Personality Disorders Therapists in Portland, OR
As a psychologist, I have two skill sets: psychotherapy and psychological testing. Many people seek out therapy because life is hard. Sometimes they feel like life is meaningless, and joy has slipped out of their lives. Others feel like life is terrifying and experience fear daily. Traumas will flash through their mind's eye and they cannot think of anything else. Things like relationships, work or school, and basic life tasks can feel impossible. My goal is to help you heal. As a therapist, my hope for all my clients is that they can live well, work well, love well, and experience meaning and joy in their lives!
As a psychologist, I have two skill sets: psychotherapy and psychological testing. Many people seek out therapy because life is hard. Sometimes they feel like life is meaningless, and joy has slipped out of their lives. Others feel like life is terrifying and experience fear daily. Traumas will flash through their mind's eye and they cannot think of anything else. Things like relationships, work or school, and basic life tasks can feel impossible. My goal is to help you heal. As a therapist, my hope for all my clients is that they can live well, work well, love well, and experience meaning and joy in their lives!
I strive to create a safe, respectful space in which we can work together to understand the current problems and conflicts impacting your life, and identify self-defeating patterns that keep you from reaching your full potential. We will watch to see how and when these patterns occur in the therapeutic process itself and work to trace problems back to their roots in earlier periods of your life. By gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves, we attain greater freedom to choose how we wish to live, to strengthen our relationships and find joy in life.
I strive to create a safe, respectful space in which we can work together to understand the current problems and conflicts impacting your life, and identify self-defeating patterns that keep you from reaching your full potential. We will watch to see how and when these patterns occur in the therapeutic process itself and work to trace problems back to their roots in earlier periods of your life. By gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves, we attain greater freedom to choose how we wish to live, to strengthen our relationships and find joy in life.
I am a feminist therapist with ego psych training and view the healing of the self from a sociological perspective, as well as from an intrapsychic one. I am committed to treating ethnic, religious and sexual minorities and working class individuals. I offer individual, couple and family counseling. I am eclectic and utilize mindfulness and meditation, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused approaches. Areas of clinical interest are issues of aging, grief and loss, addictions, separation/ divorce and the special concerns of the artist.
I am a feminist therapist with ego psych training and view the healing of the self from a sociological perspective, as well as from an intrapsychic one. I am committed to treating ethnic, religious and sexual minorities and working class individuals. I offer individual, couple and family counseling. I am eclectic and utilize mindfulness and meditation, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused approaches. Areas of clinical interest are issues of aging, grief and loss, addictions, separation/ divorce and the special concerns of the artist.
The pain of grief and loss touches all of us, whether through death, disability, trauma, or aging. My clients often describe feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure how to keep moving forward when life as they knew it has changed. They may not be looking to “fix” anything, but they long for connection, understanding, and a sense of normalcy amidst the upheaval. I offer a space where we can hold the hard stuff together, gently, honestly, and with deep respect for your story. You don’t have to carry it alone.
The pain of grief and loss touches all of us, whether through death, disability, trauma, or aging. My clients often describe feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure how to keep moving forward when life as they knew it has changed. They may not be looking to “fix” anything, but they long for connection, understanding, and a sense of normalcy amidst the upheaval. I offer a space where we can hold the hard stuff together, gently, honestly, and with deep respect for your story. You don’t have to carry it alone.
I have been working with adolescents, adults and couples for over 30 years. I do both traditional "talk therapy" as well as expressive arts therapy in my fully equipped studio (on site). I specialize in helping people with life transitions (separation, divorce ) and provide Co-parenting mediation services for families living in bi-nuclear households. I have extensive training in trauma resolution, the Enneagram, current brain science, Gestalt therapy and process work. I have had the honor of working with many individuals and families over the years and I have a strong commitment to improving my skills and techniques every year.
I have been working with adolescents, adults and couples for over 30 years. I do both traditional "talk therapy" as well as expressive arts therapy in my fully equipped studio (on site). I specialize in helping people with life transitions (separation, divorce ) and provide Co-parenting mediation services for families living in bi-nuclear households. I have extensive training in trauma resolution, the Enneagram, current brain science, Gestalt therapy and process work. I have had the honor of working with many individuals and families over the years and I have a strong commitment to improving my skills and techniques every year.
My practice provides psychological services for adults. My practice has developed out of a special concern for assisting individuals and their families understand their total psychological experience, including the significance of unconscious emotional processes, which greatly affect psychological well being. Psychotherapy helps individuals learn to use their internal and external resources to their fullest potential. Psychotherapy also encourages and supports healthy emotional development by helping individuals understand and utilize their emotional experience.
My practice provides psychological services for adults. My practice has developed out of a special concern for assisting individuals and their families understand their total psychological experience, including the significance of unconscious emotional processes, which greatly affect psychological well being. Psychotherapy helps individuals learn to use their internal and external resources to their fullest potential. Psychotherapy also encourages and supports healthy emotional development by helping individuals understand and utilize their emotional experience.
Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. I work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective that is grounded in feminist practice which prioritizes the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning.
Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. I work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective that is grounded in feminist practice which prioritizes the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning.
I believe everyone deserves care that honors their unique experiences! I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, relationships, or intergenerational wounds. They may feel stuck in dominant stories that no longer serve them — stories shaped by trauma, marginalization, perceived, expected or inherited roles and identities. They long for connection, meaning, and growth, even if they’re unsure how to begin. Whether exploring sexuality, managing conflict, or shifting patterns, they want support for their healing journey that feels authentic, collaborative and affirming.
I believe everyone deserves care that honors their unique experiences! I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, relationships, or intergenerational wounds. They may feel stuck in dominant stories that no longer serve them — stories shaped by trauma, marginalization, perceived, expected or inherited roles and identities. They long for connection, meaning, and growth, even if they’re unsure how to begin. Whether exploring sexuality, managing conflict, or shifting patterns, they want support for their healing journey that feels authentic, collaborative and affirming.
Telehealth available in Oregon and California. The process of therapy is as unique and nuanced as the stories of each of our lives. Who we are and who we might discover ourselves to be are at the center of each therapeutic journey. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit your unique story, the specific challenges you arrive with, and the goals you seek to reach. I offer a space free from judgment where you can speak openly, unhampered by social mores and conventional expectations. I work with individuals, couples, and teenagers. Telehealth available in Oregon and California.
Telehealth available in Oregon and California. The process of therapy is as unique and nuanced as the stories of each of our lives. Who we are and who we might discover ourselves to be are at the center of each therapeutic journey. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit your unique story, the specific challenges you arrive with, and the goals you seek to reach. I offer a space free from judgment where you can speak openly, unhampered by social mores and conventional expectations. I work with individuals, couples, and teenagers. Telehealth available in Oregon and California.
Helping others discover peace, connection, and confidence in the face of turmoil has long been a passion of mine. I believe everyone is capable of growth and healing if they are provided sufficient encouragement, support, and effective strategies. My therapeutic style is conversational and relaxed. I encourage clients to identify and communicate their unique needs and concerns in order to improve interpersonal relationships, manage bothersome emotions or behaviors, and develop healthier family connections. No matter their goal, I strongly believe in the client’s right to decide the focus of therapy.
Helping others discover peace, connection, and confidence in the face of turmoil has long been a passion of mine. I believe everyone is capable of growth and healing if they are provided sufficient encouragement, support, and effective strategies. My therapeutic style is conversational and relaxed. I encourage clients to identify and communicate their unique needs and concerns in order to improve interpersonal relationships, manage bothersome emotions or behaviors, and develop healthier family connections. No matter their goal, I strongly believe in the client’s right to decide the focus of therapy.
I draw from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches in my practice. We work together to try and gain a deep understanding of the way your mind works. This can help you discover obstacles and possibly hidden patterns that are preventing you from getting more joy and fulfillment from life. Our work together is done in a safe, and compassionate atmosphere. I can help you improve relationships, increase self-esteem, find relief from depression and anxiety.
I draw from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches in my practice. We work together to try and gain a deep understanding of the way your mind works. This can help you discover obstacles and possibly hidden patterns that are preventing you from getting more joy and fulfillment from life. Our work together is done in a safe, and compassionate atmosphere. I can help you improve relationships, increase self-esteem, find relief from depression and anxiety.
Maintaining connection with those close to us can be difficult. I understand the complexities of relationships and how challenging they can be at times. As you know all relationships require maintenance and care, and I can help you navigate the complexities of your unique relationships so those relationships feel healthy for you. I work with individuals, couples and families around what is difficult for them in the moment. I have experience working with people through a variety of issues and with people from all walks of life.
Maintaining connection with those close to us can be difficult. I understand the complexities of relationships and how challenging they can be at times. As you know all relationships require maintenance and care, and I can help you navigate the complexities of your unique relationships so those relationships feel healthy for you. I work with individuals, couples and families around what is difficult for them in the moment. I have experience working with people through a variety of issues and with people from all walks of life.
I specialize in working with young adults with a range of concerns, including trauma, adult ADHD, relationships, anxiety, depression, and gender/sexual identity concerns. My style is warm, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for healing and growth, thus I strive to create an empathically attuned environment that facilitates deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness and acceptance, and creative problem-solving to help you move forward.
I specialize in working with young adults with a range of concerns, including trauma, adult ADHD, relationships, anxiety, depression, and gender/sexual identity concerns. My style is warm, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for healing and growth, thus I strive to create an empathically attuned environment that facilitates deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness and acceptance, and creative problem-solving to help you move forward.
I welcome your rough edges, tender places, inner wisdom, and the search for more fulfillment. Together, we will invite self-compassion and acceptance around what is already happening, while also creating ways to experience more satisfying ways of treating yourself, being with others, and inhabiting your life. My clients include people who experience depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and shame, creative folks who are stalled at manifesting their potential, gentle souls who find it hard to navigate in a frenetic world, people who want to establish fresh relationship patterns, and those who are recovering their balance amidst life transitions.
