EMDR Therapists in Portland, OR

I work with a wide range of client's wanting to focus on anxiety, ways of coping, depression, life and work stress, trauma, PTSD, self-exploration and growth, relationship challenges, women empowerment, LGBTQIA issues, body image concerns, and eating disorders/disordered eating. I work primarily from an emotion focused lens and am currently in training to provide EMDR . My goal is to provide trauma-informed, social justice-oriented and culturally aware therapy and a space where you can feel comfortable, safe, and heard. Please note that I have a virtual-only practice in the states of Oregon and Washington.

I believe good psychotherapy has the power to transform one’s life. Therapy is a special and reverent space where we can attend to current and past challenges with compassion and curious inquiry. I believe the therapy relationship is the most important component of successful therapy. My therapy approach is collaborative and I seek to attune to clients strengths and inner wisdom. I utilize attachment-based, psychodynamic, somatic, depth, cognitive theories. I working with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, perinatal/postpartum issues, parenting, eating disorders, addictions and life transitions.

Telehealth appointments now available! -Welcome- My practice is based on the belief that life brings us many challenges and at times we can get stuck. Feeling stuck can cause us to feel uncomfortable symptoms - anxiety, depression, anger, etc. I believe that therapy is a process where you can gain tools to address those challenges, determine what needs to be changed, work towards making those changes while navigating all the thoughts, feelings and emotions that may come up in the process. I strive to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where clients can work towards living a value-driven, meaningful life.

Trying to find the right therapist can be a daunting task (believe me, I know!), so I’m really happy you are here. Whether you are looking to unpack past trauma, are dealing with a current situation or need a new perspective for your future, I can help. Clients I see are typically going through a transition, grieving a loss, or looking for meaning. We all have negative core beliefs about ourselves that hinder our ability to break self-destructive patterns of behavior. I can help you identify these core beliefs, untangle them, and build positive believes about yourself. It all starts there.

Are you struggling to understand a relationship that may be abusive, trying to heal from trauma, or need support with gender, identity, or LGBTQ2SIA+ issues? Health Allies specializes in healing from narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma. We also have many therapist who specialize and identify with the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. If you have struggled with any of the above, we can help you sort out your goals for healing and help you get to a better place.

I provide tele-health psychotherapy to adults (18+) living in Oregon and Washington. Clients who seek me out are creative and thoughtful, sometimes highly sensitive folks struggling with past trauma, anxiety, existential or interpersonal challenges. If you are dogged by anxiety or feel stuck, therapy can help!

OPEN for Clients- Cash Pay Only- Sliding Scale Currently Full- 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. Are you and your partner struggling with parenting, infidelity, or communication? Therapy can help.

If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, uncertain, or just plain stuck, you do not have to go it alone. I work with individuals and couples who are doing their best to navigate life's difficulties, but need some extra support to get through their current challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what is causing you to feel stuck and what would help you become "unstuck." I trust people’s inherent strength, and ability to bounce back from way more than we might imagine possible. I see myself as a supportive guide, facilitating a process of self inquiry, creating shared meaning, and making needed changes in life.

As a mental health professional, I bring nearly a decade of experience to benefit clients from a broad range of backgrounds. My professional style is holistic, high-energy, compassionate, organized, and solution focused with motivation to assist clients in meeting their needs and develop skills through therapeutic treatment to achieve their optimal level of emotional health. I am available to all individuals at various stages of their mental health journey. Similarly to my choice of approach, the ultimate objective of our time together will differ between individuals, and we can work together to identify your personal goals.

I have a holistic treatment approach based on my training in yoga, meditation, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, sandplay, EMDR , parts work/IFS, and Jungian psychology. I specialize in working with couples and adults. I work with people looking to deepen their emotional connection and live an authentic life. I specialize in working with highly sensitive neuro-types, pre/postnatal mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and disordered eating/body image concerns.

My practice centers those who are queer or questioning, have experienced trauma (both single event and complex), eating disorders, body image disturbances, gender dysphoria, those who struggle with anxiety/depression, and those are trying to figure their new season of life. Therapy is a vulnerable process based upon your desires, therefore I strive for all therapeutic decisions to be done collaboratively, consent driven, and with anti-oppressive frameworks at the forefront. I believe that you have the answers within you, we just may need to do work to uncover them. Schedule a 15 minute consult to talk more!