Attachment-based Therapists in Portland, OR
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. If you are struggling with the stressors in life: work, school, family, or friendships, you are not alone. If you are looking for telehealth therapy in Washington and have Premera or Lifewise insruance, I can help. Is the current state of the world feeling overwhelming? Do you live with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ASD? If you are looking for a compassionate therapist to walk along side you as you heal, I'm here. As a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I believe that healing begins with feeling seen, safe, and understood.
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. If you are struggling with the stressors in life: work, school, family, or friendships, you are not alone. If you are looking for telehealth therapy in Washington and have Premera or Lifewise insruance, I can help. Is the current state of the world feeling overwhelming? Do you live with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ASD? If you are looking for a compassionate therapist to walk along side you as you heal, I'm here. As a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I believe that healing begins with feeling seen, safe, and understood.
You deserve a space where your culture is not just understood, but honored. I’m Vyshika M. Willis, an LMFT (OR & NV) with a lifelong commitment to the mental well-being of the Black community. My path, from advocating for youth in Las Vegas to my clinical work today, is driven by a single goal: helping our community break cycles and build resilient futures. I specialize in supporting high-achieving Black professionals, couples, and families navigating the intersections of success, relationship dynamics, and racial fatigue. I offer a sophisticated, confidential, and virtual environment for your restoration and growth.
You deserve a space where your culture is not just understood, but honored. I’m Vyshika M. Willis, an LMFT (OR & NV) with a lifelong commitment to the mental well-being of the Black community. My path, from advocating for youth in Las Vegas to my clinical work today, is driven by a single goal: helping our community break cycles and build resilient futures. I specialize in supporting high-achieving Black professionals, couples, and families navigating the intersections of success, relationship dynamics, and racial fatigue. I offer a sophisticated, confidential, and virtual environment for your restoration and growth.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where we explore your personal story, identity, and relationships, with a focus on healing, empowerment, and social justice. My work is grounded in narrative and relational therapies, and I strive to create a safe, affirming space for individuals, especially those from marginalized communities to challenge limiting beliefs and reconnect with their values and purpose. My work with clients is rooted in narrative therapy, where we explore the stories, you talk about yourself and how those stories shape your identity, relationships, and choices.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where we explore your personal story, identity, and relationships, with a focus on healing, empowerment, and social justice. My work is grounded in narrative and relational therapies, and I strive to create a safe, affirming space for individuals, especially those from marginalized communities to challenge limiting beliefs and reconnect with their values and purpose. My work with clients is rooted in narrative therapy, where we explore the stories, you talk about yourself and how those stories shape your identity, relationships, and choices.
Our group practice was founded with shared passion for helping folks who have experienced trauma and/or difficult childhood experiences to heal, reconnect to a sense of safety within themselves, and find the freedom to pursue a meaningful life without being stuck in the past. We are also interested and passionate about helping folks navigate trauma, OCD, anxiety disorders, and attachment difficulties that often show up in our closest relationships.
Our group practice was founded with shared passion for helping folks who have experienced trauma and/or difficult childhood experiences to heal, reconnect to a sense of safety within themselves, and find the freedom to pursue a meaningful life without being stuck in the past. We are also interested and passionate about helping folks navigate trauma, OCD, anxiety disorders, and attachment difficulties that often show up in our closest relationships.
Italia Hensley : Congruent Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CNM-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Italia (she/her), and I work with individuals dealing with trauma, C-PTSD, PTSD, boundaries, self-esteem, sexuality, identity, shame, anxiety, panic, negative self-talk, relational issues, family trauma, and polyamorous/CNM exploration from a systemic perspective. My work is eclectic, reflecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and issues of my clients. My goal is to help you find acceptance and happiness within yourself, your relationships, and your environment.
Hi, my name is Italia (she/her), and I work with individuals dealing with trauma, C-PTSD, PTSD, boundaries, self-esteem, sexuality, identity, shame, anxiety, panic, negative self-talk, relational issues, family trauma, and polyamorous/CNM exploration from a systemic perspective. My work is eclectic, reflecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and issues of my clients. My goal is to help you find acceptance and happiness within yourself, your relationships, and your environment.
I specialize in helping people heal from relational trauma, and in helping highly-sensitive and neurodivergent people overcome anxiety and burnout and build a life worth living. My way of working focuses on first developing a relationship with you based on warmth, curiousity and respect. Then I do my best to help you listen deeply to your own experience, so you can honor the trustworthy guidance that's available there.
I specialize in helping people heal from relational trauma, and in helping highly-sensitive and neurodivergent people overcome anxiety and burnout and build a life worth living. My way of working focuses on first developing a relationship with you based on warmth, curiousity and respect. Then I do my best to help you listen deeply to your own experience, so you can honor the trustworthy guidance that's available there.
