EMDR Therapists in Portland, OR
I combine EMDR with Alchemy to effect rapid change.
I'm licensed in NY, OR and WA. I am also with PsyPact which permits me to see clients in participating states. I do double sessions lasting 90 mins total, virtual only. Treatment is focused and holistic for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationships. I work with families, couples or individuals of all ages. Warning: If you are using the psychology today messaging system, your email may end up in my spam and automatically deleted. I can access it on their website if you send me a text, direct email or VM telling me to check.
I combine EMDR with Alchemy to effect rapid change.
I'm licensed in NY, OR and WA. I am also with PsyPact which permits me to see clients in participating states. I do double sessions lasting 90 mins total, virtual only. Treatment is focused and holistic for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationships. I work with families, couples or individuals of all ages. Warning: If you are using the psychology today messaging system, your email may end up in my spam and automatically deleted. I can access it on their website if you send me a text, direct email or VM telling me to check.
I am also certified in EMDR-Flash Technique.
We are physical, mental, emotional AND spiritual beings. The clients that get the most out of their time working with me are insightful and yet they are struggling or feel stuck. We might be a good fit for therapy if you want a therapist who is engaged and more hands-on, or if you are navigating ADHD (suspected or formally diagnosed), trauma, relationship challenges, or are distrusting/questioning yourself. I am as comfortable discussing everyday life challenges as I am exploring the big, unknown existential questions. The clients I serve tend to love my use of tarot, dream interpretation, and somatics in session.
I am also certified in EMDR-Flash Technique.
We are physical, mental, emotional AND spiritual beings. The clients that get the most out of their time working with me are insightful and yet they are struggling or feel stuck. We might be a good fit for therapy if you want a therapist who is engaged and more hands-on, or if you are navigating ADHD (suspected or formally diagnosed), trauma, relationship challenges, or are distrusting/questioning yourself. I am as comfortable discussing everyday life challenges as I am exploring the big, unknown existential questions. The clients I serve tend to love my use of tarot, dream interpretation, and somatics in session.
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Somatic work, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy into my work.
Therapy with me is about slowing down, making sense of what’s happened, and learning to feel safe in your own skin again. You might be feeling stuck in old patterns, constantly anxious, or unsure how to actually rest without guilt. Whatever you're going through, we will work through it collaboratively and in a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment.
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Somatic work, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy into my work.
Therapy with me is about slowing down, making sense of what’s happened, and learning to feel safe in your own skin again. You might be feeling stuck in old patterns, constantly anxious, or unsure how to actually rest without guilt. Whatever you're going through, we will work through it collaboratively and in a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment.
Using approaches like EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, we’ll work together to process what you’ve been through, better understand your experiences, and build skills that help you feel more grounded, steady, and in control of your life.
Starting therapy is a courageous act of self compassion. And look at you, you're doing it! Counseling is one part of life where you don’t need a path figured out to begin. We will start from where you are and go from there. Maybe you are recognizing that you practice ineffective coping skills and engage in unhelpful patterns that no longer serve you. You are ready to learn a new way. That takes courage. That is strength!
I work with adults who are ready for a change. In our work together, you’ll find you're accepted just as you are, while also holding that you can create meaningful change in your life. I am so happy you are here!
Using approaches like EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, we’ll work together to process what you’ve been through, better understand your experiences, and build skills that help you feel more grounded, steady, and in control of your life.
Starting therapy is a courageous act of self compassion. And look at you, you're doing it! Counseling is one part of life where you don’t need a path figured out to begin. We will start from where you are and go from there. Maybe you are recognizing that you practice ineffective coping skills and engage in unhelpful patterns that no longer serve you. You are ready to learn a new way. That takes courage. That is strength!
I work with adults who are ready for a change. In our work together, you’ll find you're accepted just as you are, while also holding that you can create meaningful change in your life. I am so happy you are here!
Hello! My name is Leticia, and I want to thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. First, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to prioritize your mental health, whether you are continuing your healing journey or starting therapy for the first time. I understand that seeking support can be challenging and requires a lot of strength, so I am glad you’re here!
I am particularly passionate about working with young adults as they navigate transitional phases of life. Additionally, I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to navigate the complexities of the systems and institutions we live within.
Hello! My name is Leticia, and I want to thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. First, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to prioritize your mental health, whether you are continuing your healing journey or starting therapy for the first time. I understand that seeking support can be challenging and requires a lot of strength, so I am glad you’re here!
I am particularly passionate about working with young adults as they navigate transitional phases of life. Additionally, I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to navigate the complexities of the systems and institutions we live within.
My approach integrates EMDR, Brainspotting, inner child work, and somatic awareness within an energetic and spiritual framework.
