Trauma Focused Therapists in Portland, OR
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.
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.
Do you want to understand yourself or your child better, explore your identities in a supportive space, or get help to feel less flooded and weary while navigating an oppressive world?
I specialize in serving queer and trans communities, as well as autistic, twice-exceptional, or otherwise neurodivergent folks. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, struggle with mood, strongly intellectualize or have trouble clarifying their emotions, or grapple with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or dissociation. My practice focuses on serving children, teens, parents, and young adult clients.
Do you want to understand yourself or your child better, explore your identities in a supportive space, or get help to feel less flooded and weary while navigating an oppressive world?
I specialize in serving queer and trans communities, as well as autistic, twice-exceptional, or otherwise neurodivergent folks. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, struggle with mood, strongly intellectualize or have trouble clarifying their emotions, or grapple with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or dissociation. My practice focuses on serving children, teens, parents, and young adult clients.
Folks often tell me that therapy doesn't work for them, however there are many types of therapists and many kinds of approaches to therapy. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find someone that is a good fit for your needs! I have been working in Social Work for 9 years spanning fields such as immigrant and refugee work, HIV case management, housing case management, child welfare, and psychiatric hospital care. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and in non-traditional relationships. Additionally, I identify within and have experience working with folks in the LGBTQ+/Queer community.
Folks often tell me that therapy doesn't work for them, however there are many types of therapists and many kinds of approaches to therapy. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find someone that is a good fit for your needs! I have been working in Social Work for 9 years spanning fields such as immigrant and refugee work, HIV case management, housing case management, child welfare, and psychiatric hospital care. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and in non-traditional relationships. Additionally, I identify within and have experience working with folks in the LGBTQ+/Queer community.
Starting therapy can feel scary. Our goal is to make it less so. We believe that looking inward is an act of courage, and we're honored to be a part of this journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, addiction, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore these issues, develop new strategies to address them, and move you towards a life that feels valuable and meaningful to you.
Starting therapy can feel scary. Our goal is to make it less so. We believe that looking inward is an act of courage, and we're honored to be a part of this journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, addiction, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore these issues, develop new strategies to address them, and move you towards a life that feels valuable and meaningful to you.
Melody Chow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97203
Waitlist for new clients
Growing up today is tough! In addition to balancing homework, extracurriculars, friends, and family, kids also have to deal with increasing mental health stress. Our society feels less and less like a village, leading to more strain on caregivers as they try to parent in today’s climate. As your therapist, I passionately advocate for children and families using a multi-systems approach by coordinating care with school counselors, doctors, etc to support clients holistically. Our sessions are a safe space for clients to vent, process, and work through life's obstacles. After school appointments still available. Let's chat!
Growing up today is tough! In addition to balancing homework, extracurriculars, friends, and family, kids also have to deal with increasing mental health stress. Our society feels less and less like a village, leading to more strain on caregivers as they try to parent in today’s climate. As your therapist, I passionately advocate for children and families using a multi-systems approach by coordinating care with school counselors, doctors, etc to support clients holistically. Our sessions are a safe space for clients to vent, process, and work through life's obstacles. After school appointments still available. Let's chat!
My clients come with a variety of life experiences that have led them to therapy. Whether it is your first time in therapy, your fiftieth time, or you just stumbled upon this website, I encourage you to reach out. Life is hard, and there is strength in asking for help. I am a strong advocate to de-stigmatize mental health. I believe everyone has potential to reach their goals, and in my practice, I emphasize autonomy. Treatment will focus on what you want, while we work collaboratively on a plan to get there. I believe in letting you make your own decisions. Sometimes we just need a little help.
My clients come with a variety of life experiences that have led them to therapy. Whether it is your first time in therapy, your fiftieth time, or you just stumbled upon this website, I encourage you to reach out. Life is hard, and there is strength in asking for help. I am a strong advocate to de-stigmatize mental health. I believe everyone has potential to reach their goals, and in my practice, I emphasize autonomy. Treatment will focus on what you want, while we work collaboratively on a plan to get there. I believe in letting you make your own decisions. Sometimes we just need a little help.
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I work with individuals who are interested in building a deeper level of understanding of limiting beliefs held about themselves and the world that keep them from living the fully expansive lives they deserve. Slay your shame and get "unstuck."
My clients are sex workers, those struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, non-monogamous, kinky and queer populations. Please note I only provide telehealth sessions; I no longer live in OR.
I offer regular 53+ minute sessions and intensive sessions for clients wanting to focus on shame-based fears.
Please inquire about sliding scale rates.
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I work with individuals who are interested in building a deeper level of understanding of limiting beliefs held about themselves and the world that keep them from living the fully expansive lives they deserve. Slay your shame and get "unstuck."
