Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Portland, OR
My approach draws from different therapeutic techniques and modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, strength-focused, and client centered.
If you are struggling to work through stressors and challenges, you do not have to go through them alone. I work with a variety of different emotional and mental issues including depression, anxiety, addiction/recovery, ADHD, co-dependency, family issues, relationship issues, and self-esteem and self-confidence issues. Together, we will explore and process the challenges you are facing, find support through life transitions, and work to reach your goals to become your best self.
My approach draws from different therapeutic techniques and modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, strength-focused, and client centered.
If you are struggling to work through stressors and challenges, you do not have to go through them alone. I work with a variety of different emotional and mental issues including depression, anxiety, addiction/recovery, ADHD, co-dependency, family issues, relationship issues, and self-esteem and self-confidence issues. Together, we will explore and process the challenges you are facing, find support through life transitions, and work to reach your goals to become your best self.
I believe healing happens when people feel seen, respected, and free to show up as they are. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+, polyamorous, kink, and identity-exploring individuals. As a Latina often perceived as white, I understand the experience of not being fully seen and bring cultural humility and curiosity into my work. I also support clients who became highly attuned to others as a way of navigating relationships and staying safe. Outside of therapy, I enjoy family, cats, kayaking, running, gymnastics, and art. I believe healing happens through both reflection and reconnecting with your body.
I believe healing happens when people feel seen, respected, and free to show up as they are. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+, polyamorous, kink, and identity-exploring individuals. As a Latina often perceived as white, I understand the experience of not being fully seen and bring cultural humility and curiosity into my work. I also support clients who became highly attuned to others as a way of navigating relationships and staying safe. Outside of therapy, I enjoy family, cats, kayaking, running, gymnastics, and art. I believe healing happens through both reflection and reconnecting with your body.
I utilize powerful modalities such as brain spotting, internal family systems and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you heal self doubt and release shame and anxiety.
Are you struggling with ADHD or anxiety and are wanting to learn how to build self trust and not feel anxious all the time? You may have been diagnosed with adhd and are struggling with shame due to not feeling like you are ever enough. You may be struggling with feeling emotionally overwhelmed or are feeling burden by your big emotions. You are tired of your feelings being misunderstood by the people around you. You are wondering if things could be different and are wanting to get to a place where you feeling confident and calm in yourself and your relationships.
I utilize powerful modalities such as brain spotting, internal family systems and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you heal self doubt and release shame and anxiety.
Are you struggling with ADHD or anxiety and are wanting to learn how to build self trust and not feel anxious all the time? You may have been diagnosed with adhd and are struggling with shame due to not feeling like you are ever enough. You may be struggling with feeling emotionally overwhelmed or are feeling burden by your big emotions. You are tired of your feelings being misunderstood by the people around you. You are wondering if things could be different and are wanting to get to a place where you feeling confident and calm in yourself and your relationships.
My goal is to support you, to deepen your capacity for self-reflection, acceptance, and life purpose.
Trauma therapy, (general mental health), crisis, EMDR, hypnosis, addiction issues, couples/family therapy, LGBYTQ, working with first responders and populations from around the world. I provide supervision to those who are working on their licensure.
My goal is to support you, to deepen your capacity for self-reflection, acceptance, and life purpose.
Trauma therapy, (general mental health), crisis, EMDR, hypnosis, addiction issues, couples/family therapy, LGBYTQ, working with first responders and populations from around the world. I provide supervision to those who are working on their licensure.
Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are no longer helpful? Struggling to manage distressing symptoms like anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of past hurt or trauma? Finding it hard to experience joy, navigate life transitions, or feel secure in your identities? I can help!
Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are no longer helpful? Struggling to manage distressing symptoms like anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of past hurt or trauma? Finding it hard to experience joy, navigate life transitions, or feel secure in your identities? I can help!
I will focus on understanding you where you are at without judgement, so that you can have greater acceptance of yourself and your experience, and be able to be vulnerable and honest with someone who cares as you navigate the challenges you face.
