Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Portland, OR
I work with folks seeking freedom and relief from trauma, anxiety, depression, and whatever else is getting in the way of you living the life you want.
My practice is affirming of all relationship types, sexual orientations, religions/spirituality, body types, kink identity/lifestyles, races, ethnicity, cultures, gender representations and identities, ages, documentation statuses, socio-economic statuses, education, and those who feel all of these labels are oppressive and don't identify with any of them.
I work with folks seeking freedom and relief from trauma, anxiety, depression, and whatever else is getting in the way of you living the life you want.
My practice is affirming of all relationship types, sexual orientations, religions/spirituality, body types, kink identity/lifestyles, races, ethnicity, cultures, gender representations and identities, ages, documentation statuses, socio-economic statuses, education, and those who feel all of these labels are oppressive and don't identify with any of them.
Sometimes anxiety, stress, and trauma do not present through thoughts — they exist in the body.
My work is grounded in polyvagal theory and approaches that integrate mindfulness, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we’ll explore how your experiences—especially the ones that feel stuck or hard to name—might be showing up in your body. From there, we can build awareness, safety, and flexibility to respond in new ways.
Sometimes anxiety, stress, and trauma do not present through thoughts — they exist in the body.
My work is grounded in polyvagal theory and approaches that integrate mindfulness, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we’ll explore how your experiences—especially the ones that feel stuck or hard to name—might be showing up in your body. From there, we can build awareness, safety, and flexibility to respond in new ways.
I work with individual adults and couples, mainly related to learning to cope with anxiety, depression, and trauma and the ways that it impacts their lives.
I provide a safe space and offer support for trans individuals who are exploring gender identity, while coping with external aggressions. I help queer couples to improve communication and navigate the stresses of living in a heteronormative society.
I work with individual adults and couples, mainly related to learning to cope with anxiety, depression, and trauma and the ways that it impacts their lives.
I provide a safe space and offer support for trans individuals who are exploring gender identity, while coping with external aggressions. I help queer couples to improve communication and navigate the stresses of living in a heteronormative society.
I help individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and stress learn how past experiences shape their interactions and discover the inner strength to improve their lives.
I work collaboratively with clients using an integrated approach including CBT, EMDR, trauma informed care and mindfulness in sessions to gain insight into behavior patterns and learn new ways to cope.
I help individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and stress learn how past experiences shape their interactions and discover the inner strength to improve their lives.
I work collaboratively with clients using an integrated approach including CBT, EMDR, trauma informed care and mindfulness in sessions to gain insight into behavior patterns and learn new ways to cope.
I love supporting those who are stuck in perfectionism, anxiety, trauma or relational issues discover their authentic self and live from a place of empowerment.
You deserve to live fully and freely, to express yourself, and to be heard with curiosity and intent to understand. This often means unlearning behaviors or ideas that may have served us in the past and are now holding us back, releasing societal expectations that feel out of alignment with us, and learning what works for us now. We’ll work together to understand how your past shaped who you are, and to discover how you want to show up today.
I love supporting those who are stuck in perfectionism, anxiety, trauma or relational issues discover their authentic self and live from a place of empowerment.
You deserve to live fully and freely, to express yourself, and to be heard with curiosity and intent to understand. This often means unlearning behaviors or ideas that may have served us in the past and are now holding us back, releasing societal expectations that feel out of alignment with us, and learning what works for us now. We’ll work together to understand how your past shaped who you are, and to discover how you want to show up today.
I now specialize in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for adults and Behavioral Therapy for children, with a strong focus on supporting those navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, and disruptive behavior patterns.
Every individual brings a unique set of concerns, needs, and goals to therapy, shaped by their personal experiences and outlook on life. As a multicultural and multifaceted counselor, I prioritize dignity, encouragement, and ongoing support—ensuring each client feels heard and guided by personalized, meaningful objectives. Through consistent sessions, reflective practices, and achievable goal-setting, I help clients maintain healthy emotional balance and long-term mental wellness.
I now specialize in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for adults and Behavioral Therapy for children, with a strong focus on supporting those navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, and disruptive behavior patterns.
Every individual brings a unique set of concerns, needs, and goals to therapy, shaped by their personal experiences and outlook on life. As a multicultural and multifaceted counselor, I prioritize dignity, encouragement, and ongoing support—ensuring each client feels heard and guided by personalized, meaningful objectives. Through consistent sessions, reflective practices, and achievable goal-setting, I help clients maintain healthy emotional balance and long-term mental wellness.
I specialize in treating/diagnosing ADHD, trauma, and anxiety, but can work with many other issues.
I blend a handful of therapeutic strategies to best suit your needs. This includes CBT, DBT and EMDR. In the initial session we will work to identify the main issues and develop a plan to address them in a way that helps you reach your goals. Therapy looks different for everyone, it is important to be patient and gentle with yourself.