My clients are sex workers, those struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, non-monogamous, kinky and queer populations. Please note I only provide telehealth sessions; I no longer live in OR.
I offer regular 53+ minute sessions and intensive sessions for clients wanting to focus on shame-based fears.
Please inquire about sliding scale rates.
Healing from spiritual, sexual, or emotional trauma often feels like a lonely, uphill climb—and carrying that weight of pain can make you feel like you have lost yourself along the way. If you feel stuck in old patterns or disconnected from yourself, I want you to know: it is not your fault, and you don't have to carry this alone. I specialize in helping women across Washington and Oregon reclaim their identity and find safety within themselves again. Using EMDR and somatic-based tools, we don't just talk about the past; we work to release it from your nervous system.
Healing from spiritual, sexual, or emotional trauma often feels like a lonely, uphill climb—and carrying that weight of pain can make you feel like you have lost yourself along the way. If you feel stuck in old patterns or disconnected from yourself, I want you to know: it is not your fault, and you don't have to carry this alone. I specialize in helping women across Washington and Oregon reclaim their identity and find safety within themselves again. Using EMDR and somatic-based tools, we don't just talk about the past; we work to release it from your nervous system.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and am licensed in both California and Oregon. I am passionate about helping others find their joy and self-confidence. Most of my clients struggle with some form and/or level of depression and anxiety. Clients with mood disorders are the bulk of my current practice. I also have some clients with co-occurring disorders such as ADHD, substance use disorders, grief, panic attacks, and PTSD/Complex PTSD.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and am licensed in both California and Oregon. I am passionate about helping others find their joy and self-confidence. Most of my clients struggle with some form and/or level of depression and anxiety. Clients with mood disorders are the bulk of my current practice. I also have some clients with co-occurring disorders such as ADHD, substance use disorders, grief, panic attacks, and PTSD/Complex PTSD.
Over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families as a therapist and educator. I work through a psychodynamic lens to help clients gain insight, build resiliency, and learn tools to manage difficult behaviors, emotions, and life stressors with greater awareness and ease.
Over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families as a therapist and educator. I work through a psychodynamic lens to help clients gain insight, build resiliency, and learn tools to manage difficult behaviors, emotions, and life stressors with greater awareness and ease.
I work with individuals and couples navigating sex, intimacy, and relationship challenges—especially when desire, connection, or structure feels complicated. You may be adjusting after parenthood, feeling stuck in cycles of sexual shame or compulsive behavior, or exploring non-monogamy, kink, or alternative relationship dynamics. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware yet carry private shame or disconnection. I offer a sex-positive, trauma-informed, nonjudgmental space to help you feel more grounded, honest, and connected in your relationships and inner world.
I work with individuals and couples navigating sex, intimacy, and relationship challenges—especially when desire, connection, or structure feels complicated. You may be adjusting after parenthood, feeling stuck in cycles of sexual shame or compulsive behavior, or exploring non-monogamy, kink, or alternative relationship dynamics. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware yet carry private shame or disconnection. I offer a sex-positive, trauma-informed, nonjudgmental space to help you feel more grounded, honest, and connected in your relationships and inner world.
Whether you're adjusting to life after a breakup, navigating a career shift, entering retirement, undergoing gender transition, relocating, or coming out, I'm here to help. I know what it's like to experience significant life changes that raise important questions and challenges ... transitions that can feel overwhelming. During such pivotal times, strong support is essential. I offer individual and couples counseling and therapy to help people just like you navigate life transitions of all types, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and a deeply rewarding life you love.
Whether you're adjusting to life after a breakup, navigating a career shift, entering retirement, undergoing gender transition, relocating, or coming out, I'm here to help. I know what it's like to experience significant life changes that raise important questions and challenges ... transitions that can feel overwhelming. During such pivotal times, strong support is essential. I offer individual and couples counseling and therapy to help people just like you navigate life transitions of all types, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and a deeply rewarding life you love.
At The Couples Clinic of Portland, helping people is our passion. We get great satisfaction in helping people improve their lives and relationships. We know from personal experience how restorative and empowering good counseling can be. We are here to collaboratively help you work through whatever you are struggling with, and find your true, empowered self. We also know how difficult it is to find a therapist who has advanced training in couples counseling. As we are dedicated to keeping abreast of the most cutting edge techniques, you are certain to find help here for yourself and for your relationship.
At The Couples Clinic of Portland, helping people is our passion. We get great satisfaction in helping people improve their lives and relationships. We know from personal experience how restorative and empowering good counseling can be. We are here to collaboratively help you work through whatever you are struggling with, and find your true, empowered self. We also know how difficult it is to find a therapist who has advanced training in couples counseling. As we are dedicated to keeping abreast of the most cutting edge techniques, you are certain to find help here for yourself and for your relationship.