I welcome your rough edges, tender places, inner wisdom, and the search for more fulfillment. Together, we will invite self-compassion and acceptance around what is already happening, while also creating ways to experience more satisfying ways of treating yourself, being with others, and inhabiting your life. My clients include people who experience depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and shame, creative folks who are stalled at manifesting their potential, gentle souls who find it hard to navigate in a frenetic world, people who want to establish fresh relationship patterns, and those who are recovering their balance amidst life transitions.
I enjoy and have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children, and have a special interest in working within the LGBTQIA+ community. I wish to help each individual find acceptance and pride in their own embodied expression of self through the work we do together. A sense of spirituality infuses my approach to life, both personally and professionally, and I love to guide individuals toward finding what lights up their soul in and out of the office. I utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach; and acknowledge that you know yourself better than anyone and are the expert of your own experience.
I enjoy and have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children, and have a special interest in working within the LGBTQIA+ community. I wish to help each individual find acceptance and pride in their own embodied expression of self through the work we do together. A sense of spirituality infuses my approach to life, both personally and professionally, and I love to guide individuals toward finding what lights up their soul in and out of the office. I utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach; and acknowledge that you know yourself better than anyone and are the expert of your own experience.
Most (90+%) of my clients come to me for help with anxiety, OCD, or related disorders. Many (about half) come to me because they also have some form of neurodiversity, such as autism or ADHD, and I have specialization in both areas and understand how they can intersect. All of my clients are struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, and are experiencing high levels of distress and/or have withdrawn from their life, avoiding their fears, but also making their world smaller. They often have stopped enjoying the things they used to enjoy and are wanting to get back into living their best life.
Most (90+%) of my clients come to me for help with anxiety, OCD, or related disorders. Many (about half) come to me because they also have some form of neurodiversity, such as autism or ADHD, and I have specialization in both areas and understand how they can intersect. All of my clients are struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, and are experiencing high levels of distress and/or have withdrawn from their life, avoiding their fears, but also making their world smaller. They often have stopped enjoying the things they used to enjoy and are wanting to get back into living their best life.
You dedicate your life to helping others—now it’s time to take care of yourself. First responders and veterans face unique challenges that can take a toll on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. The weight of the job, the stress of tough decisions, and the fear of burdening loved ones can make it hard to seek support. If you’re struggling with trauma, emotional distress, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy offers a confidential space to process experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and restore balance in your life.
You dedicate your life to helping others—now it’s time to take care of yourself. First responders and veterans face unique challenges that can take a toll on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. The weight of the job, the stress of tough decisions, and the fear of burdening loved ones can make it hard to seek support. If you’re struggling with trauma, emotional distress, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy offers a confidential space to process experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and restore balance in your life.
I received my Bachelors of Science in Counseling as an undergraduate and went on to receive my Masters of Science in Counseling and Clinical Mental Health. I have 25 years of experience, two of which were completed in a clinical setting, and I have helped individuals come into a place of spiritual, mental, and physical rest through an approach to counseling that encompasses the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
I received my Bachelors of Science in Counseling as an undergraduate and went on to receive my Masters of Science in Counseling and Clinical Mental Health. I have 25 years of experience, two of which were completed in a clinical setting, and I have helped individuals come into a place of spiritual, mental, and physical rest through an approach to counseling that encompasses the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
I am a psychologist and psychoanalyst, in practice for 30 years. I see individuals, adolescents, and couples. Psychotherapy is, as I see it, an opportunity to address unresolved issues and conflicts as they arise in the here-and-now of life and in the therapy relationship. For this reason, it's important to look at the various ways and places where symptoms show up and work to understand the underlying meanings of these. This approach can take some time but its rewards include a depth of self knowledge and a more rich and meaningful life with oneself and with others.
I am a psychologist and psychoanalyst, in practice for 30 years. I see individuals, adolescents, and couples. Psychotherapy is, as I see it, an opportunity to address unresolved issues and conflicts as they arise in the here-and-now of life and in the therapy relationship. For this reason, it's important to look at the various ways and places where symptoms show up and work to understand the underlying meanings of these. This approach can take some time but its rewards include a depth of self knowledge and a more rich and meaningful life with oneself and with others.
Seeking the assistance of a professional counselor is an important decision. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but once the decision has been made, most people, in my experience, find the outcome to be extremely rewarding. Stress, relationship difficulties, and career disenchantment are just a few of the normal issues that anyone may encounter over the course of one's life. Seeking an experienced and skilled counselor to help deal with any of these concerns is a demonstration of personal strength and healthy coping.
Seeking the assistance of a professional counselor is an important decision. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but once the decision has been made, most people, in my experience, find the outcome to be extremely rewarding. Stress, relationship difficulties, and career disenchantment are just a few of the normal issues that anyone may encounter over the course of one's life. Seeking an experienced and skilled counselor to help deal with any of these concerns is a demonstration of personal strength and healthy coping.
