Female Therapists in Damascus, OR
Accepting New Clients! Are you a teen or parent of a teen? A young adult? Making the transition from being a kid to an adult can be confusing, overwhelming, stressful, and daunting. If you (or your teenage child) are struggling with stress management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self esteem, self confidence, social media, self-harm or suicide ideation, peer relationships, or problems with relationships at home please know that you are not alone. I would love to support you in learning how to better understand, cope with, and heal from what you’re struggling with. My approach is open, non judgmental, collaborative and solution focused
Accepting New Clients! Are you a teen or parent of a teen? A young adult? Making the transition from being a kid to an adult can be confusing, overwhelming, stressful, and daunting. If you (or your teenage child) are struggling with stress management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self esteem, self confidence, social media, self-harm or suicide ideation, peer relationships, or problems with relationships at home please know that you are not alone. I would love to support you in learning how to better understand, cope with, and heal from what you’re struggling with. My approach is open, non judgmental, collaborative and solution focused
Telehealth only. I am a holistic trauma therapist. I utilize Ego State work, Internal Family Systems, Compassionate Inquiry, and other approaches, with EMDR to address traumas big and small. I help people understand how their health and mental health are connected from a holistic and naturopathic lens. I myself have healed from several chronic and autoimmune conditions that came with mental health symptoms. This journey shaped my perspective as a therapist.
Telehealth only. I am a holistic trauma therapist. I utilize Ego State work, Internal Family Systems, Compassionate Inquiry, and other approaches, with EMDR to address traumas big and small. I help people understand how their health and mental health are connected from a holistic and naturopathic lens. I myself have healed from several chronic and autoimmune conditions that came with mental health symptoms. This journey shaped my perspective as a therapist.
Is your child or teen facing trauma, depression, anxiety, or self-harm? Are they struggling with relationship issues or parent separation and needing a safe, supportive space? You want them to feel heard and understood, to process difficult emotions without judgment, and to grow their inner strengths. It's tough to watch them navigate these challenges alone, and you're seeking help to guide them through.
Is your child or teen facing trauma, depression, anxiety, or self-harm? Are they struggling with relationship issues or parent separation and needing a safe, supportive space? You want them to feel heard and understood, to process difficult emotions without judgment, and to grow their inner strengths. It's tough to watch them navigate these challenges alone, and you're seeking help to guide them through.
Melanie Swallow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with parts of your identity or how you experience the world? Is trauma or PTSD standing in the way between who you are and who you want to be? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, or other mood disorders? Do you feel stigma related to your challenges?
Are you struggling with parts of your identity or how you experience the world? Is trauma or PTSD standing in the way between who you are and who you want to be? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, or other mood disorders? Do you feel stigma related to your challenges?
Is your child struggling with overwhelming emotions or challenging behaviors? Maybe they’ve experienced trauma, or they’re having difficulty connecting with others. You want them to find calm and stability, to feel safe and supported, and to grow in their ability to manage their emotions. You’re also looking for guidance as a caregiver to better support your child through these tough times.
Is your child struggling with overwhelming emotions or challenging behaviors? Maybe they’ve experienced trauma, or they’re having difficulty connecting with others. You want them to find calm and stability, to feel safe and supported, and to grow in their ability to manage their emotions. You’re also looking for guidance as a caregiver to better support your child through these tough times.
I aim to provide relationally-based psychotherapy through effective interventions that honor the context of each client. My work has focused on individuals and relationships and the healing of trauma through relationally-based, trauma-informed therapy.
I aim to provide relationally-based psychotherapy through effective interventions that honor the context of each client. My work has focused on individuals and relationships and the healing of trauma through relationally-based, trauma-informed therapy.
Philosophy: I believe that people can learn, grow, and transform themselves to live a healthy life, full of purpose and meaning. I believe that healthy relationships are the main attribute to a healthy, and satisfying life. My goal is to provide a positive environment that expresses empathy, safety, hope, and understanding. I employ holistic mental health therapy by integrating treatment plans that include interventions for mental health, physical well being, and spiritual balance as part of the therapeutic process for the client.
Philosophy: I believe that people can learn, grow, and transform themselves to live a healthy life, full of purpose and meaning. I believe that healthy relationships are the main attribute to a healthy, and satisfying life. My goal is to provide a positive environment that expresses empathy, safety, hope, and understanding. I employ holistic mental health therapy by integrating treatment plans that include interventions for mental health, physical well being, and spiritual balance as part of the therapeutic process for the client.
