Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Hillsboro, OR

The therapeutic relationship is one in which the individual and therapist work together to create lasting change, while working through difficult issues in a safe environment. I enjoy walking through each of your unique life situations, empowering you and supporting you along the way. I believe in the mind-body connection, and enjoy exploring how these two play a role in your daily life. I have had training and specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, OCD , and grief.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to providing my clients with ethical, professional and confidential services. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in determining successful outcomes in treatment. This involves the client feeling safe and trusting of the therapist while he/she explores emotional vulnerabilities and painful thought processes. My hope is that you will experience me as someone who actively listens to you and works with you to develop effective problem-solving strategies. My approach to therapy is respectful, honest, client-centered and strengths based.

Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.

Now accepting new clients for telehealth in OR and WA. This is a really difficult time right now. I know you must be feeling scared or your anxiety is really high. This is how we respond to the unknown. Stress can manifest itself in many ways, including in your mental health and relationship with others. If you feel ready to reduce the stress in your life and tackle what is getting in the way of having a successful relationship with yourself and others, you have come to the right place!

My Practice Is Accepting New Clients Now believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. A person's mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped by various social, economic, and physical environments operating at different stages of life. Good mental health is integral to human health and well-being. Risk factors for many common mental disorders are heavily associated with social inequalities. I don't discriminate against anyone, and I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

Accepting new clients: I believe that everyone has to right to be respected and honored; to live healthy, happy and productive lives. Sometimes life can become challenging however with the right therapeutic environment individuals can cultivating and acquire the skills they need to begin to engage their true self or navigate through difficulty.

Throughout our lives, we may face many challenges. Some of those challenges may allow us the opportunity to resolve the situation unassisted. However, there may be instances when additional support may be needed to help one navigate a successful resolution. I Am Accepting New Clients Now! My Practice Also Offers Medication Management with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner! My Practice Offers Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!

Well, here we are most of us recovering from a global pandemic, the monkey pox and now we must worry whether are children will be safe in their schools and whether to return to work or work from home. The decisions we must make for ourselves, and our families can be difficult and sometimes that can be very overwhelming. Life can be stressful; I know firsthand what it’s like to suffer and make sacrifices I wasn’t ready for. I too have issues; I would be lying to you if I told you otherwise. Sometimes it can feel as if we have no one to talk to and nobody who cares. Well, I care, and we can face through life’s issues together.

My Practice Is Accepting New Clients Immediately for Therapy and Medication Management! The seasons have changed and you might be feeling it. Have you noticed that you might be or are struggling with your mental health? You can choose to not be alone in your adventure of strengthening yourself. I can be your guide and help you through these rough times. If you feel that the pandemic has been rough to go through, you're not alone and you're not without support. I enjoy offering my services to see my clients grow and become unique strong individuals. Don't be surprised if you find yourself recovering fast.

I believe that people entering into a therapeutic relationship have made an empowering decision to invest and promote healthy and meaningful changes in their lives. Successful therapy requires honesty, transparency, trust, and collaboratively working towards goals that promote healthy living and optimal well-being. I employ a variety of evidence-based counseling practices, with the intent of customizing each approach to match the client and their healing journey. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, severe mental illness, stress, life transitions, and addiction

I work with a diverse client base, ranging from children to adult, using evidence-based therapies in person or via telehealth. I specifically am focused on clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or familial/romantic relationship themes. I have spent time working internationally with the most vulnerable of populations and am excellent at drawing out those not familiar with the talk therapy model. I am happy to use a clients existing coping strategies such as spiritual beliefs and practices or help create new ones.

I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. 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. My work involves complex divorce and reunification therapy. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.

Are you looking to find a positive sense of self or learn healthier ways to problem solve your day-to-day life? I provide mentoring, support, and skills to people who are struggling with identity, coping skills, behavioral struggles, and trauma. I aspire to empower individual struggles, build on individual strengths, and observe the growth made through the therapy process. I believe every client is different, unique, and have their own way to show motivation for change in treatment. I have a passion for encouragement, support to identify internal strengths, build self-confidence, and identify individual morals and values.

How on earth are you supposed to choose something as important as a therapist from a two-dimensional blurb on the internet? Because it's impossible to really get a sense of who someone is from a listing, I invite you to reach out via phone, text or email, or you can visit my website & watch a short video of me & get a sense for my energy & style. Change doesn't have to take years of sessions, but it does take reaching out to get effective help, and I'd love the chance to be of assistance. These are some crazy times! COVID19 is scary, & the stress can load up on top of existing life issues, making everything feel so overwhelming.

Creating safe conversations with people who have been exposed to trauma that struggle with feelings of worthlessness, face relationship challenges, and find it difficult to stay. Conditions of trauma experiences vary due to proximity, intensity, and frequency. Critical incident exposure is when natural coping mechanisms of the brain and body become overwhelmed and therefore revert to a potentially damaging stress state required for survival. Options under such duress become limited to fight, flee, or freeze responses. Melissa Shockman, MA has a master’s level degree from George Fox University in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy

Psychological distress is a signal that reflects unaddressed concerns in a person's life which are calling out for attention. I work with people to help them identify and address these concerns. Through facing these concerns a person can often find ways to reduce their distress, find resolutions to problems, and may open a doorway into a more fulfilling life. Paradoxically, the challenges that come our way are often essential to our continued development. While it can be difficult to face these challenges, in retrospect people sometimes discover that they hold the keys to our continued growth.

We are a Christian counseling group that seeks to provide current and effective psychotherapy services from a Biblical perspective. We are highly trained counselors who all hold personal Christian values and principles, integrating these into each session without judgment or forcing anything on our clients. Rather, we want to provide hope and guidance through the struggles our clients present.