Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Therapists in Portland, OR

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS! This practice has multiple clinicians. Contact us for more details. Are you trying to figure out how you will adjust to a new and different environment? Or wanting to tune-up your daily routine? Are you uncertain of how to move forward in your life? Have you set some things down to just get through? We've got you. Most people I work with are in transition and looking to find new ways to engage in meaningful activities. I work with adults who want to play an active role in their therapy and transformation. Most people are open to "doing" during sessions and interested in making an impact today.

Life can be hard, can cause twists, turns, and sometimes unexpected trauma happens to us or those we love. Traumatic experiences can cause unwanted symptoms, including depression, loss of sleep, isolation and avoidance. That is where good therapy is key to relieving the pain. I specialize in helping adults navigate such hurtles, particularly those attached to new parenting, postpartum/perinatal needs, fertility concerns and generalized anxiety. I welcome all those who seek support; therapy is hard, but you are here. Let's begin. I also do clinical supervision for LCSW licensure both individually and in a group setting.

Therapy is writing your own story as we embrace the ‘self as inherently fluid’ and that all individuals are capable of crafting new and empowering stories that include a new sense of self. This is a healing journey, and I'm here to connect with you to explore together the trauma, grief, and other challenging life experiences that prevent you from healing, growing and living the fulfilling life you are seeking.

Have you ever felt like you're either "too much" or "not enough"? This could be a general struggle, or it could be related to a specific trait (i.e. too Asian/not Asian enough or too Queer/not Queer enough). Perhaps you struggle to belong and don't feel like you quite fit anywhere. Or maybe factors such as perfectionism, self-doubt, overthinking, or comparison to others are creating problems in your life. All of these issues are quite common, but can also be extremely nuanced. I understand and I can help.

Currently accepting new clients <> I believe psychotherapy is a project between two people where the goal is to make contact with conscious and unconscious sources of emotional pain. Psychotherapy circumscribes a space where what has been denied, unimagined, forgotten, or unspeakable can become imagined, spoken and felt. The process generates a reading of the self that is vastly more dynamic than what our lives often permit, leading to the easing of suffering and the creation of new possibilities.

Why Brave Hope? Things can sometimes feel dark and heavy. It is imperative that we all find the support that we so desperately need. Let us be that source of support in your troubling time. We have been supporting others on their personal journeys for 20+ years by way of a dynamic clinical social work perspective. We believe we all have the capacity to grow and change especially with the help of a supportive professional. We enjoy connecting with our clients and being partners that they can count on. We have a lot of experience in the world of social work and community resources. We utilize our own experiences as mothers, partners

“The wound is the place where the light enters you” – Rumi. Life stressors can contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and even hopelessness. If you are feeling any of these, know that you are not alone. I trust in the power of therapy to re-examine stressful situations in a therapeutic environment. I am passionate about working with children, families, individuals, and couples to help identify barriers and dysfunctions; and to help facilitate positive changes to reinstate normal functions.

I'm an African American mental health therapist who was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. As an African American person in Portland Oregon, I acutely recognize the health and safety risks associated with being a black person in a city where African Americans represent approximately 6% of the population.

Through EMDR and other body based methods, I hope to support you in feeling at home in your body. At times life comes with challenges that can prevent us from feeling authentic and whole. I aim to help folks to regain and strengthen their sense of contentedness, while acknowledging the challenges in their environment.

Do you struggle with stress, depression, anxiety? Do you feel overwhelmed, or like you past/ current trauma is keeping your from living your best like? Do you desire to unlearn some of your unhealthy ways of doing things and learn new helpful tactics for everyday situations? If this sounds familiar to you and you are tired of doing the same things and feeling stuck, I would like to help. Therapy is a place where you can establish and reclaim your sense of self and learn to live freely. We will work together to explore behaviors and thought patterns to encourage personal growth.

It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits.  But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.

Tired of looping through "coping skills," and ready to heal? If you (or a loved one) continues to struggle with anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, parenting, relationships, trauma, or other stressful life transitions, it may be time to talk. Clients who often do well in this type of work have already worked on stability (ie safe housing, distress tolerance, "coping skills"), so a consistent focus on mental health can be a priority for the next step. Everyone is unique, but with right brained protocols and EMDR, we often see significant results in a shorter time period than talk therapy alone. Consistency is key.