Blake Locher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
Waitlist for new clients
As we navigate transitions and answer our inner call for change, we often need additional support. I am an interpersonal-focused therapist that works with you to create an empowering space in which you are free to be yourself, discover blind spots that may be getting in your way, and reclaim ownership of your life and what you want to do with it. My particular areas of work include shame, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, adjusting to life transitions, and adjusting to the effects of disabilities, as well as facilitating self-exploration and authentic identity development.
As we navigate transitions and answer our inner call for change, we often need additional support. I am an interpersonal-focused therapist that works with you to create an empowering space in which you are free to be yourself, discover blind spots that may be getting in your way, and reclaim ownership of your life and what you want to do with it. My particular areas of work include shame, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, adjusting to life transitions, and adjusting to the effects of disabilities, as well as facilitating self-exploration and authentic identity development.
I am a generalist therapist, meaning I see clients navigating a wide variety of challenges. However, a few client populations I specialize in are: women's issues across the lifespan, healthcare workers (therapists and social workers, medical providers, and nurses, etc), and clients living with chronic illness. Diagnostic areas I specialize in are depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.
While I am influenced by a variety of modalities, ultimately, research shows that the single most effective ingredient in therapy is a strong and trusting relationship between therapist and client. Therefore, our work will be tailored to you.
I am a generalist therapist, meaning I see clients navigating a wide variety of challenges. However, a few client populations I specialize in are: women's issues across the lifespan, healthcare workers (therapists and social workers, medical providers, and nurses, etc), and clients living with chronic illness. Diagnostic areas I specialize in are depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.
While I am influenced by a variety of modalities, ultimately, research shows that the single most effective ingredient in therapy is a strong and trusting relationship between therapist and client. Therefore, our work will be tailored to you.
Are you and your partner(s) feeling stuck? Maybe caught in the same painful patterns, struggling with communication, or longing for closeness that feels out of reach? Parenting stress, family transitions, or the weight of grief and loss can add even more strain, leaving you feeling disconnected or unsure how to move forward together. Relationships can bring deep joy, but also hurt and disconnection. You don’t have to work through this alone.
Are you and your partner(s) feeling stuck? Maybe caught in the same painful patterns, struggling with communication, or longing for closeness that feels out of reach? Parenting stress, family transitions, or the weight of grief and loss can add even more strain, leaving you feeling disconnected or unsure how to move forward together. Relationships can bring deep joy, but also hurt and disconnection. You don’t have to work through this alone.
Hawthorne Healing Center, LLC - Courtney Arban
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
In honoring the collaborative nature of counseling, I intend to be present and compassionately walk alongside you as you deepen your understanding of self. I provide individual therapy and aid in facing challenging life transitions, processing trauma, managing moods, increasing self-awareness and self-esteem, becoming more assertive and setting healthier boundaries, and improving communication and intimacy in relationships (including parenting).
In honoring the collaborative nature of counseling, I intend to be present and compassionately walk alongside you as you deepen your understanding of self. I provide individual therapy and aid in facing challenging life transitions, processing trauma, managing moods, increasing self-awareness and self-esteem, becoming more assertive and setting healthier boundaries, and improving communication and intimacy in relationships (including parenting).
Hi there, I'm Vicki! Vicki Zeitner, LPC. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon with nearly 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, and unexpected losses and transitions. I have helped many adults untangle the effects of past trauma. I will help you improve communication, manage stress, reduce depression and anxiety, and ultimately know yourself better. I've worked in community mental health agencies, outpatient counseling centers, and inpatient treatment programs, and love what I do.
Hi there, I'm Vicki! Vicki Zeitner, LPC. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon with nearly 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, and unexpected losses and transitions. I have helped many adults untangle the effects of past trauma. I will help you improve communication, manage stress, reduce depression and anxiety, and ultimately know yourself better. I've worked in community mental health agencies, outpatient counseling centers, and inpatient treatment programs, and love what I do.
None of us come out of childhood without some cuts and bruises. Sometimes physical, but more oftentimes emotional. For many, these emotional wounds are still tender, open, lightly dressed with a bandage, forgotten, or even neglected. So when these emotions get touched we find ourselves reacting in ways that aren’t in line with the kind of person we want to be.
None of us come out of childhood without some cuts and bruises. Sometimes physical, but more oftentimes emotional. For many, these emotional wounds are still tender, open, lightly dressed with a bandage, forgotten, or even neglected. So when these emotions get touched we find ourselves reacting in ways that aren’t in line with the kind of person we want to be.
From a young age, I have been deeply interested in understanding the human experience—how people think, feel, and relate to themselves and others. This curiosity naturally evolved into a professional commitment to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life with greater self-awareness, clarity, and resilience. As a therapist, my goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and empowered to grow through them.
From a young age, I have been deeply interested in understanding the human experience—how people think, feel, and relate to themselves and others. This curiosity naturally evolved into a professional commitment to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life with greater self-awareness, clarity, and resilience. As a therapist, my goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and empowered to grow through them.
My approach is rooted in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and attachment-based perspective, with an emphasis on harm reduction, which focuses on collaboration between therapist & client.
