Attachment-based Therapists in Portland, OR

I feel especially called to work with adult survivors of childhood trauma, survivors of sexual trauma, people who feel challenged by perfectionism, people-pleasing, & anxiety, neurodivergent folks, service industry workers, & queer folks. I'm also passionate about working with couples. Relationships can be magical containers for connection, healing, growth and fulfillment. I also know they can be really hard! I'd love to support you and your partner(s) in co-creating a better relationship.
I feel especially called to work with adult survivors of childhood trauma, survivors of sexual trauma, people who feel challenged by perfectionism, people-pleasing, & anxiety, neurodivergent folks, service industry workers, & queer folks. I'm also passionate about working with couples. Relationships can be magical containers for connection, healing, growth and fulfillment. I also know they can be really hard! I'd love to support you and your partner(s) in co-creating a better relationship.

Many of us didn't get the love, support, or connection that we deserved from our families or communities growing up. Because we're resilient, we developed creative strategies for getting our needs met (ex. people-pleasing, perfectionism, numbing-out, overanalyzing, rebelling, etc.). And these strategies worked for a while! They helped us get through complicated childhoods. But as we get older, many of us begin to notice a toll on our minds, our bodies, and our relationships.
Many of us didn't get the love, support, or connection that we deserved from our families or communities growing up. Because we're resilient, we developed creative strategies for getting our needs met (ex. people-pleasing, perfectionism, numbing-out, overanalyzing, rebelling, etc.). And these strategies worked for a while! They helped us get through complicated childhoods. But as we get older, many of us begin to notice a toll on our minds, our bodies, and our relationships.

You’re suffering. You’ve been abused and neglected and don’t fully understand what happened or why it still hurts so much. You don’t even have the words for what you’ve been through so how can you get help? You try to be positive and work hard but the agony is so deep, you’re lost and exhausted. You find yourself stuck in a pattern of toxic relationships and don't know why. You're struggling at work and at home and you're haunted by memories of abuse from your past. You don't want to live like this anymore and you need a safe place to heal. You want relief and are ready to take the courageous step of seeking out a trauma specialist.
You’re suffering. You’ve been abused and neglected and don’t fully understand what happened or why it still hurts so much. You don’t even have the words for what you’ve been through so how can you get help? You try to be positive and work hard but the agony is so deep, you’re lost and exhausted. You find yourself stuck in a pattern of toxic relationships and don't know why. You're struggling at work and at home and you're haunted by memories of abuse from your past. You don't want to live like this anymore and you need a safe place to heal. You want relief and are ready to take the courageous step of seeking out a trauma specialist.

Nora Harrington
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232
In my work with couples, I start from the reality that relationships are hard. Whether you are baffled by your single-hood, or in the throws of trying to make it work, relationships can feel impossible and essential at the same time. In spite of the challenge, I know we all have the capacity for connected, secure relationships. I especially love working with folks who have never been in relationship, or who have a difficult time moving from dating into commitment. My relational work is also a good fit for sexual issues like low libido, sexual avoidance, erectile dysfunction, high conflict counples, and painful sex.
In my work with couples, I start from the reality that relationships are hard. Whether you are baffled by your single-hood, or in the throws of trying to make it work, relationships can feel impossible and essential at the same time. In spite of the challenge, I know we all have the capacity for connected, secure relationships. I especially love working with folks who have never been in relationship, or who have a difficult time moving from dating into commitment. My relational work is also a good fit for sexual issues like low libido, sexual avoidance, erectile dysfunction, high conflict counples, and painful sex.

My ideal clients are children and families seeking support around behavior and communication concerns. They may be struggling with dysfunctional dynamics that have long persisted, or they may be facing new challenges brought on by recent change or loss. They desire to work collaboratively within a systems model to investigate the “whys” behind their distress, in order to get to the “how” when it comes to managing the way they respond to adversity individually and collectively. Ultimately my clients have the goal of becoming more capable and confident members of their family and society.
My ideal clients are children and families seeking support around behavior and communication concerns. They may be struggling with dysfunctional dynamics that have long persisted, or they may be facing new challenges brought on by recent change or loss. They desire to work collaboratively within a systems model to investigate the “whys” behind their distress, in order to get to the “how” when it comes to managing the way they respond to adversity individually and collectively. Ultimately my clients have the goal of becoming more capable and confident members of their family and society.

With the state of the world, mental health is at an all-time low and we are all experiencing collective trauma. I take climate, pandemic, economic, political, societal, and cultural problems into account, on top of personal issues. My goal has always been to help those with trauma, personality disorders, and depression/anxiety by diving into the unconscious, cultivating self-awareness, and creating practical solutions. My clients are diverse and range from 13-65+ yrs old.
With the state of the world, mental health is at an all-time low and we are all experiencing collective trauma. I take climate, pandemic, economic, political, societal, and cultural problems into account, on top of personal issues. My goal has always been to help those with trauma, personality disorders, and depression/anxiety by diving into the unconscious, cultivating self-awareness, and creating practical solutions. My clients are diverse and range from 13-65+ yrs old.

