Chronic Illness Therapists in Portland, OR

With a background treating people across the lifespan, I have come to the realization that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most sacred spaces we can enter. With mutual respect and openness I can help you to process through grief, trauma, and chronic illness . It would be an honor to enter the sacred therapeutic space alongside you. Of note, while I am not currently taking insurance I am happy to provide you with a super bill for you to seek reimbursement from your insurance for out of network providers.

I'm all about helping people become more of themselves. If you are looking to discover and implement your own unique path forward, I may be the right counselor for you. I work with individuals and couples to resolve anxieties, manage the impact of chronic illness , and unravel old and constricting patterns, as well as resolve relationship conflicts and deepen emotional intimacy. Every person has strengths they are not yet aware of, as well as capacity to develop the skills and awareness needed for their life situation. It's my job to support your growth and flourishing, as well as deep self-care.

Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I provide affirming, empowering care to children and adults in Oregon. We might be a good fit if you are Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, first generation, queer, or gender expansive. I help people find relief from the pain and stress of grief, anxiety, depression, parenting, intergenerational trauma, chronic illness , and systemic oppression. ​I am currently offering both in-person therapy and secure telehealth video sessions for clients in Oregon during the COVID-19 pandemic.

My clients often have a history of (or ongoing) trauma, including medical trauma, attachment trauma, single-incident traumatic events, and complex trauma; difficulty coping with chronic illness and/or disability (e.g., EDS, MCAS, POTS, gastrointestinal issues, cancer, autoimmune disease, mobility issues); anxiety/panic disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and/or dissociative disorders. Many of my clients have complex cases. Some choose to do long-term depth work with me, while others may see me to work toward more immediate goals.

I assist individuals in identifying strengths and capacities that may have been overlooked or undervalued. In a safe and supportive space we work together to see how these strengths and capacities may be employed in building new and empowering life narratives.

First things first: I have limited availability, during the day on Tuesday and Friday, for individual therapy and/or couples therapy. If you have or no someone who would find support in a Chronic Lyme therapy group for men (trans and non-binary folx VERY welcome) please reach out to me. This closed group will start Winter 2024, meet bi-weekly and focus on community/solidarity, navigating care systems, myths about Lyme, system failure and chronic illness , the haunting of "the good sick person", anger and illness, and much more.

Stellium Integrative Wellness is compassion-based & uses tools like positive psychology, meditation & hypnotherapy techniques to build confidence & resiliency. Clients include Millennials 20-45, Gen Xers 45-55, & Baby Boomers 56-74 dealing with relationships, career, concerns surrounding parenting, health issues/ chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, thyroid disorders, COVID-19), LGBTQIA, disability, & grief from loss (job, parent/family member/friend, partner, child, home, bankruptcy, divorce/separation). Areas of expertise include life coaching, hypnosis, love-relationships/dating, & confidence/self-esteem building.

My office hours are 8am-4pm M-Th. I provide individual therapy by telehealth for adults in Oregon. People seek counseling for many reasons: loss, change, growth, anxiety, a deepened sense of meaning. Whatever your reason may be, my goal is to provide you with accepting and collaborative support that allows you to move toward a place of increased clarity and improved well-being. Therapy can be a tool to do so, as a confidential, safe, and compassionate place to reflect.

If you're reading this, you are likely going through some type of transition and feeling like you need support sifting through the muck. Whether expected, anticipated, wanted, or frustrating, life changes can impact us at all stages, and come with complex behaviors and emotions. My clients are adults and teens (14+) navigating self esteem, identity, changing friendships, and changes in independence. You may be experiencing shifting roles in family and relationships and are curious about family patterns. The ultimate transition - death and loss - can come with its own depth of experience and new understandings of healing.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon, Idaho, and Colorado. I obtained my Master’s degree at Portland State University in 2006. I specialize in treating adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurologic disorders, eating disorders, grief and loss, chronic illness , caregiver strain, life transitions, and challenges in their personal relationships. I support diversity in my practice with clients.

Asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do, but it can also be one of the hardest because of past experience of not being heard, believed, or supported. Extreme stressors and traumatic events - including new or ongoing health conditions - affect every aspect of our lives and can make relationships - with family, friends, colleagues, and even healthcare providers - very challenging. The impact of these events can make us feel isolated, misunderstood, and unsupported (even by the well-intentioned). They can lead us to make choices we aren't proud of and limit our enjoyment of life in general.

An ideal client may present issues related to ANY SOURCE of loss and grief, especially pet loss or chronic illness . Committed clients, who value investing in themselves to use coaching to go beyond just "getting through" a challenge/loss as springboards for personal growth and transformation through my unique methodology, 7 Powerful Practices to Manage Your Mind and Heal Your Heart™. Clients use individual sessions, group programs, transformational retreats. I use my Certification as a Life Coach, a COACHING model, and my methodology of the 7 Powerful Practices. ONLY Oregon clients also eligible for the "psychotherapy" model.

NOTE: Not currently accepting clients. I help Oregonians like you, whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have worked with a counselor before. I take my cues from you, and together we will build a therapeutic relationship focused on achieving your goals. Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, disability and chronic illness , weight stigma, career questions, or other life transitions, I want to help you frame your story, make meaningful progress, and develop clarity.

I provide a supportive and compassionate environment to give my clients space to process past trauma, current stress, and anxiety about the future. My practice integrates Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization (EMDR), mindfulness training and Existential Psychology. Using these frameworks we will examine how past experiences impact your current functioning. We will identify traumatic experiences, dysfunctional thoughts and destructive behavior patterns. Then use EMDR and talk therapy to shift the beliefs that reinforce these habits to relieve psychological and emotional suffering.

I strongly value clients’ unique identities and seek to nurture individuals' expression of sexuality, gender, culture, and spirituality. I strive to provide deeply present, compassionate, and holistic care. My therapeutic interests include, but are not limited to, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, sexual shame and dissatisfaction, racial/ethnic identity, self-harming, chronic illness and disability, trauma and PTSD. In our sessions, I will ask you thought-provoking questions to bring your own internal wisdom forward, gently challenge you to consider new possibilities, and offer strategies for coping with distress.

If you find your mind racing uncontrollably with thoughts of worry or stress, you feel lost when going through big life changes, or are struggling to find motivation to complete your goals, you don't have to go through it alone. I am an empathic listener who wants to support your growth and healing.

Have you had a head injury (or many) and haven’t felt the same since - mentally, emotionally, hormonally? It could be due to post-concussion syndrome. Do you experience chronic mental or cognitive health issues that aren’t helped with talk therapy, medications, or any other treatment you’ve tried? LENS, low energy neurofeedback system, might help! It helps to rewire the brain - stimulates new connections in the brain via neuroplasticity, which allow for long-lasting changes. LENS is great for most chronic mental and brain health conditions for kids and adults. Dr. Madrigal is licensed in OR & WA; in-person appts only in Portland.

Welcome! I am an LCSW and I work adults and adolescents aged 16+ for individual therapy. I frequently work with clients to address issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, negative self-talk, chronic pain/illness and coping with life stressors. As your therapist, I aim to help you create and find the support you need to tap into internal and external resources to resolve problems and to increase your capacity to experience life more fully, to grow, to become increasingly healthy and more whole. I aim to create an environment that invites mutual respect, acceptance, curiosity, and hope.

I'm currently accepting new clients. My clients typically struggle with anxiety and feel overwhelmed by life’s inevitable stressors. The anxiety may be due to trauma, grief, work stress, big life changes, a chronic illness , or any number of issues creating a sense of unease. And I get it! Being human is hard. As your therapist, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your values, needs, fears, and wants. You'll learn to embrace your anxiety with understanding and self-compassion, reducing its hold on your life.