Therapists in Portland, OR

Psychotherapy is often described as ‘the treatment of mental disorders,’ but that is only one of many reasons a person may seek services. Psychologists have the unique knowledge & expertise to draw connections between past relational patterns, individual brain chemistry, heritability of symptoms, emotional awareness, & thought processes/behaviors that perpetuate impairments in functioning. Psychotherapy isn’t a matter of asking a question & receiving advice - but rather learning the skills to make sense of life & building the confidence to take control of it.

Integration is a process one continuously undertakes to shift and sort the insights gained from an experience or life event and live from a place of healing, learning, insight, and understanding. I work with clients to assist in integrating past and present events, conflicts, adversities, and states of being. Working from a holistic framework that views each client as a whole being, and not separate from their mind, body, emotions, or soul.

Hello! Are you and your partner struggling? If you feel unhappy in your relationship due to a specific reason, want to work on your marriage in general, or are looking for guidance to get through a particularly rough patch, couples therapy can help you sort through your issues and move forward.

Together we can co-create a safe space of curiosity and self-compassion. Here, we find opportunities to identify and understand the origins of and what triggers the patterns, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors that don’t serve you. I am inspired by our inherent connectedness and its profound power to make individual, familial, communal, societal, and earthly changes towards a world with a lot more love and belonging. I am honored to hold this collaborative space for adults of all ethnicities/races, genders, sexual orientations, shapes and sizes, abilities, nationalities, and occupations.

Britney Paddy earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Purdue University. She is a course developer for the University of Western State’s graduate clinical psychology program. Her broad range of professional experiences includes Eastern and Indigenous therapeutic practices that address the mind-body interaction, inpatient and outpatient crisis intervention, and forensic psychology in civil commitment proceedings.

I believe every person has the capacity to learn and make changes to improve their life. The process of understanding and responding to problems and hardships in new ways can be a challenging endeavor, but more importantly it can be encouraging, rewarding and empowering. Safety, respect and collaboration are central in my work, as is tailoring treatment to each person's unique needs. Everyone needs to feel safe, heard, and supported as they engage in work that requires vulnerability and courage.

Orchid Pediatrics, located in Portland, Oregon, specializes in behavioral and developmental pediatrics. Board-certified pediatrician Joy Eberhardt, MD, FAAP, provides care to children and teens with access to in-person care in Portland and virtual telemedicine visits for people throughout Oregon and Washington. Orchid Pediatrics is honored to offer gender-affirming care, welcoming LGBTQ+ youth and people of all races and from every walk of life. The team meets each person’s unique needs through a whole-child approach that supports them at every phase of childhood and adolescence.

I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples in their quest for clarity and healing. We will work together to identify and achieve key counseling goals to transform your life and relationships. I strive to bring a warm and open atmosphere that encourages compassion and collaboration. Areas of expertise include rebuilding trust between partners, learning new communication skills to manage anger and decrease conflict, creating sexual intimacy, family blending, creating healthy romantic relationships, healing from infidelity and healthy parenting. EMDR. All are welcome: LGTBQ clients, nontraditional couples and families.

Healing is a journey. For some, "healing" means reversing years of trauma, and for others it means 'getting out of my own head' or 'getting un-stuck.' For everyone, the path to healing is a difficult one, and it is lighter, easier, more meaningful when others join in with you. To you who have tried to go it alone, I invite you to reach out. Connecting with a counselor is a way to get un-stuck in your journey towards health, to bring healing to those deeper places of hurt.

I believe that darkness is an opportunity to find our own true light. Pain is a guide that leads us to be fully present with our experiences and unearth their true meaning and wisdom. We all have the ability to find and know our truth. We hold our own healing and answers deep within ourselves. My role is to provide a nurturing, respectful environment where I stay connected and present with you in this discovery process. Although this may be challenging and uncomfortable at times, it will lead you to more self-appreciation and self-love in your healing journey.

Jill Davidson is a licensed clinical psychologist and a founder and co-director of the Portland Anxiety Clinic, LLC. She is an expert in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders. Her practice is focused on providing effective and long-lasting treatment using the latest Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions. Each course of therapy is tailored to the individual patient. She has an empathetic, collaborative style to create an environment of hope and possibility. Dr. Davidson works with children, adolescents, and adults. A unique component of her practice is her willingness to work in the community and make home visits when clinically appropriate.

The greatest joy comes when clients break free of painful patterns and move to feeling comfortable with life. I've been a counselor for 25 years, with extensive experience helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions. Getting at underlying issues of shame, loss of control and grief changes lives. When therapy works there's more than just insight; clients feel it in their heart as well as their head. Those around them see that they have a life worth living with more happiness and better handling of the inevitable potholes.

I have a particular passion and talent for working with young adults/teenagers, specifically regarding behavioral issues, suicidal ideation and self-injury behaviors. I use a casual approach to build rapport to empower all clients to find their voice and manifest their goals. I also specialize in working with problematic sexual behaviors/ addictions, clients who identify in the LBGTQIA+ community, and clients with complex traumas and relational/intimacy deficits. I believe you will find my natural warmth both inclusive and approachable while affirming each individual's personal and cultural needs.

Hello, I imagine you are here because something isn't quite right in your life and you are seeking guidance to make positive changes. As you explore what therapy has to offer you, more clarity emerges that you are embarking on a journey into your inner life. In therapy, you will have a chance to examine the issues you face and learn new tools and skills to address your problems.

I have been a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Oregon for 25 years. The origins of my orientation to psychotherapy lie in the Client Centered work of Carl Rogers where empathy, unconditional positive regard, genuineness and acceptance guide the therapeutic pathway toward personal growth. Along the way I've studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), all of which inform my clinical approach to treatment, and are especially useful in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, e.g. Social Anxiety and OCD.