LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Portland, OR
I believe everyone is capable of making positive changes in their lives. My mission is to help clients reach their fullest potential by providing a safe and supportive space. Through my counseling services, I help my clients to learn to empower themselves, conquer their inner critic, and learn to live in love. I have a holistic approach to the therapeutic process. I work with people of all races, genders, sexualities, life and psychological experiences, bodies, and abilities. I am passionate about working with folks who may experience depression, anxiety, transitions and transformations, gender and sexuality journeys and identities.
I believe everyone is capable of making positive changes in their lives. My mission is to help clients reach their fullest potential by providing a safe and supportive space. Through my counseling services, I help my clients to learn to empower themselves, conquer their inner critic, and learn to live in love. I have a holistic approach to the therapeutic process. I work with people of all races, genders, sexualities, life and psychological experiences, bodies, and abilities. I am passionate about working with folks who may experience depression, anxiety, transitions and transformations, gender and sexuality journeys and identities.
Our practice is trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and rooted in community care.
We combine three core modalities to support mind-body healing: IFS for inner parts work, EMDR/ART for trauma processing, and ADHD/Autism skills coaching. Our team collaborates across methods to meet your individual learning style and pace. Set up a 15-minute consult to explore which approach feels right for you.
Our practice is trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and rooted in community care.
We combine three core modalities to support mind-body healing: IFS for inner parts work, EMDR/ART for trauma processing, and ADHD/Autism skills coaching. Our team collaborates across methods to meet your individual learning style and pace. Set up a 15-minute consult to explore which approach feels right for you.
Together, let’s explore your present awareness, uncover more choice in your life, and experiment with the changes you seek.
Available via Telehealth in Oregon & by arrangement in-person in Portland, Oregon.
Together, let’s explore your present awareness, uncover more choice in your life, and experiment with the changes you seek.
Available via Telehealth in Oregon & by arrangement in-person in Portland, Oregon.
My focus includes gender and gender transition, sexuality, racial identity, trauma, and personal growth. I welcome people of all identities. I have trained in supporting people through gender affirming surgeries including letter of support. We will create a safer container for you to explore what hurts and what helps. I find it useful to consider how social, racial, gender, and economic injustice intersects with your experience. This work can be hard and sometimes we uncover painful spots. I incorporate mindfulness and grounding work to promote a safer experience.
My focus includes gender and gender transition, sexuality, racial identity, trauma, and personal growth. I welcome people of all identities. I have trained in supporting people through gender affirming surgeries including letter of support. We will create a safer container for you to explore what hurts and what helps. I find it useful to consider how social, racial, gender, and economic injustice intersects with your experience. This work can be hard and sometimes we uncover painful spots. I incorporate mindfulness and grounding work to promote a safer experience.
Whether you're queer, straight, neurodivergent, neurotypical, monogamous, or consensually non-monogamous, therapy is tailored to your unique relationship.
I specialize in helping couples move from conflict, distance, and disconnection toward greater understanding, trust, and intimacy. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based, somatic, and parts work, I help partners break painful cycles, communicate more effectively, repair ruptures, and build lasting emotional connection.
Whether you're queer, straight, neurodivergent, neurotypical, monogamous, or consensually non-monogamous, therapy is tailored to your unique relationship.
I specialize in helping couples move from conflict, distance, and disconnection toward greater understanding, trust, and intimacy. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based, somatic, and parts work, I help partners break painful cycles, communicate more effectively, repair ruptures, and build lasting emotional connection.
I work with LGBTQIA+ and activist adults, teens, parents, families and those who love us (including cisgender/ hetero parents and family members).
Life is hard and the social, political and environmental conditions of our world are devastating. Whether you’re too anxious to be fully present, feeling isolated, or worried about the future- you're not alone. Losing protections, facing discriminatory policies and navigating this political climate can create pressure that makes it harder to enjoy life and connect with your loved ones. You’re tired of feeling tense, overwhelmed and down. Worry, conflict, physical pain, depression, anxiety and stress- life feels hard and you wish you could find the beauty, magic and connection amidst it all. Your aliveness is a form of resistance.
I work with LGBTQIA+ and activist adults, teens, parents, families and those who love us (including cisgender/ hetero parents and family members).
Life is hard and the social, political and environmental conditions of our world are devastating. Whether you’re too anxious to be fully present, feeling isolated, or worried about the future- you're not alone. Losing protections, facing discriminatory policies and navigating this political climate can create pressure that makes it harder to enjoy life and connect with your loved ones. You’re tired of feeling tense, overwhelmed and down. Worry, conflict, physical pain, depression, anxiety and stress- life feels hard and you wish you could find the beauty, magic and connection amidst it all. Your aliveness is a form of resistance.
As a white, cisgender, queer therapist, I feel most aligned working with women and LGBTQIA folks who are ready to dive deeper into themselves, explore their feelings, and prioritize self-compassion on their path to healing.
