Therapists in Alberta Arts District, Portland, OR

As a queer first-generation immigrant, my passions and experiences are rooted in working with LGBTQIA2s+ and BIPOC folks, and people living in marginalized bodies. I provide therapy that is poly, kink, gender, and neurodivergent affirming. Our work together will seek to unearth and honor your true essence, what you value, and who you want to be in this life. This can be challenging work, and I will encourage you to tell me what is and isn’t working. My hope for you is to feel liberated, to engage in patterns and relationships that nurture your potential, and to help you feel at home in your body and safe in community.

I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am a psychotherapist, licensed as a clinical social worker, certified as an alcohol and drug counselor and TRE® provider, drawing on over 25 years of experience. My primary foundational belief is that our mind and body operate as one organism, which contains its own healing potential. I use evidence-based approaches (EMDR, TRE, IFS) to assist clients in the natural healing process that includes moving to a state of regulation in the nervous system and accessing the wisdom that already exists in a person’s brain chemistry and somatic experience.

I'm a compassionate mental health therapist driven to help others overcome personal obstacles & learn to accept and love their genuine selves. I believe you are the expert on your life. My role is to work collaboratively with you and provide the support, validation and assistance you need to reach your personal goals. This includes creating a therapeutic environment where you can feel safe and emotionally supported to engage in the work of healing.

I’m Dr. Sara Aslan, PhD, I am a licensed Psychologist, I have been providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families for over 12 years. I am currently providing virtual sessions to adults and adolescents residing in Oregon and Washington, an in-person sessions in the Portland, Oregon area. I began working with Eating Disorders in 2010. I quickly realized that I was also seeing experiences of trauma interfere with my client’s healing processes, and knew learning to adequately treat trauma was something that was imperative to the overall wellbeing of my clients. I pursued a PhD, and in 2015, I began providing trauma

Are you frequently bothered by memories that just won't go away? When you face something new in life, are you afraid you can't handle it? Do you beat yourself up over mistakes that you have made? Do you find it difficult to say No to a request, or to ask for help from others? Do you feel burned out and frustrated with family or work relationships? Many of us have gone the route of self-help books, but these have limited value since they aren't tailored to our individual lives. My work with you is.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed school psychologist. I hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. Urban and rural, inpatient and outpatient work settings have taught me about the many challenges an individual may face including experiences of oppression and injustice, as well as a deep appreciation for the richness of the human experience. My style is described as warm, analytical and collaborative, balancing deep emotional work with elements of humor and lightness when appropriate. I aim to help clients address the root of complex challenges, in a safe and supported way.

We all have a unique expression of life force energy, but at times it may seem the core self--our spirit--has been pummeled by trauma, loss, pain, unhealthy relationships, or life in a toxic culture. Often when trying to make change, clients find that despite being inspired, they can't do what they need to do in order to live the meaningful life they desire. Our thoughts and feelings are connected to our physical state, our relationships with partner(s), friends, family and the culture at large, as well as our spiritual life.