Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Portland, OR
Growth Mindset Counseling and Wellness Services
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97266
My areas of focus are incarceration, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and women's issues.
Are you looking for someone that you can connect with and share your thoughts and talk about your day to day stressors? Do you want a safe space where you are free to be you without judgement? Do you have internalized feelings or issues that you keep inside and avoid sharing with others? Are you having feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, a fear of being judged, perceived as different, or misunderstood? Are you open to learning where these challenges come from and ways of coping with them? Do you want to put in the effort to see the growth ?
My areas of focus are incarceration, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and women's issues.
Are you looking for someone that you can connect with and share your thoughts and talk about your day to day stressors? Do you want a safe space where you are free to be you without judgement? Do you have internalized feelings or issues that you keep inside and avoid sharing with others? Are you having feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, a fear of being judged, perceived as different, or misunderstood? Are you open to learning where these challenges come from and ways of coping with them? Do you want to put in the effort to see the growth ?
Lucy Sherman Emdr Intensive
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
I am offering in person EMDR sessions with options for 75 min and EMDR Intensives for deep accelerated trauma processing.
You are feeling in a panic, overwhelmed and boxed in, things were mostly ok, getting by, doing what you do and then all of a sudden you were stuck inside longer than felt ok, you were startled, had a break up and alone at home. Now this rush of other memories, the feeling of being small and not safe are coming up, things " that you thought had been “talked through” enough are resurfacing. “Not cool body!” The idea of staying in this feels daunting, so does years of therapy, for folks experiencing this, Therapy intensives may be what you have wanted but didn’t know was an option (2 hrs, 3 days a week for a shorter amount of time).
I am offering in person EMDR sessions with options for 75 min and EMDR Intensives for deep accelerated trauma processing.
You are feeling in a panic, overwhelmed and boxed in, things were mostly ok, getting by, doing what you do and then all of a sudden you were stuck inside longer than felt ok, you were startled, had a break up and alone at home. Now this rush of other memories, the feeling of being small and not safe are coming up, things " that you thought had been “talked through” enough are resurfacing. “Not cool body!” The idea of staying in this feels daunting, so does years of therapy, for folks experiencing this, Therapy intensives may be what you have wanted but didn’t know was an option (2 hrs, 3 days a week for a shorter amount of time).
I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster a safe, consistent and curious environment that supports your wisdom while guiding your pursuit of valued and meaningful living.
We will explore ways in which your painful experiences and unresolved feelings discourage you from creating the fulfilling life you desire. We will enhance your ability to be present with your thoughts and feelings to increase your understanding of how these internal events keep you stuck in habitual behaviors and responses that might no longer serve you.
I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster a safe, consistent and curious environment that supports your wisdom while guiding your pursuit of valued and meaningful living.
We will explore ways in which your painful experiences and unresolved feelings discourage you from creating the fulfilling life you desire. We will enhance your ability to be present with your thoughts and feelings to increase your understanding of how these internal events keep you stuck in habitual behaviors and responses that might no longer serve you.
Kristalene Pitts-Palmerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Certified EMDR ; Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician; Certified Trauma Expert; Certified Dissociative Identity Disorder Clinician; Certified Substance Use and Addiction Informed Clinician; Certified Hypnotherapist; Certified Couples Therapist; Certified Binge Eating &Chronic Dieting; Certified Insomnia Clinician.
Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and happy life. Asking for help is a strong recognition of your own power and desire to heal. I have been there myself, struggling and wanting to make a change. Recovery and mending takes time and effort. I am here to help you through the process; we will work together to heal and grow towards your brighter future. I have been on the forefront, improving service delivery, program development, government response, leadership, and governance throughout my career. Providing therapy and supervision in CO, OR, WA. I am also available to add my expertise to your program. Lets make a difference.
Certified EMDR ; Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician; Certified Trauma Expert; Certified Dissociative Identity Disorder Clinician; Certified Substance Use and Addiction Informed Clinician; Certified Hypnotherapist; Certified Couples Therapist; Certified Binge Eating &Chronic Dieting; Certified Insomnia Clinician.
Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and happy life. Asking for help is a strong recognition of your own power and desire to heal. I have been there myself, struggling and wanting to make a change. Recovery and mending takes time and effort. I am here to help you through the process; we will work together to heal and grow towards your brighter future. I have been on the forefront, improving service delivery, program development, government response, leadership, and governance throughout my career. Providing therapy and supervision in CO, OR, WA. I am also available to add my expertise to your program. Lets make a difference.
I'm gifted with trauma healing.