I believe true healing goes beyond talking; it’s about caring for the whole person. I bring empathy, warmth, humor, and acceptance to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered as we create lasting transformation in mind, body, and spirit.
My approach integrates EMDR, Brainspotting, inner child work, and somatic awareness within an energetic and spiritual framework.
I believe true healing goes beyond talking; it’s about caring for the whole person. I bring empathy, warmth, humor, and acceptance to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered as we create lasting transformation in mind, body, and spirit.
I also offer EMDR for trauma.
Feeling stressed and stuck? Or, maybe things are feeling like a lot right now? From the outside, it may seem like you have everything together, but inside you might be carrying anxiety, self-doubt, or exhaustion. Work, relationships, and daily stress can leave you overwhelmed, caught in cycles of overthinking, burnout, or people-pleasing. Beneath it all may be a desire to feel more grounded, authentic, and connected to yourself. Together, we'll slow down, create space for what's beneath the surface, identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and build new pathways toward greater clarity and lasting change.
I also offer EMDR for trauma.
Feeling stressed and stuck? Or, maybe things are feeling like a lot right now? From the outside, it may seem like you have everything together, but inside you might be carrying anxiety, self-doubt, or exhaustion. Work, relationships, and daily stress can leave you overwhelmed, caught in cycles of overthinking, burnout, or people-pleasing. Beneath it all may be a desire to feel more grounded, authentic, and connected to yourself. Together, we'll slow down, create space for what's beneath the surface, identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and build new pathways toward greater clarity and lasting change.
As a certified EMDR therapist, I'll walk with you discreetly, at the pace you set.
The nightmares have returned. You get up and do your morning routine, but inside you are still in the throes of the nightmares that have haunted you for years. At work, you sometimes have flashbacks that cause you to pause in the middle of a meeting. You pass it off as a sudden headache. You've been suffering quietly for a long time, because what happened to you is so personal you can't bear to say it out loud. So you don't. Your Internet search points to PTSD. The hardest part is that you're not really living anymore; just getting through the day and preparing for the next time it grabs you. You silently scream, ‘Make it stop!’
As a certified EMDR therapist, I'll walk with you discreetly, at the pace you set.
The nightmares have returned. You get up and do your morning routine, but inside you are still in the throes of the nightmares that have haunted you for years. At work, you sometimes have flashbacks that cause you to pause in the middle of a meeting. You pass it off as a sudden headache. You've been suffering quietly for a long time, because what happened to you is so personal you can't bear to say it out loud. So you don't. Your Internet search points to PTSD. The hardest part is that you're not really living anymore; just getting through the day and preparing for the next time it grabs you. You silently scream, ‘Make it stop!’
I primarily work using somatically-focused EMDR.
My goal is to help you to live more comfortably, and to live more from your authentic self. The process involves slowing things down enough to be able to see yourself more clearly, and possibly start to identify certain patterns that may be working against you. It also includes learning to stay connected with yourself more, even if it's uncomfortable. We can work to slowly change certain patterns, and you may find you have more insight and wisdom than you realized. Tapping your own wisdom means it will resonate more, and it tends to strengthen your authenticity.
I primarily work using somatically-focused EMDR.
My goal is to help you to live more comfortably, and to live more from your authentic self. The process involves slowing things down enough to be able to see yourself more clearly, and possibly start to identify certain patterns that may be working against you. It also includes learning to stay connected with yourself more, even if it's uncomfortable. We can work to slowly change certain patterns, and you may find you have more insight and wisdom than you realized. Tapping your own wisdom means it will resonate more, and it tends to strengthen your authenticity.
Kendall Jordan, LCSW, Quantum Integrative
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
Waitlist for new clients
I offer evidence based therapeutic modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Structural Dissociation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodrama, Motivational Interviewing, & Mindfulness.
Hello and welcome! My name is Kendall. I specialize in treating complex trauma and dissociation. The struggles, challenges, and traumas we face can become overwhelming and manifest in our mind, body, emotions, energy, and spirit. This can leave us feeling hopeless, anxious, depressed, and feeling like we are stuck. Healing from past challenges and traumas can allow us to envision and step into a future of prosperity and peace. Each person’s path to healing is as unique as their journey, so I take a non-judgmental, holistic, and integrative approach to walk with you through your journey of self-discovery and growth.
I offer evidence based therapeutic modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Structural Dissociation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodrama, Motivational Interviewing, & Mindfulness.
Hello and welcome! My name is Kendall. I specialize in treating complex trauma and dissociation. The struggles, challenges, and traumas we face can become overwhelming and manifest in our mind, body, emotions, energy, and spirit. This can leave us feeling hopeless, anxious, depressed, and feeling like we are stuck. Healing from past challenges and traumas can allow us to envision and step into a future of prosperity and peace. Each person’s path to healing is as unique as their journey, so I take a non-judgmental, holistic, and integrative approach to walk with you through your journey of self-discovery and growth.