I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re carrying anxiety, shame, self-doubt, or feel stuck in patterns that keep you disconnected from yourself or others, you’re not alone. Many of us move through the world shaped by trauma—relational, developmental, identity-based, or the kind that’s hard to name. It can leave you longing for safety, clarity, and deeper connection with yourself and the people you love. Healing can feel uncertain, but it’s also courageous and profoundly human. I believe a life rooted in self-compassion, grounded confidence, and meaningful connection is absolutely possible for you.
As a white, cisgender, queer therapist, I feel most aligned working with women and LGBTQIA folks who are ready to dive deeper into themselves, explore their feelings, and prioritize self-compassion on their path to healing.
I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re carrying anxiety, shame, self-doubt, or feel stuck in patterns that keep you disconnected from yourself or others, you’re not alone. Many of us move through the world shaped by trauma—relational, developmental, identity-based, or the kind that’s hard to name. It can leave you longing for safety, clarity, and deeper connection with yourself and the people you love. Healing can feel uncertain, but it’s also courageous and profoundly human. I believe a life rooted in self-compassion, grounded confidence, and meaningful connection is absolutely possible for you.
Available for in person (OR) and virtual (ID, OR) Relationship and Sex therapy for Ace, Kinky, Queer, Poly, individuals and couples.
Have you had desires of what your sex life or relationships could look like, but never known how to make that a reality? Do you find yourself stuck in navigating relationships with others of varying sexual orientations or sexual lifestyles? Perhaps you struggle with communicating and navigating those differences in desire or needs with your partners. Whether that is an addition of a new partner, a child, a new dynamic in your relationship, or not feeling your most authentic self in your sexuality or relationships, you are ready to take that next step and embrace your identity and sexuality in this phase of your life.
Available for in person (OR) and virtual (ID, OR) Relationship and Sex therapy for Ace, Kinky, Queer, Poly, individuals and couples.
Have you had desires of what your sex life or relationships could look like, but never known how to make that a reality? Do you find yourself stuck in navigating relationships with others of varying sexual orientations or sexual lifestyles? Perhaps you struggle with communicating and navigating those differences in desire or needs with your partners. Whether that is an addition of a new partner, a child, a new dynamic in your relationship, or not feeling your most authentic self in your sexuality or relationships, you are ready to take that next step and embrace your identity and sexuality in this phase of your life.
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
Couples & Relationship Therapy @ Connections First
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Portland, OR 97210
Our inclusive space welcomes all identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals.
At Connections First, our Couples and Relationship Therapy team is committed to helping partners navigate the complexities of modern relationships. We understand that relationships can be challenging, and seeking support is a significant and courageous step. Whether you’re facing a crisis or looking to strengthen your connection, we're here to support your journey together. We blend evidence-based practices with a personalized approach, guiding couples toward deeper understanding and resilience.
Our inclusive space welcomes all identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals.
At Connections First, our Couples and Relationship Therapy team is committed to helping partners navigate the complexities of modern relationships. We understand that relationships can be challenging, and seeking support is a significant and courageous step. Whether you’re facing a crisis or looking to strengthen your connection, we're here to support your journey together. We blend evidence-based practices with a personalized approach, guiding couples toward deeper understanding and resilience.
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
I specialize in trauma, autism and other neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
I use a combination of approaches such as narrative therapy, attachment theory, and compassion-focused therapy to guide sessions. Above all, I always maintain a framework that is trauma-informed, client-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming. I’m not here to “fix” you, because you are not broken. I’m here to listen and support you in the ways you need.
I specialize in trauma, autism and other neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
I use a combination of approaches such as narrative therapy, attachment theory, and compassion-focused therapy to guide sessions. Above all, I always maintain a framework that is trauma-informed, client-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming. I’m not here to “fix” you, because you are not broken. I’m here to listen and support you in the ways you need.
Mahina Therapy believes that therapy is inherently political, thus our stance within the mental health community and with our clients reflects that. The clinicians at Mahina Therapy are trained to help you wherever you - and your relationships - are needing additional support in life.
Mahina Therapy believes that therapy is inherently political, thus our stance within the mental health community and with our clients reflects that. The clinicians at Mahina Therapy are trained to help you wherever you - and your relationships - are needing additional support in life.
When was the last time you took a sigh of relief or felt truly heard? Are you stuck in a pattern that no longer serves you? Let's connect. I offer trauma informed therapy for adults in Oregon who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and feelings of overwhelm or disconnection. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can fully be yourself and genuinely supported. I meet you where you are and work collaboratively to set meaningful goals, helping you train your brain to work with you rather than against you. I am a direct yet compassionate therapist who values trust and understanding.
