Therapists in Portland, OR
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Tracy Jendritza
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified
I firmly believe that growth has two paths. To truly flourish, one must balance a desire for change with a true willingness to accept oneselve for who you are. A treatment that embraces this idea is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and it's the core philosophy I use with my patients every day. In treatment, DBT concepts focus on changing things that are getting in the way of living the life you want, while accepting yourself unconditionally. The focus is to develop a life worth living. My program offers a full finality DBT which includes individual therapy, group skills training, and phone consultation.
Jane Larson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Let’s face it- deciding to seek therapy often feels pretty scary. It takes courage, and sometimes desperation, to walk into this unfamiliar relationship. Navigating life's losses and transitions is one of our most challenging tasks, and sometimes we need some help steering the boat. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to explore their inner world of experience and outer world in relationship with others. That might mean help with various life transitions and losses, such as divorce or the death of a loved one. A former nurse, I also see many health care professionals, and can understand the unique challenges they face.
Kimberly Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
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.
Will Helfrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Welcome and congratulations on taking the step of seeking out therapy; I find that contacting someone is the most difficult part. As you look for a therapist, I encourage you to first consider characteristics of the individual you believe you’ll connect with most and consider their education, licensure, and clinical approach second.
Samantha Yugler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I work collaboratively with individuals and couples to make significant shifts that result in long-lasting, increased life fulfillment. I have extensive experience working with issues such as: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma and substance abuse and recovery. I strive to ensure that my clients are clear about what they are learning and gaining from psychotherapy. This includes the identification of supportive tools and coping skills that continue to aid clients after the completion of therapy.
Nicole McMullin
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW, CSWA
Verified
I am a psychotherapist working with individuals inclusive to LGBTQ clients, nontraditional families, and adolescents. I form therapeutic relationships based on trust and care. I have helped clients make positive changes to live healthy, honest and fulfilling lives. The answers are within you, I will just guide you there. I can help you with LGBTQ matters, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, family issues, life transitions, alternative lifestyles and relationships, and other presenting issues. Sex positive therapist.
Malia Graves
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Are you feeling like your relationships are stressed, disconnected, or just not the same as they used to be? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself? - Learning how to manage our emotions and communicate effectively can be tricky, especially with our families and partners. Don't take on the challenge alone, build the skills to manage your mental health effectively with the support of a licensed mental health professional. My intention is to support your healing and guide you towards sustainable goals that will let you feel safe, heard, and connected. Let me help you take the first steps towards growth!
Madeline Harmon
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA
Verified
I specialize in working with humxns of color and non-binary femmes of all ages dealing with trauma (specifically family of origin trauma), relationship concerns, workplace stressors, racism, sexism, cultural dislocation, identity development and spiritual/ancestral reconnection. I deeply enjoy working with BIPOC youth (7-17) who need support navigating this world as neurodivergent, queer, trans and/or living. I support children age 5-7 in processing big losses and life transitions using play therapy. I support all humxns in developing consistent care practices rooted in traditional ancestral knowledge.
Meghan Wright O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Do you have an adept ability to flex and bend to the needs of your environment? Do you struggle to identify and prioritize your own needs? Are your goals and dreams collecting dust while you compulsively tend to those around you? Codependency often develops in the personality structures of people who are raised in chaotic and neglectful environments as children. A finely tuned childhood survival strategy, it leaves many feeling a complex array of emotions in their adulthood: emptiness, resentment, loneliness, and confusion. I help people to break unsatisying relational-patterns and to harness more creative control over their lives.
Sarah Fairchild
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
The relationship is everything. We aren't ourselves when we don't feel comfortable with someone. I understand this, and so my work centers on establishing a working relationship that fosters collaboration and mutual understanding. My motto is: "You are the expert on you." So I rely on you to help me understand your values and approach to life. When I have a sense of who you are (and of us as a team) we get to embark on identifying the patterns and pitfalls, so as to increase awareness and focus on making meaningful changes that are right for you.
Roots Therapy NW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Immediate availability for new clients with Tara Misra, CSWA, Hailey Brown, CSWA and Cynthia Stephan, Professional Counselor Associate. Please see our website for therapist profiles and to request an intake.
