ADHD Therapists in Portland, OR

Do you want to find a new career direction, grow a solo business, thrive at work or complete a creative project? But, you feel stuck. With a Master's in Counseling and a certificate in HRM, I can help you set goals, break them into doable tasks, and provide support so you'll steadily you ahead.

My practice offers comprehensive assessment/psychological testing for adults and youth (ages 16 +) for a variety of concerns (for example ADHD , Learning Disorders, mild Autism Spectrum, complex diagnoses, and diagnostic clarification. Testing is particularly helpful for those with academic challenges, college students experiencing increased academic struggles, and people dealing with a variety of emotional and cognitive difficulties who want to better understand the source of their concerns. My practice follows guidelines for safety during COVID-19 and conducts some procedures via telehealth and some in-person.

I’m interested in working with people who would like to take a holistic look at their mental health. This can include an interpersonal counseling approach as well as testing for and treating any potential underlying physiological causes of mental and emotional symptoms. I particularly enjoy working with people with mood disorders, ADHD , anxiety, and OCD.

At the moment, given that I am working 28 hours per week for a medical organization as a mental health therapist while going full-time to law school (one more semester to go after this one!), I can only do groups and only two per week. Because ADHD has been one of my specialties for about a decade now, these are the groups I am offering. I hope to expand my practice during the summer when I finish my current semester of law school.

Do you think you might have ADHD , be autistic, or both? Maybe you've had a sense that some things are a lot more difficult for you than for other people. Maybe you've felt like everyone else got the manual on how to be a person, but they forgot to give you one. Or you've just felt like you were different somehow. If this sounds like you and you're wondering if undiagnosed ADHD or autism could be the reason, I can help.

I am a Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon and a National Certified Counselor. I was born and raised in Central Oregon, and I feel blessed to call myself an Oregonian. I enjoy art, nature, traveling and spending time with family. I received my master's degree at Bushnell University in Eugene Oregon and was employed as a social worker for a foster care agency in Northern California for 3 years. I have experience working with trauma, ADHD , anxiety, and depression and I use an interwoven approach of person-centered, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapies.

I provide behavioral therapy and parent training for young children demonstrating challenging behaviors at home or at school. I also provide therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing significant difficulties with anxiety, ADHD , and/or depression. A primary speciality of mine is working with parents to better understand their children and their children's unique parenting needs. Starting in March 2023 I will open up spots in my practice to work specifically with parents experiencing perinatal mental health disorders such as perinatal anxiety or depression.

I believe that we all have an innate desire for growth and healing. I meet clients exactly where they are in their lives and strive to build a trusting relationship with them. My goal as a counselor is to facilitate personal growth and insight for individuals seeking change and meaning in their lives. I focus on aiding clients on their journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and positively relating to others. I provide a safe space, void of any judgment, where individuals can feel secure and supported in their expressions of feelings, thoughts, and reactions. I welcome clients of any and all identities, beliefs, and backgrounds.

life can feel so mucked up and overwhelming all at once. we can get caught up in thoughts and behaviors that we know aren't truly who we are but despite our best efforts, we continue to work from old operating systems - day in and day out. shaking things up and making changes is difficult for most and this is where having a comrade/therapist by your side can help. if you want to live a more empowered/grounded life, behavioral therapy can get you there.

Appointments Available updated June 2022- The transition to parenthood can bring out emotions that are surprising, new, and difficult to cope with. Dr. Block specializes in recognizing these emotions and has treatment options to help decrease the intensity of the emotions. Dr. Block provides healing tools and practical ideas to help calm and heal from anxiety.

Kristi has over 23 years of experience providing therapeutic interventions across the lifespan. She received her Masters degree from Syracuse University, and spent 10 years in community mental health in Northern NY. For the past 12 years she has been a part of a large group practice individual therapy to adults. Her primary interest is working with adult individuals who are struggling with ADHD , anxiety, depression, grief and life stage changes. Kristi welcomes diverse populations and works to provide a safe space for anyone seeking therapy.

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.