Therapists in Mount Scott, Portland, OR

I work with folks experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, infertiltiy, life transitions, feeling stuck, relationship difficulties, emotional distress, and career stress. You might be looking for someone to vent to. You might be having facing a difficult conversation and need help to have it. You might feel like you'd like to start (or continue) exploring your past trauma. You might want coping strategies for depression or anxiety. I help my clients with all of these issues and more. All genders, sexual orientations, and gender expressions welcome!

Talk therapy is a brave endeavor and can be extremely creative and rewarding. The most important part of my approach is creating an effective working partnership with you, so that you can get the most out of therapy. Ongoing distress in our lives can bring us to therapy, and with good work can lead us to both acceptance and long-term psychological flexibility and wellness. Many people find this path to be an exciting and generative one. It can even be fun at times. With my training from around the world, I specialize in creating unique clinical formulations to aid clients in fostering shifts in their lives.

Mid-life can be deeply rewarding, but it can also feel like a never-ending pile of stress. It's not surprising that you’re feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may be navigating complex relationships, career and caregiving responsibilities, finances, and health issues, not to mention a pandemic or the multitude of systemic oppressive forces alive in our country today! On top of it all, you may notice that your tools for managing stress (alcohol, food, pushing yourself to the max) aren’t really cutting it anymore and may even be causing harm. The pressure is overwhelming, and you're not sure how to handle it all.

Humans are resilient, creative, adaptive creatures. Often, our problems are not proof of some personal failure, but are the result of adaptations we made in response to — or just to survive — our situation. We do what we need to do to make it through the day. But sometimes we know that it's time to make a change. Whether you're feeling stuck in your creative practice, navigating a new identity as nonbinary or queer, trying to practice allyship with self-compassion, or working through changes in your relationships, my job is to support you along the way.

I deeply believe in your ability to find peace, develop your intuition and wisdom to make your own choices about your life, and create new meaning and find healing from trauma, including systemic and intergenerational trauma. I am a strengths-based, humanistic, person-centered counselor based in Portland, Oregon but able to work with clients throughout Washington and Oregon using telehealth. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and strive for inclusivity and curiosity for all people. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, indecision, school/work stress, and relationship conflicts, among other issues.

I work with individual adults of all ages, races, and genders. I have experience working with Trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, disability, relationship issues, boundaries, attachment, identity development, immigration issues, and much more. I enjoy working with LBGTQIA+ folks, as well as men and women who are working to liberate themselves from patriarchal roles and relationship patterns. I am committed to ongoing anti-racism work and aim to provide a space in which BIPOC clients feel safe and supported.

Hello! I am a licensed therapist and I'm skilled at helping others to navigate an array of challenges by cultivating growth, building skills, deepening insight and awareness, and fostering meaningful relationships. My approach is rooted in mindfulness to build awareness and insight into one's thoughts, feelings, actions, and personal experience. With increased awareness you will be able to "slow down" and better understand what is happening so you can respond effectively to challenges rather than react in old, unhelpful ways. I will also teach you skills to help you relate to yourself and others with kindness.

Life is full of change and I am passionate about working with women throughout various difficult life transitions including, puberty, going to college, starting a new job/career, pregnancy, postpartum anxiety/depression, adjustment to parenthood and grief and loss. Anxiety, depression or stress and overwhelm can creep up during these moments and we will work together to get you the tools you need to cope and thrive. You are the expert on your own life and I am here to help you explore and process difficult issues, build upon your own inner resources and gain new skills to help navigate your emotions.

I have more information on my website: shellynicolpsyd.com

I am a trauma informed therapist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I strive to create an empathetic and empowering environment where together we can explore authenticity, healing and self-acceptance. I view therapy as a space to explore and discover new ways of being and relating to ourselves and others. If you and your partner(s) are finding that you are often stuck in the same fights over and over, navigating a life transition, or trying to move forward after a breach of trust, couples therapy can provide the support you need. Please visit my website for more information.

Finding the right therapist can be tricky business. It's all in the match. Honest, clearly communicated feedback, compassion for your difficulties, sound clinical skills and well over 20 years of clinical experience dealing with depression, anxiety, social isolation, grief/loss, relationship problems, work issues and co-occurring medical/emotional conditions are what I have to offer you. Our work will consist of exploring your therapeutic goals, working to understand how you're current and past experiences are impacting your life then practicing changes that will move you forward. We will be a team.

Maybe you are looking for extra help and support from a therapist because you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, under-resourced, dissatisfied, dysregulated, and perhaps struggling with your relationship with yourself or others. You are ready to work with someone to grow and change in how you face these challenges. You want to build a collaborative relationship with a caring professional that can help you be more present, balanced, flexible, aligned with your values, and compassionate with yourself. My focus is to increase understanding of how trauma and grief impact the way you feel and function.

My practice is currently full. I believe that therapy can be social justice; self care can be a rebellion. I prioritize Queer, BIPOC and female identified care. All people are creative, resourceful and capable of growth. Change is difficult and we are all deserving of support. I am honored to work with folks through all of life’s transitions. If we decide to work together, we will identify goals and work through the barriers to becoming more healthy, happy and fulfilled. Email and I'll respond quickly. Phone calls may take longer.

You may be feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck in self-defeating behaviors. Maybe you're confused or angry, or going through a difficult transition. I help people like you live happier, more rewarding lives. This may involve healing wounds from your past, finding a sense of purpose, exploring your healthy sexuality and/or gender identity, or discovering (and acting on) what you are passionate about. I will support you each step of the way.

Perhaps you were raised in an environment that prioritizes mental health and is supportive of psychotherapy. Conversely, and as often the case, you were taught from caregivers that it was "weak" or "shameful" to obtain professional support, or to even seek help outside of yourself. These sentiments still permeate our culture, and though they are shifting, I find that they still lurk and impact one's drive to pursue mental health care. So in either case (and for all others in between), getting here was a process. In this spirit, I want to commend you for taking this huge and vulnerable step toward healing and deeper self-awareness!

I offer psychotherapy to individuals and couples who reside in California or Oregon. I offer clinical supervision to associates residing and working in the state of California. As a psychotherapist, I am flexible and tailor my approach to the need of each client. I have been trained in many modalities that offer various benefits, depending on your needs and preferences (EMDR, AEDP, Sensorimotor, Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic, Somatic). As a clinical supervisor, I supervise from a primarily psychodynamic orientation. My practice is anti oppression and trauma informed.

I have been practicing psychotherapy in Portland, Oregon for over thirty years. Initially trained as a child and family therapist in the psychodynamic tradition at the University of Michigan, I have since continued to broaden and deepen my experience and skills through further training in and study of Gestalt therapy theory, contemporary psychoanalysis, Collaborative Couple Therapy, anthroposophy, and hatha yoga. Please feel free to check my website for more information on everything I offer.

People come to therapy for many different reasons. Perhaps you wish to know yourself better or to understand what is happening in your relationships. Sometimes depression or anxiety become unmanageable. Emotional pain and suffering are normal aspects of life but it is possible to achieve a more balanced and resilient emotional state and more fulfilling relationships.

In my work with you, I will focus on finding creative solutions to your unmet life-needs. I work with individuals needing help with Anxiety Disorders, Couples Counseling, ADHD and Gifted populations and more. My clients consistently describe me as warm, interactive, compassionate, and effective. My approach is practical, solutions-focused, highlighting both your strengths and growth areas for more adaptive living. Your treatment will include evidence-based treatments that are efficient and effective, such as: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), Exposure Therapy and Biofeedback.