Therapists in Milwaukie, OR

Whether it is issues with mental health, substance use, trauma, anger, relationships, families, anxiety, depression, stress, etc. I believe that the path to recovery is only a perspective change away. Through a compassionate and person-centered approach to counseling, I can help guide you to better understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and help you to live to your fullest potential. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC) I have worked with so many people in the process of living a life of wellness.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and their families. I believe that the counseling process is the basis from which change can occur. It is my desire to create a safe environment where individuals feel their experiences are understood and accepted. Together we will discuss treatment goals and objectives. Areas of experience include attachment, sensory processing, social skills, conflict management, ADD/ADHD, anger/opposition, anxieties, depression, grief/loss, trauma, transitions, parent-child relations and divorce/blended families.

*Ofrezco terapia bilingue, en espanol y en ingles.* I offer bilingual therapy, in Spanish and/or English. I believe a sense of trust and safety within the therapeutic relationship is necessary in order to facilitate the change we want to see in our lives. To work towards this goal in my therapeutic relationships, I work from a feminist multicultural framework. I believe the client is the expert on their own experiences. I use collaborative, relational, and strength-based therapy to facilitate a genuine and honest therapeutic relationship that can promote insight and adaptive change.

Practicing over 10 years, I use a client centered focus my desire is to provide you with a safe and welcoming space for you to work through your identified issues and foster an environment that utilizes your strengths and creates individual growth. I have utilized therapy throughout my life. After experiencing the personal loss of suicide, I worked closely with my own therapist to process grief, anger and confusion. I saw it as a tool to gain strength and have continued it off and on throughout my life. I believe together we can do the same.

I’m glad you are here! I acknowledge this can be a difficult step, and it takes incredible strength to begin this journey; I am honored to be a part of it. I prioritize your strengths in my approach to therapy and will build upon those in our work together. Understanding our personal growth areas, and how we can build together as a team is my goal.

I've been in practice for 20+ years and I'm passionate about helping people move forward in their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented. Together we can discover how to break your maladaptive patterns, build on your strengths, and begin your journey to heal. In my practice, you will find openness without judgement and an environment where you can heal the wounds that may be causing low self-esteem, relationship issues, problems at work; or depression and anxiety. Together we can create the changes you want in your life.

Making the decision to seek out therapy can be intimidating, and finding the right therapist is tough. The reality is, life is inherently challenging; it comes with pain and struggle. We all need support from time to time. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family stressors, or other challenges, it is possible to live a life filled with meaningful experiences and relationships.

I am a psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. I provide counseling psychotherapy and integrate mindfulness psychotherapy, attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, existential-humanistic and insight to encourage acceptance, balance and peace for the mind, body and spirit. I advocate and support couples from a variety of races, cultures and sexual orientations using Emotionally Focused Therapy to understand patterns and cycles and to build a better connection and a stronger relationship.

I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and young adults ages 7-25. I have experience working with individuals from many diverse backgrounds, skill sets, needs, and honor all aspects of the unique person that you are. I believe in empowering clients to take an active role in the therapy process. I view counseling as a collaborative effort where we work together as a team to find interventions, treatment methods, and goals that best suit you and your current needs. Every stage of life presents us with its own unique challenges. No person, no matter their age should be defined by their current circumstances.

Life experiences and transitions influence the way we live, and can be the main reason we are experiencing the types of distress we find ourselves in. They force us to let go of the familiar and face the future with a feeling of vulnerability. We can experience great loss, fear, and not knowing where or who to turn to.

My ideal client is someone who is struggling with one or many aspects of life. I enjoy being able to help people struggle through some of the big questions of life, or puzzle through how to make improvements.

I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is the key to developing a plan for change and that therapy is a collaborative process. I relate to clients with warmth and honesty (as well as some occasional humor) that promotes space for non-judgmental and empathic exploration of experiences. My goal is to provide a friendly, safe environment where clients can authentically express themselves and gain insight that informs meaningful change. As a generalist psychologist, I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of presenting concerns.

As a therapist I value the connection between myself and my clients which I believe to be one of the most important components of therapy. I am dedicated to working with people who feel stuck in their lives. My goal is to help clients explore how their variety of experiences plays into the whole of their lives and find a unique solution to whatever hurdles you may face. As my client, you and I will explore the nature of your struggles and come up with an evidence-based plan to help you walk the path to healing. I am a believer that as long as you are willing to try, you can get to where you want to be.

Welcome! I work with individuals, couples and families. A basic guiding principle in my work is that, when we are able to really see and accept where we are, and who we are, we begin to heal and grow. I see therapy as a sacred space, a place of safety in which we can allow ourselves to go deeper into our experience of ourselves, the other, and of our life as a whole. There is a trust I have found in this process, that if we attend to what comes up in this place, it will lead us through.

I am an evidence-based therapist who incorporates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy and other strategies to tailor treatment to each of my clients' needs. I will help you understand how to be more present-focused and how to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile page. My focus as a therapist is to help individuals improve the quality of their lives. Each one of us has our own life path, and I am here to help you explore your path and make positive changes. I envision our work as empowering and leading you to a healthier and more fulfilling life. We all experience times in our lives that feel difficult, perhaps even impossible. During those times, we may feel that we have no one we can talk to or who understands how we are feeling, and it is then we choose to seek out therapy.

I am an expert in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. I offer you support and guidance while you navigate your journey to recovery. I create a supportive environment and give you the tools you need to rebuild your life, rediscover yourself, and transform your world.

I provide individual therapy for preteens, adolescents, and young adults. My goal is to work alongside my clients to offer support and comfort as they navigate their daily lives; whether that is dealing with friendship/relational issues, struggling with feeling isolated, or difficulties building self-confidence. While working with me, we will learn how to conquer the anxious thoughts, self doubt, and negative thinking that can lead to you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained.

Are you struggling with past experiences and looking for someone who can join you in the journey to wholeness? I would love to support you as a trellis supports a growing, blooming plant! I have a lifetime of experiences working with diverse cultures internationally and here in the Portland area. This has given me invaluable insight into how our backgrounds contribute to our own unique stories and how we find healing and meaning in our life. For about 8 years, I have worked as both a child/family therapist and an adult therapist focusing on trauma across the life span. I work primarily with older teens and young adults.