Cancer Therapists in Portland, OR
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of emotional trauma, anxiety, or depression? I provide compassionate, specialized care for individuals navigating emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I understand how these experiences can deeply impact not only your sense of self but also your relationships. I also offer couples therapy for couples and families struggling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, and infidelity.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of emotional trauma, anxiety, or depression? I provide compassionate, specialized care for individuals navigating emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I understand how these experiences can deeply impact not only your sense of self but also your relationships. I also offer couples therapy for couples and families struggling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, and infidelity.
If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!
If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!
As a therapist, I believe my first job is to witness. I aim to support a space that is safe enough for you to tell your own story, heal, and step further into your own power. I welcome open discussion of your identities, cultures, relationships, and experiences, including your experience of therapy itself, as it is happening. We’ll work to name how your experiences with structural oppression may have shaped your beliefs about yourself and how you cope. We’ll identify your strengths, and when it’s helpful, we’ll try out tools to support changes you may want to make.
As a therapist, I believe my first job is to witness. I aim to support a space that is safe enough for you to tell your own story, heal, and step further into your own power. I welcome open discussion of your identities, cultures, relationships, and experiences, including your experience of therapy itself, as it is happening. We’ll work to name how your experiences with structural oppression may have shaped your beliefs about yourself and how you cope. We’ll identify your strengths, and when it’s helpful, we’ll try out tools to support changes you may want to make.
At times, we may reach a point where we are unable to bear the load any longer. Seeking counseling can offer liberation from the heavy burdens that oppress us. Whether it be past or current trauma, problems in relationships, life transitions, or unfulfilled expectations, we can collaborate toward recovering from the injuries inflicted by life's unpredictable challenges. Embarking on the path to healing may seem daunting, but I am eager to create a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a dependable connection where we can embark on this journey together and discover optimism for what lies ahead
At times, we may reach a point where we are unable to bear the load any longer. Seeking counseling can offer liberation from the heavy burdens that oppress us. Whether it be past or current trauma, problems in relationships, life transitions, or unfulfilled expectations, we can collaborate toward recovering from the injuries inflicted by life's unpredictable challenges. Embarking on the path to healing may seem daunting, but I am eager to create a secure and nurturing environment, fostering a dependable connection where we can embark on this journey together and discover optimism for what lies ahead
I also work with individuals and their loved ones going through significant life transitions — becoming a parent, living with ADHD, and facing serious illness, including cancer.
My therapeutic style integrates psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) frameworks within a relational foundation. Working together, we'll explore how the past is impacting your present and connect with practical, evidence-based tools. Combining these approaches with deeper self-compassion offers the opportunity for meaningful and lasting change.
I also work with individuals and their loved ones going through significant life transitions — becoming a parent, living with ADHD, and facing serious illness, including cancer.
My therapeutic style integrates psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) frameworks within a relational foundation. Working together, we'll explore how the past is impacting your present and connect with practical, evidence-based tools. Combining these approaches with deeper self-compassion offers the opportunity for meaningful and lasting change.
Whether you're searching for a thoughtful and supportive ear to talk through what's on your mind, looking to heal from something difficult, or wanting to find ways around the obstacles that are limiting your full potential, I look forward to hearing from you. My style is based in mindfulness/mind-body approaches and centers around welcoming you with a compassionate presence and a non-judgemental curiosity.
Whether you're searching for a thoughtful and supportive ear to talk through what's on your mind, looking to heal from something difficult, or wanting to find ways around the obstacles that are limiting your full potential, I look forward to hearing from you. My style is based in mindfulness/mind-body approaches and centers around welcoming you with a compassionate presence and a non-judgemental curiosity.
Perhaps you were raised in an environment that prioritizes mental health and is supportive of psychotherapy. Conversely, and as often the case, you were taught from caregivers that it was "weak" or "shameful" to obtain professional support, or to even seek help outside of yourself. These sentiments still permeate our culture, and though they are shifting, I find that they still lurk and impact one's drive to pursue mental health care. So in either case (and for all others in between), getting here was a process. In this spirit, I want to commend you for taking this huge and vulnerable step toward healing and deeper self-awareness!
Perhaps you were raised in an environment that prioritizes mental health and is supportive of psychotherapy. Conversely, and as often the case, you were taught from caregivers that it was "weak" or "shameful" to obtain professional support, or to even seek help outside of yourself. These sentiments still permeate our culture, and though they are shifting, I find that they still lurk and impact one's drive to pursue mental health care. So in either case (and for all others in between), getting here was a process. In this spirit, I want to commend you for taking this huge and vulnerable step toward healing and deeper self-awareness!
Getting started in therapy can feel daunting and I can help to make that experience easier for you. My clients most frequently describe me as genuine, easy to talk to, and compassionate. I understand that we all cope in different ways and welcome having periods of light conversation and humor along the way. I strive to genuinely get to know you and help you identify the root cause of your distress, so we can work towards resolving it. Often, our initial focus is on strengthening skills needed to regulate difficult emotions, which can allows us to process and unpack painful life experiences without feeling as emotionally overwhelmed.
