Sex Therapists in Portland, OR
Brittania Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC I, CCSOT
Portland, OR 97201
Waitlist for new clients
I am licensed in Oregon to deliver mental health services, substance use treatment and sex offender specific treatment services with multiple related degrees in social work, forensic psychology and several years of experience in various practice locations using telehealth and in-person services.
I provide clinical services to individuals who are experiencing disruption in their lives due to anxiety, depression, addiction, sexual dysfunction and trauma (complex, family or sexual). In practice, I begin by working with clients to collaboratively identify treatment goals and develop a treatment pathway to meet those goals, while considering the individual's culture, lifestyle, strengths and abilities. I believe that treatment or intervention should be individualized to meet the needs of clients in an eclectic way.
I am licensed in Oregon to deliver mental health services, substance use treatment and sex offender specific treatment services with multiple related degrees in social work, forensic psychology and several years of experience in various practice locations using telehealth and in-person services.
I provide clinical services to individuals who are experiencing disruption in their lives due to anxiety, depression, addiction, sexual dysfunction and trauma (complex, family or sexual). In practice, I begin by working with clients to collaboratively identify treatment goals and develop a treatment pathway to meet those goals, while considering the individual's culture, lifestyle, strengths and abilities. I believe that treatment or intervention should be individualized to meet the needs of clients in an eclectic way.
T Certified Sex Therapist
Are you a Millennial or Black/POC high-achieving woman, grappling with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism? Do you face added layers of societal expectations and microaggressions, like being overlooked in professional settings or misunderstood in social interactions, which make it harder for you to speak up or seek help. It's tough feeling like you constantly have to prove yourself, both professionally and personally. Perhaps you’ve reached a breaking point where the emotional toll is affecting your health, career and relationships, prompting you to seek therapy.
T Certified Sex Therapist
Are you a Millennial or Black/POC high-achieving woman, grappling with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism? Do you face added layers of societal expectations and microaggressions, like being overlooked in professional settings or misunderstood in social interactions, which make it harder for you to speak up or seek help. It's tough feeling like you constantly have to prove yourself, both professionally and personally. Perhaps you’ve reached a breaking point where the emotional toll is affecting your health, career and relationships, prompting you to seek therapy.
I am the founder of the Aguirre Center of Inclusive Psychotherapy, a practice focused on providing culturally-responsive and affirming services BIPOCs and to gender, sexuality or relationship minorities.
I have a passion for helping individuals establish more satisfying, authentic relationships with others and with themselves. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment that fosters well-being, healing, and growth. I strive to establish a collaborative, empowering atmosphere that strikes the balance between support and challenge. My style is generally warm, direct, and transparent. I am an empathetic listener and actively participate in sessions by sharing my observations, fostering insight, and sharing practical feedback to help my clients find relief and to effectively address the challenges of life.
I am the founder of the Aguirre Center of Inclusive Psychotherapy, a practice focused on providing culturally-responsive and affirming services BIPOCs and to gender, sexuality or relationship minorities.
I have a passion for helping individuals establish more satisfying, authentic relationships with others and with themselves. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment that fosters well-being, healing, and growth. I strive to establish a collaborative, empowering atmosphere that strikes the balance between support and challenge. My style is generally warm, direct, and transparent. I am an empathetic listener and actively participate in sessions by sharing my observations, fostering insight, and sharing practical feedback to help my clients find relief and to effectively address the challenges of life.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist.
Amber practices therapy with experience in individual and couples therapy. She's trained in a range of interventions including EMDR, CBT and more. She employs a holistic approach —not just looking at you but how your environment is impacting you —so that we can utilize therapy to provide that extra support needed to deal with life’s ongoing adjustments.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist.
Amber practices therapy with experience in individual and couples therapy. She's trained in a range of interventions including EMDR, CBT and more. She employs a holistic approach —not just looking at you but how your environment is impacting you —so that we can utilize therapy to provide that extra support needed to deal with life’s ongoing adjustments.
I specialize in sexuality, pregnancy, the body, and analyzing dreams.
Times of birth, death, relationship, and sexuality can usher in a greater understanding of ourselves.
I work with the subtle body, on existential concerns, & on the rebirth archetype, too.
