Depression Therapists in Portland, OR

From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.

My name is Paul and I provide a holistic approach to counseling. In mental health, we too often pathologize suffering as a set of diagnostic traits, questioning what is wrong with you, instead of exploring what has happened to you. I am a first generation immigrant and grew up in small towns in the Midwest and South. During the last 12 years I've worked at several community mental health agencies ranging from alcohol and substance abuse, affordable housing, with youth in intensive crisis treatment, and at several Native agencies as a domestic violence advocate and behavioral health consultant, and as a private practice therapist.

Many people come to therapy seeking relief from painful symptoms, relationship issues and self-defeating patterns. They may feel alone and isolated in their suffering. I work to create a safe, respectful and supportive environment that alleviates aloneness and facilitates connection, healing and positive change. My style is relational, warm and forthright. My clients achieve more than just symptom relief -- they also grow in their capacity to feel safe and connected with others, and they experience improved self-esteem and identity.

Hello! I specialize in providing holistic therapy to those in career/college development, life transitions, or experiencing symptoms. I believe every individual has the ability to define and cultivate a path towards their idealized life. My primary focus is to help clients overcome barriers to growth by understanding the origin of their symptoms and concerns through psychoanalysis. Through this self-awareness and applied psychoeducational techniques, clients are able to move forward in their lives, building upon their inherent strengths and skills not previously recognized.

My practice focuses on supporting the mental health of adult women of all ages and sexual orientations. Life can be challenging and stressful, and sometimes we need help navigating difficult emotions and experiences. I focus mostly on depression and anxiety. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, relationship issues, body image, low self esteem, caregiving challenges, or simply stuck in a rut, I am here to offer solution-based supportive help, unique to your needs, goals and challenges. Together, we will work toward creating a sense of balance, purpose, and joy in your life.

I believe there is hope for you, no matter what you are struggling with, or how intense your suffering is. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and evidenced-based treatments that empower people to learn, grow, and heal. I value psychotherapy that addresses the whole person. My goal is to help people overcome difficulties, reach their potential, and effect real and lasting change.

A compassionate therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my practice. This space is client-centered, collaborative, and supports non-judgmental challenging and curiosity. My approach blends evidenced based interventions and theories to help clients build insight, develop skills, develop a more secure relationship with self and others, and ultimately find relief. I value empowering clients so they feel confident in their own abilities moving forward. Going beyond symptom management and addressing underlying reasons that fuel presenting concerns is a focus in my work.

Teens, college students, and young adults are facing unprecedented issues with depression , anxiety, self-harm, body image, and addictions of all kinds due in large part to the prevalence of social media and technology. These influences have made growing into an adult very confusing. Having someone who can relate, listen, and help navigate our culture is essential. Together, we will discuss what you are feeling, recognize changes that can be made, and learn how to cope on your own.

Are you feeling unhappy, lost or stuck? You can feel better! "In a dark time, the eye begins to see." The poet, Theodore Roethke, recognized the opportunities available even in our most troubled moments. Therapy offers the chance to get a new perspective on both our internal landscape as well as our relationships. With enhanced vision, therapy can help you discover and embody a new story for yourself. As a therapist with over thirty years of clinical experience, I believe in each person's innate wisdom and ability to change. No matter how lost you might feel, I know that healing is possible.

Whether the focus is self esteem, depression , anxiety, relationships, trauma, addiction, or other sorts of pain, you will feel understood within a safe, caring and growth enhancing private therapy. A deeper understanding and comfort with yourself will empower you to live a richer, more productive and satisfying life. Discover important mind-body connections, better identify your desires and goals, be more organized, hopeful and able to enjoy relationships. Design and direct your life in creative, powerful and satisfying ways. Embrace this opportunity for insight, greater happiness and positive change. I can help you to become your most hoped for self.

I AM accepting clients at this time. I respond in 24 hrs from M-F. If you desire results, welcome. I offer HIPAA secure video conference and face-to-face therapy. I work with people feeling unsatisfied with their current life and emotional situations, looking for a deeper sense of fulfillment, connection, and/or balance in their lives. I help find the connection between their thoughts and feelings. I explore how desires manifest themselves as: depression , anxiety, fears, disinterest, grief, low self-esteem, etc. I also explore how these impact their body. He offers spiritual guidance and perspectives to those that wish.

Growth can be challenging, and we should not have to do it alone. It is a great honor for me to accompany my clients toward more ease and joy. Through a trauma informed lens I bring compassion, curiosity, and heartfelt acceptance to my work with teens, young adults and parents. Depression , anxiety, healing unresolved trauma and difficulty navigating life transitions are common issues clients bring in.Together we aim to identify concerns, reduce symptoms, address trauma with care, build healthy coping skills, and regain a sense of agency. With time, clients notice more self awareness, self compassion, more fulfilling relationships.

My practice provides psychological services for adults. My practice has developed out of a special concern for assisting individuals and their families understand their total psychological experience, including the significance of unconscious emotional processes, which greatly affect psychological well being. Psychotherapy helps individuals learn to use their internal and external resources to their fullest potential. Psychotherapy also encourages and supports healthy emotional development by helping individuals understand and utilize their emotional experience.

"What's wrong with me" "I'm tired of this" "No one understands me" "Will things stay like this forever", are these some of the thoughts that run through your head? If so I am here to help you understand and assist you in getting a better understanding of what is going on in your life. For some of us life can bring some significant challenges, stressors or transitions that just have "you stuck" in unproductive patterns in relationships, work, school or just life in general. I am a Clinical Social Worker who wants to help people transform personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities.

No matter how difficult the problem you are facing, there is a solution. My therapeutic approach is designed to help you gain awareness and understanding into whatever is troubling you and to assist you in developing the practical skills to handle these issues more effectively. I believe that within our problems lie the keys to further growth and development when they are unfolded with awareness. Together, we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your desired goals in therapy.

Managing anxiety and depression can be exhausting without the tools you need. Discovering new directions for your life and relationships is a path to better support you in being the person you have always wanted to be. Regardless of why you're searching for a therapist, this is a great way to start your journey in being supportable & living a life well lived on your terms.

Are you frustrated that you can't "snap out of it" when you feel depressed , anxious, or making the same mistakes over and over again? Maybe you have felt stuck for a long time, wondering what's wrong with you that you can't find your way out. But all of us of us get lost in our suffering sometimes, because when you're in the middle of it, it's hard to see the way through. I offer the outside perspective and collaboration you need to get unstuck, to help you find your way back to a full and satisfying life.

Everybody has a story. Often our stories about ourselves and others are formulated when we are very young, trying to make sense of what is going on around us. These stories are often untrue. However, the negative narrative continues into adulthood. I use therapy approaches and techniques that help clients re-author a different story about themselves, others and events that might have occurred. When this healing process occurs, I am inspired as a witness to my clients' transformation as they take steps from struggle to healing. I have been in practice for over 30 years and am a provider on all private insurance plans.

I hope you will find a welcome, safe place for healing and growth as we work together. Therapy sessions with me often include techniques from Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness techniques, or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This means that, unlike traditional talk therapy, I often integrate interventions using back-and-forth eye movements to promote resolution from upsetting experiences using ART or EMDR. These approaches are different than hypnosis and are supported by positive outcomes in research studies as well as in my clinical experience.