Getting started in therapy can feel daunting and I can help to make that experience easier for you. My clients most frequently describe me as genuine, easy to talk to, and compassionate. I understand that we all cope in different ways and welcome having periods of light conversation and humor along the way. I strive to genuinely get to know you and help you identify the root cause of your distress, so we can work towards resolving it. Often, our initial focus is on strengthening skills needed to regulate difficult emotions, which can allows us to process and unpack painful life experiences without feeling as emotionally overwhelmed.
Hi! My name is Brad Pankey. I enjoy helping clients who: (1 ) feel like their life is getting smaller over time; (2) think about food and/or their body all day; (3) feel stuck in their heads amongst a whirlwind of thoughts; (4) feel as though they are living a life that lacks meaning; (5) who feel trapped by needing to control every aspect of their life; and (6) are experiencing crushing grief and life transitions. Those who find success with me come to therapy truly ready for change and interested in trying something new in therapy. They appreciate humor and a therapist who listens with an open heart while also challenging them.
Hi! My name is Brad Pankey. I enjoy helping clients who: (1 ) feel like their life is getting smaller over time; (2) think about food and/or their body all day; (3) feel stuck in their heads amongst a whirlwind of thoughts; (4) feel as though they are living a life that lacks meaning; (5) who feel trapped by needing to control every aspect of their life; and (6) are experiencing crushing grief and life transitions. Those who find success with me come to therapy truly ready for change and interested in trying something new in therapy. They appreciate humor and a therapist who listens with an open heart while also challenging them.
We often seek therapy during times of transition, stress, relationship strain, or emotional overwhelm. Together, we can work toward clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of what you’re experiencing. My role is to walk beside you with care, skill, and a clear plan for meaningful change. I use CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-focused work to support your growth. Over time, you can develop greater clarity, resilience, and confidence. You don’t have to do this alone—support is here.
We often seek therapy during times of transition, stress, relationship strain, or emotional overwhelm. Together, we can work toward clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of what you’re experiencing. My role is to walk beside you with care, skill, and a clear plan for meaningful change. I use CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-focused work to support your growth. Over time, you can develop greater clarity, resilience, and confidence. You don’t have to do this alone—support is here.
If you’re reading this, we already know you’re struggling. Maybe you’re having trouble “adulting”. You’re feeling like everyone else seems to have it all together, why can’t you? Your mental health is getting worse and worse, and you just want it to stop. Your day to day life is chaos and worry and you remember better days when things just weren't like this. You might feel like you’re out of control of your life.
If you’re reading this, we already know you’re struggling. Maybe you’re having trouble “adulting”. You’re feeling like everyone else seems to have it all together, why can’t you? Your mental health is getting worse and worse, and you just want it to stop. Your day to day life is chaos and worry and you remember better days when things just weren't like this. You might feel like you’re out of control of your life.
I have had the privilege of witnessing people undergo the slow, extremely subtle and remarkable journey of healing and self-transformation. This process of psychological growth is astoundingly complex, multilayered, circular and even mysteriously numinous in its unfolding. My philosophy as a therapist is primarily on core transformation rather than merely symptom management and needless to say, I strongly believe in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship as a significant healing agent. Moving towards our wholeness necessitates the courage to first move into the wounded parts that we all have as members of the human species.
I have had the privilege of witnessing people undergo the slow, extremely subtle and remarkable journey of healing and self-transformation. This process of psychological growth is astoundingly complex, multilayered, circular and even mysteriously numinous in its unfolding. My philosophy as a therapist is primarily on core transformation rather than merely symptom management and needless to say, I strongly believe in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship as a significant healing agent. Moving towards our wholeness necessitates the courage to first move into the wounded parts that we all have as members of the human species.
5am -1pm telehealth for you or your parents! I support individuals gain insight into their patterns, learn coping skills, emotional awareness, and act from a place of acceptance and self-compassion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in Elder Caregivers or Expats, I understand the challenges faced by both adult children and spouses as they navigate difficult decisions, working together with others, attending to relationships, and managing burnout. Together we examine expectations and grief. Grappling with a myriad of emotions, including guilt, stress, anger and uncertainty is supported through the safe therapy space. EMDR & IFS!
5am -1pm telehealth for you or your parents! I support individuals gain insight into their patterns, learn coping skills, emotional awareness, and act from a place of acceptance and self-compassion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in Elder Caregivers or Expats, I understand the challenges faced by both adult children and spouses as they navigate difficult decisions, working together with others, attending to relationships, and managing burnout. Together we examine expectations and grief. Grappling with a myriad of emotions, including guilt, stress, anger and uncertainty is supported through the safe therapy space. EMDR & IFS!