I am most passionate about working with growth-oriented individuals and folks in relationships who feel that they are not reaching their full potential. My goal is to work together to help you gain insight about yourself, identify helpful coping strategies and skills, and to help you explore and understand patterns that may no longer be serving you.
I will focus on understanding you where you are at without judgement, so that you can have greater acceptance of yourself and your experience, and be able to be vulnerable and honest with someone who cares as you navigate the challenges you face.
I am most passionate about working with growth-oriented individuals and folks in relationships who feel that they are not reaching their full potential. My goal is to work together to help you gain insight about yourself, identify helpful coping strategies and skills, and to help you explore and understand patterns that may no longer be serving you.
Cultivating compassionate self-awareness and acceptance, are at the core of healing, change and growth.
Cultivating emotional awareness increases our ability to cope with life challenges. I offer a non-judgmental environment to explore/develop resources to address blocks related to body, mind, and spirit. I love working with inner child healing, anxiety, relationships, identifying feelings/needs/values, psychedelic integration and spiritual mentorship.
Cultivating compassionate self-awareness and acceptance, are at the core of healing, change and growth.
Cultivating emotional awareness increases our ability to cope with life challenges. I offer a non-judgmental environment to explore/develop resources to address blocks related to body, mind, and spirit. I love working with inner child healing, anxiety, relationships, identifying feelings/needs/values, psychedelic integration and spiritual mentorship.
I offer a personalized, collaborative therapy experience for individuals and couples who are ready to invest in meaningful, lasting change. My approach is grounded in safety, trust, choice and openness—where you feel understood, respected, and supported.
We’ll work together to clarify your goals and better understand the patterns, stressors, or past experiences that may be keeping you stuck. This often means strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Together we can work through anxiety, trauma, or transitions to create a sense of calm and clarity. Our work is active and tailored to you.
I offer a personalized, collaborative therapy experience for individuals and couples who are ready to invest in meaningful, lasting change. My approach is grounded in safety, trust, choice and openness—where you feel understood, respected, and supported.
We’ll work together to clarify your goals and better understand the patterns, stressors, or past experiences that may be keeping you stuck. This often means strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Together we can work through anxiety, trauma, or transitions to create a sense of calm and clarity. Our work is active and tailored to you.
Jennifer believes that the capacity and potential to change is within every person. She works in partnership with clients to develop a deeper understanding of individual strengths, personal challenges, and inner wisdom to facilitate moving through life authentically with a sense of meaning and intention. Her approach is integrative within existential, interpersonal, humanistic, and mindfulnessbased traditions, with an emphasis in developing insight, awareness and empathy for self, living in the present moment, and finding personal meaning.
Jennifer believes that the capacity and potential to change is within every person. She works in partnership with clients to develop a deeper understanding of individual strengths, personal challenges, and inner wisdom to facilitate moving through life authentically with a sense of meaning and intention. Her approach is integrative within existential, interpersonal, humanistic, and mindfulnessbased traditions, with an emphasis in developing insight, awareness and empathy for self, living in the present moment, and finding personal meaning.
NW Anxiety Institute and NW Anxiety Pediatrics are specialty outpatient clinics located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. We specialize in bringing evidence-based treatments for OCD and anxiety to life, creatively engaging with individuals of all ages to face and overcome their fears. NW Anxiety’s integrated, multidisciplinary approach allows for quality care for the individual and family system when appropriate. Services offered include outpatient therapy, therapeutic groups, parent training and support programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for children, teens and adults with OCD or anxiety.
NW Anxiety Institute and NW Anxiety Pediatrics are specialty outpatient clinics located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. We specialize in bringing evidence-based treatments for OCD and anxiety to life, creatively engaging with individuals of all ages to face and overcome their fears. NW Anxiety’s integrated, multidisciplinary approach allows for quality care for the individual and family system when appropriate. Services offered include outpatient therapy, therapeutic groups, parent training and support programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for children, teens and adults with OCD or anxiety.