I specialize in sexuality, pregnancy, the body, and analyzing dreams.
Times of birth, death, relationship, and sexuality can usher in a greater understanding of ourselves.
I work with the subtle body, on existential concerns, & on the rebirth archetype, too.
Additionally, I specialize in working with folx transitioning into adulthood, individuals exploring their various identities including gender and sexuality identities, and survivors of trauma related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
I provide individual therapy services that pull from modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more to create a trauma informed, supportive space. I additionally practice with a Health at Every Size approach, and believe in every client where they are at.
Additionally, I specialize in working with folx transitioning into adulthood, individuals exploring their various identities including gender and sexuality identities, and survivors of trauma related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
I provide individual therapy services that pull from modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more to create a trauma informed, supportive space. I additionally practice with a Health at Every Size approach, and believe in every client where they are at.
Another perspective relevant to my practice is the inclusion of feminism and a sex positive belief system.
My approach focuses on challenging negative thought processes, reducing emotional reactions toward trauma and developing effective coping mechanisms to improve your mental well-being. My clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy.
Another perspective relevant to my practice is the inclusion of feminism and a sex positive belief system.
My approach focuses on challenging negative thought processes, reducing emotional reactions toward trauma and developing effective coping mechanisms to improve your mental well-being. My clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy.
I hope to create enough safety for you to explore what's meaningful, including experiences impacted by race, age, gender, culture, sexuality, religion, etc.
Together, we'll explore new perspectives, turning your current relationship and inner critic challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. You will discover how to expand the potential of your relationships with expert guidance and a comprehensive approach to healing and growth. Specializing in trauma and relationships, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples create deep, loving, and dynamic connections. Through tailored experiential therapy, we'll address past wounds and enhance your bonds—whether with a partner, family, or within yourself.
I hope to create enough safety for you to explore what's meaningful, including experiences impacted by race, age, gender, culture, sexuality, religion, etc.
Together, we'll explore new perspectives, turning your current relationship and inner critic challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. You will discover how to expand the potential of your relationships with expert guidance and a comprehensive approach to healing and growth. Specializing in trauma and relationships, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples create deep, loving, and dynamic connections. Through tailored experiential therapy, we'll address past wounds and enhance your bonds—whether with a partner, family, or within yourself.
My specialties are anxiety, depression, men’s issues, sex/pornography addiction, life transitions, and emotional discovery.
Hello my name is Taylor, (He/Him) nice to meet you. I am currently accepting new patients in Oregon and Washington. My goal in our work is to help individuals increase self-awareness by providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I can also assist in clients developing a plan of action, and supporting them in implementing new behaviors and habits. I am trained in advanced trauma therapies, allowing clients to do the deeper work that they need to truly heal.
My specialties are anxiety, depression, men’s issues, sex/pornography addiction, life transitions, and emotional discovery.
Hello my name is Taylor, (He/Him) nice to meet you. I am currently accepting new patients in Oregon and Washington. My goal in our work is to help individuals increase self-awareness by providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I can also assist in clients developing a plan of action, and supporting them in implementing new behaviors and habits. I am trained in advanced trauma therapies, allowing clients to do the deeper work that they need to truly heal.
I have training in sex therapy as well.
Are you in the midst of a major life transition, like a divorce or job loss, and feel confused about how to move forward? Do you struggle with relationship issues like how to communicate better with a loved one, have trouble navigating conflicts, or have a desire to have more joy-filled relationships? Not only do I have book knowledge about these issues, I have lived many of them, just like you. I believe that we all need a little coaching and encouragement at times. I have a direct, compassionate and solution focused style and have 30 years experience in the field.
I have training in sex therapy as well.
Are you in the midst of a major life transition, like a divorce or job loss, and feel confused about how to move forward? Do you struggle with relationship issues like how to communicate better with a loved one, have trouble navigating conflicts, or have a desire to have more joy-filled relationships? Not only do I have book knowledge about these issues, I have lived many of them, just like you. I believe that we all need a little coaching and encouragement at times. I have a direct, compassionate and solution focused style and have 30 years experience in the field.
Sex.
