Psychodynamic Therapists in Southwest, Portland, OR

Your willingness to seek help is a courageous step towards healing & change. I believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship and view it as our combined effort. I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster a safe, consistent and curious environment that supports your wisdom while guiding your pursuit of valued and meaningful living. Our partnership will include my extensive education & advanced training working with individuals who have been adversely impacted by relational and attachment disruptions, abuse/neglect and complex traumatic experiences.

Anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma make it so difficult to be present in your life. If you feel alternately numb, exhausted, or overwhelmed, I can help. Deepen your understanding of how your body holds stress and anxiety to learn new ways to respond. Addressing trauma and anxiety with body awareness helps to stop negative thoughts or a harsh inner narrative. Exploring your response to distress deepens your self-knowledge. We will use effective tools for holding overwhelming emotions in order to support you to feel grounded. With a foundation of self-trust and self-compassion, you feel more open to the possibilities of life.

Please check current availability. Deeply respectful therapy, consultation &/or life coaching. Are you sensitive; or, sad or anxious? Are there questions in your relationships? Do you feel shame or regret about yourself or your body, or struggle with other problem thought or behavior patterns? Are you distressed by memory of childhood neglect or other trauma? I help people explore & come to terms with issues like these. My life, education, training and work have given me detailed perspectives about some of the concerns that trouble people - and underlying challenges & complicated feelings that come up in dealing with them.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in MA & OR. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked as a public interest attorney. As a psychologist, I continue to incorporate a systemic framework and view therapy as a collaboration. I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy -an evidence-based treatment- to illuminate how the past and present, external and internal, mutually influence one another. I also integrate tools from other therapy modalities to support the unique needs of each individual.

Do you ever ask yourself questions like these? How can I stop feeling so overwhelmed by my thoughts and feelings? Why am I often triggered by what others say or do? Why do I keep setting myself up for failure when I have all it takes to succeed? Or, what would it be like to have some peace of mind? If you are interested in getting to the bottom of these questions, psychodynamic therapy might be the right treatment for you. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in providing psychodynamic treatment for a wide range of problems. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health.

Everyone needs to talk about their personal concerns, emotions, and life challenges. At times, it is best to talk to someone who is not a friend or family member. I provide a place and process for these personal conversations. I will support you as you resolve old issues and emotional blocks, find new insights and choices, develop new ways of coping and acting. I am interactive and supportive. I work with individuals experiencing stress/anxiety/trauma; depression; childhood and relationship issues; life transitions - divorce, the death of someone important, illness, and transitions of midlife or becoming an elder; ADHD.

Accepting New Clients and OHP Healthshare! I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. My practice is centered on the belief that each person has an inherent tendency towards healing, and my role is to support the realization of this potential in my clients. I view dreams as an invaluable medium for accessing the unconscious mind, which I believe holds crucial insight for growth. I encourage clients to explore their dreams as a means of discovering deeper layers of meaning in their lives, cultivating a more profound sense of purpose, and realizing their full potential.

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.

I offer psychotherapy for individuals. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Northwest Portland, Oregon. I have over twenty years of experience providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to children, adults and families. Often people first come to therapy because of a life crisis or with relationship struggles or conflicts. Changes will come through our developing a relationship in which patterns and experiences can be examined and worked through. These changes can lead to a more satisfying, fulfilling and joyful life.

I strongly value clients’ unique identities and seek to nurture individuals' expression of sexuality, gender, culture, and spirituality. I strive to provide deeply present, compassionate, and holistic care. My therapeutic interests include, but are not limited to, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, sexual shame and dissatisfaction, racial/ethnic identity, self-harming, chronic illness and disability, trauma and PTSD. In our sessions, I will ask you thought-provoking questions to bring your own internal wisdom forward, gently challenge you to consider new possibilities, and offer strategies for coping with distress.

Identifying how one's environment, thoughts, behaviors, and experiences influence each other and understanding the role that they play in our lives, is key to making changes and adopting a healthy perspective. I provide tailored and objective support to help navigate through life events that have created conflict or caused unrest. My education and professional experience (domestic and international) offer expertise to work with adult individuals who are dealing with personal obstacles.

Hello! Thank you for considering me to accompany you on this sacred journey. I believe counseling is a powerful tool for overcoming obstacles to well-being and human flourishing. I treat clients with a range of issues, from existential issues and coping with the demands of life, to mood disorders and anxiety, complex trauma and PTSD, spirituality concerns and religious trauma, and men's and LGBTQi issues. Together, we will examine these problems, trace their origins to childhood and significant adult relationships, and learn new skills and new ways of relating to others and ourselves to rediscover well-being and flourishing in life.