Therapists in Portland, OR

It feels overwhelming to reach out for help & yet you, your family your relationships are too important to allow them to suffer. As an Individual, Child & Family Therapist I will help you re-set your path for balancing your life. In our work together you will learn healthier ways to communicate, techniques to help you cope with unexpected challenges & mindfulness skills to help you stay focused and calm. These benefits will change your life & go beyond symptom relief. Areas of expertise: PTSD, Play Therapy, Separation/Divorce, Parenting Challenges, Relational Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral & Emotional Concerns and more

Hello! My name is Katherine Jones and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon practicing therapy with children, families and adults since 2015. My therapeutic style is calm, warm and compassionate. I love providing a safe, healing space to help you feel seen, heard, accepted and supported as we work together on your desired goals. My approach integrates several different modalities based on your preferences and needs. I use trauma informed and attachment based therapeutic approaches as well as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, mindfulness, play therapy and art therapy.

I respect the complexity of human nature and human needs and strive to guide adults, children, and families through difficult issues by tailoring treatment plans to address individuals’ needs. I recognize and respect cultural differences and support the growth of children to enhance their emotional awareness which I believe results in healthier, safer communities. I employ an eclectic approach to therapy with a strong reliance on attachment theory. My primary modalities in therapy are play therapy and a form of drama therapy in which embodiment, playfulness, and relationship are key features.

I work with both youth and adults. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I have years of experience working with children and families dealing with divorce, adoption, foster care, self-esteem, school challenges, and parenting/ discipline. I use a variety of tools in my practice including talk therapy, expressive arts, play, and sand tray.

Therapy is a collaborative process of relational and emotional growth. I will help you to find the roots of troublesome patterns in your life so you can feel more fulfilled, improve relationships, grieve losses and experience more joy. I blend psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and cognitive/ behavioral methods. I have also been trained as an EMDR specialist. My website, drheathermulkerns.com, has more information.

I believe there comes a time in most people's lives when it's helpful to have a supportive person to guide them through challenges they may be experiencing. It takes strength and courage to decide to begin therapy. If this is something you are considering for your child then you should be commended! As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I engaged in Synergetic Play Therapy (TM), "a research-informed model of play therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, physics, attachment, mindfulness, and therapist authenticity." - Lisa Dion, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy

** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**I work with parents and children, married couples and individuals. I am interested in evaluating the whole person within their systems including, primary attachment relationships, implicit and explicit messages that adults received as children, the stress/ disease connection, looking at maladaptive patterns established in childhood that need to be corrected to return to the authentic self. I use the work of Gabor Mate, MD and Dan Siegel, MD in my treatment of individuals and families.

I am starting this new practice combining a mixture of out of the box services for kids, teens, and young adults ages 3-30 including nature,meditation/mindfulness, yoga, Animal Assisted therapy, and more. I have been working with children, youth, and families in a Social Work capacity for 15+ years. I have worked in schools, domestic violence shelters, residential, child welfare, and as an outpatient therapist in mental health clinics since 2013. I have worked with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse/neglect, families in the foster care system, and adoption.

I provide therapeutic support for individual adults, children, and families around significant life transitions. Being human means that we experience transition and change. Some changes are expected and slower in nature. Some are abrupt and traumatic. Through my calm presence, strong support, and our therapeutic relationship, I can help you move through these transitions, and gain insight, healing, and change. I offer a nonjudgmental space where we can explore together sources of your pain or distress, while developing new ways of interacting with your self and others. I offer empathy, experience, and expertise to help you heal.

My belief is that we have the capability within ourselves to find peace amidst chaos, but sometimes we need space to help ourselves come back to that ability. I hope that our sessions together can be that space! I approach therapy with a trauma-informed lens and an understanding that we are all a part of larger systems- within society, our family units, and within ourselves. Because of this, I engage with clients from a Client-Focused perspective and draw inspiration from IFS, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working in both community mental health and private practice settings. My practice is broad in scope, treating teens and adults from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with a variety of difficulties. From my years of work with kids and teens, I also provide consultation to help parents best support their child or teen through difficult life transitions or symptoms.

***Please contact me through the consultation form on my website. I provide individual therapy for adolescent boys ages 10-15 struggling with anxiety and depression. I offer a free 30 minute in-person consultation to assess your child's needs and to determine if we would be a good fit for counseling.

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Social Worker and a Oregon Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). My 25+ years of clinical experience have been focused on serving patients dealing with parenting issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, dual diagnoses, grief and loss, marital conflict, adjustment issues, and career/life transitions. My private practice utilizes a brief solution-focused modality, providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and children. I am also founder and senior counselor with the Upper Rogue Wellness Center in Southern Oregon.

Insurance accepted: Aetna, Bluecross/blue shield of Mass, Oscar, United, Aetna, Cigna. Consider therapy as evolution and consciousness development. I am directive - and teach skills and strategies to transform anxiety, to-program your thoughts, to heal trauma, depression, obsession, scattered thoughts, racing thoughts - you will understand where unsupportive thoughts/patterns come from - and have life long skills to evolve. I will support your soul evolution towards your highest good. specialist in child therapy/parent coaching. Build prosocial behaviors in children rather yelling/feeling helpless. Evolve your life!

I work with adults of all ages, couples, adolescent, and families who are having trouble in their lives with relationships, struggling with daily life, and need someone to help guide them. It is my belief that there is an opportunity for everyone to thrive and to remain connected with others in the process. My approach is to first get to know you in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Once that is established, we then work on a common goal to help improve your daily functioning. I will collaborate with you to assure that the treatment you are getting is what you are seeking.

Hi there! I am not accepting any new clients at this time, but I appreciate your time and energy in learning about me! You may be at a point in your life where you feel strongly motivated for change and can imagine your desired outcome, yet you may feel unsure of how to start. I strongly believe that all people possess individual strengths and resources that are incredibly valuable and beneficial to the counseling process. I provide a space for you to identify your emotions, process life stressors, improve interactions with others, and increase your knowledge and use of effective and healthy coping skills.