Do you feel misunderstood or alone in your interactions, and find that arguments or conversations with others often leave you feeling confused or upset? Do you experience chronic pain, stress, or overwhelm, and often feel on edge or have racing thoughts? Do you struggle with concentration, overthinking, or analyzing your interactions with others afterward? Do you feel constantly on the edge of burnout, or like there's no escape from the daily monotony of being an adult? Do you feel like you don't know yourself anymore?
Do you feel misunderstood or alone in your interactions, and find that arguments or conversations with others often leave you feeling confused or upset? Do you experience chronic pain, stress, or overwhelm, and often feel on edge or have racing thoughts? Do you struggle with concentration, overthinking, or analyzing your interactions with others afterward? Do you feel constantly on the edge of burnout, or like there's no escape from the daily monotony of being an adult? Do you feel like you don't know yourself anymore?
I believe it takes courage and strength to engage in therapy - the first step towards change is always the most difficult. I am here to provide a supportive environment for you to freely and comfortably express yourself, address struggles you want to address and support your growth as an individual.
I believe it takes courage and strength to engage in therapy - the first step towards change is always the most difficult. I am here to provide a supportive environment for you to freely and comfortably express yourself, address struggles you want to address and support your growth as an individual.
My therapeutic approach in heavily influenced by ACT, CBT and DBT.
Suffering is an aspect of human nature and many have the innate ability to grow through difficult times- my ideal client has a curious soul and values self-development. Folks that work with me understand that I am not here to "fix" or "heal" them, rather walk along side their internal ecosystem while using the therapy relationship to build attunement and relational skills that are necessary for development. Clients that commit to the process of healing during our time together understand that working with me requires willingness to do hard, deep, but gentle work.
My therapeutic approach in heavily influenced by ACT, CBT and DBT.
Suffering is an aspect of human nature and many have the innate ability to grow through difficult times- my ideal client has a curious soul and values self-development. Folks that work with me understand that I am not here to "fix" or "heal" them, rather walk along side their internal ecosystem while using the therapy relationship to build attunement and relational skills that are necessary for development. Clients that commit to the process of healing during our time together understand that working with me requires willingness to do hard, deep, but gentle work.
These are the treatment types I use: ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based, Motivational Interviewing, somatic, strength-based, and trauma-focused care.
I believe many of us become so good at surviving that we lose touch with ourselves in the process. We learn to hide parts of who we are, question our own experiences, or live from fear instead of choice. I work with LGBTQIA2S+, trans, and neurodivergent adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, identity, relationships, emotional intensity, grief, and life's many transitions. Together, we make sense of your story, reconnect with what matters most to you, and build a life that feels more honest, connected, and worth living.
These are the treatment types I use: ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based, Motivational Interviewing, somatic, strength-based, and trauma-focused care.
I believe many of us become so good at surviving that we lose touch with ourselves in the process. We learn to hide parts of who we are, question our own experiences, or live from fear instead of choice. I work with LGBTQIA2S+, trans, and neurodivergent adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, identity, relationships, emotional intensity, grief, and life's many transitions. Together, we make sense of your story, reconnect with what matters most to you, and build a life that feels more honest, connected, and worth living.
My practice is based on an integrated approach that combines Mindfulness, Humanistic/Existential therapy, Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT! Are you living your best life? Do you sense your life has become unmanageable? Do you struggle in relationships? If your story contains themes of depression, anxiety, addiction, interpersonal issues or just "seem to be stuck right now"; lets have a conversation to see how I can help you to create a better story. I'm a therapist, but I'm also a parent and wife who makes plenty of mistakes. Luckily, perfection isn't necessary or desirable. It often takes only small, positive changes to yield significant benefits. Things can get better, sometimes quickly, if you begin taking steps in the right direction.