I specialize in treating/diagnosing ADHD, trauma, and anxiety, but can work with many other issues.
I blend a handful of therapeutic strategies to best suit your needs. This includes CBT, DBT and EMDR. In the initial session we will work to identify the main issues and develop a plan to address them in a way that helps you reach your goals. Therapy looks different for everyone, it is important to be patient and gentle with yourself.
I specialize in helping adults struggling with trauma, grief, and life transitions by navigating intense emotions, finding peace, and rebuilding connections with themselves and others.
As a multiracial therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting BIPOC individuals, particularly in addressing family of origin and ethnic identity/cultural concerns. I also enjoy working with military families. My approach is grounded in scientific principles, tailored to help you break free from a cycle that keeps you from the life you want.
I specialize in helping adults struggling with trauma, grief, and life transitions by navigating intense emotions, finding peace, and rebuilding connections with themselves and others.
As a multiracial therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting BIPOC individuals, particularly in addressing family of origin and ethnic identity/cultural concerns. I also enjoy working with military families. My approach is grounded in scientific principles, tailored to help you break free from a cycle that keeps you from the life you want.
Brandy K. Poirier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97229
Waitlist for new clients
Do you notice that worry, conflict, or self-doubt are leaving you feeling exhausted, paralyzed, or overwhelmed? Or find yourself stuck in situations or patterns that no longer serve you? If past or current events are limiting your ability to fully live your life, this could be a great time to see a therapist. When you enter new territory, having a skilled companion by your side--to really listen, see your strengths, offer new tools, and be with you while you explore and heal the difficult places--can give you the clarity, courage, and confidence to effectively make the changes you want to see in your life more quickly.
Do you notice that worry, conflict, or self-doubt are leaving you feeling exhausted, paralyzed, or overwhelmed? Or find yourself stuck in situations or patterns that no longer serve you? If past or current events are limiting your ability to fully live your life, this could be a great time to see a therapist. When you enter new territory, having a skilled companion by your side--to really listen, see your strengths, offer new tools, and be with you while you explore and heal the difficult places--can give you the clarity, courage, and confidence to effectively make the changes you want to see in your life more quickly.
I have experience in helping clients navigate trauma and anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, and PTSD.
Originally from Brazil, I spent my childhood moving around. I've lived in Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, Austin, and currently Seattle. These experiences have shaped my passion for supporting the Latinx community and providing culturally affirming therapy, recognizing the impact of cultural background on our experiences.
I have experience in helping clients navigate trauma and anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, and PTSD.
Originally from Brazil, I spent my childhood moving around. I've lived in Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, Austin, and currently Seattle. These experiences have shaped my passion for supporting the Latinx community and providing culturally affirming therapy, recognizing the impact of cultural background on our experiences.
My experience, education and knowledge has afforded me the opportunity to work with you who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, family conflict, couples counseling, relationship issues, etc..
I have at least 20 years of experience, knowledge and education around addictions. I have worked with women, men and adolescents/teens with addiction issues.
My experience, education and knowledge has afforded me the opportunity to work with you who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, family conflict, couples counseling, relationship issues, etc..
I have at least 20 years of experience, knowledge and education around addictions. I have worked with women, men and adolescents/teens with addiction issues.
In working with people from all walks of life, we’ve helped individuals build stronger relationships, improve communication, reduce emotional overwhelm, and find freedom from trauma and constant overthinking.
We are a growing team of 200+ providers, making it likely your call will be answered and that treatment can begin within a week—or sooner. We serve all ages and a wide range of needs, with offices across Oregon and telehealth statewide. Our providers represent nearly all modalities, accept most insurances, and reflect diverse backgrounds, increasing the chance of finding the right fit at the right time. Explore our provider directory to see who meets your needs—we’ll do our best to be part of your healing journey with weekly therapy, sometimes twice a week with the addition of family therapy if needed.
In working with people from all walks of life, we’ve helped individuals build stronger relationships, improve communication, reduce emotional overwhelm, and find freedom from trauma and constant overthinking.
We are a growing team of 200+ providers, making it likely your call will be answered and that treatment can begin within a week—or sooner. We serve all ages and a wide range of needs, with offices across Oregon and telehealth statewide. Our providers represent nearly all modalities, accept most insurances, and reflect diverse backgrounds, increasing the chance of finding the right fit at the right time. Explore our provider directory to see who meets your needs—we’ll do our best to be part of your healing journey with weekly therapy, sometimes twice a week with the addition of family therapy if needed.
I serve people from all cultural backgrounds but specialize in culturally-specific mental health services to promote trauma-informed care for people of color, using experiential modalities based in Attachment Theory & Neurobiology.
I'm an African American mental health therapist who was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. As an African American person in Portland Oregon, I acutely recognize the health and safety risks associated with being a black person in a city where African Americans represent approximately 6% of the population.
I serve people from all cultural backgrounds but specialize in culturally-specific mental health services to promote trauma-informed care for people of color, using experiential modalities based in Attachment Theory & Neurobiology.