I help where you are stuck -- body, story, nerves, or soul. Our difficult experiences can lodge many places. I have a big "tool chest" - from EMDR to mindfulness - to help you meet and transform what needs healing. I believe that each of us has a wholeness, no matter how hidden. I help you to contact that wholeness, in order to access your own wisdom. Together we find your unique path through to your truest self. What is waiting for you is a life of meaning and the ability to connect.
I'm gifted with trauma healing.
I help where you are stuck -- body, story, nerves, or soul. Our difficult experiences can lodge many places. I have a big "tool chest" - from EMDR to mindfulness - to help you meet and transform what needs healing. I believe that each of us has a wholeness, no matter how hidden. I help you to contact that wholeness, in order to access your own wisdom. Together we find your unique path through to your truest self. What is waiting for you is a life of meaning and the ability to connect.
Fumiyo Nishimoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97239
Waitlist for new clients
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.
I wrote my own healing story with support from a narrative therapist and it was an empowering and liberating experience. I have the professional skills and experience to complement your own knowledge and experience, and I look forward to providing you support as you write your own story.
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.
I wrote my own healing story with support from a narrative therapist and it was an empowering and liberating experience. I have the professional skills and experience to complement your own knowledge and experience, and I look forward to providing you support as you write your own story.
My areas of focus are: mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, relational difficulties and life transitions.
My style is earnest, compassionate and relational. To have a successful experience in psychotherapy I believe involves a strong therapeutic bond and careful attention to the relationship between therapist and client. I believe psychoanalytic psychotherapy is best in fostering this. I use EMDR and DBT for more hands-on approaches when indicated.
My areas of focus are: mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, relational difficulties and life transitions.
My style is earnest, compassionate and relational. To have a successful experience in psychotherapy I believe involves a strong therapeutic bond and careful attention to the relationship between therapist and client. I believe psychoanalytic psychotherapy is best in fostering this. I use EMDR and DBT for more hands-on approaches when indicated.
I specialize in helping others overcome depression, PTSD, childhood wounds, relationship issues, and navigating the complexities of life.
My approach is deeply rooted in depth psychological and holistic perspectives, reflecting a blend of relational, psychoanalytic, emotionally focused, and trauma-informed methods. Grounded in empathy, understanding, and safety, I help clients navigate the complexities of life by promoting the freedom of selfhood, inner strength, curiosity, and communion.
I specialize in helping others overcome depression, PTSD, childhood wounds, relationship issues, and navigating the complexities of life.
My approach is deeply rooted in depth psychological and holistic perspectives, reflecting a blend of relational, psychoanalytic, emotionally focused, and trauma-informed methods. Grounded in empathy, understanding, and safety, I help clients navigate the complexities of life by promoting the freedom of selfhood, inner strength, curiosity, and communion.
If you're seeking grounding and fulfillment, my specialties in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma are tailored just for you.
My counseling philosophy, rooted in CBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy, believes in your innate ability to heal in a safe space. I help clients attain their goals while allowing room for emotions, exploration, and healing.
If you're seeking grounding and fulfillment, my specialties in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma are tailored just for you.
My counseling philosophy, rooted in CBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy, believes in your innate ability to heal in a safe space. I help clients attain their goals while allowing room for emotions, exploration, and healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an expertise in trauma therapy.
We are in some unprecedented, challenging times, which may be presenting new challenges, or opening up old wounds. If you are feeling lost, anxious, stressed, or unable to break free of painful memories and experiences of the past, you have made the right first step! Whatever has brought you to therapy, I offer you a nonjudgmental space for calm, grounded healing. I believe everyone has the capacity for healing within themselves, and that everyone deserves to tell their story, and to find safety. All of my services are currently offered via secure video platform.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an expertise in trauma therapy.
We are in some unprecedented, challenging times, which may be presenting new challenges, or opening up old wounds. If you are feeling lost, anxious, stressed, or unable to break free of painful memories and experiences of the past, you have made the right first step! Whatever has brought you to therapy, I offer you a nonjudgmental space for calm, grounded healing. I believe everyone has the capacity for healing within themselves, and that everyone deserves to tell their story, and to find safety. All of my services are currently offered via secure video platform.
Conscious of the impact that harmful systems and environments have on all beings, my practice is trauma informed, antiracist, LGBTQIA2S+, CNM/Non-Monogamous, and neurodivergent informed.
We're living through a difficult time period, which can compound upon pre-existing traumas, anxieties, stressors, and relational difficulties. I would love to join you alongside your journey to stability, improved quality of life/relationships, and mental health. I will explore with you your past and current experiences and feelings to get to the root of what is causing struggle and assist in locating a path of healing and relief. If you need to be witnessed in the experiences you've had, explore deeply the emotional impacts they have had on you, and examine with intention the direction you'd like to head, reach out.
