Self-Harming Therapists in Lake Oswego, OR

At times life can be difficult. We can encounter obstacles that prevent us from reaching our full potential for living the life we want. Any one of us can use help at times managing the challenges that come our way. It's not easy to ask for help! By seeking out and exploring options, for doing just that, you show the strength and courage needed to make the changes that will help guide you into a more fulfilling and balanced life.

I provide services to individuals, couples, and families, specializing in culturally competent therapy for Portland's LGBTQ community. I work with clients of various sexual, gender, and cultural backgrounds to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, identity concerns, and life transitions. I collaborate with clients & their other providers to determine the focus and nature of therapy. I believe all people are oriented towards health and growth, but sometimes develop problematic ways of thinking, acting, being, and interacting. In therapy we explore areas of your life to find ways of being that help you feel more contented, balanced, and effective.

I am looking forward to working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and/or children (in no particular order) that are interested in art therapy and counseling. I have had 5 years experience in a residential setting with adolescents who struggle with both addictions and mental health concerns. And for another 7 years I worked with children and families in need of significant services at a non-profit organization downtown. I am now primarily working with Clients (like you!) at my private practice in SE Portland and am truly enjoying the experience.

Hi there, my name is Cynthia Shaver, LPC, NCC. I have over 10 years of experience working professionally with clients to achieve their counselling goals in both private practice and community mental health settings. I work with individuals and couples, as well as providing clinical supervision for LPC and MFT Associates in Oregon. I use a trauma-informed lens when working with both clients or supervisees and have experience in emotional focused therapy, EMDR, and various other modalities that attune to clients' unique needs to help them reach their therapeutic goals.

Are you a woman or teen girl experiencing depression, anxiety, codependency, or who has experienced one or multiple traumas? Do you need to heal past wounds and resentments? Would you love to gain self-compassion and experience hope again? If you feel like something is keeping you from moving forward, I’m the kind of therapist who can help you manage current symptoms, find the root cause of your issues, work toward healing, and build a life you love! I provide online therapy for female-identifying and nonbinary adults and teens living in Oregon and Washington state and am trained in EMDR.

Do you feel sad, anxious, lonely, or misunderstood by others? Perhaps you feel discouraged by repetitive, heart-wrenching patterns in your relationships with loved ones, or obstacles to progressing in your career? As a well-trained, experienced, and compassionate psychotherapist, I have helped many people overcome difficulties they worried might be intractable. My aim is to help you think about and get beyond the specific challenges in your life using methods that have proven efficacy. I work collaboratively in setting goals, solving problems, and uncovering the factors that drive your distressing feelings, thoughts, or behaviors.

Therapy is a collaborative process of relational and emotional growth. I will help you to find the roots of troublesome patterns in your life so you can feel more fulfilled, improve relationships, grieve losses and experience more joy. I blend psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and cognitive/ behavioral methods. I have also been trained as an EMDR specialist. My website, drheathermulkerns.com, has more information.

My focus for the last 13 years has been in medical social work with an emphasis on serving older adults and their caregivers; The last 7 of which have been dedicated to supporting those affected by cancer. I am deeply committed to understanding how one’s story, through attachment, attunement and life experience informs one’s ability to cope with unforeseen changes and variables. I believe that how one "shows up" in relationship to self and others is usually related to one's limbic response to stress, typically imparted during one's formative years. I work with clients who feel "uprooted" by their life circumstance.

I work with adolescents, adults, and families to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, poor self-esteem, family conflict, challenging behaviors, ADHD, self-harm, school issues, cognitive distortions, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and more. I have 10 years of experience as a therapist in high levels of psychiatric care for adolescents and their families. I have also discovered great joy and purpose in helping adults navigate common life stressors, parenthood, anxiety, depression, and countless other challenges we face in our day to day lives.

I enjoy working with teens and adults along their journey towards finding resilience and strength in difficult situations. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach and I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and extreme anxiety, starting by creating an atmosphere of safety. I strive to meet your "survival" strategies with validation and kindness as we explore positive changes that you want to make in your life.  My approach is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on mindfulness-based and integrative strategies.