Self-Harming Therapists in Portland, OR
Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Serena, and I'm the owner of Buried Moon Counseling. I'm here for the trauma survivors. Were you raised in foster care? Adopted? Carrying generational trauma? Do you often feel overwhelmed, unloved, unseen, incapable of thriving? I want you to know you are not damaged goods. Those of us who lived the hardest moments of our lives in our formative years often come to this point later in life. When everything is finally calm, or when it seems like it will never end, suddenly we're back in time. I'm here to walk you forward, and help you heal. If you feel safe with me, I know I can help.
Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Serena, and I'm the owner of Buried Moon Counseling. I'm here for the trauma survivors. Were you raised in foster care? Adopted? Carrying generational trauma? Do you often feel overwhelmed, unloved, unseen, incapable of thriving? I want you to know you are not damaged goods. Those of us who lived the hardest moments of our lives in our formative years often come to this point later in life. When everything is finally calm, or when it seems like it will never end, suddenly we're back in time. I'm here to walk you forward, and help you heal. If you feel safe with me, I know I can help.
I see our work together as a team that balances putting in the hard work while understanding you have to have some laughs along the way! Above all modalities, the therapeutic relationship is what I value most in our work together. I primarily use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. Despite my degree in art therapy, my dual license allows me to provide more traditional talk therapy, too.
I see our work together as a team that balances putting in the hard work while understanding you have to have some laughs along the way! Above all modalities, the therapeutic relationship is what I value most in our work together. I primarily use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. Despite my degree in art therapy, my dual license allows me to provide more traditional talk therapy, too.
Let's get straight to the point. You're here because you; A) at a loss with your kid; B) can't stand your parents; or C) don't know what to do about yourself. I'm here to help you, your child, or your family feel more human.
Let's get straight to the point. You're here because you; A) at a loss with your kid; B) can't stand your parents; or C) don't know what to do about yourself. I'm here to help you, your child, or your family feel more human.
Finding the therapist that fits you is important and sometimes a scary place to start. My goal in working with clients is to create a space that feels like you can exhale and work through things with confidence. I have a passion for helping others using an anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach with psychological perspectives tailored to fit your treatment goals. If you’re looking for new tools to use, to discover deeper meanings, or to navigate conflict—you’re right where you should be.
Finding the therapist that fits you is important and sometimes a scary place to start. My goal in working with clients is to create a space that feels like you can exhale and work through things with confidence. I have a passion for helping others using an anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach with psychological perspectives tailored to fit your treatment goals. If you’re looking for new tools to use, to discover deeper meanings, or to navigate conflict—you’re right where you should be.
I believe that everyone can achieve a balanced and healthy life. Everyone has the capacity to learn new behaviors and skills, and ways of being that are aligned with their values and beliefs. I will collaborate with you to find strategies that best fit your needs, help you achieve your goals, and address what brought you to counseling.
I believe that everyone can achieve a balanced and healthy life. Everyone has the capacity to learn new behaviors and skills, and ways of being that are aligned with their values and beliefs. I will collaborate with you to find strategies that best fit your needs, help you achieve your goals, and address what brought you to counseling.
I have been counseling for over twenty years, and working with people is truly my passion. I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples, with an emphasis in working with first responders . I specialize in self-harm behaviors, eating disorders, relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, and abuse issues. As a Christian counselor I integrate Biblical truths with psychological principles. I believe it is the job of the counselor to provide a safe, supportive, challenging, and collaborative environment for each client that enters the office. I work with many insurance companies as an out-of-network provider only.
I have been counseling for over twenty years, and working with people is truly my passion. I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples, with an emphasis in working with first responders . I specialize in self-harm behaviors, eating disorders, relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, and abuse issues. As a Christian counselor I integrate Biblical truths with psychological principles. I believe it is the job of the counselor to provide a safe, supportive, challenging, and collaborative environment for each client that enters the office. I work with many insurance companies as an out-of-network provider only.
I'm passionate about helping those with significant trauma and abuse stories to overcome and thrive after trauma. I'm a trauma survivor myself, I know what it takes day-in and day-out to find your peace, and awaken your higher self. I've been down this road many times, and I'm happy to carry the lantern as you find your path to healing.
I'm passionate about helping those with significant trauma and abuse stories to overcome and thrive after trauma. I'm a trauma survivor myself, I know what it takes day-in and day-out to find your peace, and awaken your higher self. I've been down this road many times, and I'm happy to carry the lantern as you find your path to healing.