My practice focuses specifically on supporting your goals around identity, healing, sexuality and growth. Whether you identity as gay, straight, trans, poly, queer, kinky, or figuring it out, we can use your therapy work as a place to support the insight and change that you or your relationship wants most.
Sex.
My practice focuses specifically on supporting your goals around identity, healing, sexuality and growth. Whether you identity as gay, straight, trans, poly, queer, kinky, or figuring it out, we can use your therapy work as a place to support the insight and change that you or your relationship wants most.
Additional training in sex therapy.
You may feel isolated or overwhelmed by close relationships. Despite your efforts, you may feel like you're stuck in cycles that feel intractable. Relationship therapy can help you and the people you love to improve communication, deepen understanding, reprioritize joy/pleasure and promote hope. Therapy can help you to heal. Whether you are experiencing exasperation, grief, disillusionment, boredom, loneliness or something else, we can work to foster flexibility, empathy, vulnerability and resilience. I’d love to learn more about you and your loved ones, and see if we feel like a good initial fit for therapy.
Additional training in sex therapy.
You may feel isolated or overwhelmed by close relationships. Despite your efforts, you may feel like you're stuck in cycles that feel intractable. Relationship therapy can help you and the people you love to improve communication, deepen understanding, reprioritize joy/pleasure and promote hope. Therapy can help you to heal. Whether you are experiencing exasperation, grief, disillusionment, boredom, loneliness or something else, we can work to foster flexibility, empathy, vulnerability and resilience. I’d love to learn more about you and your loved ones, and see if we feel like a good initial fit for therapy.
I consider myself to be sex positive (including sex work) and a fat liberationist.
As a therapist, I believe that we are capable of many things. We have resources within ourselves to move through the difficulties that come with life. I view my approach to therapy as client-centered, strengths-based, intersectional feminist, neurodivergent-affirming, and fat liberationist. As a client-centered therapist, I will focus on your therapeutic goals and the best way to achieve them using your strengths. I view my work as walking beside you on your journey rather than leading the way.
I consider myself to be sex positive (including sex work) and a fat liberationist.
As a therapist, I believe that we are capable of many things. We have resources within ourselves to move through the difficulties that come with life. I view my approach to therapy as client-centered, strengths-based, intersectional feminist, neurodivergent-affirming, and fat liberationist. As a client-centered therapist, I will focus on your therapeutic goals and the best way to achieve them using your strengths. I view my work as walking beside you on your journey rather than leading the way.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I specialize in sexual addiction work for men and women transitioning from sexual addiction to healthy sexuality, and partners and couples dealing with sexual addiction.
Are you dealing with difficult, narcissitic people and situations and feel overwhelmed and run over? I have a long-term specialty empowering and assisting clients in dealing with difficult people and situations with healthy assertion. Learn how to have effective boundaries and communication skills. Stop getting intimidated and manipulated today!
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I specialize in sexual addiction work for men and women transitioning from sexual addiction to healthy sexuality, and partners and couples dealing with sexual addiction.
Are you dealing with difficult, narcissitic people and situations and feel overwhelmed and run over? I have a long-term specialty empowering and assisting clients in dealing with difficult people and situations with healthy assertion. Learn how to have effective boundaries and communication skills. Stop getting intimidated and manipulated today!
Common concerns involve relationship enhancement and communication, sex and dating, attachment issues, substance use, process addictions, trauma, identity crisis, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, and assertiveness training.
My approach is warm and earnest. In attuning to your needs, I offer emotional support and compassionate guidance to help you navigate challenges. You may be looking to work through a specific concern or incorporate counseling as a long-term strategy. It is possible to create lasting change, reclaiming essential parts of yourself, from the inside out.
Common concerns involve relationship enhancement and communication, sex and dating, attachment issues, substance use, process addictions, trauma, identity crisis, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, and assertiveness training.
My approach is warm and earnest. In attuning to your needs, I offer emotional support and compassionate guidance to help you navigate challenges. You may be looking to work through a specific concern or incorporate counseling as a long-term strategy. It is possible to create lasting change, reclaiming essential parts of yourself, from the inside out.
Maryann H Michaelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW/, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, trained in ART & EMDR, I specialize in helping individuals find hope, recovery and healing from infidelity, porn/ sex addiction, partner betrayal trauma, PTSD, depression/anxiety, grief, loss, and divorce.
