Therapists in Portland, OR

I am experienced helping people with eating disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), trauma, and PTSD. Adoption and blended family problems are also close to my heart and I enjoy helping others in these areas. I am Star Behavioral Health Tier 2 trained and have lived the military life as a spouse of a career Marine. I work with those aged 5 and older. If you need someone who can really listen to you and help you figure out how to change your life for the better, I can help you.

Trauma and anxiety do not have to stay with you forever. You are off balance, and it is a struggle to get back into your life's routine. Daily affirmations are not enough. Give voice to your story in a safe and comfortable setting and take steps to eliminate your anxiety, rage and heartache. Utilizing a whole-body approach to treatment we will minimize disruptive blocks & triggers and develop internal and external strategies to help you find freedom from fear and regain your self trust. I don't accept insurance, but check with your insurance and see it they will reimburse you from a Superbly that I can provide to you.

Many of us struggle to find joy in life, feel in control of our own decisions and reactions, overcome anxiety, forge meaningful connections with others, or have a strong sense of self. Emotions can be overwhelming, and we can often feel lost in our own heads. Over the last few years, even more of us have found ourselves struggling to find solid ground amidst chaos.

Within our sorrows and fears is the strength needed to overcome our challenges. Hidden in the tone of your voice, in your casual movements, you are constantly leaving yourself clues to guide you. You and I will seek them together. My approach focuses on the whole experience of health through practical methods, grounded in knowledge of cultural diversity. With personalized treatment and assessment, I offer therapy for sustainable change. I also provide testing for personality functioning, cognitive abilities and learning problems. My forensic work for courts focuses on child custody and parenting time evaluations.

I have extensive practice with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment trauma, and stress related to major life changes.

My name is Aura and I have been working and supporting families in the Rogue Valley since 2013. I specialize in working with teens and young adults however, I am able to treat most clients of any age. Through out my life I have been a Public Safety officer, a CNA, and an LPN in the valley and elsewhere so I bring a broad range of experiences to my practice that enable me to support clients and meet them where they are at. Currently I also perform crisis work and have supported people through some of the toughest periods in their lives.

Marna Cathleen works with individuals who strive to become stronger, more confident human beings so that they are able to be confident in who they are and what they believe. You will learn techniques to lower anxiety, manage depression, and stop panic so that you can think clearly, and navigate the new emerging world. Marna believes that healing happens when we access the bodies innate mechanism to heal itself.

Clients want problems solved and expect that to occur soon. So I focus on the here and now and am active in making recommendations that bring about change as soon as possible. I use an outcome-focused approach and have over 40 years of professional experience as a counselor and trainer to bring you competent expertise. Treating individuals, couples and children with depression, anxiety, and traumas, are common complaints that respond well to my treatment.

Remembering what your last therapist told you, “diets don’t work” interrupts your cycling thoughts that you should skip a meal today. No matter how little you have eaten or how much you have exercised, you never felt thin enough to fit into those expensive designer jeans saved for when you lose a little weight. You’ve already tried everything from restricting the kinds of food you eat by cutting out carbs and sugar to going paleo. Since you grew up watching your mom diet and make negative comments about her body, it makes sense that you have imagined that eating "clean" or "healthy" would give you a sense of security.

My approach utilizes integrative psychotherapy, coming from the perspective of addressing the “whole person”. Considering thoughts, feelings, behavior, and the way our life experiences have shaped the way we see and function in the world.

I specialize in disordered eating, body-focused concerns, anxiety disorders, complex trauma, and identity exploration (i.e. gender, sexuality, etc). I work from a trauma-informed lens, with a holistic and person-centered approach. I aim to create an affirming space that encourages personal reflection, growth, and self-empowerment through curiosity and compassion. I strongly believe that the mind and body work symbiotically, and that when we become more attuned to our bodies, there is much potential for new insight and a deeper connection to our innate Self.

As a therapist, I place an emphasis on utilizing an intersectional, inclusive, body positive, and an anti-oppressive lens. This means our conversations will naturally include your cultural identities, social locations, family history, and the broader contexts of your lived experience. I believe you are the expert of your own life. I take a collaborative approach, so we can work together and bring forth meaningful transformation.

BrightSpire Health is a comprehensive in-person (Beaverton) and telehealth-based outpatient behavioral health practice with immediate availability. BSH offers therapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We understand the urgency felt when ready to begin the therapy journey and are committed to connecting you with a therapist same week of your call if requested. We offer a warm and welcoming space in which clients can feel safe to discuss what is most important to them. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are currently accepting new clients. Seeking out a therapist can be a difficult, yet courageous first step to bettering your life. We believe everyone has a unique and powerful story to tell and we are here to listen. Together, we will be able to identify your concerns with your current situation, explore patterns that aren't working, and develop skills to make life more manageable, peaceful, and enjoyable. We will start where you are and focus where you want to focus, all at your pace.

The gift of therapy cannot be truly measured in words or action, but in how you feel afterwards. Your decision to begin psychotherapy was probably made after a great deal of thought and consideration. Selecting a therapist who will be a good fit for you is critical since the process of psychotherapy is intense, and a satisfactory outcome is essential. I provide a broad spectrum of evaluation and psychotherapeutic services with individuals, couples, families, and groups. My approach is collaborative, seeking solutions within your value system.

Since you are reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Fortunately, it is unnecessary to live life with fear, confusion, or loneliness. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of healing with you. Borrow from my hope and experience that things CAN be different. Whatever block you may be experiencing is simply a signal that your body and mind wants to heal. Together we can interpret those signals and create a healing dialogue.

You may be seeking support for any number of reasons, such as depression, workplace stress, grief and loss, shame, trauma, anxiety, loneliness, clarity around transitions, disconnection in your relationships, addictions, or any number of other experiences. Every human deserves a safe, confidential place they can go to where they needn’t feel judged, rushed, or pressured. I aim for my office to be a sanctuary that can hold the hopes and aspirations for your life. I work with individuals, couples, and families around their unique goals, needs, and challenges.

YOU are the KEY component to your relationships! Experience healing, renew strength & generate peace in your life today. I'm not your stereotypical couch psychologist, sitting in a chair saying 'how does that make you feel, and tell me more.' I'll engage with you to help you improve your life. I'm also not totally removed from the challenges you may be facing. As a husband, father, & business owner I'm out there living life & facing some of those same challenges. There is hope, and there is change available for you. Call me, let's get your life back!

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance -Alan Watts I am here to help you, this is your time. Whether you need someone to vent to, someone to help you set goals, or coping skills, I am here to help you. I have a very easy going approach that makes me easy to talk to and open up to. I also have a variety of lived experience that helps me connect with you. I want you to be comfortable and I cater my sessions to you.