Starting therapy is one of the most empowering choices you can make for yourself. If you are ready to navigate life's hurdles with more peace and self-assurance, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. As an LCSW, I offer telehealth counseling to Oregon clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal skills, communication, and grief. I help clients break the cycle of unhelpful thinking and regain their emotional balance. My approach to therapy is present-minded, action-oriented, and solution-focused so you can experience relief as quickly as possible and live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
Starting therapy is one of the most empowering choices you can make for yourself. If you are ready to navigate life's hurdles with more peace and self-assurance, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. As an LCSW, I offer telehealth counseling to Oregon clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal skills, communication, and grief. I help clients break the cycle of unhelpful thinking and regain their emotional balance. My approach to therapy is present-minded, action-oriented, and solution-focused so you can experience relief as quickly as possible and live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
Beginning your journey in therapy can be difficult and overwhelming…perhaps even a little scary. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and explore some of the most difficult aspects of your life. That’s why it is so important to find someone who you can trust. I believe life is not just made up of one- but many journeys and the experiences along the way. I enjoy working with individuals who have a multitude of different experiences, cultures, and backgrounds. These experiences help me to incorporate the most important aspects of your identity to ensure your treatment is in alignment with your core beliefs and values.
Beginning your journey in therapy can be difficult and overwhelming…perhaps even a little scary. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and explore some of the most difficult aspects of your life. That’s why it is so important to find someone who you can trust. I believe life is not just made up of one- but many journeys and the experiences along the way. I enjoy working with individuals who have a multitude of different experiences, cultures, and backgrounds. These experiences help me to incorporate the most important aspects of your identity to ensure your treatment is in alignment with your core beliefs and values.
Hello! I am Chad Ernest, Owner and Counselor of Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC. Every one could use some sunny sky in Portland now and again. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon, who believes in the best in all of us and tries to help you find that in yourself. Whether that means I am working with you as an individual, your family, or as a couple, I am working to help you find the best outcomes. I believe in a client/family centered approach with collaboration in treatment between you and myself.
Hello! I am Chad Ernest, Owner and Counselor of Sunny Sky Counseling, LLC. Every one could use some sunny sky in Portland now and again. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon, who believes in the best in all of us and tries to help you find that in yourself. Whether that means I am working with you as an individual, your family, or as a couple, I am working to help you find the best outcomes. I believe in a client/family centered approach with collaboration in treatment between you and myself.
Accepting new clients, in OR and WA! I’m Rylan, I’m a licensed therapist (LMFT) who works with children, teens, and adults from a client-centered approach using elements of narrative-building, mindfulness and self-compassion. Therapy is a collaborative process, so we will build your ideal outcomes together. I specialize in working with both children and adults with ADHD, depression, social anxiety, isolation, motivation and school/work problems, as well as family and relationship stress, family planning/parenthood, and divorce/separation issues. I often work with creative and artistic folks, and professionals of all types.
Accepting new clients, in OR and WA! I’m Rylan, I’m a licensed therapist (LMFT) who works with children, teens, and adults from a client-centered approach using elements of narrative-building, mindfulness and self-compassion. Therapy is a collaborative process, so we will build your ideal outcomes together. I specialize in working with both children and adults with ADHD, depression, social anxiety, isolation, motivation and school/work problems, as well as family and relationship stress, family planning/parenthood, and divorce/separation issues. I often work with creative and artistic folks, and professionals of all types.
You may be an adult who is empowered in some areas but stuck in others or you may be someone struggling to find meaning in your life. Who ever you are, you are the navigator of your life. Your personal narrative is front and center and you decide what isn't working. Together we will dis-empower the stories in your life that no longer serve you and craft the narrative that is most affirming of who you are or who you want to be.
You may be an adult who is empowered in some areas but stuck in others or you may be someone struggling to find meaning in your life. Who ever you are, you are the navigator of your life. Your personal narrative is front and center and you decide what isn't working. Together we will dis-empower the stories in your life that no longer serve you and craft the narrative that is most affirming of who you are or who you want to be.
My approach to therapy is compassionate and direct. I will be respectful, but I will also be honest. I routinely give homework assignments as part of therapy, with the belief that if you accomplish the task you will start to experience the change you seek. I will try to understand both the nature and context of your problem and the potential impact of change before I offer helpful solutions. I will ask you about where you are trying to go, and we will work together to develop a practical plan to help you get there.
My approach to therapy is compassionate and direct. I will be respectful, but I will also be honest. I routinely give homework assignments as part of therapy, with the belief that if you accomplish the task you will start to experience the change you seek. I will try to understand both the nature and context of your problem and the potential impact of change before I offer helpful solutions. I will ask you about where you are trying to go, and we will work together to develop a practical plan to help you get there.
Are you ready to live a better you? You are taking the first step in attaining peace-of-mind, I respect and applaud you for doing so. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from Portland State University and over 40 years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I began my private practice, Pathways to Peace Therapy, over 20 years ago, while also working in community mental health and E.R. crisis intervention for over 15 years. In 2014, I also began working with OCD patients. Working in various mental health settings has been invaluable in providing tools to bring to my clients individual needs and goals.