When was the last time you took a sigh of relief or felt truly heard? Are you stuck in a pattern that no longer serves you? Let's connect. I offer trauma informed therapy for adults in Oregon who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and feelings of overwhelm or disconnection. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can fully be yourself and genuinely supported. I meet you where you are and work collaboratively to set meaningful goals, helping you train your brain to work with you rather than against you. I am a direct yet compassionate therapist who values trust and understanding.
My work as a therapist is heavily influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic interventions. I believe that it is through our connection between mind and body, and validation of emotions that healing takes place.
My work as a therapist is heavily influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic interventions. I believe that it is through our connection between mind and body, and validation of emotions that healing takes place.
I identify as a queer, neurodivergent counselor.
As a counselor I strive for a calm, compassionate, empathetic and authentic energy. I take an existential-humanistic approach with an anti-racist, social justice and holistic lens which means I see the client being the expert on their own life and I am there alongside them in their journey. Life is hard, messy and sometimes even chaotic. I strongly believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to see hope again when it was once lost. Whether you're going through a bout of depression, heightened anxiety, need a different perspective, or just want to make a change; you are not alone in your journey and I’m here to help.
I identify as a queer, neurodivergent counselor.
As a counselor I strive for a calm, compassionate, empathetic and authentic energy. I take an existential-humanistic approach with an anti-racist, social justice and holistic lens which means I see the client being the expert on their own life and I am there alongside them in their journey. Life is hard, messy and sometimes even chaotic. I strongly believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to see hope again when it was once lost. Whether you're going through a bout of depression, heightened anxiety, need a different perspective, or just want to make a change; you are not alone in your journey and I’m here to help.
Anna Claybaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
You are ready to stop patterns that involve giving your power away. You are looking for more fulfillment in life and are ready to reclaim your authentic self. You are tired of feeling like everything else comes before your dreams, goals, empowerment and mental health. You who want to learn how to build more loving awareness and compassion towards yourself in order to support your best life. You are interested in learning more about what makes you who you are, how to shift out of unhealthy beliefs and figure out what’s holding you back from securing happiness and abundance for yourself. Resonate? Then, let's work together.
You are ready to stop patterns that involve giving your power away. You are looking for more fulfillment in life and are ready to reclaim your authentic self. You are tired of feeling like everything else comes before your dreams, goals, empowerment and mental health. You who want to learn how to build more loving awareness and compassion towards yourself in order to support your best life. You are interested in learning more about what makes you who you are, how to shift out of unhealthy beliefs and figure out what’s holding you back from securing happiness and abundance for yourself. Resonate? Then, let's work together.
My identities as a queer, bi-racial (white & Latina) woman guide my effort to practice through an intersectional lens while still acknowledging my privilege.
I use experiential (creative) and somatic (body-focused) techniques for additional ways of processing grief, loss, or disconnection. Experientially, we might write, make art, use music, or create a tangible coping tool you can use. Somatically, this might mean grounding exercises, movement, guided visualizations, or just pausing and noticing the body.
My identities as a queer, bi-racial (white & Latina) woman guide my effort to practice through an intersectional lens while still acknowledging my privilege.
I use experiential (creative) and somatic (body-focused) techniques for additional ways of processing grief, loss, or disconnection. Experientially, we might write, make art, use music, or create a tangible coping tool you can use. Somatically, this might mean grounding exercises, movement, guided visualizations, or just pausing and noticing the body.
If you woke up tomorrow and your life was exactly how you wanted it to be, what would be different? Maybe you’re feeling stuck and weighed down by the past, and you want to be unburdened and able to move forward with your life. Perhaps you want to manage stress better, improve relationships, or feel less depressed and worried. You may want support around uncertainty, grief, anxiety, or fear related to the world around you, with concerns related to discrimination, politics, or the future of our country and world. Whatever you are facing right now, therapy can be a powerful tool for creating meaningful and lasting change.
If you woke up tomorrow and your life was exactly how you wanted it to be, what would be different? Maybe you’re feeling stuck and weighed down by the past, and you want to be unburdened and able to move forward with your life. Perhaps you want to manage stress better, improve relationships, or feel less depressed and worried. You may want support around uncertainty, grief, anxiety, or fear related to the world around you, with concerns related to discrimination, politics, or the future of our country and world. Whatever you are facing right now, therapy can be a powerful tool for creating meaningful and lasting change.
I also love working with LGBTQ folks who are hoping to unpack how trauma is impacting their sense of self and relationships.
As a self-identified late bloomer, I believe it is never too late to become your fullest and truest self. After leaving my evangelical faith community, I struggled to find my purpose and identity. I understand firsthand how lonely and isolating it feels to search for your own identity buried under decades of shame and repression.
I also love working with LGBTQ folks who are hoping to unpack how trauma is impacting their sense of self and relationships.
As a self-identified late bloomer, I believe it is never too late to become your fullest and truest self. After leaving my evangelical faith community, I struggled to find my purpose and identity. I understand firsthand how lonely and isolating it feels to search for your own identity buried under decades of shame and repression.
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