Therapists in Hollywood, Portland, OR

Tired of looping through "coping skills," and ready to heal? If you (or a loved one) continues to struggle with anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, parenting, relationships, trauma, or other stressful life transitions, it may be time to talk. Clients who often do well in this type of work have already worked on stability (ie safe housing, distress tolerance, "coping skills"), so a consistent focus on mental health can be a priority for the next step. Everyone is unique, but with right brained protocols and EMDR, we often see significant results in a shorter time period than talk therapy alone. Consistency is key.

I work with clients who experienced childhood trauma, relational trauma, developmental trauma; clients who have been victims of narcissists, clients who experienced pregnancy loss (stillbirth, miscarriage), clients who have PTSD, clients who have medical trauma, transgenerational trauma, clients with social anxiety, general anxiety, depression, low self-esteem; empaths who feel out of place. I am a certified trauma professional. I am polyvagal informed and use somatic treatments with various modalities that match my clients' needs. LGBTQA+ friendly.

People come to therapy for many reasons. Most often, the primary reason is emotional pain and the desire for change. As humans, we stubbornly cling to patterns of thought and behavior that are not helping us live the lives we most want to live. I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. I want to work with you in a collaborative approach to build awareness and skills to create a life that is meaningful to you. I bring to the therapy space active listening, an empathic and compassionate presence, strong clinical skills, and trauma-informed practices.

Ellise Parr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2011. She holds an Undergraduate Degree in Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University and Graduate Degree from Portland State University. Ellise believes in a treatment philosophy that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, IFS, ACT, mindfulness, strength-based practice, motivational interviewing, and is solution-based. In her spare time, Ellise enjoys learning new things, cooking, traveling, being outside, playing and watching sports, and animals.

Every human being faces a unique set of challenges. Each of us is shaped by upbringing, generational legacy, experiences, triumphs or failures, relationships, work, traumas big and small. Whatever your story may be this unique alchemy creates patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. It is second nature to pursue what is most familiar, consequently we get stuck repeating patterns that often lead to suffering or lack of fulfillment. Self-knowledge helps us rewire so that problematic patterns become more optimal, invites us to recognize new possibilities and make informed choices more in alignment with our hopes and dreams.

As a psychotherapist and contemporary psychoanalyst, I will help you deal with your concerns and distress through greater understanding of what goes on inside of you. We will listen to and work with your feelings, dreams, fantasies, sadness, fears, hopes and desires with compassion and insight. During the past thirty years, I have helped adults, teenagers and children create a safe space in therapy based on trust and respect to develop a sturdier sense of self, have more satisfying relationships, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and access what was previously out of awareness or unthought that can now inform daily life.

Are you looking for a Jungian Analyst to help you navigate the tension of opposites and live life more deeply, passionately, and intentionally? My practice is rooted primarily in the relationship between my client and myself. It draws upon metaphor; experiental learning; traditional methods of analytical psychology (life narrative, dream exploration, authentic movement, exploring the intersubjective field between us) meditation; visualization; and spiritual inquiry.

Feeling Anxious? Depressed? As a Counselor, I can help you feel better, think more clearly, overcome internal obstacles, and more. As a Life Coach, I can facilitate your movement forward. Have trouble moving forward on your Plans? Find yourself back at Square One too often? Undecided about your next Steps? Difficulty Following Through? If you seek a highly experienced, yet affordable, individual who has assisted diverse persons with a wide variety of interests, needs, and obstacles, Contact me. With 30 years of experience as a helping professional, I have served people from late teens to elders. Business name: Rose C Life Goals LLC.

I am not accepting new therapy clients at this time.

SokyaHealth is proud to offer Anchorage, AK a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!

Are you overwhelmed and and exhausted? Are you feeling stuck in patterns that are limiting you such as addiction, depression, anxiety or relationship trouble? If so, they may be related to attachment and or trauma. At The Portland Attachment & Trauma Healing Center we use an integrated approach that incorporates interpersonal Neurobiology. We use effective right-brained therapy protocols such as Lifespan Integration and Attachment Focused EMDR to help build self-empathy and self-compassion. We can help. Just give us a call!

A healthy life is full of transformation, change and growth. Sometimes the normal "growing pains" are accompanied by isolation, depression, anxiety and real loss. I welcome people who have the courage to seek another view point, to break the isolation and find the hidden beauty of transformation, amidst the chaos.