I help individuals find ways to get unstuck, heal, and repair relationships through attachment and the creation of new and healthy patterns. I utilize research/evidence based tools found in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman’s Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Neurofeedback techniques. Se habla Espanol.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, trained in ART & EMDR, I specialize in helping individuals find hope, recovery and healing from infidelity, porn/ sex addiction, partner betrayal trauma, PTSD, depression/anxiety, grief, loss, and divorce.
I help individuals find ways to get unstuck, heal, and repair relationships through attachment and the creation of new and healthy patterns. I utilize research/evidence based tools found in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman’s Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Neurofeedback techniques. Se habla Espanol.
We all have parts of us that hold shame, especially around our experiences with anxiety, depression, self-image, gender, sexuality, and more.
I enjoy working primarily with teens and young adults and I strive to be LGBTQIA+ affirming! I believe that holding a space for individuals to reconnect and heal the relationship with themselves is one of the most beautiful aspects of therapy.
We all have parts of us that hold shame, especially around our experiences with anxiety, depression, self-image, gender, sexuality, and more.
I enjoy working primarily with teens and young adults and I strive to be LGBTQIA+ affirming! I believe that holding a space for individuals to reconnect and heal the relationship with themselves is one of the most beautiful aspects of therapy.
Specializing in the treatment of trauma, addictions, couples counseling, and sexuality (kink/BDSM/ sex work), her approach to therapy is eclectic, drawing on a variety of evidenced based practices.
She's a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II, has 20+ hours of Be Body Positive Institute training, and has polyvagal theory/somatic approach training. She is currently enrolled in a certification program through the Center for Positive Sexuality. She seeks to empower people through treatment. A separate group program for insomnia: now available!
Specializing in the treatment of trauma, addictions, couples counseling, and sexuality (kink/BDSM/ sex work), her approach to therapy is eclectic, drawing on a variety of evidenced based practices.
She's a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II, has 20+ hours of Be Body Positive Institute training, and has polyvagal theory/somatic approach training. She is currently enrolled in a certification program through the Center for Positive Sexuality. She seeks to empower people through treatment. A separate group program for insomnia: now available!
In 2010, I uncovered my husband’s sex addiction.
“The challenging birth of my twins, marked by 23 hours of labor and subsequent colic issues that required expensive specialized formula, inspired my career as a DONA-certified postpartum doula and perinatal therapist. Through supporting mothers with breastfeeding, baby schedules, and sleep training, I encountered numerous cases of postpartum depression, prompting me to specialize in helping mothers through various perinatal challenges, including depression, anxiety, high-risk pregnancies, and traumatic births. Helping mothers extended out into all stages of children fostering positive emotional attachments from birth into adulthood
In 2010, I uncovered my husband’s sex addiction.
“The challenging birth of my twins, marked by 23 hours of labor and subsequent colic issues that required expensive specialized formula, inspired my career as a DONA-certified postpartum doula and perinatal therapist. Through supporting mothers with breastfeeding, baby schedules, and sleep training, I encountered numerous cases of postpartum depression, prompting me to specialize in helping mothers through various perinatal challenges, including depression, anxiety, high-risk pregnancies, and traumatic births. Helping mothers extended out into all stages of children fostering positive emotional attachments from birth into adulthood
(Currently accepting new clients) Over the past thirteen years, I've supported clients with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-worth, chronic illness, existential/spiritual issues, sexuality and sexual functioning, parenting, addiction, and men's issues.
My approach is compassionate yet direct and results-oriented. I work with clients to clarify their values and goals, recognize patterns, get out of survival mode, break free from shame, integrate trauma, improve habits and coping strategies, and pursue a fulfilling life: one with thriving relationships, purposeful direction, fun, and equanimity.
(Currently accepting new clients) Over the past thirteen years, I've supported clients with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-worth, chronic illness, existential/spiritual issues, sexuality and sexual functioning, parenting, addiction, and men's issues.
My approach is compassionate yet direct and results-oriented. I work with clients to clarify their values and goals, recognize patterns, get out of survival mode, break free from shame, integrate trauma, improve habits and coping strategies, and pursue a fulfilling life: one with thriving relationships, purposeful direction, fun, and equanimity.
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