Therapists in Gresham, OR

I am passionate about supporting individuals in making their life goals happen through assisting them in developing a road map which incorporates their current life situation and their hopes for the future. I believe people have innate abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals; we just need a little help in organizing the tools we have, and developing new tools to support and achieve those goals.

“My motivation is so low, I can barely get out of bed in the morning. I feel stuck. My anxiety keeps me from making friends and I feel lonely. I don’t even know what I need. Something needs to change. I want to look forward to getting up in the morning, have better quality friendships, and feel like I have a purpose. I want to be able to say no when I need to and set healthy boundaries. I want to be able to express my needs.” Do any of these statements sound like you?

I’m here to collaborate with you and untangle what might feel overwhelming. Many of my clients are in recovery, have traumatic family dynamics, and generally struggle to feel settled in society. I’m interested in what brought you to the moment of seeking out therapy and how I can support you with getting your needs met.

Trying to figure out how to take care of yourself and live a balance life can feel like an uphill battle. I will work with you on understanding what is causing difficulties in your life and how to approach these challenges. I am a HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned therapist and have specialized training in helping those who struggle with their relationship with food, body, & movement.

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.

You're motivated to make a change. You may be confused about where to start, or if the change is even possible. You're seeking support as you transition through a difficult moment in life. Or perhaps, you've already made the difficult transition and you can't figure out how to return to "normal". I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety, improve self esteem and decrease symptoms of depression, process simple and complex trauma, and to change their thoughts and feelings in order to live a more happy and fulfilled life. You want to come to therapy because you want to live a more fulfilled life.

I am an experienced Therapist. I offer counseling to couples, families and individuals. Most couples that I work with have strengths and struggles. I assist them in tuning-up their communication and problem solving skills. Individuals are often seeking therapy to better understand and treat their symptoms; such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, past unresolved issues. Causes are many; including relationship conflict, parenting, aging, illness, jobs and other life stressors. I have experience working with gay/lesbian individuals.

As an Oregon Registered Associate Mental Health Counselor I understand that people do not seek counseling because everything in their life is going well. It takes real courage to make that first step towards healing. I approach counseling from a Christian Worldview believing that deep down people want to be seen and understood.

The therapeutic experience should encourage one to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. Everyone has a unique journey through this world and the sum of the experiences along the way (good or bad) make us as individual. Sometimes we get lost, hit bumps, or even get overcome with a tidal wave of things that we need help getting back on our path or creating a new one.

I work with a wide array of clients experiencing challenges in their lives ranging from eating disorders to substance abuse to serious trauma. In my years of work specializing in children and parents contending with anger, anxiety, depression, foster-care, parenting struggles and divorce issues I have helped families find healing and recover fun in their relationships. Whether a person is seeking services because they realize their problems can improve and they want professional support or at the insistence of a concerned family member, therapy should be a place where you experience confidence that the situation will improve.

Glenn Maia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (OR) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA) with over 10 years of experience he specializes in depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD/ADHD, Parenting, Life Transitions, Stress, and Family and Interpersonal Conflict. He treats clients between the ages of 6 and 90, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems in his approach with clients. Over the past 10 years he has worked with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, families, couples, and groups in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings.

Life can get overwhelming at times. Often, stressful events, deep feelings of woundedness, feeling cut off from joy, and simply not feeling good about yourself or your relationship(s) get to the point where you know it is time to face these difficulties. As challenging as these things are, they can be the catalyst for change. I am available to help you with anxiety, sadness, grief, loss, and relationship issues and to experience life's challenges in ways that promote healing and wholeness and connect with what you truly want, need, and already have in your heart.

The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!