I'm an African American mental health therapist who was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. As an African American person in Portland Oregon, I acutely recognize the health and safety risks associated with being a black person in a city where African Americans represent approximately 6% of the population.
I see adults 18+ with a wide variety of presenting goals and issues, including PTSD/ trauma, anxiety/panic, depression, grief and/or difficulties navigating a major life transition.
I would describe my therapeutic style as relational and eclectic, meaning I don’t adhere to one modality exclusively. I am trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) EMDR and also utilize modalities such as IFS/Parts Work, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and expressive arts in my work with clients.
I see adults 18+ with a wide variety of presenting goals and issues, including PTSD/ trauma, anxiety/panic, depression, grief and/or difficulties navigating a major life transition.
I would describe my therapeutic style as relational and eclectic, meaning I don’t adhere to one modality exclusively. I am trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) EMDR and also utilize modalities such as IFS/Parts Work, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and expressive arts in my work with clients.
I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, or just a general feeling of being lost or disconnected.
I use trauma-informed approaches like EMDR, ACT, and IFS to help you heal and grow. While I enjoy working from a Christian worldview, I am trained to offer counseling with or without faith integration. My approach is tailored to what you need, ensuring you receive the most effective support on your journey toward healing and transformation.
I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, or just a general feeling of being lost or disconnected.
I use trauma-informed approaches like EMDR, ACT, and IFS to help you heal and grow. While I enjoy working from a Christian worldview, I am trained to offer counseling with or without faith integration. My approach is tailored to what you need, ensuring you receive the most effective support on your journey toward healing and transformation.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges get to the root of their issues so that they can move on from the past, understand themselves more completely, and learn to turn up the volume on their own life and feel better for good.
With roots in attachment theory, developmental and depth psychology, I utilize parts work and Jungian theory to help clients look compassionately within and understand what may have felt like an invisible weight holding them back.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges get to the root of their issues so that they can move on from the past, understand themselves more completely, and learn to turn up the volume on their own life and feel better for good.
With roots in attachment theory, developmental and depth psychology, I utilize parts work and Jungian theory to help clients look compassionately within and understand what may have felt like an invisible weight holding them back.
Specializing in trauma, narcissistic abuse, antagonistic relationships, and relationship issues, I am here to help you heal, break the cycle of trauma, and move forward into a brighter, healthier future.
Specializing in Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma, Antagonistic Relationships, and Relationship Issues.
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;
Specializing in trauma, narcissistic abuse, antagonistic relationships, and relationship issues, I am here to help you heal, break the cycle of trauma, and move forward into a brighter, healthier future.
Specializing in Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma, Antagonistic Relationships, and Relationship Issues.
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;
It reduces anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, self-esteem issues and various symptoms associated with post traumatic stress.
I can help you get your life back, so that it is more than pain, panic, or sadness. I can help you understand and change behavior you don't like or struggle to change. Therapy is a place where you can say anything, be anything, express anything. I work to foster a caring, listening space. Your goals, your concerns, come first.
It reduces anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, self-esteem issues and various symptoms associated with post traumatic stress.
I can help you get your life back, so that it is more than pain, panic, or sadness. I can help you understand and change behavior you don't like or struggle to change. Therapy is a place where you can say anything, be anything, express anything. I work to foster a caring, listening space. Your goals, your concerns, come first.
I have a particular passion and expertise in grief/bereavement/loss, trauma, anxiety, existentialism, and depression disorders.
My goal is to provide a warm, safe and positive atmosphere for my clients as they journey through stressful times of transition. Areas that bring people into my practice include relationship issues; anxiety and depression; healing from loss or trauma; building social skills and self-esteem; family and early life issues; difficulties at home or school.
I have a particular passion and expertise in grief/bereavement/loss, trauma, anxiety, existentialism, and depression disorders.
My goal is to provide a warm, safe and positive atmosphere for my clients as they journey through stressful times of transition. Areas that bring people into my practice include relationship issues; anxiety and depression; healing from loss or trauma; building social skills and self-esteem; family and early life issues; difficulties at home or school.
Many of my clients are focused on healing from trauma, disrupting harmful patterns like people pleasing and codependency, and creating healthy relationships.
As a trauma survivor, I have a real understanding of how past experiences shape our current realities, and the transformative power of processing old wounds. We will work together to create a safe and brave space where we can explore attachment, emotions, needs, boundaries, and communication skills that will help you cultivate more fulfilling relationships.
Many of my clients are focused on healing from trauma, disrupting harmful patterns like people pleasing and codependency, and creating healthy relationships.
As a trauma survivor, I have a real understanding of how past experiences shape our current realities, and the transformative power of processing old wounds. We will work together to create a safe and brave space where we can explore attachment, emotions, needs, boundaries, and communication skills that will help you cultivate more fulfilling relationships.
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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.