Domestic Abuse Therapists in Portland, OR
I utilize a holistic, trauma-sensitive approach to support the healing of those who have experienced various forms of abuse, interpersonal violence and trauma.
My practice includes incorporation of the sexual, energetic/spiritual, physiological, emotional and psychological selves. I acknowledge that the client is the expert in their life experience, and work to promote communication, coping skills, boundary setting and interpersonal dynamics that will facilitate the client's transition from surviving to thriving.
I utilize a holistic, trauma-sensitive approach to support the healing of those who have experienced various forms of abuse, interpersonal violence and trauma.
My practice includes incorporation of the sexual, energetic/spiritual, physiological, emotional and psychological selves. I acknowledge that the client is the expert in their life experience, and work to promote communication, coping skills, boundary setting and interpersonal dynamics that will facilitate the client's transition from surviving to thriving.
You are are taken the first step towards significant life change. Deciding to pursue counseling can be a difficult and overwhelming decision. Congratulations on taking this step that can lead to life changes. With over 20 years as a therapist and 30 years working within the trauma field, I have extensive experience in helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety and depression. I work collaboratively with clients to provide a professional and caring environment to promote healing, change and to increase quality of life. For more information, I invite you to contact me for a free consultation.
You are are taken the first step towards significant life change. Deciding to pursue counseling can be a difficult and overwhelming decision. Congratulations on taking this step that can lead to life changes. With over 20 years as a therapist and 30 years working within the trauma field, I have extensive experience in helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety and depression. I work collaboratively with clients to provide a professional and caring environment to promote healing, change and to increase quality of life. For more information, I invite you to contact me for a free consultation.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, and depression, supporting them as they explore their unique experiences and move toward greater clarity.
I incorporate evidence-supported therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring methods to your needs.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, and depression, supporting them as they explore their unique experiences and move toward greater clarity.
I incorporate evidence-supported therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring methods to your needs.
You're struggling at work and at home and you're haunted by memories of abuse from your past.
Although it may feel unimaginable now, you will have relationships with yourself and others that you couldn’t believe existed. This depth of healing will affect every area of your life. You will be able to feel peace, empowerment, and freedom. You will break toxic relationship patterns and learn to trust yourself and others.
You're struggling at work and at home and you're haunted by memories of abuse from your past.
Although it may feel unimaginable now, you will have relationships with yourself and others that you couldn’t believe existed. This depth of healing will affect every area of your life. You will be able to feel peace, empowerment, and freedom. You will break toxic relationship patterns and learn to trust yourself and others.
Individuals and Families who feel stuck or disconnected from their true self. They struggle with self-doubt, boundaries, and clarity, yet deeply desire growth, confidence, and inner peace. Driven by a longing for alignment and authenticity, they seek support to become their most grounded, empowered self. Together, we focus on identifying your unique strengths to foster long-term emotional resilience and authentic self-connections, ensuring that your journey toward wellness is supported every step of the way.
Individuals and Families who feel stuck or disconnected from their true self. They struggle with self-doubt, boundaries, and clarity, yet deeply desire growth, confidence, and inner peace. Driven by a longing for alignment and authenticity, they seek support to become their most grounded, empowered self. Together, we focus on identifying your unique strengths to foster long-term emotional resilience and authentic self-connections, ensuring that your journey toward wellness is supported every step of the way.
Relationships can be deeply fulfilling and also incredibly challenging. Whether you’re struggling with conflict, anger management, or miscommunication, I provide a space for meaningful change. I bring specialized training in anger management and behavior intervention, working with both heterosexual and queer couples where conflict and emotional dysregulation are key concerns. Many of my clients are navigating relational stress, miscommunication, or struggling with accountability in their interactions. I also support queer clients in exploring gender identity, sexuality, relationships, and the impact of oppression on their wellbeing.
Relationships can be deeply fulfilling and also incredibly challenging. Whether you’re struggling with conflict, anger management, or miscommunication, I provide a space for meaningful change. I bring specialized training in anger management and behavior intervention, working with both heterosexual and queer couples where conflict and emotional dysregulation are key concerns. Many of my clients are navigating relational stress, miscommunication, or struggling with accountability in their interactions. I also support queer clients in exploring gender identity, sexuality, relationships, and the impact of oppression on their wellbeing.
Maybe you're in the middle of a major life transition, carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating the aftermath of domestic violence, or struggling through pregnancy, postpartum, or loss.
I specialize in domestic violence recovery, prenatal and postpartum support, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Using relational-cultural therapy, narrative therapy, attachment theory, and experiential approaches, I help you understand how your past has shaped you — and how to move forward with more clarity, connection, and self-compassion.