Conscious of the impact that harmful systems and environments have on all beings, my practice is trauma informed, antiracist, LGBTQIA2S+, CNM/Non-Monogamous, and neurodivergent informed.
We're living through a difficult time period, which can compound upon pre-existing traumas, anxieties, stressors, and relational difficulties. I would love to join you alongside your journey to stability, improved quality of life/relationships, and mental health. I will explore with you your past and current experiences and feelings to get to the root of what is causing struggle and assist in locating a path of healing and relief. If you need to be witnessed in the experiences you've had, explore deeply the emotional impacts they have had on you, and examine with intention the direction you'd like to head, reach out.
Meet Our Trauma and PTSD Therapists
As an Individual and Family Therapist, I provide compassionate therapy for people experiencing anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship issues, life stressors, transitions, grief, and self-esteem.
You are the expert of your own life. My role is to guide you in creating positive change and help you achieve the fulfilling life and relationships you want. Together, we will uncover the strengths and resilience within you, fostering reconnection, hope, and healing in yourself and your relationships. Whether you are motivated to start therapy or uncertain about if therapy is the right fit, let's explore options to create the life you deserve.
As an Individual and Family Therapist, I provide compassionate therapy for people experiencing anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship issues, life stressors, transitions, grief, and self-esteem.
You are the expert of your own life. My role is to guide you in creating positive change and help you achieve the fulfilling life and relationships you want. Together, we will uncover the strengths and resilience within you, fostering reconnection, hope, and healing in yourself and your relationships. Whether you are motivated to start therapy or uncertain about if therapy is the right fit, let's explore options to create the life you deserve.
I work with individuals to address struggles with communication, anxiety, panic, relationship problems, codependency, trauma, and PTSD.
Do you find yourself feeling too much and not enough all at once? Do you sometimes feel stuck? Broken? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just be normal,” or “What is wrong with me?” Maybe you behave in ways that don’t feel true to yourself for fear of rejection or abandonment, and perhaps you even end up in unhealthy or one-sided relationships. I believe that just by coming to this page there is something fundamentally “right,” not “wrong" with you. Being a human is complicated, messy, and can be painful; I feel honored to have the opportunity to support you through these challenges in a way that fosters healing and growth.
I work with individuals to address struggles with communication, anxiety, panic, relationship problems, codependency, trauma, and PTSD.
Do you find yourself feeling too much and not enough all at once? Do you sometimes feel stuck? Broken? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just be normal,” or “What is wrong with me?” Maybe you behave in ways that don’t feel true to yourself for fear of rejection or abandonment, and perhaps you even end up in unhealthy or one-sided relationships. I believe that just by coming to this page there is something fundamentally “right,” not “wrong" with you. Being a human is complicated, messy, and can be painful; I feel honored to have the opportunity to support you through these challenges in a way that fosters healing and growth.
I focus on issues of depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic health conditions, major life changes (such as divorce) and chronic health conditions.
I often tell people that the primary reason most people seek therapy is because they fail to see how beautiful they really are. Perhaps it is life events, the way one grew up, or the things that one has done to themselves or others that hides the potential we all possess.
I focus on issues of depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic health conditions, major life changes (such as divorce) and chronic health conditions.
I often tell people that the primary reason most people seek therapy is because they fail to see how beautiful they really are. Perhaps it is life events, the way one grew up, or the things that one has done to themselves or others that hides the potential we all possess.
Anxiety, trauma, feelings of worthlessness, depression and a host of other health and mental health challenges peel away at our ability to connect with others.
Cultivating strong healthy relationships can be scary. It requires understanding your emotions and needs and a willingness to take risks and be vulnerable. Through our work together, I can help you better connect to your feelings and find strength in vulnerability. These are the foundation to healthy relationships and meaningful living.
Anxiety, trauma, feelings of worthlessness, depression and a host of other health and mental health challenges peel away at our ability to connect with others.
Cultivating strong healthy relationships can be scary. It requires understanding your emotions and needs and a willingness to take risks and be vulnerable. Through our work together, I can help you better connect to your feelings and find strength in vulnerability. These are the foundation to healthy relationships and meaningful living.
I primarily specialize in trauma therapy for young adults and focus on getting to the root of clients' pain.
It's hard to be a human living in an often dehumanizing and disconnecting society. Many of us are taught from a young age by our families, peer groups, and the systems we grew up in to stuff our feelings down, ignore traumatic things that have happened to us, put on a happy face and be as "normal" as possible, at great personal cost to us. It hurts to have to carry the burden of our emotional pain on our own, with few real outlets of release. I became a therapist because I see therapy as a safe haven where the darker and more painful aspects of life are free to be witnessed with empathy, processed, and healed from.
