact and cope in relationships allows us to understand our thoughts and feelings about ourselves and the world in general, and is a key to finding out how to move forward with self-empowerment, while building self-esteem. Together, we identify and learn how to use healthy boundaries, change behaviors based on new, healthy thoughts and beliefs, and develop more fulfilling relationships.