Therapists in Southwest, Portland, OR

I work with individuals and groups to discover and apply their unique strengths and values, with a well-defined career exploration plan. My approach is holistic, balancing the support you need with the action steps to move forward. In our work together here's what you can expect: Maximize strengths and skills for higher career and life satisfaction and increase confidence in implementing objectives that advance your career. We also work on reducing stress and gaining clarity on attaining your goals while using key marketing tools like resume, LinkedIn and cover letters to gain confidence with interviews and negotiations.

I believe that just by reading this you have taken the first step toward a happier and more fulfilling life. By accessing your own innate skills, I can help you change your life to regain hope, confidence, and joy. I do not believe in a "one size fits all" therapy and use a variety of techniques to develop an individualized program to help you to reach your goals. I am a responsive, flexible, compassionate, and culturally sensitive therapist who recognizes that creating a comfortable environment of trust and understanding is the key to helping people recapture the joy they aspire to achieve.

If you have experienced anxiety, you know how awful it can feel at times. Like a ghost, it can come from nowhere and you suddenly have knots in your stomach or shaky hands, chest constriction, or worse - you may feel like passing out or throwing up. There are lots of helpful skills to deal with anxiety once you know the symptoms. Yet anxiety is not always seen for what it is. It can hide behind angry outbursts, procrastination, compulsive behaviors, insecurity, self-deprecation, and tendencies to please others. Yet sometimes, anxiety is a messenger of deeper truths and hidden wounds.

Passionate about working with individuals who want to explore and connect with a more authentic sense of self as a basis for defining their lives, work lives and roles in the larger community. I offer a blend of personal and career counseling to provide a holistic approach to career and life planning. My typical client is interested in finding direction and fulfillment, but is overwhelmed or discouraged. Focusing on personal issues or mental health concerns can reduce barriers to moving forward. We can work on defining purpose and direction, handling stress and tackling career exploration and job search.

Helping others discover peace, connection, and confidence in the face of turmoil has long been a passion of mine. I believe everyone is capable of growth and healing if they are provided sufficient encouragement, support, and effective strategies. My therapeutic style is conversational and relaxed. I encourage clients to identify and communicate their unique needs and concerns in order to improve interpersonal relationships, manage bothersome emotions or behaviors, and develop healthier family connections. No matter their goal, I strongly believe in the client’s right to decide the focus of therapy.

Are there seemingly "insurmountable" obstacles in your life? Are you feeling sad, lonely, angry, anxious, or empty, but you can't figure out how or even what to change. Whether these struggles have recently developed or have been life-long, together we can work toward changes leading you to a more satisfying, fulfilling, and joyful life. For 30+ years, I've been effectively using talk therapy with couples and individuals helping them to express, feel and sort out their unique struggles. Their clarity, purpose, and coping skills improve, leading to a more vibrant connection with themselves and those around them.

Please submit the contact form on my website for the quickest response. Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in MA & OR. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked as a public interest attorney, and as a psychologist, I continue to incorporate a systemic lens into the therapy room. 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.

We all have moments of change in our lives that take us through ups and downs. Sometimes we can get stuck in understanding what is happening and knowing how to move forward. Living with challenging transitions is one of those moments when having someone to talk to, who truly understands from personal experience, makes the difference. I am a licensed counselor who through a social justice lens, will listen to all your frustrations with loved ones, friends, co-workers, and our misinformed society.

Life is CHALLENGING--especially for Highly Sensitive People (HSP) in over-stimulating environments! I work with HSPs, Creatives & the Gifted to uncover the root-causes of distress and reconnect with inner resources for healing and creating change. Often our most persistent struggles are caused by parts of ourselves that we are not fully aware of. I help you safely access the wisdom of even wounded, scared, immobilized or angry parts. By compassionately listening, you discover your richest experiences & hopes, greatest passions & gifts. THEN walking away from habits that don't work, and into the life you want, becomes possible.

I am currently accepting new clients. I work with children ages 3-12. As a former early childhood educator, I believe that play is an integral part of therapy for children and it enables them to become empathetic and compassionate towards others. By using this natural language, children process the world around them, learn how to communicate effectively and become risk-takers in their everyday lives.

I specialize in neuro-development, with a particular focus on autism and associated conditions (e.g., sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder). My training in Developmental Psychology, Infant Mental Health, and Clinical Neuropsychology, and my 30+ years experience, have taught me to put parents first, intervene early, and collaborate with medical doctors, developmental therapists, and schools for the strongest outcomes in these conditions.

Thank you for considering my services. Life can hurt. Set-backs, emotional pain, social awkwardness, fear of anger, shame or rejection can block that which we desire most-loving nurturing relationships, affirmation from others, and self-valuing. I have been helping individuals and couples better achieve those desires for 40+ years. I bring a long history of a variety of skills to a mutually created process.

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” - E.E. Cummings. I view therapy as a collaborative, unfolding process. My approach is focused on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship based on empathy, support, and connection. As a therapist my goal is to help you move towards healing and growth.

Hi! My name is Leslie Gellert. The way that I see therapy as an opportunity to identify what your challenges are, what your strengths are and ultimately where you see yourself. Human beings are inherently resilient and I am excited about helping the people I work with make changes in their lives that lead to balance and connection. I specialize in working with kids, adolescents and perinatal clients. My theoretical orientation is based on interventions from cognitive-behavioral therapy, ACT, solution-focused therapy, collaborative problem solving and motivational interviewing. I look forward to meeting you!

At MindTree we treat the person as a whole, by integrating the healing of mind and Body. Our team of independent practitioners provide a collaborative health care model and create a personalized Holistic Wellness plan for adults, younger children, teens, elderly adults, couples and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.

Hi, my name is Arden Bryce. I'm a clinician licensed in Oregon and Washington. I'm glad you've stopped by and are considering taking the first steps toward creating change in your life. I have a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University. I specialize in providing therapeutic support to children/youth who are differently wired and their parents/caregivers. I often work with parents to assist them in developing and maintaining their resilience on their journey as a parent including overcoming blocked care and shifting from a behavioral-based lens to a brain-based lens.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have dedicated much of my professional life to working with children and families. In my family work, I have enjoyed working with adults and have expanded my practice to include adults. I have worked in a variety of positions which include the following: therapist, youth advocate, teacher, youth employment specialist, Big Brother/Big Sister Coordinator, parent/teen mediator, mentor, coach, youth crew leader and Peace Corps Volunteer. These experiences have provided a wealth of insight into the human condition. They have enriched my life and often inform my work as a therapist.

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.

My specialties include grief and loss/life transitions, living with chronic illness, and skills including stress management. My areas of specialty often encompass issues related to anxiety, depression and diminished self-esteem. I work with individuals, couples, families - adults and teens. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment - to serve you with presence and respect. My belief is that each individual has the ability to find his/her own answers - my role is to help facilitate the process. My work is predominantly humanistic and client-centered,but integrates other theories of counseling as needed.