Beth Purcell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97213
I work with youth and adults presenting with relationship, family and school challenges. Kids I meet with experience "meltdowns," anxiety, and often identify as neurodiverse. Adults I see find their own attachment glitches activated in moments of greater demand with their kids.
I work with youth and adults presenting with relationship, family and school challenges. Kids I meet with experience "meltdowns," anxiety, and often identify as neurodiverse. Adults I see find their own attachment glitches activated in moments of greater demand with their kids.

We are an integrative mental health clinic that offers a broad range of therapies with both Counselors and Naturopaths. This holistic approach allows patients to experience healing at a biological and emotional level with a team of collaborative caregivers that surpasses the use of just a therapist or just medication or just any one thing. You can have your whole story heard, the big picture of your mental and physical health supported all in one, for healing unlike you've experienced yet.
We are an integrative mental health clinic that offers a broad range of therapies with both Counselors and Naturopaths. This holistic approach allows patients to experience healing at a biological and emotional level with a team of collaborative caregivers that surpasses the use of just a therapist or just medication or just any one thing. You can have your whole story heard, the big picture of your mental and physical health supported all in one, for healing unlike you've experienced yet.

Jessica Buice
Professional Counselor Associate, MA Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97086
I consider it a true privilege to sit with folx in the processing of life’s complexities and approach the therapeutic process with the perspective that we are all doing the very best that we can with the tools that we’ve been given. It is my belief that each of us has the capacity to hone new skills, heal from the past, and find greater alignment within our bodies and our lives. I operate from a person-centered lens, utilizing empathic connection and unconditional positive regard to provide a safe space for personal healing.
I consider it a true privilege to sit with folx in the processing of life’s complexities and approach the therapeutic process with the perspective that we are all doing the very best that we can with the tools that we’ve been given. It is my belief that each of us has the capacity to hone new skills, heal from the past, and find greater alignment within our bodies and our lives. I operate from a person-centered lens, utilizing empathic connection and unconditional positive regard to provide a safe space for personal healing.

Sellwood Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
My training as a couples, marriage and family therapist leads me to view client functioning in terms of relationships. My goal is to help clients bring forth a self that feels true and real. I help clients learn to ask for and receive what they need from others, embracing life and life's challenges with courage, renewed spirit, and a sense of wholeness. When clients feel supported, validated, and understood they often find that symptoms of depression and anxiety are relieved. Working with me, clients will learn to access their inner resources as we generate solutions together.
My training as a couples, marriage and family therapist leads me to view client functioning in terms of relationships. My goal is to help clients bring forth a self that feels true and real. I help clients learn to ask for and receive what they need from others, embracing life and life's challenges with courage, renewed spirit, and a sense of wholeness. When clients feel supported, validated, and understood they often find that symptoms of depression and anxiety are relieved. Working with me, clients will learn to access their inner resources as we generate solutions together.

Jackie Curry Emdr Trauma Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel like a constant battle when past experiences and present challenges take a toll on your well-being. I specialize in working with women who want to break free from the cycle of distress using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven therapy to address the root causes of mental health challenges. EMDR can help you release the grip of past traumas, ease anxiety, and regain control over your life. Together, we can work toward a calmer, more resilient future where you feel grounded and empowered. You don’t have to face this alone—healing is possible.
Life can feel like a constant battle when past experiences and present challenges take a toll on your well-being. I specialize in working with women who want to break free from the cycle of distress using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven therapy to address the root causes of mental health challenges. EMDR can help you release the grip of past traumas, ease anxiety, and regain control over your life. Together, we can work toward a calmer, more resilient future where you feel grounded and empowered. You don’t have to face this alone—healing is possible.
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Insight-oriented, heart-centered healing for mind+body+spirit. Whether you're a human who's struggling with anxiety, exhausted by people-pleasing, highly sensitive, neurodivergent, an empath, or just a human seeking more compassion and connection, I'm glad you're here. I'm Kelsey, and I'm here because I truly believe in the power we each have as humans to heal and find wholeness. Together we can explore the experiences and contexts that have made you into who you are, how to be kind to yourself through any situation, how to regulate your body and mind, and what helps you feel connected to yourself, others, and the world around us.
Insight-oriented, heart-centered healing for mind+body+spirit. Whether you're a human who's struggling with anxiety, exhausted by people-pleasing, highly sensitive, neurodivergent, an empath, or just a human seeking more compassion and connection, I'm glad you're here. I'm Kelsey, and I'm here because I truly believe in the power we each have as humans to heal and find wholeness. Together we can explore the experiences and contexts that have made you into who you are, how to be kind to yourself through any situation, how to regulate your body and mind, and what helps you feel connected to yourself, others, and the world around us.