Sessions blend EMDR-informed work, parts-based insight, and nervous-system tools to help you feel more grounded, clear, and connected.
You feel disconnected from yourself, and it’s starting to show in your relationships, quality of life, and confidence. You’re tired of holding it together all day and unraveling the minute you’re alone. You may feel wired but exhausted, consistently overthinking, or quietly wondering what’s wrong with you. You look “fine” on the outside, yet you can’t remember the last time you felt steady. One thing is for sure: you're ready for relief. Ready to feel present in relationships, stop over-functioning, and come back to yourself: more grounded, connected, able to build a life that actually feels like yours.
Sessions blend EMDR-informed work, parts-based insight, and nervous-system tools to help you feel more grounded, clear, and connected.
You feel disconnected from yourself, and it’s starting to show in your relationships, quality of life, and confidence. You’re tired of holding it together all day and unraveling the minute you’re alone. You may feel wired but exhausted, consistently overthinking, or quietly wondering what’s wrong with you. You look “fine” on the outside, yet you can’t remember the last time you felt steady. One thing is for sure: you're ready for relief. Ready to feel present in relationships, stop over-functioning, and come back to yourself: more grounded, connected, able to build a life that actually feels like yours.
My goals for you in therapy are to attend to your needs, help you rediscover your wellbeing on your timeline, and offer support and practical insight into your recovery process. This does not have to take forever. Sometimes, even a few sessions can bring the relief you need. Other times, a more in-depth journey is beneficial. You will guide the process toward your own wellbeing while I am here to support you throughout your recovery journey.
My goals for you in therapy are to attend to your needs, help you rediscover your wellbeing on your timeline, and offer support and practical insight into your recovery process. This does not have to take forever. Sometimes, even a few sessions can bring the relief you need. Other times, a more in-depth journey is beneficial. You will guide the process toward your own wellbeing while I am here to support you throughout your recovery journey.
In therapy, I draw from a range of approaches—including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic experiencing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—to support healing in a way that is tailored to you.
I believe that healing is possible and that you are the expert in your own life. Many of us carry trauma that can feel overwhelming, confusing, or deeply ingrained. Together, we can gently explore and untangle these experiences through a self-compassionate, relational lens, moving at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
In therapy, I draw from a range of approaches—including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic experiencing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—to support healing in a way that is tailored to you.
I believe that healing is possible and that you are the expert in your own life. Many of us carry trauma that can feel overwhelming, confusing, or deeply ingrained. Together, we can gently explore and untangle these experiences through a self-compassionate, relational lens, moving at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and therapeutic yoga approaches.
Living with trauma, anxiety, or navigating major life changes can leave you feeling unsteady and disconnected from yourself. Sleepless nights, constant worry, or a heavy sense of self-doubt can take a toll on your relationships, health, and sense of purpose. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University (2020), I specialize in helping teens and adults (14+) through older adults find steadiness, resilience, and hope as they move through life’s challenges.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and therapeutic yoga approaches.
Living with trauma, anxiety, or navigating major life changes can leave you feeling unsteady and disconnected from yourself. Sleepless nights, constant worry, or a heavy sense of self-doubt can take a toll on your relationships, health, and sense of purpose. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University (2020), I specialize in helping teens and adults (14+) through older adults find steadiness, resilience, and hope as they move through life’s challenges.
I offer both bottom-up therapies such as Internal Family System, EMDR, Polyvagal Therapy and Lifespan Integration as well as some top-down talk therapies such as Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focus Therapy and CBT.
When I first became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 20 years ago, our understanding of how past traumas and attachment wounds affected us in the present, and how to effectively treat trauma and attachment wounds was very minimal. Since that time, extensive research, studies, theories and practices have broadened our knowledge of trauma's impact on the mind and body and expanded the variety of tools and resources available to support therapists. I can honestly say I have never loved my work as a trauma/attachment-focused therapist more than I do right now.
I offer both bottom-up therapies such as Internal Family System, EMDR, Polyvagal Therapy and Lifespan Integration as well as some top-down talk therapies such as Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focus Therapy and CBT.
When I first became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 20 years ago, our understanding of how past traumas and attachment wounds affected us in the present, and how to effectively treat trauma and attachment wounds was very minimal. Since that time, extensive research, studies, theories and practices have broadened our knowledge of trauma's impact on the mind and body and expanded the variety of tools and resources available to support therapists. I can honestly say I have never loved my work as a trauma/attachment-focused therapist more than I do right now.
