Adults Therapists in Forest Grove, OR
It can be difficult to find quality care when you're struggling. Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, anger, relationship issues, health problems and life transitions can be confusing, and I want to be the one to help you through it. I believe in evidence-based practice and working with the whole person to find balance again. If it feels like it has been a long time since you've been able to enjoy life, there is hope.
It can be difficult to find quality care when you're struggling. Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, anger, relationship issues, health problems and life transitions can be confusing, and I want to be the one to help you through it. I believe in evidence-based practice and working with the whole person to find balance again. If it feels like it has been a long time since you've been able to enjoy life, there is hope.
I specialize in helping teens and adults create meaningful change in their relationships with traumatic events, stressors, and anxiety.
I provide individual sessions in person and online. Depending on your preference, I also offer opportunities for us to occasionally check in with your loved ones to guide them in how to best support you as you practice applying the skills you learn during therapy in the real world.
I specialize in helping teens and adults create meaningful change in their relationships with traumatic events, stressors, and anxiety.
I provide individual sessions in person and online. Depending on your preference, I also offer opportunities for us to occasionally check in with your loved ones to guide them in how to best support you as you practice applying the skills you learn during therapy in the real world.
Discover a path to balance and well-being.
My practice focuses on overall health and wellness, using a holistic approach to connect mind and body. I prioritize your unique needs with tailored, client-centered wellness plans designed to promote self-care and balance. Through mindfulness practices, counseling, and evidence-based techniques, I’ll help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your emotions, develop tools to manage stress and anxiety, and improve your overall quality of life.
Together, we’ll work toward greater resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Discover a path to balance and well-being.
My practice focuses on overall health and wellness, using a holistic approach to connect mind and body. I prioritize your unique needs with tailored, client-centered wellness plans designed to promote self-care and balance. Through mindfulness practices, counseling, and evidence-based techniques, I’ll help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your emotions, develop tools to manage stress and anxiety, and improve your overall quality of life.
Together, we’ll work toward greater resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
I have 28 years of experience working with adults, teens, and families.
My goal is to help you reach your goals. As a husband, father of six kids, grandfather of eight grandkids, mental health worker, and minister, I bring some life experience. If nothing else, I've learned that we all need encouraging support.
I look forward to traveling with you on the road to transformation.
I have 28 years of experience working with adults, teens, and families.
My goal is to help you reach your goals. As a husband, father of six kids, grandfather of eight grandkids, mental health worker, and minister, I bring some life experience. If nothing else, I've learned that we all need encouraging support.
I look forward to traveling with you on the road to transformation.
I work with individuals who vary in lifespan from children to adolescents to adults.
My clinical areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, health problems, behavioral issues, and peer conflicts.
I work with individuals who vary in lifespan from children to adolescents to adults.
My clinical areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, health problems, behavioral issues, and peer conflicts.
At Gentle Giant Counseling, my priority is to create a warm, inclusive environment where you feel truly seen and understood. I know life’s challenges—like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or major life transitions—can weigh heavily, especially when you belong to a marginalized community. I’m here to offer support to individuals from all walks of life, with a special focus on the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Together, we’ll work at a comfortable pace to heal, grow, and build the resilience needed to live a balanced, authentic life.
At Gentle Giant Counseling, my priority is to create a warm, inclusive environment where you feel truly seen and understood. I know life’s challenges—like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or major life transitions—can weigh heavily, especially when you belong to a marginalized community. I’m here to offer support to individuals from all walks of life, with a special focus on the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Together, we’ll work at a comfortable pace to heal, grow, and build the resilience needed to live a balanced, authentic life.
I love working with clients who may feel lost and unsure of where or how to start their journey toward mental health recovery. Maybe you have slipped through the cracks of the mental health system and are struggling to find the support you need. You may feel stuck in the past, angry at the world, or fearful that happiness is out of reach. I understand that some days, this pain may feel so heavy or overwhelming that getting out of bed or replying to messages from friends and family feels too hard. I’m here to help you identify and shift any patterns that aren’t serving you, so you can move forward in a way that match your values.
I love working with clients who may feel lost and unsure of where or how to start their journey toward mental health recovery. Maybe you have slipped through the cracks of the mental health system and are struggling to find the support you need. You may feel stuck in the past, angry at the world, or fearful that happiness is out of reach. I understand that some days, this pain may feel so heavy or overwhelming that getting out of bed or replying to messages from friends and family feels too hard. I’m here to help you identify and shift any patterns that aren’t serving you, so you can move forward in a way that match your values.