Are you ready to live a better you? You are taking the first step in attaining peace-of-mind, I respect and applaud you for doing so. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from Portland State University and over 40 years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I began my private practice, Pathways to Peace Therapy, over 20 years ago, while also working in community mental health and E.R. crisis intervention for over 15 years. In 2014, I also began working with OCD patients. Working in various mental health settings has been invaluable in providing tools to bring to my clients individual needs and goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in the mental health treatment of adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in the clinical treatment of trauma and have worked with clients who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault/rape/abuse, emotional/verbal abuse, religious and spiritual trauma/abuse, as well as with adult survivors of familial dysfunction and childhood abuse. I have specialized training in the clinical treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, negative thought patterns, sexual health, panic attacks, self-esteem, stress management as well as stage of life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in the mental health treatment of adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in the clinical treatment of trauma and have worked with clients who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault/rape/abuse, emotional/verbal abuse, religious and spiritual trauma/abuse, as well as with adult survivors of familial dysfunction and childhood abuse. I have specialized training in the clinical treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, negative thought patterns, sexual health, panic attacks, self-esteem, stress management as well as stage of life transitions.
If you had to describe your life in one word it might be: “overwhelmed.” Maybe you are navigating a major life transition, burnout, identity shifts/management, depression, or noticing old wounds resurfacing. You may feel stuck between cultures, roles, expectations, and wonder where you truly belong. It can feel confusing and exhausting, and even harder when you are trying to hold it all together on your own. If any of this resonates with you, you are not alone and you do not have to navigate alone either.
If you had to describe your life in one word it might be: “overwhelmed.” Maybe you are navigating a major life transition, burnout, identity shifts/management, depression, or noticing old wounds resurfacing. You may feel stuck between cultures, roles, expectations, and wonder where you truly belong. It can feel confusing and exhausting, and even harder when you are trying to hold it all together on your own. If any of this resonates with you, you are not alone and you do not have to navigate alone either.
Pain without meaning is chaos. Often, pain is a signal that something needs to be different, not that something is wrong with you. You may feel stuck in a painful past, held hostage by sadness, anger, shame, overwhelm, heartbreak, or grief. Some people even find themselves romanticizing nihilism. Sometimes, it’s simply about needing a place to start talking. We may not figure out every 'why'; the work is about not being alone with that pain and changing your relationship with it. My hope is you emerge empowered, connected, brave, clear about who you are and what you need. How can I help while we're on this weird, little wet rock?
Pain without meaning is chaos. Often, pain is a signal that something needs to be different, not that something is wrong with you. You may feel stuck in a painful past, held hostage by sadness, anger, shame, overwhelm, heartbreak, or grief. Some people even find themselves romanticizing nihilism. Sometimes, it’s simply about needing a place to start talking. We may not figure out every 'why'; the work is about not being alone with that pain and changing your relationship with it. My hope is you emerge empowered, connected, brave, clear about who you are and what you need. How can I help while we're on this weird, little wet rock?
If you are looking to discover and implement your own unique path forward and learn how to quiet your nervous system, I may be the right counselor for you. I draw on several paradigms and my 16 years of practice experience to support individuals and couples with self-regulation, managing the impact of chronic illness, and unravelling old and constricting patterns, as well as resolve relationship conflicts and deepen emotional intimacy. Every person has capacities for growth, creativity and joy they may not yet be aware of. It's my job to support you to unfold these capacities, as well as facilitate you in deep self-care.
If you are looking to discover and implement your own unique path forward and learn how to quiet your nervous system, I may be the right counselor for you. I draw on several paradigms and my 16 years of practice experience to support individuals and couples with self-regulation, managing the impact of chronic illness, and unravelling old and constricting patterns, as well as resolve relationship conflicts and deepen emotional intimacy. Every person has capacities for growth, creativity and joy they may not yet be aware of. It's my job to support you to unfold these capacities, as well as facilitate you in deep self-care.
What would it feel like to be fully yourself without having to mask, perform or explain? I specialize in working with queer and neurodivergent individuals, including LGBTQIA+ clients and autistic and ADHD adults, who are navigating a world that often not designed for them. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed and collaborative.
What would it feel like to be fully yourself without having to mask, perform or explain? I specialize in working with queer and neurodivergent individuals, including LGBTQIA+ clients and autistic and ADHD adults, who are navigating a world that often not designed for them. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed and collaborative.
I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to share their stories, explore difficult emotions, and begin moving toward healing. I believe that every person’s story is unique, and I will approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for each client’s strengths, values, and lived experiences. My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to better understand their thoughts and emotions, help build practical coping strategies, and develop greater self-compassion and resilience.
I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to share their stories, explore difficult emotions, and begin moving toward healing. I believe that every person’s story is unique, and I will approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for each client’s strengths, values, and lived experiences. My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to better understand their thoughts and emotions, help build practical coping strategies, and develop greater self-compassion and resilience.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.