I use a polyvagal and somatic EMDR approach to help you regulate your nervous system and move out of a state of survival and into a state of safety and calm.
I specialize in narcissistic abuse and trauma. This includes narcissistic abuse from parents, partners, family members, in the workplace and in high conflict divorce. Whether from someone who is borderline, narcissistic, emotionally immature or self-absorbed, the impact of trauma has a profound effect. I will help you heal the confusion, self-doubt and pain these relationships cause. I believe unhealed trauma is at the root of most of our pain and suffering. Unhealed trauma is stored in the body and it will stay there unless we actively work to release it.
I use a polyvagal and somatic EMDR approach to help you regulate your nervous system and move out of a state of survival and into a state of safety and calm.
I specialize in narcissistic abuse and trauma. This includes narcissistic abuse from parents, partners, family members, in the workplace and in high conflict divorce. Whether from someone who is borderline, narcissistic, emotionally immature or self-absorbed, the impact of trauma has a profound effect. I will help you heal the confusion, self-doubt and pain these relationships cause. I believe unhealed trauma is at the root of most of our pain and suffering. Unhealed trauma is stored in the body and it will stay there unless we actively work to release it.
I am EMDRIA certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
We all can get a little stuck and need help moving forward. I work with life and world stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual assault, and dissociation. I love walking with folks through life transitions, including entering or exiting college and grad school, and relationships. I believe my role is to offer exploration through tools, curiosity and support to move towards healing. I'm trained as a generalist mental health counselor and then held positions as a trauma specialist. I have a passion for working with queer folks, nonbinary folks, and trans individuals. I enjoy working with neurodivergent clients.
I am EMDRIA certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
We all can get a little stuck and need help moving forward. I work with life and world stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual assault, and dissociation. I love walking with folks through life transitions, including entering or exiting college and grad school, and relationships. I believe my role is to offer exploration through tools, curiosity and support to move towards healing. I'm trained as a generalist mental health counselor and then held positions as a trauma specialist. I have a passion for working with queer folks, nonbinary folks, and trans individuals. I enjoy working with neurodivergent clients.
I work with trauma and am EMDR and Flash Technique trained.
I am EMDR and Flash Technique trained. I believe the client is the expert in their own life. You will decide the pace and the timing of exploring past wounds/trauma. I want to help you create autonomy in order to enact change. I will work with you if you are motivated and pro-active as you discover new ways of being and how to maintain your true self.
I work with trauma and am EMDR and Flash Technique trained.
I am EMDR and Flash Technique trained. I believe the client is the expert in their own life. You will decide the pace and the timing of exploring past wounds/trauma. I want to help you create autonomy in order to enact change. I will work with you if you are motivated and pro-active as you discover new ways of being and how to maintain your true self.
For women w/ trauma, anxiety, & OCD- I offer EMDR services, proven to reduce overall disturbance levels in most clients.
Ladies, are you struggling w/ an event that left you with nightmares, flashbacks, negative beliefs or expectations about yourself or others (eg "I'm bad"), startle responses, feeling anxious, depressed, or have difficulty concentrating? If your goal is to feel more confident in your own skin and to sleep soundly at night therapy can help.
For women w/ trauma, anxiety, & OCD- I offer EMDR services, proven to reduce overall disturbance levels in most clients.
Ladies, are you struggling w/ an event that left you with nightmares, flashbacks, negative beliefs or expectations about yourself or others (eg "I'm bad"), startle responses, feeling anxious, depressed, or have difficulty concentrating? If your goal is to feel more confident in your own skin and to sleep soundly at night therapy can help.
As an EMDRIA certified EMDR counselor, I have found this technique to be a powerful tool in moving past painful life events.
Experiencing trauma or painful events at any age may cause us to feel overwhelmed, unsure, self-critical, anxious, and hopeless. These experiences can create difficulties in managing our feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Many of us have tried for years to figure things out on our own and seeking counseling takes a great deal of courage. I respect and honor the strengths that my clients bring into the office. Together, we can work to move beyond learned responses and toward healing; where you can work to develop self-regulation skills, improve mood, decrease anxiety, build self-esteem, and heal from trauma.
As an EMDRIA certified EMDR counselor, I have found this technique to be a powerful tool in moving past painful life events.
Experiencing trauma or painful events at any age may cause us to feel overwhelmed, unsure, self-critical, anxious, and hopeless. These experiences can create difficulties in managing our feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Many of us have tried for years to figure things out on our own and seeking counseling takes a great deal of courage. I respect and honor the strengths that my clients bring into the office. Together, we can work to move beyond learned responses and toward healing; where you can work to develop self-regulation skills, improve mood, decrease anxiety, build self-esteem, and heal from trauma.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.