Are you stagnating in talk therapy? I bring thirty years of experience as a licensed social worker, helping people with many kinds of life problems. In addition to client-centered talk therapy, I incorporate eye movement and imagery to help clients resolve trauma and move beyond barriers to growth. Eye movement helps people when they are "stuck" in talk therapy, rapidly helping people to recover from emotional distress, cycles of rumination, and problematic behaviors.
Are you stagnating in talk therapy? I bring thirty years of experience as a licensed social worker, helping people with many kinds of life problems. In addition to client-centered talk therapy, I incorporate eye movement and imagery to help clients resolve trauma and move beyond barriers to growth. Eye movement helps people when they are "stuck" in talk therapy, rapidly helping people to recover from emotional distress, cycles of rumination, and problematic behaviors.
Welcome to a safe space where your journey towards mental and emotional well-being begins. As a dedicated mental health therapist, my primary focus is on fostering empathy and establishing a profound connection with each individual who walks through my door. Your unique experiences and struggles matter, and together, we will navigate the path to healing, growth, and resilience. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and unlock your full potential. Let's embark on this transformative path to healing and growth.
Welcome to a safe space where your journey towards mental and emotional well-being begins. As a dedicated mental health therapist, my primary focus is on fostering empathy and establishing a profound connection with each individual who walks through my door. Your unique experiences and struggles matter, and together, we will navigate the path to healing, growth, and resilience. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and unlock your full potential. Let's embark on this transformative path to healing and growth.
With my client-centered focus, I work hard to build a therapeutic relationship that creates a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space for clients to present themselves to their fullest potential. My priority is to guide and support each client in their journey to develop their sense of self-love, confidence, and peace of mind and body. Some of the issues I work with are parenting support, parent-child relationship issues, family conflict, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues at home/school, emotional dysregulation/outbursts, coping skills, life transitions, stress, teen violence and trauma.
With my client-centered focus, I work hard to build a therapeutic relationship that creates a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space for clients to present themselves to their fullest potential. My priority is to guide and support each client in their journey to develop their sense of self-love, confidence, and peace of mind and body. Some of the issues I work with are parenting support, parent-child relationship issues, family conflict, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues at home/school, emotional dysregulation/outbursts, coping skills, life transitions, stress, teen violence and trauma.
Accepting New Clients. Evening/Weekend times available.
As a therapist with a background in the military and as a first responder, I offer a perspective shaped by firsthand experience with crisis and resilience. As a proud LGBTQIA+ individual, I bring empathy, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to inclusion. My path to therapy began long before formal training—through supporting others in high-stakes moments and navigating identity in challenging spaces. These experiences taught me that healing starts with trust, safety, and the freedom to speak your truth.
Accepting New Clients. Evening/Weekend times available.
As a therapist with a background in the military and as a first responder, I offer a perspective shaped by firsthand experience with crisis and resilience. As a proud LGBTQIA+ individual, I bring empathy, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to inclusion. My path to therapy began long before formal training—through supporting others in high-stakes moments and navigating identity in challenging spaces. These experiences taught me that healing starts with trust, safety, and the freedom to speak your truth.
As a counselor, I approach my work through the lens of Restoration Therapy, a model that integrates principles from attachment theory, emotional regulation, and mindfulness to promote healing and personal empowerment. I believe that
at the heart of most emotional struggles are painful messages we’ve internalized in
response to relational wounds. I place a strong emphasis on self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and practicing new behaviors both in and outside the therapy room. I see the therapeutic relationship not as a place to simply manage symptoms, but as a sacred space for transformation and restoration.
As a counselor, I approach my work through the lens of Restoration Therapy, a model that integrates principles from attachment theory, emotional regulation, and mindfulness to promote healing and personal empowerment. I believe that
at the heart of most emotional struggles are painful messages we’ve internalized in
response to relational wounds. I place a strong emphasis on self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and practicing new behaviors both in and outside the therapy room. I see the therapeutic relationship not as a place to simply manage symptoms, but as a sacred space for transformation and restoration.
I provide individual and relationship therapy, that focuses on solutions to issues like overwhelming emotions, conflict with others, or stressful events. I believe that in life, every person has the ability to navigate through life's challenges. Though when stressed for prolonged periods of time, or sometimes even if you experience just one traumatic or overwhelming event, it can be helpful to work through these issues with the guidance of a therapist for awhile. Therapy is a place to build up your resiliency and effectiveness.
I provide individual and relationship therapy, that focuses on solutions to issues like overwhelming emotions, conflict with others, or stressful events. I believe that in life, every person has the ability to navigate through life's challenges. Though when stressed for prolonged periods of time, or sometimes even if you experience just one traumatic or overwhelming event, it can be helpful to work through these issues with the guidance of a therapist for awhile. Therapy is a place to build up your resiliency and effectiveness.