There is an edge, an opening, a sense of limitless possibility both within and beyond the horizon of your everyday reality. Together we take the time and space to be with the feeling of that possibility, allowing for the emergence of new perspectives and orientations within and toward your lifeworld. We explore how need, desire, meaning, function, purpose and importance intertwine and shape each other for you.
There is an edge, an opening, a sense of limitless possibility both within and beyond the horizon of your everyday reality. Together we take the time and space to be with the feeling of that possibility, allowing for the emergence of new perspectives and orientations within and toward your lifeworld. We explore how need, desire, meaning, function, purpose and importance intertwine and shape each other for you.
You might look fine on the outside—showing up, doing all the things—but inside, something feels off. Maybe it's a quiet disconnection, a loneliness you can’t name, or the sense you’ve had to mute parts of yourself just to be accepted. I work at the intersection of trauma and grief—especially when it shapes identity, disrupts belonging, or lives in the nervous system in ways that are hard to name but deeply felt.
You might look fine on the outside—showing up, doing all the things—but inside, something feels off. Maybe it's a quiet disconnection, a loneliness you can’t name, or the sense you’ve had to mute parts of yourself just to be accepted. I work at the intersection of trauma and grief—especially when it shapes identity, disrupts belonging, or lives in the nervous system in ways that are hard to name but deeply felt.
I will be taking new self pay clients July 1st.
I help clients reconnect with parts of themselves that have been tucked away for years. Specializing in trauma, grief, anxiety, and ADHD, I combine mindfulness with evidence-based theories to bridge the gap between your past and your present. Together, we’ll create the mental space you need to move from reactive habits to intentional choices
I will be taking new self pay clients July 1st.
I help clients reconnect with parts of themselves that have been tucked away for years. Specializing in trauma, grief, anxiety, and ADHD, I combine mindfulness with evidence-based theories to bridge the gap between your past and your present. Together, we’ll create the mental space you need to move from reactive habits to intentional choices
Further, I have years working on cancer, psychiatric, and emergency units and experience dealing with spiritual issues should they be a part of what brings you to therapy.
Maybe you, your child or partner is anxious or depressed, isolated, alone? Stuck on Internet Porn? Maybe you have somehow been victimized or hurt? I offer a relationship based, non-judgmental space informed by evidence-based practices, including CBT and EMDR therapy. EMDR targets traumatic or hurtful memories and helps change them, freeing you from pain and fear. It reduces anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, self-esteem issues and various symptoms associated with post traumatic stress. CBT addresses negative thinking - self criticism, self shaming - that fosters self-hatred, depression, and anxiety, isolation.
Further, I have years working on cancer, psychiatric, and emergency units and experience dealing with spiritual issues should they be a part of what brings you to therapy.
Maybe you, your child or partner is anxious or depressed, isolated, alone? Stuck on Internet Porn? Maybe you have somehow been victimized or hurt? I offer a relationship based, non-judgmental space informed by evidence-based practices, including CBT and EMDR therapy. EMDR targets traumatic or hurtful memories and helps change them, freeing you from pain and fear. It reduces anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, self-esteem issues and various symptoms associated with post traumatic stress. CBT addresses negative thinking - self criticism, self shaming - that fosters self-hatred, depression, and anxiety, isolation.
The struggle that comes with managing everyday life can be as debilitating as major trauma. Anxiety, depression, irritability, low frustration tolerance are all important symptoms be curious about and explore; letting you know that a shift is needed in order for you to find peace, increased mood stability, and fulfilling relationships. I provide supportive, psychodynamic and attachment based psychotherapy. I teach emotional regulation skills while also examining underlying issues. My expertise ranges from working with children ages 4 and older, adults and couples.
The struggle that comes with managing everyday life can be as debilitating as major trauma. Anxiety, depression, irritability, low frustration tolerance are all important symptoms be curious about and explore; letting you know that a shift is needed in order for you to find peace, increased mood stability, and fulfilling relationships. I provide supportive, psychodynamic and attachment based psychotherapy. I teach emotional regulation skills while also examining underlying issues. My expertise ranges from working with children ages 4 and older, adults and couples.
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.
Living with depression, anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder can feel like a constant battle. You might find yourself stuck in cycles of overwhelming emotions, struggling to balance your mood, or yearning for relief from intrusive thoughts. These challenges can make everyday life feel unmanageable, but you don’t have to face them alone. My focus is on creating a safe, compassionate space where you can better understand your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Together, we’ll navigate the path to healing.
Living with depression, anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder can feel like a constant battle. You might find yourself stuck in cycles of overwhelming emotions, struggling to balance your mood, or yearning for relief from intrusive thoughts. These challenges can make everyday life feel unmanageable, but you don’t have to face them alone. My focus is on creating a safe, compassionate space where you can better understand your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Together, we’ll navigate the path to healing.
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