Trauma Focused Therapists in Portland, OR
I cultivate an atmosphere of welcoming, compassionate engagement. I work in a collaborative, client-centered way with individuals from age 16 to end of life, supporting people to channel desire, frustration, and creativity into wholeness, resilience, and thriving. My integrative counseling approach is rooted in Humanistic and Existential theories that emphasize the essential worth and wisdom of each person as they seek to form meaningful perspectives on their unique experiences and make nourishing connections. I support clients to question their social conditioning and re-author life narratives and choices to be more empowering.
I cultivate an atmosphere of welcoming, compassionate engagement. I work in a collaborative, client-centered way with individuals from age 16 to end of life, supporting people to channel desire, frustration, and creativity into wholeness, resilience, and thriving. My integrative counseling approach is rooted in Humanistic and Existential theories that emphasize the essential worth and wisdom of each person as they seek to form meaningful perspectives on their unique experiences and make nourishing connections. I support clients to question their social conditioning and re-author life narratives and choices to be more empowering.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, overwhelm, irritability, loneliness, interpersonal conflict, and are feeling disconnected from others, you may be experiencing symptoms of unaddressed trauma. Therapy can help you identify the root sources of these problems and help you to get out of old patterns that keep you stuck. I work with people who are looking to create better balance, find more happiness, and build deeper intimacy in their lives.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, overwhelm, irritability, loneliness, interpersonal conflict, and are feeling disconnected from others, you may be experiencing symptoms of unaddressed trauma. Therapy can help you identify the root sources of these problems and help you to get out of old patterns that keep you stuck. I work with people who are looking to create better balance, find more happiness, and build deeper intimacy in their lives.
I am an addiction expert who helps people, or their family and friends when they are struggling with life and/or substances. I create a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship to explore old and new patterns, and provide the insight and tools needed to put the pieces together and live a more authentic life.
I am an addiction expert who helps people, or their family and friends when they are struggling with life and/or substances. I create a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship to explore old and new patterns, and provide the insight and tools needed to put the pieces together and live a more authentic life.
You want real change. Not just coping skills or check-ins—but actual healing. Relief. Transformation. You’re tired of patterns that keep showing up in your relationships—whether you’re struggling to stay connected, set boundaries, or make sense of how your past shows up in the present. Maybe you’re navigating life with someone who’s intense, reactive, shut down, or maybe that someone is you. You’re trying your best, but it all still lives in your nervous system. You want support that’s attuned to your history, grounded in science, and fiercely committed to your growth, healing, and transformation. You don’t have to do this alone.
You want real change. Not just coping skills or check-ins—but actual healing. Relief. Transformation. You’re tired of patterns that keep showing up in your relationships—whether you’re struggling to stay connected, set boundaries, or make sense of how your past shows up in the present. Maybe you’re navigating life with someone who’s intense, reactive, shut down, or maybe that someone is you. You’re trying your best, but it all still lives in your nervous system. You want support that’s attuned to your history, grounded in science, and fiercely committed to your growth, healing, and transformation. You don’t have to do this alone.
Hi there! Im Jonathan! If you are looking for therapy that includes aspects of mindfulness, wellness, self-discovery and learning about your strengths, values and resilience, I can help! My approach to counseling is client-centered and involves a collaborative process between client and counselor. I use evidence based techniques to help you in your journey so that together we can come up with goals and utilize interventions that will help you to grow. Come see me for Grief & Loss, trauma, parenting, addiction, boundary setting, personal growth and self esteem. I'm here to support you!
Hi there! Im Jonathan! If you are looking for therapy that includes aspects of mindfulness, wellness, self-discovery and learning about your strengths, values and resilience, I can help! My approach to counseling is client-centered and involves a collaborative process between client and counselor. I use evidence based techniques to help you in your journey so that together we can come up with goals and utilize interventions that will help you to grow. Come see me for Grief & Loss, trauma, parenting, addiction, boundary setting, personal growth and self esteem. I'm here to support you!
