Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Portland, OR
Seeking support takes courage. I'm glad you're here. I provide compassionate, effective counseling for couples. I work specifically with couples hoping to enhance their communication, couples who are navigating a life transition and couples hoping to obtain balance, peace and happiness in their relationship.
Seeking support takes courage. I'm glad you're here. I provide compassionate, effective counseling for couples. I work specifically with couples hoping to enhance their communication, couples who are navigating a life transition and couples hoping to obtain balance, peace and happiness in their relationship.
Growth Mindset Counseling and Wellness Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97266
Are you looking for someone that you can connect with and share your thoughts and talk about your day to day stressors? Do you want a safe space where you are free to be you without judgment? Do you have internalized feelings or issues that you keep inside and avoid sharing with others? Are you having feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, a fear of being judged, perceived as different, or misunderstood? Are you open to learning where these challenges come from and ways of coping with them? Do you want to put in the effort to see the growth ?
Are you looking for someone that you can connect with and share your thoughts and talk about your day to day stressors? Do you want a safe space where you are free to be you without judgment? Do you have internalized feelings or issues that you keep inside and avoid sharing with others? Are you having feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, a fear of being judged, perceived as different, or misunderstood? Are you open to learning where these challenges come from and ways of coping with them? Do you want to put in the effort to see the growth ?
I have been working in this field for the last 11 years, with kids, teens, young adults, families, and parents.
I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, residential treatment centers, shelters, day treatments, in-home care, and outpatient therapy clinics. I work through an attachment lens and incorporate Internal Family Systems, Developmental Repair, trauma-informed care, and somatic awareness.
I have been working in this field for the last 11 years, with kids, teens, young adults, families, and parents.
I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, residential treatment centers, shelters, day treatments, in-home care, and outpatient therapy clinics. I work through an attachment lens and incorporate Internal Family Systems, Developmental Repair, trauma-informed care, and somatic awareness.
i specialize in teens and adults who have adhd/neurodivergence and also lean over-controlled
folks who find me are seeking a therapist who will provide more challenge and direction than silence, head nodding, and validation. we can't see ourselves - my clients are the brave smarties, ready to be faced with an accurate mirror. the deep space client is ready to see themselves so they may show up in this world with more intention and lasting ease.
i specialize in teens and adults who have adhd/neurodivergence and also lean over-controlled
folks who find me are seeking a therapist who will provide more challenge and direction than silence, head nodding, and validation. we can't see ourselves - my clients are the brave smarties, ready to be faced with an accurate mirror. the deep space client is ready to see themselves so they may show up in this world with more intention and lasting ease.
We are physical, mental, emotional AND spiritual beings. The clients that get the most out of their time working with me are insightful and yet they are struggling or feel stuck. We might be a good fit for therapy if you want a therapist who is engaged and more hands-on, or if you are navigating ADHD (suspected or formally diagnosed), trauma, relationship challenges, or are distrusting/questioning yourself. I am as comfortable discussing everyday life challenges as I am exploring the big, unknown existential questions. The clients I serve tend to love my use of tarot, dream interpretation, and somatics in session.
We are physical, mental, emotional AND spiritual beings. The clients that get the most out of their time working with me are insightful and yet they are struggling or feel stuck. We might be a good fit for therapy if you want a therapist who is engaged and more hands-on, or if you are navigating ADHD (suspected or formally diagnosed), trauma, relationship challenges, or are distrusting/questioning yourself. I am as comfortable discussing everyday life challenges as I am exploring the big, unknown existential questions. The clients I serve tend to love my use of tarot, dream interpretation, and somatics in session.
Are you feeling stuck, drained, or out of sync with your true self? Maybe you’re a new parent navigating the challenges of postpartum, or an adult trying to find more vitality and meaning in your life. Perhaps you have a wealth of creative talents but struggle to find time or confidence to bring them into your everyday routine. If you’re tired of feeling disconnected from your passions, or if your daily life feels like a grind that’s draining your energy and creativity, I see you. You don’t have to sacrifice your dreams or your well-being to meet life’s demands.