Maybe you're in the middle of a major life transition, carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating the aftermath of domestic violence, or struggling through pregnancy, postpartum, or loss.
I specialize in domestic violence recovery, prenatal and postpartum support, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Using relational-cultural therapy, narrative therapy, attachment theory, and experiential approaches, I help you understand how your past has shaped you — and how to move forward with more clarity, connection, and self-compassion.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—especially when you’re navigating relationship challenges, major transitions, or patterns that seem hard to break. You might find yourself asking, Why do I keep ending up here? or How do I move forward in a healthier way? If that resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—especially when you’re navigating relationship challenges, major transitions, or patterns that seem hard to break. You might find yourself asking, Why do I keep ending up here? or How do I move forward in a healthier way? If that resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
My particular focus is on survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
I concentrate on trauma processing, mindfulness-based techniques to reconnect with the body, and enhancing emotional safety. I use a humanistic counseling style, guided by tools from parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment theories—exploring how early life experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others today.
My particular focus is on survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
I concentrate on trauma processing, mindfulness-based techniques to reconnect with the body, and enhancing emotional safety. I use a humanistic counseling style, guided by tools from parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment theories—exploring how early life experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others today.
Do you find yourself struggling to connect effectively with your loved ones? Most of my clients are dealing with some type of trauma or trigger from their past which causes hurdles in their current lives. As I work with clients it has become clear that most, if not all, of you already have the skills and self knowledge to deal with these challenges, those skills have just gotten buried in the muck. My mission is to connect with couples and families to assist them in transforming & harmonizing their lives. I do this by walking alongside, supporting, and challenging to rediscover the skills and abilities you already possess.
Do you find yourself struggling to connect effectively with your loved ones? Most of my clients are dealing with some type of trauma or trigger from their past which causes hurdles in their current lives. As I work with clients it has become clear that most, if not all, of you already have the skills and self knowledge to deal with these challenges, those skills have just gotten buried in the muck. My mission is to connect with couples and families to assist them in transforming & harmonizing their lives. I do this by walking alongside, supporting, and challenging to rediscover the skills and abilities you already possess.
During Chris' career, he has worked with over a thousand abusive men and hundreds of female and male victims of abuse.
He also offers a graduate level class on domestic violence at Pacific University. He regularly speaks publicly and offers trainings on a variety of issue related to domestic violence. He is a member of the advisory group to the state attorney general to monitor standards for batterer intervention programs.
During Chris' career, he has worked with over a thousand abusive men and hundreds of female and male victims of abuse.
He also offers a graduate level class on domestic violence at Pacific University. He regularly speaks publicly and offers trainings on a variety of issue related to domestic violence. He is a member of the advisory group to the state attorney general to monitor standards for batterer intervention programs.
I’m currently accepting new clients and would be glad to support you. My experience includes working with individuals from marginalized communities, as well as those navigating anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and DV/IPV-related experiences.
I believe you are the expert of your own life. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely supported as you explore your experiences and focus on what you need in the present moment. My work is grounded in Solution‑Focused and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches.
I’m currently accepting new clients and would be glad to support you. My experience includes working with individuals from marginalized communities, as well as those navigating anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and DV/IPV-related experiences.
I believe you are the expert of your own life. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely supported as you explore your experiences and focus on what you need in the present moment. My work is grounded in Solution‑Focused and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches.
Additionally, I specialize in working with folx transitioning into adulthood, individuals exploring their various identities including gender and sexuality identities, and survivors of trauma related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
I provide individual therapy services that pull from modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more to create a trauma informed, supportive space. I additionally practice with a Health at Every Size approach, and believe in every client where they are at.
Additionally, I specialize in working with folx transitioning into adulthood, individuals exploring their various identities including gender and sexuality identities, and survivors of trauma related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
I provide individual therapy services that pull from modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more to create a trauma informed, supportive space. I additionally practice with a Health at Every Size approach, and believe in every client where they are at.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them”, Maya Angelou. Life is complex. Events can happen that are out of our control and it becomes difficult to navigate these storms alone. It is important to know that you are not alone. There is help and support through these storms and situations. It is okay to reach out for help. I am committed to creating the opportunity for you to have a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, inclusive & affirming space to empower your life.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them”, Maya Angelou. Life is complex. Events can happen that are out of our control and it becomes difficult to navigate these storms alone. It is important to know that you are not alone. There is help and support through these storms and situations. It is okay to reach out for help. I am committed to creating the opportunity for you to have a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, inclusive & affirming space to empower your life.
I believe that clients and counselors partner together to work towards optimum mental health for each client. I believe in client involvement in setting and working towards those goals through a variety of clinical interventions with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and DBT.
I believe that clients and counselors partner together to work towards optimum mental health for each client. I believe in client involvement in setting and working towards those goals through a variety of clinical interventions with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and DBT.