Real transformation often begins when you're suffering intensely. The intense suffering breaks through your hesitation to change at a core level. You don't have a choice anymore. Dark material surfaces: emotional and physical trauma, religious trauma, loss, anxiety, spiritual crisis, meaninglessness, depression, and illness. Imagine that the symptoms you're suffering from are calling you home to a new way of living and being. I bring a high level of clinical experience, training, and compassion to my work. I am truly interested in you, how you got to this difficult point, and how to connect you to your authentic self.
Real transformation often begins when you're suffering intensely. The intense suffering breaks through your hesitation to change at a core level. You don't have a choice anymore. Dark material surfaces: emotional and physical trauma, religious trauma, loss, anxiety, spiritual crisis, meaninglessness, depression, and illness. Imagine that the symptoms you're suffering from are calling you home to a new way of living and being. I bring a high level of clinical experience, training, and compassion to my work. I am truly interested in you, how you got to this difficult point, and how to connect you to your authentic self.
I enjoy working with teens and adults along their journey towards finding resilience and strength in difficult situations. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach and I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and extreme anxiety, starting by creating an atmosphere of safety. I strive to meet your "survival" strategies with validation and kindness as we explore positive changes that you want to make in your life. My approach is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on mindfulness-based and integrative strategies.
I enjoy working with teens and adults along their journey towards finding resilience and strength in difficult situations. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach and I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and extreme anxiety, starting by creating an atmosphere of safety. I strive to meet your "survival" strategies with validation and kindness as we explore positive changes that you want to make in your life. My approach is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on mindfulness-based and integrative strategies.
You may be feeling drained- anxious, sad, numb, resentful, you’ve been holding it all together, but inside you're simply burnt out. Maybe you’re stuck in painful patterns, carrying the weight of old trauma, or reeling from infidelity and the stress is taking over. You want to feel grounded, connected, and at peace again. As a trauma therapist at the Alignment Collective in Portland, OR I use EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples feel more joy, heal, rebuild trust, and find steadier ways of being together and with themselves.
You may be feeling drained- anxious, sad, numb, resentful, you’ve been holding it all together, but inside you're simply burnt out. Maybe you’re stuck in painful patterns, carrying the weight of old trauma, or reeling from infidelity and the stress is taking over. You want to feel grounded, connected, and at peace again. As a trauma therapist at the Alignment Collective in Portland, OR I use EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples feel more joy, heal, rebuild trust, and find steadier ways of being together and with themselves.
Vibhuti -Vee Pandey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RRT
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
Now accepting new clients! Hello and Welcome! I am grateful to be doing work I love and find it immensely rewarding to be your ally in creating profound and lasting positive changes in your life. My therapeutic role is as a thought partner in helping clients strengthen one's inherent resilience. Several clients have stated they've had "more progress from one session than months of previous therapy." I have worked with clients of all ages from numerous intersecting racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds also, a wide range of sexual and gender orientations and various abilities/disabilities.
Now accepting new clients! Hello and Welcome! I am grateful to be doing work I love and find it immensely rewarding to be your ally in creating profound and lasting positive changes in your life. My therapeutic role is as a thought partner in helping clients strengthen one's inherent resilience. Several clients have stated they've had "more progress from one session than months of previous therapy." I have worked with clients of all ages from numerous intersecting racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds also, a wide range of sexual and gender orientations and various abilities/disabilities.
Dayna Leslie Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Portland, OR 97232
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is an invitation to return home to yourself — to the body’s wisdom, to tender parts of yourself, and to your innate sense of vitality and aliveness.
I support individuals healing from developmental (childhood) and intergenerational trauma, drawing from Somatic Experiencing, parts work, and relational approaches that honor both mind and body. Together, we create a space where all parts of you are welcome — where you can move toward safety, connection, and self-compassion at a pace that feels right for you.