Melissa Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC, LMHC
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Do you ask yourself, "Why did I do that"? Are you telling yourself, "I need to just get over it"? Anxiety and regret can be constant reminders that eat away at your self-worth. Let's quiet those worries and build you up with easy strategies utilized in daily life.
Do you ask yourself, "Why did I do that"? Are you telling yourself, "I need to just get over it"? Anxiety and regret can be constant reminders that eat away at your self-worth. Let's quiet those worries and build you up with easy strategies utilized in daily life.
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Do you find yourself often living anywhere but in the present moment? Missing the opportunity to savor and enjoy your life due to distractions from past traumas or future anxieties? Done with no longer serving and unhelpful coping habits and patterns? I collaborate with individuals and couples who wish to live most fully and skillfully in the here and now—leveraging evidence-based tools of reflection, reorientation, and resourcing to craft their vision of a most empowered, intentional, and joyful life.
Do you find yourself often living anywhere but in the present moment? Missing the opportunity to savor and enjoy your life due to distractions from past traumas or future anxieties? Done with no longer serving and unhelpful coping habits and patterns? I collaborate with individuals and couples who wish to live most fully and skillfully in the here and now—leveraging evidence-based tools of reflection, reorientation, and resourcing to craft their vision of a most empowered, intentional, and joyful life.
Hello! I am a professional counselor associate who works with adults struggling with depression, and anxiety, and those navigating stressful life changes and circumstances (relationships, parenting, divorce, death of a loved one, financial issues, etc.), and those experiencing issues related to over-control. My primary goal is to partner with my clients to initiate and achieve positive change in their lives, develop resilience, and persevere through life’s many challenges.
Hello! I am a professional counselor associate who works with adults struggling with depression, and anxiety, and those navigating stressful life changes and circumstances (relationships, parenting, divorce, death of a loved one, financial issues, etc.), and those experiencing issues related to over-control. My primary goal is to partner with my clients to initiate and achieve positive change in their lives, develop resilience, and persevere through life’s many challenges.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a background in community mental health. I bring to my practice years of work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, PTSD, generational trauma, addiction issues, life transitions and grief and loss. I utilize brief therapy modalities in my practice along with longer-term models like Jungian and other depth psychologies. Within this framework I embrace an existential paradigm, focusing on the four ultimate concerns or conditions in living: death, freedom, isolation and meaninglessness. Spirituality and the deep feminine are core aspects of my practice.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a background in community mental health. I bring to my practice years of work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, PTSD, generational trauma, addiction issues, life transitions and grief and loss. I utilize brief therapy modalities in my practice along with longer-term models like Jungian and other depth psychologies. Within this framework I embrace an existential paradigm, focusing on the four ultimate concerns or conditions in living: death, freedom, isolation and meaninglessness. Spirituality and the deep feminine are core aspects of my practice.
I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling. The discovery of one's true nature as a human ultimately connects them with the source of healing and peace. Partnering with a therapist who supports this journey with unconditional positive regard and empathy is essential to the process. I offer heart-centered counseling to individuals and couples, using mindful, experiential, relational and somatic-based techniques.
I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling. The discovery of one's true nature as a human ultimately connects them with the source of healing and peace. Partnering with a therapist who supports this journey with unconditional positive regard and empathy is essential to the process. I offer heart-centered counseling to individuals and couples, using mindful, experiential, relational and somatic-based techniques.
Welcome! I know that searching for a new therapist can feel overwhelming and I strive to create a space that is open, non-judgmental, and supportive of what is bringing you to therapy at this time. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important aspects of therapy. I bring my own authenticity to the therapy space and you can expect to receive warmth, understanding, and empathy from me as we get to know each other. It is always my goal to cultivate a space where you can feel comfortable enough to release fear and shame.
Welcome! I know that searching for a new therapist can feel overwhelming and I strive to create a space that is open, non-judgmental, and supportive of what is bringing you to therapy at this time. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important aspects of therapy. I bring my own authenticity to the therapy space and you can expect to receive warmth, understanding, and empathy from me as we get to know each other. It is always my goal to cultivate a space where you can feel comfortable enough to release fear and shame.