Are you feeling stuck, drained, or out of sync with your true self? Maybe you’re a new parent navigating the challenges of postpartum, or an adult trying to find more vitality and meaning in your life. Perhaps you have a wealth of creative talents but struggle to find time or confidence to bring them into your everyday routine. If you’re tired of feeling disconnected from your passions, or if your daily life feels like a grind that’s draining your energy and creativity, I see you. You don’t have to sacrifice your dreams or your well-being to meet life’s demands.
My practices focuses on supporting gender diverse, teen, & BIPOC communities.
I specialize in supporting Gender and Sexual Minorities. Using CBT, DBT, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Solution Focused therapies. I support both adolescents and adults in exploring their identity & expression. I am able to support medical transition, assess and dx gender dysphoria, and provide psychoeducation for trans considerations with families.
My practices focuses on supporting gender diverse, teen, & BIPOC communities.
I specialize in supporting Gender and Sexual Minorities. Using CBT, DBT, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Solution Focused therapies. I support both adolescents and adults in exploring their identity & expression. I am able to support medical transition, assess and dx gender dysphoria, and provide psychoeducation for trans considerations with families.
My therapy work is rooted in a relational perspective that encourages growth through insight, self-acceptance, and choice. My clients include children, parents, families, relationships, and individuals across the lifespan. I support children and parents struggling with behavioral issues, explosive emotions, and navigating the hard work of childhood. I work with relationships addressing conflict due to communication and mismatched expectations. I help individuals managing anxiety, depression, self-image, trauma, and whose history holds them back from achieving the future they want.
My therapy work is rooted in a relational perspective that encourages growth through insight, self-acceptance, and choice. My clients include children, parents, families, relationships, and individuals across the lifespan. I support children and parents struggling with behavioral issues, explosive emotions, and navigating the hard work of childhood. I work with relationships addressing conflict due to communication and mismatched expectations. I help individuals managing anxiety, depression, self-image, trauma, and whose history holds them back from achieving the future they want.
Currently serving children age 7 and up, adolescents, young adults, and parents/families.
My collaborative and relational approach centers your needs, and I tend to listen very carefully (without being silent) to individual young and young-adult clients.
For parents or families who want to reduce power struggles and repair relationships, I can offer ways through conflicts that respect everyone's perspectives and needs without being wishy-washy.
Currently serving children age 7 and up, adolescents, young adults, and parents/families.
My collaborative and relational approach centers your needs, and I tend to listen very carefully (without being silent) to individual young and young-adult clients.
For parents or families who want to reduce power struggles and repair relationships, I can offer ways through conflicts that respect everyone's perspectives and needs without being wishy-washy.
You may appear “fine” to everyone around you, but inside, your emotions feel increasingly intense and out of control. You’re losing connection with the people who matter most and struggling under expectations and demands that never seem to stop. You desperately want to “just let it go,” stop overthinking, stop reacting so strongly or simply feel okay again, but you don’t know how. You’re exhausted from trying to hold everything together and keep your head above water. You’re afraid that, without help, you might go under. You can’t keep living like this and you keep wondering: How did I get here? I can help you find the way out.
You may appear “fine” to everyone around you, but inside, your emotions feel increasingly intense and out of control. You’re losing connection with the people who matter most and struggling under expectations and demands that never seem to stop. You desperately want to “just let it go,” stop overthinking, stop reacting so strongly or simply feel okay again, but you don’t know how. You’re exhausted from trying to hold everything together and keep your head above water. You’re afraid that, without help, you might go under. You can’t keep living like this and you keep wondering: How did I get here? I can help you find the way out.
Whether you are seeking psychoanalysis at a time of crisis or from a desire to deepen your awareness of self, this process will meet you where you are and where you are willing to go. It is very much a dyadic experience attuned to your specific psychological needs. Jungian analysis believes in the self regulating aspect of ourselves that lies within us all. This process is designed to realize your authentic self in the world.
Whether you are seeking psychoanalysis at a time of crisis or from a desire to deepen your awareness of self, this process will meet you where you are and where you are willing to go. It is very much a dyadic experience attuned to your specific psychological needs. Jungian analysis believes in the self regulating aspect of ourselves that lies within us all. This process is designed to realize your authentic self in the world.