Therapy is an invitation to return home to yourself — to the body’s wisdom, to tender parts of yourself, and to your innate sense of vitality and aliveness.
I support individuals healing from developmental (childhood) and intergenerational trauma, drawing from Somatic Experiencing, parts work, and relational approaches that honor both mind and body. Together, we create a space where all parts of you are welcome — where you can move toward safety, connection, and self-compassion at a pace that feels right for you.
Robin Kellett, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC
5 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
Waitlist for new clients
Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.
Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.
Openings for gender affirming letters available for people seeking referral. Dian's Well Counseling is a therapy practice that provides quality mental health services to trans and gender expansive adults living in Oregon. We acknowledge the US healthcare system is rooted in violence and discrimination targeted toward many communities, including those who are Black, Indigenous, trans, disabled, and the list goes on. We are committed to providing therapy that does not perpetuate harmful attitudes, stereotypes and treatments.
Openings for gender affirming letters available for people seeking referral. Dian's Well Counseling is a therapy practice that provides quality mental health services to trans and gender expansive adults living in Oregon. We acknowledge the US healthcare system is rooted in violence and discrimination targeted toward many communities, including those who are Black, Indigenous, trans, disabled, and the list goes on. We are committed to providing therapy that does not perpetuate harmful attitudes, stereotypes and treatments.
Are you struggling to balance the changing expectations placed on yourself? Finding that your behavior doesn’t match your intentions? Do demands for emotional intimacy leave you feeling confused and misunderstood? Has work become a place of negativity and resentment? We’re good at pretending that there’s nothing wrong until we just can’t take it anymore. What if you could step into being more confident and successful at work and in relationships?
Are you struggling to balance the changing expectations placed on yourself? Finding that your behavior doesn’t match your intentions? Do demands for emotional intimacy leave you feeling confused and misunderstood? Has work become a place of negativity and resentment? We’re good at pretending that there’s nothing wrong until we just can’t take it anymore. What if you could step into being more confident and successful at work and in relationships?
Hi! My name is Lizzie. Are you burdened the weight of trauma from childhood, past relationships, or experiences you’ve never fully spoken about? I’m deeply committed to helping clients process trauma and reconnect with their authentic selves. I specialize in healing trauma related to childhood experiences, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence. I align with anti-oppressive, feminist-focused clinical work that accepts the impact of systemic oppression and power dynamics on an individual's experience of trauma. My approach emphasizes empowerment, validation, and autonomy, centering on your lived experience.
Hi! My name is Lizzie. Are you burdened the weight of trauma from childhood, past relationships, or experiences you’ve never fully spoken about? I’m deeply committed to helping clients process trauma and reconnect with their authentic selves. I specialize in healing trauma related to childhood experiences, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence. I align with anti-oppressive, feminist-focused clinical work that accepts the impact of systemic oppression and power dynamics on an individual's experience of trauma. My approach emphasizes empowerment, validation, and autonomy, centering on your lived experience.
Couples & Relationship Therapy @ Connections First
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Portland, OR 97210
At Connections First, our Couples and Relationship Therapy team is committed to helping partners navigate the complexities of modern relationships. We understand that relationships can be challenging, and seeking support is a significant and courageous step. Whether you’re facing a crisis or looking to strengthen your connection, we're here to support your journey together. We blend evidence-based practices with a personalized approach, guiding couples toward deeper understanding and resilience.
At Connections First, our Couples and Relationship Therapy team is committed to helping partners navigate the complexities of modern relationships. We understand that relationships can be challenging, and seeking support is a significant and courageous step. Whether you’re facing a crisis or looking to strengthen your connection, we're here to support your journey together. We blend evidence-based practices with a personalized approach, guiding couples toward deeper understanding and resilience.