Joann Lundberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC , ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97210
Is your child experiencing behavioral problems that interfere with school, family, or friendships? Is your teen distant, defiant or have mood swings? While facing challenges in childhood is a normal part of growing up, sometimes kids need additional help learning the skills needed to navigate big feelings, worries, upsetting and confusing events and the stressors of modern life. I offer kids an opportunity to learn and practice new skills, a safe space to explore big feelings and can help them learn to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a helpful way using creative, and fun approaches and evidence based practices
Is your child experiencing behavioral problems that interfere with school, family, or friendships? Is your teen distant, defiant or have mood swings? While facing challenges in childhood is a normal part of growing up, sometimes kids need additional help learning the skills needed to navigate big feelings, worries, upsetting and confusing events and the stressors of modern life. I offer kids an opportunity to learn and practice new skills, a safe space to explore big feelings and can help them learn to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a helpful way using creative, and fun approaches and evidence based practices

Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and Addictions. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and Addictions. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.

I work with a range of issues (depression, anxiety, addiction, creativity/inspiration, relationships, job stress, grief/loss) and offer both long- and short-term therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their current experience and to identify realistic steps to facilitate change in order to better serve life goals. I encourage active engagement in treatment to better support greater and long-term desired change and will serve as an advocate on your behalf in these pursuits.
I work with a range of issues (depression, anxiety, addiction, creativity/inspiration, relationships, job stress, grief/loss) and offer both long- and short-term therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their current experience and to identify realistic steps to facilitate change in order to better serve life goals. I encourage active engagement in treatment to better support greater and long-term desired change and will serve as an advocate on your behalf in these pursuits.

I provide individual therapy for people who are feeling stuck and need support understanding how to get through a tough time. Many people benefit from an outside perspective for navigating life transitions, coping with stress, or dealing with family conflict and other important relationships. Often people struggle with conflicting needs as they evaluate their lives and relationships. When life feels out of control, I can provide compassionate guidance for gaining self-awareness and building confidence. Individuals can learn healthy communication, boundaries, and effective coping tools. Therapy can bring calm to the chaos.
I provide individual therapy for people who are feeling stuck and need support understanding how to get through a tough time. Many people benefit from an outside perspective for navigating life transitions, coping with stress, or dealing with family conflict and other important relationships. Often people struggle with conflicting needs as they evaluate their lives and relationships. When life feels out of control, I can provide compassionate guidance for gaining self-awareness and building confidence. Individuals can learn healthy communication, boundaries, and effective coping tools. Therapy can bring calm to the chaos.

Mahalia Lind-Diamond
Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97220
I work with clients who are suffering from anxiety and depression, who are experiencing PTSD or are looking to process and heal from trauma. I also work with individuals who are struggling with their self esteem concerns. Supporting young adults through life transitions is something that I have experience with and deeply enjoy! I also enjoy working with people exploring anti-oppressive relationship structures that are queer, polyamorous, or kink friendly.
I work with clients who are suffering from anxiety and depression, who are experiencing PTSD or are looking to process and heal from trauma. I also work with individuals who are struggling with their self esteem concerns. Supporting young adults through life transitions is something that I have experience with and deeply enjoy! I also enjoy working with people exploring anti-oppressive relationship structures that are queer, polyamorous, or kink friendly.

The therapeutic relationship is crucial to the healing process, whether the problem is with external relationships, traumatic experience, or one's relationship with the self. I use psychoanalytic principles and relational dynamics to explore the internal conflicts and patterns that are at the root of emotional, psychological and relational problems. I am also sensitive to spirituality and the existential problems inherent in being human, and how these affect us all. I have a special interest in the psychology of twins and intersubjective relating in general.
The therapeutic relationship is crucial to the healing process, whether the problem is with external relationships, traumatic experience, or one's relationship with the self. I use psychoanalytic principles and relational dynamics to explore the internal conflicts and patterns that are at the root of emotional, psychological and relational problems. I am also sensitive to spirituality and the existential problems inherent in being human, and how these affect us all. I have a special interest in the psychology of twins and intersubjective relating in general.

Ellie Antico
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
I'm interested in you as whole person: mind, body and spirit. I know it takes courage to reveal ourselves so I hold space for all aspects of you with deep compassion. As a therapist I respect both your strength and vulnerability, offering a safe, nonjudgmental environment to express your truth, explore, and heal.
I'm interested in you as whole person: mind, body and spirit. I know it takes courage to reveal ourselves so I hold space for all aspects of you with deep compassion. As a therapist I respect both your strength and vulnerability, offering a safe, nonjudgmental environment to express your truth, explore, and heal.

I’m a compassionate believer in the power of individual stories. As a professional counselor intern based in Oregon, I provide a non-judgmental space where individuals can openly share their experiences and work collaboratively towards shaping their present circumstances and future aspirations.
I’m a compassionate believer in the power of individual stories. As a professional counselor intern based in Oregon, I provide a non-judgmental space where individuals can openly share their experiences and work collaboratively towards shaping their present circumstances and future aspirations.
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