I primarily specialize in trauma therapy for young adults and focus on getting to the root of clients' pain.
It's hard to be a human living in an often dehumanizing and disconnecting society. Many of us are taught from a young age by our families, peer groups, and the systems we grew up in to stuff our feelings down, ignore traumatic things that have happened to us, put on a happy face and be as "normal" as possible, at great personal cost to us. It hurts to have to carry the burden of our emotional pain on our own, with few real outlets of release. I became a therapist because I see therapy as a safe haven where the darker and more painful aspects of life are free to be witnessed with empathy, processed, and healed from.
Robin Bodhi Trauma-Informed Counseling
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Online Only
When you are triggered, have a trauma response, or in a PTSD loop it is overwhelming; this can be scary, and frustrating.
We will collaboratively work together from a holistic lens (body-mind-soul) so that your healing journey feels integrative and complete. Using somatic awareness, mindfulness techniques, brain spotting, self-compassion exercises, nervous system regulation and addressing damaging repetitive patterns we can build a new foundation of hope and resiliency.
When you are triggered, have a trauma response, or in a PTSD loop it is overwhelming; this can be scary, and frustrating.
We will collaboratively work together from a holistic lens (body-mind-soul) so that your healing journey feels integrative and complete. Using somatic awareness, mindfulness techniques, brain spotting, self-compassion exercises, nervous system regulation and addressing damaging repetitive patterns we can build a new foundation of hope and resiliency.
Dark material surfaces: emotional and physical trauma, religious trauma, loss, anxiety, spiritual crisis, meaninglessness, depression, and illness.
Your emotional suffering means something. Don't think of it as a "disorder." It's a signpost on the way to transformation. Your true self wants to come out into the open. It wants you to give your false selves time off and guide you to deeper, meaningful sources of living. Emotional, physical, or religious trauma from early in life disrupt this connection.
Dark material surfaces: emotional and physical trauma, religious trauma, loss, anxiety, spiritual crisis, meaninglessness, depression, and illness.
Your emotional suffering means something. Don't think of it as a "disorder." It's a signpost on the way to transformation. Your true self wants to come out into the open. It wants you to give your false selves time off and guide you to deeper, meaningful sources of living. Emotional, physical, or religious trauma from early in life disrupt this connection.
Having worked with people from a wide variety of life experiences and backgrounds I've developed particular capabilities in childhood trauma, non-traditional gender identities and sexual/affection orientations as well as neurodivergence and chronic pain.
Licensed in CA and OR. A comfortable alliance with a skilled therapist can help you to bring greater awareness and agency to choices you make. Perhaps fulfillment comes from having looked into yourself with curiosity, compassion and support. Bringing yourself forward in your own way and expressing yourself can be challenging in many ways... cultural, political and social inequities, childhood injuries, confusing relationships, difficulties that began with your ancestors, stressful current circumstances. Sometimes being present in yourself as well as in the world with compassion is the most poignant challenge of all.
Having worked with people from a wide variety of life experiences and backgrounds I've developed particular capabilities in childhood trauma, non-traditional gender identities and sexual/affection orientations as well as neurodivergence and chronic pain.
Licensed in CA and OR. A comfortable alliance with a skilled therapist can help you to bring greater awareness and agency to choices you make. Perhaps fulfillment comes from having looked into yourself with curiosity, compassion and support. Bringing yourself forward in your own way and expressing yourself can be challenging in many ways... cultural, political and social inequities, childhood injuries, confusing relationships, difficulties that began with your ancestors, stressful current circumstances. Sometimes being present in yourself as well as in the world with compassion is the most poignant challenge of all.
Whether you’re navigating identity struggles, past trauma, or simply the challenges of being human.
When judgment is left at the door, true healing can begin. I’m here to offer an empowering, safe space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences without fear of being misunderstood. My work is guided by a belief in resilience, authenticity, and the transformative power of being truly seen—especially for those who feel marginalized, overwhelmed, stuck, or are navigating the complexities of culture, identity, and adversity. We’ll collaborate to uncover clarity, strength, and practical tools so you can move forward free from the weight of comparison, perfectionism, or not feeling enough.
Whether you’re navigating identity struggles, past trauma, or simply the challenges of being human.
When judgment is left at the door, true healing can begin. I’m here to offer an empowering, safe space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences without fear of being misunderstood. My work is guided by a belief in resilience, authenticity, and the transformative power of being truly seen—especially for those who feel marginalized, overwhelmed, stuck, or are navigating the complexities of culture, identity, and adversity. We’ll collaborate to uncover clarity, strength, and practical tools so you can move forward free from the weight of comparison, perfectionism, or not feeling enough.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.