My name is Justin Rose, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Oregon offering virtual sessions with availability on weeknights and weekends. I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, and adjustment-related challenges. My approach centers on truly getting to know you — your history, your motivations, the changes you’re facing, and the patterns that shape your life. Together, we explore what you need to make meaningful, lasting change. I offer a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, gain clarity, and build the tools to move forward with confidence.
My name is Justin Rose, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Oregon offering virtual sessions with availability on weeknights and weekends. I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, and adjustment-related challenges. My approach centers on truly getting to know you — your history, your motivations, the changes you’re facing, and the patterns that shape your life. Together, we explore what you need to make meaningful, lasting change. I offer a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, gain clarity, and build the tools to move forward with confidence.
Trish
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You may be someone who appears capable on the outside, even when things feel heavy underneath. You’ve learned to hold a lot together, carry responsibility well, and keep moving. At the same time, you may feel the long-term impact of chronic stress, trauma, or identity related pressure that hasn’t had space to be understood or resolved.
I offer grounded, humanistic therapy for anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, and big life stress. I keep things warm, direct, and real. I am EMDR-trained to support trauma processing when it’s a good fit, with a focus on real life change.
You may be someone who appears capable on the outside, even when things feel heavy underneath. You’ve learned to hold a lot together, carry responsibility well, and keep moving. At the same time, you may feel the long-term impact of chronic stress, trauma, or identity related pressure that hasn’t had space to be understood or resolved.
I offer grounded, humanistic therapy for anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, and big life stress. I keep things warm, direct, and real. I am EMDR-trained to support trauma processing when it’s a good fit, with a focus on real life change.
I am a trauma informed therapist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I strive to create an empathetic 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, or navigating a life transition, couples therapy can provide the support you need.
I am a trauma informed therapist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I strive to create an empathetic 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, or navigating a life transition, couples therapy can provide the support you need.
Welcome! I'm so glad you've found your way here!
I'm a somatic psychotherapist offering virtual sessions in California and both in-person and virtual sessions in Oregon. My work centers on helping clients deepen their connection to themselves through present-moment awareness and embodied experience.
In our sessions, you'll have the opportunity to explore not only through conversation, but also through experiential practices that support insight, integration, and healing. My hope is that each time we meet, you feel supported, grounded, and genuinely accompanied on your journey.
Welcome! I'm so glad you've found your way here!
I'm a somatic psychotherapist offering virtual sessions in California and both in-person and virtual sessions in Oregon. My work centers on helping clients deepen their connection to themselves through present-moment awareness and embodied experience.
In our sessions, you'll have the opportunity to explore not only through conversation, but also through experiential practices that support insight, integration, and healing. My hope is that each time we meet, you feel supported, grounded, and genuinely accompanied on your journey.
Do you feel stuck in cycles you can't seem to break? Do you sometimes have reactive communication patterns or a sense of self that feels fragmented or lost?
I'm Alanna, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Portland, Oregon working with individuals, couples, and families through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens.
My focus is complex trauma and relationship repair, the patterns of reactivity, avoidance, and disconnection that show up in current relationships but usually started somewhere else. I can help you build a healthy relationship with yourself and with others, where the past no longers informs your present life.
Do you feel stuck in cycles you can't seem to break? Do you sometimes have reactive communication patterns or a sense of self that feels fragmented or lost?
I'm Alanna, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Portland, Oregon working with individuals, couples, and families through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens.
My focus is complex trauma and relationship repair, the patterns of reactivity, avoidance, and disconnection that show up in current relationships but usually started somewhere else. I can help you build a healthy relationship with yourself and with others, where the past no longers informs your present life.
Life can be hard, can cause twists, turns, and sometimes unexpected trauma happens to us or those we love. This can include grief and loss, particularly painful when it involves loss of a child or fertility loss. That is where good therapy is key to relieving the pain and understanding how to process such abstract emotions that often consume our entirety. I specialize in helping adults navigate such hurtles, particularly those attached to fertility related trauma, infant loss/miscarriage, traumatic births, postpartum depression/anxiety and bereavement. I welcome all those who seek support; therapy is hard, but you are here.