Our therapist-client relationship is one that relies on shared wisdom. You are the expert in the subject area of you, while I bring therapeutic resources and my own lived experience.
Our therapist-client relationship is one that relies on shared wisdom. You are the expert in the subject area of you, while I bring therapeutic resources and my own lived experience.
I focus on understanding your personal goals from a client centered perspective. I am here to bring support and collaboration as we explore your current situation, symptoms, past experiences, as well as desired changes and goals. You are capable of change, hope, inner peace & self understanding. I specialize in working with couples who feel distant from one another due to conflict patterns and attachment wounds. I look forward to meeting you right where you are at on your journey and supporting you in creating the changes, connected relationships, and life you desire.
I focus on understanding your personal goals from a client centered perspective. I am here to bring support and collaboration as we explore your current situation, symptoms, past experiences, as well as desired changes and goals. You are capable of change, hope, inner peace & self understanding. I specialize in working with couples who feel distant from one another due to conflict patterns and attachment wounds. I look forward to meeting you right where you are at on your journey and supporting you in creating the changes, connected relationships, and life you desire.
I particularly enjoy working with teens, parents, adults and older adults.
I offer both verbal and art therapy to interested clients. Participating in art therapy is not required if you are most comfortable with talk therapy at this time. However, folding art therapy into some or all of your sessions can help provide an additional avenue for your self understanding and growth. This is a fabulous specialty to be able to offer.
I particularly enjoy working with teens, parents, adults and older adults.
I offer both verbal and art therapy to interested clients. Participating in art therapy is not required if you are most comfortable with talk therapy at this time. However, folding art therapy into some or all of your sessions can help provide an additional avenue for your self understanding and growth. This is a fabulous specialty to be able to offer.
I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health.
Play therapy offers the child an environment of safety. If children are able to say what they think or how they feel through toys/art/sand/media with someone who can translate their behavior and facilitate the process, they will respond positively and can successfully work through their presenting issues.
I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health.
Play therapy offers the child an environment of safety. If children are able to say what they think or how they feel through toys/art/sand/media with someone who can translate their behavior and facilitate the process, they will respond positively and can successfully work through their presenting issues.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and major life transitions—especially those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next step.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and encouraging. I balance support with gentle challenges, helping you explore thoughts, patterns, and behaviors while developing strategies that truly work for you. I previously worked as a management consultant for 10 years and know first hand the stress of working at a demanding, high stress job.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and major life transitions—especially those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next step.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and encouraging. I balance support with gentle challenges, helping you explore thoughts, patterns, and behaviors while developing strategies that truly work for you. I previously worked as a management consultant for 10 years and know first hand the stress of working at a demanding, high stress job.
I work with people of all ages, but I specialize in working with adolescent, teen, college age, and young adult clients.
I use a strengths-based person-centered approach, which means I provide a non-judgmental space, I hold respect and dignity for every person, I value authenticity, and I focus on your personal and community strengths. I employ aspects of other approaches such as somatic, narrative, CBT, DBT, ACT, family systems, among others.
I work with people of all ages, but I specialize in working with adolescent, teen, college age, and young adult clients.
I use a strengths-based person-centered approach, which means I provide a non-judgmental space, I hold respect and dignity for every person, I value authenticity, and I focus on your personal and community strengths. I employ aspects of other approaches such as somatic, narrative, CBT, DBT, ACT, family systems, among others.
I'm a PCIT-certified therapist with 10+ years of experience helping children, teens, and adults.
I’m currently accepting clients for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and telehealth. My ideal clients are those navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, small trauma, or life transitions who want to feel more grounded, capable, and understood. They’re seeking practical tools, emotional clarity, and a space where they can show up exactly as they are. I offer evidence-based, supportive care to help you reach your goals. Therapy should feel safe, empowering, and truly heard—and I’m here to guide you through the chaos with compassion and skill.
I'm a PCIT-certified therapist with 10+ years of experience helping children, teens, and adults.
I’m currently accepting clients for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and telehealth. My ideal clients are those navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, small trauma, or life transitions who want to feel more grounded, capable, and understood. They’re seeking practical tools, emotional clarity, and a space where they can show up exactly as they are. I offer evidence-based, supportive care to help you reach your goals. Therapy should feel safe, empowering, and truly heard—and I’m here to guide you through the chaos with compassion and skill.
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Adults Therapists
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication.
Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.