Areas of specialty include codependency and recovery from: narcissistic abuse, IPV, high-control groups, and undue influence, as well as dentifying healthy relationship behaviors.
Relationships are the fundamental building blocks of human experience. They can be sources of inspiration, support, and consistent love. They can also be harmful and even dangerous, especially when an individual's relationship templates have begun in dysfunctional families. I treat those who have been or currently are in relationships with narcissistic/disordered/sexually addicted partners, family members, or bosses, or were members of high-control groups. Healing is possible after these relationships, and there is hope for choosing healthier people to love. I specialize in healing from traumatic breakups/divorce & deconstruction.
Areas of specialty include codependency and recovery from: narcissistic abuse, IPV, high-control groups, and undue influence, as well as dentifying healthy relationship behaviors.
Relationships are the fundamental building blocks of human experience. They can be sources of inspiration, support, and consistent love. They can also be harmful and even dangerous, especially when an individual's relationship templates have begun in dysfunctional families. I treat those who have been or currently are in relationships with narcissistic/disordered/sexually addicted partners, family members, or bosses, or were members of high-control groups. Healing is possible after these relationships, and there is hope for choosing healthier people to love. I specialize in healing from traumatic breakups/divorce & deconstruction.
I have personal and professional experience in narcissistic abuse recovery.
In an unhealthy relationship? Just coming out of one? Are you still reeling from what you experienced? Questioning what serves you and your highest self? Ruminating? Stuck in analysis paralysis? Struggling to move forward? Struggling to trust others? Trust yourself? Do you experience flashbacks and anger? Even rage? Trying to make sense of it all? Do you find yourself stuck in pain and shame? Do you want to know how to protect yourself from manipulation tactics and illogical arguments meant to gain and maintain control over you? Recovering from MAGA? Co-parenting or family difficulties? Need a healing, transformative experience?
I have personal and professional experience in narcissistic abuse recovery.
In an unhealthy relationship? Just coming out of one? Are you still reeling from what you experienced? Questioning what serves you and your highest self? Ruminating? Stuck in analysis paralysis? Struggling to move forward? Struggling to trust others? Trust yourself? Do you experience flashbacks and anger? Even rage? Trying to make sense of it all? Do you find yourself stuck in pain and shame? Do you want to know how to protect yourself from manipulation tactics and illogical arguments meant to gain and maintain control over you? Recovering from MAGA? Co-parenting or family difficulties? Need a healing, transformative experience?
I’ve lived through much of what I now help others face— abuse, narcissism, toxic marriages, hostile divorces, raising kids in chaos, religious abuse, even addiction.
Relationships are challenging. And that is often due to the dynamics within them. But to be honest, there's a lot more going on than you think, and it has more to do with you than them.
I work extensively with people who feel confused, exhausted, and stuck whether they’re in relationships that aren’t working or they’ve left but find themselves repeating the same patterns.
This is what often keeps people stuck after narcissistic or toxic dynamics.
I've lived through this and come out the other side. My aim is to help you unstick yourself and move forward into the life you want and deserve.
I’ve lived through much of what I now help others face— abuse, narcissism, toxic marriages, hostile divorces, raising kids in chaos, religious abuse, even addiction.
Relationships are challenging. And that is often due to the dynamics within them. But to be honest, there's a lot more going on than you think, and it has more to do with you than them.
I work extensively with people who feel confused, exhausted, and stuck whether they’re in relationships that aren’t working or they’ve left but find themselves repeating the same patterns.
This is what often keeps people stuck after narcissistic or toxic dynamics.
I've lived through this and come out the other side. My aim is to help you unstick yourself and move forward into the life you want and deserve.
Clinical supervision and professional consultation for California clinicians
My ideal client is a clinician who wants to strengthen clinical judgment in complex, long term work. They may feel skilled in specific approaches yet uncertain about how to remain steady across difference, ambiguity, and ethical responsibility over time. They want support developing confidence that does not depend on certainty, sameness, or narrowly defined client categories. Their goal is to practice with integrity, flexibility, and discernment across a wide range of clinical relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and professional responsibility.
Clinical supervision and professional consultation for California clinicians
My ideal client is a clinician who wants to strengthen clinical judgment in complex, long term work. They may feel skilled in specific approaches yet uncertain about how to remain steady across difference, ambiguity, and ethical responsibility over time. They want support developing confidence that does not depend on certainty, sameness, or narrowly defined client categories. Their goal is to practice with integrity, flexibility, and discernment across a wide range of clinical relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and professional responsibility.
Flourish Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Portland, OR 97214
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Psychotherapist in the greater Portland metro area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Psychotherapist in the greater Portland metro area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.