I have experience working with parents, children, teens, and adults across cultures with a variety of mental health needs and life challenges. I'm passionate about helping you discover your innate wisdom for healing. I utilize a variety of approaches, integrating internal family systems, mindfulness, EMDR, and DBT. I'm also passionate about healing intergenerational wounds from a variety of methods, including trauma reprocessing, psychedelic integration, learning effective communication and emotional intelligence skills.
I have experience working with parents, children, teens, and adults across cultures with a variety of mental health needs and life challenges. I'm passionate about helping you discover your innate wisdom for healing. I utilize a variety of approaches, integrating internal family systems, mindfulness, EMDR, and DBT. I'm also passionate about healing intergenerational wounds from a variety of methods, including trauma reprocessing, psychedelic integration, learning effective communication and emotional intelligence skills.
Ladies, are you struggling w/ an event that left you with nightmares, flashbacks, negative beliefs or expectations about yourself or others (eg "I'm bad"), startle responses, feeling anxious, depressed, or have difficulty concentrating? If your goal is to feel more confident in your own skin and to sleep soundly at night therapy can help.
Ladies, are you struggling w/ an event that left you with nightmares, flashbacks, negative beliefs or expectations about yourself or others (eg "I'm bad"), startle responses, feeling anxious, depressed, or have difficulty concentrating? If your goal is to feel more confident in your own skin and to sleep soundly at night therapy can help.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that everyone is capable of healthy change to achieve their maximum potential and reach a deep satisfaction with life. I value depth and spirituality, identifying as a follower of Jesus. This drives me to show compassion, openness, and hope to all people in a nonjudgmental environment, recognizing that every person is a human being who deserves to live a life they find worth living. My desire is to create a space where people can feel comfortable and safe to be their authentic selves as they engage in the process of delving into the human within.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that everyone is capable of healthy change to achieve their maximum potential and reach a deep satisfaction with life. I value depth and spirituality, identifying as a follower of Jesus. This drives me to show compassion, openness, and hope to all people in a nonjudgmental environment, recognizing that every person is a human being who deserves to live a life they find worth living. My desire is to create a space where people can feel comfortable and safe to be their authentic selves as they engage in the process of delving into the human within.
Do you feel overwhelmed by major life changes? Are you searching for a supportive space to explore your gender identity and/or sexuality? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? I help my clients cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the sources of their struggles to build greater self-awareness, pursue meaningful change, and feel a greater sense of joy, authenticity, and fulfillment in everyday life. Together we will explore new perspectives and skills to help you feel more confident in your ability to face life's challenges and connect with yourself and others.
Do you feel overwhelmed by major life changes? Are you searching for a supportive space to explore your gender identity and/or sexuality? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? I help my clients cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the sources of their struggles to build greater self-awareness, pursue meaningful change, and feel a greater sense of joy, authenticity, and fulfillment in everyday life. Together we will explore new perspectives and skills to help you feel more confident in your ability to face life's challenges and connect with yourself and others.
As a former Private Practitioner, Naomi treated a variety of clients with issues such as abuse, addictions, grief, loss, learning difficulties and life transitions. She uses a variety of techniques to help clients identify presenting problems and resulting patterns. Naomi is culturally sensitive and honored to help clients navigate a path toward healing and growth. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and families. The best part of this work is the opportunity to walk alongside clients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
As a former Private Practitioner, Naomi treated a variety of clients with issues such as abuse, addictions, grief, loss, learning difficulties and life transitions. She uses a variety of techniques to help clients identify presenting problems and resulting patterns. Naomi is culturally sensitive and honored to help clients navigate a path toward healing and growth. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and families. The best part of this work is the opportunity to walk alongside clients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Imagine waking up feeling restored, prepared to overcome obstacles, meet your goals, and be fully present in relationship to self and others. The power of the mind is infinite. Our thought patterns affect our physical health, relationships, and quality of life. If you experience loss of pleasure, loss of interest in activities, have difficulty in relationships, or meeting your goals, contact me. I can help. By learning to challenge negative thought patterns and create positive ones, you will feel confident and in control. My approach and training include DBT, CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
Imagine waking up feeling restored, prepared to overcome obstacles, meet your goals, and be fully present in relationship to self and others. The power of the mind is infinite. Our thought patterns affect our physical health, relationships, and quality of life. If you experience loss of pleasure, loss of interest in activities, have difficulty in relationships, or meeting your goals, contact me. I can help. By learning to challenge negative thought patterns and create positive ones, you will feel confident and in control. My approach and training include DBT, CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Art Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Art Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.