Currently Accepting New Clients! We all face challenges and stressors in our lives; it’s part of being human! However, you don’t need to go through them alone. I’d be honored to help you along your personal journey of discovery and self-betterment. Let’s work together to achieve the life you deserve. I believe therapy is a collaborative process. You’re the expert on your life! I’m here to follow your lead and help build upon the inherent strengths and capabilities you already possess while providing guidance and insight along the way.
Currently Accepting New Clients! We all face challenges and stressors in our lives; it’s part of being human! However, you don’t need to go through them alone. I’d be honored to help you along your personal journey of discovery and self-betterment. Let’s work together to achieve the life you deserve. I believe therapy is a collaborative process. You’re the expert on your life! I’m here to follow your lead and help build upon the inherent strengths and capabilities you already possess while providing guidance and insight along the way.
I am a Kink-knowledgeable, LGBTQ-friendly, insight-oriented practitioner. I work with clients concerned with substance use/abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions and emotional regulation concerns. I offer an initial free consultation to help you decide if I may be a good fit, as well as a generous sliding scale. Located in NE Portland, close to public transit, with weekend and evening hours available.
I am a Kink-knowledgeable, LGBTQ-friendly, insight-oriented practitioner. I work with clients concerned with substance use/abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions and emotional regulation concerns. I offer an initial free consultation to help you decide if I may be a good fit, as well as a generous sliding scale. Located in NE Portland, close to public transit, with weekend and evening hours available.
Therapy is a collaborative process of relational and emotional growth. We explore the roots of troublesome patterns in your life so you can feel more fulfilled, improve relationships, grieve losses and experience more joy. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and psychoanalytic, and blends CBT/ DBT methods as needed. I have also been trained as an EMDR specialist. I enjoy working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, infertility/pregnancy/ parenting issues and traumatic stress. I have many years of experience helping people to heal from emotional wounds while deepening self-awareness.
Therapy is a collaborative process of relational and emotional growth. We explore the roots of troublesome patterns in your life so you can feel more fulfilled, improve relationships, grieve losses and experience more joy. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and psychoanalytic, and blends CBT/ DBT methods as needed. I have also been trained as an EMDR specialist. I enjoy working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, infertility/pregnancy/ parenting issues and traumatic stress. I have many years of experience helping people to heal from emotional wounds while deepening self-awareness.
Do you want to land a new job, find a new career direction, grow a solo business, or thrive at work? But, you get stuck. With an MA in Counseling and a certificate in Human Resource Management, I can help you set goals, break them into doable tasks, and provide support. As a Job Search Coach, I provide a proven process to compete in a competitive market. I introduce clients to professionals in my network, use AI and job boards to find job titles, and tailor resumes. As a Career Counselor, I’ll help you discover your top values, skills, and interests. We then research specific careers for a direction both realistic and meaningful.
Do you want to land a new job, find a new career direction, grow a solo business, or thrive at work? But, you get stuck. With an MA in Counseling and a certificate in Human Resource Management, I can help you set goals, break them into doable tasks, and provide support. As a Job Search Coach, I provide a proven process to compete in a competitive market. I introduce clients to professionals in my network, use AI and job boards to find job titles, and tailor resumes. As a Career Counselor, I’ll help you discover your top values, skills, and interests. We then research specific careers for a direction both realistic and meaningful.
If you’re feeling stuck or like something’s off—but you’re not sure why—you’re not alone. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, or just a general feeling of being lost or disconnected. My goal is to help you understand who you are and how to create a life that feels real and meaningful to you. I specialize in working with men and focus on uncovering the patterns that keep you stuck, getting to the root of the problem, and finding practical, lasting ways to move forward.
If you’re feeling stuck or like something’s off—but you’re not sure why—you’re not alone. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, or just a general feeling of being lost or disconnected. My goal is to help you understand who you are and how to create a life that feels real and meaningful to you. I specialize in working with men and focus on uncovering the patterns that keep you stuck, getting to the root of the problem, and finding practical, lasting ways to move forward.
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