My unique blend of life experiences and professional education gives me a distinct outlook on the complexities surrounding identity, mental health, and resilience. I hold a special interest in aiding individuals grappling with attachment traumas, particularly those exploring non-monogamous relationships. The ideal client for me is someone conscious of their challenges and in search of a therapist willing to accompany them on the sometimes uncomfortable journey towards healing and self-discovery, focusing on building healthy attachments and reevaluating personal beliefs and life narratives.
My approach is rooted in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and attachment-based perspective, with an emphasis on harm reduction, which focuses on collaboration between therapist & client.
My unique blend of life experiences and professional education gives me a distinct outlook on the complexities surrounding identity, mental health, and resilience. I hold a special interest in aiding individuals grappling with attachment traumas, particularly those exploring non-monogamous relationships. The ideal client for me is someone conscious of their challenges and in search of a therapist willing to accompany them on the sometimes uncomfortable journey towards healing and self-discovery, focusing on building healthy attachments and reevaluating personal beliefs and life narratives.
Do you find yourself having intense reactions to everyday stress, triggers, or frustrations? Does it feel like past trauma is influencing your present relationships? If your emotions feel overwhelming, seeking support from a therapist could be the next step. People enter therapy to address a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, crisis, depression, trauma, and shame. Others are exploring more about themselves, relationships, reflecting upon past patterns, and developing new strategies for living. Healing takes courage, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Do you find yourself having intense reactions to everyday stress, triggers, or frustrations? Does it feel like past trauma is influencing your present relationships? If your emotions feel overwhelming, seeking support from a therapist could be the next step. People enter therapy to address a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, crisis, depression, trauma, and shame. Others are exploring more about themselves, relationships, reflecting upon past patterns, and developing new strategies for living. Healing takes courage, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
I’m in your corner. Offering therapy that is relational, affirming and empathetic while grounded in feminist and social justice values. I use evidence based modalities and a bit of intuition to partner with you on your therapeutic journey. I foster a space where you can explore your identities, your values and life experiences.
I’m in your corner. Offering therapy that is relational, affirming and empathetic while grounded in feminist and social justice values. I use evidence based modalities and a bit of intuition to partner with you on your therapeutic journey. I foster a space where you can explore your identities, your values and life experiences.
Do you feel alone in your relationships, or are you having difficulty connecting with others at all? Are you wanting to live a life of meaning and purpose, but don't know how to find it? If you are wanting better connections with those around you, and want to step into living a whole, healthy life, you don't need to suffer. I'd love to work with you. I enjoy working with clients who are highly motivated to take a risk and make a change in their lives. (Note: I am best reached via email.)
Do you feel alone in your relationships, or are you having difficulty connecting with others at all? Are you wanting to live a life of meaning and purpose, but don't know how to find it? If you are wanting better connections with those around you, and want to step into living a whole, healthy life, you don't need to suffer. I'd love to work with you. I enjoy working with clients who are highly motivated to take a risk and make a change in their lives. (Note: I am best reached via email.)
If feelings of shame or a harsh inner critic are always present, making you feel stuck, miserable, or hopeless, know that change is possible and that these are not things that you have to live with. If you are suffering, know that you are not alone, and that relief and positive change are possible. These are truths that I’ve come to understand through personal experience as well as through my work with clients.
If feelings of shame or a harsh inner critic are always present, making you feel stuck, miserable, or hopeless, know that change is possible and that these are not things that you have to live with. If you are suffering, know that you are not alone, and that relief and positive change are possible. These are truths that I’ve come to understand through personal experience as well as through my work with clients.
With over 45 years of professional experience, I'm able to address many of your deepest concerns. As a psychoanalyst, I can assist you in developing an understanding of both the conscious and unconscious factors influencing your life. We can reorganize maladaptive patterns and guide you toward a more satisfying and gratifying life. Difficult thoughts, feelings or behavior patterns can be mitigated or resolved.
With over 45 years of professional experience, I'm able to address many of your deepest concerns. As a psychoanalyst, I can assist you in developing an understanding of both the conscious and unconscious factors influencing your life. We can reorganize maladaptive patterns and guide you toward a more satisfying and gratifying life. Difficult thoughts, feelings or behavior patterns can be mitigated or resolved.
I come alongside adolescents, individuals, couples and families to uncover the hidden strengths that are not utilized. I enjoy working with the marginalized experience of People of Color, immigrants, refugees and those navigating a bi-cultural experience. I work with individuals and couples on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationships, codependency, trauma, life transitions, infertility, self-worth/identity and communication skills. I also welcome conversations about spirituality and the integration of faith to facilitate growth.
I come alongside adolescents, individuals, couples and families to uncover the hidden strengths that are not utilized. I enjoy working with the marginalized experience of People of Color, immigrants, refugees and those navigating a bi-cultural experience. I work with individuals and couples on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationships, codependency, trauma, life transitions, infertility, self-worth/identity and communication skills. I also welcome conversations about spirituality and the integration of faith to facilitate growth.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.