Life can be hard, can cause twists, turns, and sometimes unexpected trauma happens to us or those we love. This can include grief and loss, particularly painful when it involves loss of a child or fertility loss. That is where good therapy is key to relieving the pain and understanding how to process such abstract emotions that often consume our entirety. I specialize in helping adults navigate such hurtles, particularly those attached to fertility related trauma, infant loss/miscarriage, traumatic births, postpartum depression/anxiety and bereavement. I welcome all those who seek support; therapy is hard, but you are here.
I love working with thoughtful, creative, sensitive people navigating transitions, grief, identity, relationships, burnout, and the weight of living in a complicated world. Many of my clients are queer, neurodivergent, or navigating experiences that don’t fit neatly into conventional boxes. Together, we slow down, listen deeply, and make space for what’s underneath the overwhelm. I offer a relational, trauma-informed approach that draws from somatic, narrative, systems, and nature-based therapies to help clients reconnect with themselves, their values, and a sense of possibility.
I love working with thoughtful, creative, sensitive people navigating transitions, grief, identity, relationships, burnout, and the weight of living in a complicated world. Many of my clients are queer, neurodivergent, or navigating experiences that don’t fit neatly into conventional boxes. Together, we slow down, listen deeply, and make space for what’s underneath the overwhelm. I offer a relational, trauma-informed approach that draws from somatic, narrative, systems, and nature-based therapies to help clients reconnect with themselves, their values, and a sense of possibility.
I have over a decade working with adults and teens.
This all sucks. You already know that. The world, life, people ... it's all just objectively hard.
And brains? Brains are the WORST.
Sometimes we need support to simply make it through, let alone actually feel -good- once in a while. Tools are useful; but tools for using the tools are even better.
You know some of the things, of course.
You know the things that are -supposed- to make you feel better.
Mindfulness!
Meditation!
Exercise!
Blah
blah
blah...
If it was that easy we'd have all done it already and you wouldn't be reading this. But it's just not that easy, despite what other people may want us to believe.
I have over a decade working with adults and teens.
This all sucks. You already know that. The world, life, people ... it's all just objectively hard.
And brains? Brains are the WORST.
Sometimes we need support to simply make it through, let alone actually feel -good- once in a while. Tools are useful; but tools for using the tools are even better.
You know some of the things, of course.
You know the things that are -supposed- to make you feel better.
Mindfulness!
Meditation!
Exercise!
Blah
blah
blah...
If it was that easy we'd have all done it already and you wouldn't be reading this. But it's just not that easy, despite what other people may want us to believe.
Feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? You don’t have to do this alone. I help people heal from trauma, reconnect with themselves, and feel more grounded and in control. I specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy to gently support your nervous system in settling and feeling safer in your body. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I also integrate art therapy, offering creative ways to process emotions when words aren’t enough.
I offer in-person sessions in Portland and telehealth.
Feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? You don’t have to do this alone. I help people heal from trauma, reconnect with themselves, and feel more grounded and in control. I specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy to gently support your nervous system in settling and feeling safer in your body. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I also integrate art therapy, offering creative ways to process emotions when words aren’t enough.
I offer in-person sessions in Portland and telehealth.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
When does a teenager need to see a therapist?
Exploration and existential struggle is a normal part of adolescence, but if your teenager’s emotions or behaviors change so as to disrupt their ability to function academically or socially, you may want to consult a therapist. For example, if a teen’s grades in school drop suddenly or if they begin isolating from their friends and only spending time online, a parent may want to consider therapy.
What can an adolescent therapist help with?
Adolescence is a tumultuous time, and a therapist can help with the challenges that arise, whether they relate to emotions, academics, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, friendships, family dynamics, sexual or gender identity, or alcohol and drug use. A therapist can help teenagers unpack their emotions, understand their experiences, and develop coping skills.
What therapy types are suitable for teenagers?
Teenagers may especially benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (which identifies unhealthy thought patterns to change emotions and behaviors), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility, and interpersonal therapy, which targets interpersonal difficulties. Additionally, adolescent problems may involve family members; family therapy to improve family dynamics and communication is helpful in those cases.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.