Thomas Joseph Doherty
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I am a doctoral psychologist who provides teletherapy and outdoor walking sessions. My office is in N. Portland. I have a specialty helping people overcome distress about climate change and environmental issues. ** CURRENTLY I ONLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR CLIENTS WITH THIS FOCUS. ** I have a direct, supportive style. I work with adult women, men and couples of diverse backgrounds and orientations. I have 25 years of experience. In addition to climate or eco-distress, I help people with personal growth; reducing anxiety or depression; dealing with losses; improving communication and relationships; and public speaking and job performance.
Melika Biglarpour-Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Have you been experiencing anxiety, frequently worrying, sadness, grief, the stress of change, a new transition, & adversity? Are you struggling with sexuality, identity, sexual challenges, relationship issues, difficulty communicating, & lack of connection? Do you feel stuck, lost, or discouraged from experiences of violence (verbal, physical, emotional), sexual assault, & family-related issues? I work with individuals & couples ages 18 & up, of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, SES, immigration status, & cultural background.
Collective Insight Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Are you experiencing challenges with depression, stress, anxiety, racial discrimination/racial trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, or family conflict? Do you find it difficult to engage fully with others because of these concerns? Are they impacting your daily life and overall well-being? Are you seeking support and empowerment to create a change? Are you looking for cultural specific services? Do you need help identifying/ prioritizing what you’re experiencing within this very moment? If you answered YES! to any of the above questions then you’ve come to the right place!
Nancy Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CISD
Verified
I am a dedicated mental health professional and have over twenty years of experience working in mental health. I begin my work by listening to what your goals are for counseling. My goal is simply this ~ to help individuals achieve personal growth and well-being through counseling. Together we will identify your goals, explore thinking patterns and emotional barriers that may prevent you from reaching your fullest potential. My approach is down-to-earth, empowering, and supportive. Because I believe a good therapeutic connection between my client and myself is essential, I routinely offer a free 30-minute consultation.
Danielle Foote
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
In my experience, we often come to therapy when our tried-and-true solutions no longer work and our ways of moving forward have stalled. Whatever the impetus, however, we always come bearing some degree of hope that therapy will make a meaningful difference. We can be full of words and ideas, or find ourselves empty of them. In all cases though, I believe we come primarily for an experience, not an explanation. Related to this conviction, I practice a relational form of psychoanalytic therapy that views the relationship as central to the therapeutic process.
Davy Norris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified
Later life can be a particularly difficult time with multiple major life changes and transitions, losses, declining health and ability, and other issues. Likewise, those who provide care to aging loved ones or clients may face their own difficulty adjusting to life transitions, caregiver fatigue and burnout, or loss of identity and social connections. You may feel emotionally distant, numb, sad, stressed, anxious, depressed, etc. Regardless of you're specific situation and goals, you're taking a positive step by reaching out for help. I'm happy that you're here!
Donna Prinzmetal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Are you feeling unhappy, lost or stuck? You can feel better! "In a dark time, the eye begins to see." The poet, Theodore Roethke, recognized the opportunities available even in our most troubled moments. Therapy offers the chance to get a new perspective on both our internal landscape as well as our relationships. With enhanced vision, therapy can help you discover and embody a new story for yourself. As a therapist with over thirty years of clinical experience, I believe in each person's innate wisdom and ability to change. No matter how lost you might feel, I know that healing is possible.
Rob Rusunen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP
Verified
As your therapist, I will partner with you to help find solutions to life's challenges, difficulties, and uncertainties that you are facing. Living in moments of emotional distress due to challenges in life is a common human experience. Seeking therapy to help work through these challenges is a vulnerable and brave decision. As a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and through my own experiences working with others, I believe that individuals are resilient and have the capacity to find their own solutions but often find it difficult to accomplish them alone.
Mary E Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Becoming a parent is a time of intense beauty and intense stress. My practice is focused on helping women and female identifying people adjust to parenthood. My goal is to help reduce the anxiety and stress that you feel and normalize the distressing experience that comes with shifting your identity. I see clients on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Portland are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Portland then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Portland then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Portland, or Child Psychologists in Portland.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Portland psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Portland psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Portland specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.