My practice is based on an integrated approach that combines Mindfulness, Humanistic/Existential therapy, Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT! Are you living your best life? Do you sense your life has become unmanageable? Do you struggle in relationships? If your story contains themes of depression, anxiety, addiction, interpersonal issues or just "seem to be stuck right now"; lets have a conversation to see how I can help you to create a better story. I'm a therapist, but I'm also a parent and wife who makes plenty of mistakes. Luckily, perfection isn't necessary or desirable. It often takes only small, positive changes to yield significant benefits. Things can get better, sometimes quickly, if you begin taking steps in the right direction.
I believe we possess the ability to tap into what is already within us to bring forth change, truth, and transformation. I focus on the client’s strengths and help them find solutions that work within their systems so that they are maintainable over time. I use different modalities and techniques that are individualized and based on client needs. We all have a story with good and not so good seasons. I am a tool that can assist you in the season that you are in.
I believe we possess the ability to tap into what is already within us to bring forth change, truth, and transformation. I focus on the client’s strengths and help them find solutions that work within their systems so that they are maintainable over time. I use different modalities and techniques that are individualized and based on client needs. We all have a story with good and not so good seasons. I am a tool that can assist you in the season that you are in.
My approach is genuine, warm, relational, and grounded in attachment, humanistic, holistic, and existential theories. I honor the connection of mind, body, heart, and spirit, and I incorporate mindfulness and somatic-based interventions to bring greater awareness to one’s whole being. I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you will know and feel that you are accepted just as you are. I will follow your lead, while remaining curious, engaged, and honest in what I notice. I invite you to stay open to new directions, yet grounded in the present moment, as you access your own wisdom and gain new insight and awareness.
My approach is genuine, warm, relational, and grounded in attachment, humanistic, holistic, and existential theories. I honor the connection of mind, body, heart, and spirit, and I incorporate mindfulness and somatic-based interventions to bring greater awareness to one’s whole being. I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you will know and feel that you are accepted just as you are. I will follow your lead, while remaining curious, engaged, and honest in what I notice. I invite you to stay open to new directions, yet grounded in the present moment, as you access your own wisdom and gain new insight and awareness.
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Somatic work, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy into my work.
Therapy with me is about slowing down, making sense of what’s happened, and learning to feel safe in your own skin again. You might be feeling stuck in old patterns, constantly anxious, or unsure how to actually rest without guilt. Whatever you're going through, we will work through it collaboratively and in a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment.
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Somatic work, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy into my work.
Therapy with me is about slowing down, making sense of what’s happened, and learning to feel safe in your own skin again. You might be feeling stuck in old patterns, constantly anxious, or unsure how to actually rest without guilt. Whatever you're going through, we will work through it collaboratively and in a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment.
I am a psychodynamic therapist, working from a depth-oriented approach that looks beyond immediate symptoms to the underlying patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. I often work with clients experiencing loneliness, relationship challenges, grief, or a search for greater meaning and purpose. Together, we gently explore how past experiences and important relationships continue to shape how you feel and respond today, supporting greater self-understanding, clarity, and lasting change.
I am a psychodynamic therapist, working from a depth-oriented approach that looks beyond immediate symptoms to the underlying patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. I often work with clients experiencing loneliness, relationship challenges, grief, or a search for greater meaning and purpose. Together, we gently explore how past experiences and important relationships continue to shape how you feel and respond today, supporting greater self-understanding, clarity, and lasting change.
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to start a journey towards greater wellness – I know that it is not easy! We all have experiences in life that shape the way that we experience the world, our relationships and ourselves – and some of these experiences can have long-lasting impacts on our ability to experience true happiness. As your therapist, I will be a compassionate, supportive and affirming partner in helping you to relieve the anxiety and distress created by these experiences and showing you the strength and potential that exists inside of you.
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to start a journey towards greater wellness – I know that it is not easy! We all have experiences in life that shape the way that we experience the world, our relationships and ourselves – and some of these experiences can have long-lasting impacts on our ability to experience true happiness. As your therapist, I will be a compassionate, supportive and affirming partner in helping you to relieve the anxiety and distress created by these experiences and showing you the strength and potential that exists inside of you.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.