Individuals looking for an accepting space to share their unique life
story openly and without judgment, who value collaborative critical thinking and
are motivated to take an active role in their treatment.
I have extensive experience working with severe and persistent mental illness in
adults, including disorders that involve psychosis and complex trauma histories. I
utilize a harm reduction approach to help individuals navigate the complex
relationship between generational substance abuse and healthy human
development.
Common goals I work with include reducing the frequency and intensity of
symptoms andprocessing trauma history.
Individuals looking for an accepting space to share their unique life
story openly and without judgment, who value collaborative critical thinking and
are motivated to take an active role in their treatment.
I have extensive experience working with severe and persistent mental illness in
adults, including disorders that involve psychosis and complex trauma histories. I
utilize a harm reduction approach to help individuals navigate the complex
relationship between generational substance abuse and healthy human
development.
Common goals I work with include reducing the frequency and intensity of
symptoms andprocessing trauma history.
Communion is being together and speaking the language of the heart. It is a spiritual and psychological journey with a companion who cares. If you are seeking peace, clarity, deeper meaning in life, more satisfaction in your relationships, greater creativity, and improved well-being, I am here to assist you on your journey of wellness. I specialize in working with Women of Color. If anxiety, grief, past trauma, racism, internalized oppression, cultural dislocation, workplace or relationship stress prevent you from being who you want to be, I am here to help you find your true Self.
Communion is being together and speaking the language of the heart. It is a spiritual and psychological journey with a companion who cares. If you are seeking peace, clarity, deeper meaning in life, more satisfaction in your relationships, greater creativity, and improved well-being, I am here to assist you on your journey of wellness. I specialize in working with Women of Color. If anxiety, grief, past trauma, racism, internalized oppression, cultural dislocation, workplace or relationship stress prevent you from being who you want to be, I am here to help you find your true Self.
I am here to support you finding your way through overwhelm, grief, trauma, and uncertainty. I am an art therapist and counselor who treats everyone with compassion, warmth, and respect, as I believe growth happens in safe relationships. I see therapy as a process of becoming a trusted ally to yourself so that you have a sense of security, identity, and wholeness. I work especially well with highly sensitive or neurodiverse adults experiencing anxiety, grief, burnout, attachment related trauma, and recovery from domestic violence or difficult relationships, by using a combination of art and talk therapy.
I am here to support you finding your way through overwhelm, grief, trauma, and uncertainty. I am an art therapist and counselor who treats everyone with compassion, warmth, and respect, as I believe growth happens in safe relationships. I see therapy as a process of becoming a trusted ally to yourself so that you have a sense of security, identity, and wholeness. I work especially well with highly sensitive or neurodiverse adults experiencing anxiety, grief, burnout, attachment related trauma, and recovery from domestic violence or difficult relationships, by using a combination of art and talk therapy.
As human beings, we all have a deep need for connection within ourselves and with others. Connection can be challenged and disrupted by experiences throughout our lives. This disconnection can lead to anxiety, poor coping skills, depression, big emotions, substance use, frustration, shame, and many other dis-eases. The good news is that we all have the potential to reconnect and heal. My approach to therapy involves guiding you in reconnection to your authentic Self, your body, and the present moment through compassionate listening, non-judgement and curiosity.
As human beings, we all have a deep need for connection within ourselves and with others. Connection can be challenged and disrupted by experiences throughout our lives. This disconnection can lead to anxiety, poor coping skills, depression, big emotions, substance use, frustration, shame, and many other dis-eases. The good news is that we all have the potential to reconnect and heal. My approach to therapy involves guiding you in reconnection to your authentic Self, your body, and the present moment through compassionate listening, non-judgement and curiosity.
I am passionate about working with people who want to heal past trauma and find more safety and happiness within themselves and their relationships, as well as those experiencing grief and loss. Is the past interfering with your quality of life and ability to sustain healthy relationships in the present? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? Have you recently lost someone you love or experienced a major life transition? Do you experience feelings of shame and hopelessness, nightmares, ruminating thoughts or addictive behavior? I provide a safe space to address past and present traumatic experiences and losses.
I am passionate about working with people who want to heal past trauma and find more safety and happiness within themselves and their relationships, as well as those experiencing grief and loss. Is the past interfering with your quality of life and ability to sustain healthy relationships in the present? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? Have you recently lost someone you love or experienced a major life transition? Do you experience feelings of shame and hopelessness, nightmares, ruminating thoughts or addictive behavior? I provide a safe space to address past and present traumatic experiences and losses.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and offer individual therapy to adults. I specialize in working with clients who have difficulties related to the impact of traumatic events and have experience in evidence-based treatments for PTSD. I also help clients with grief and loss; phobias, fears, and anxiety; and stress from life transitions. In the past 15 years, I have worked in a variety of settings and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. My approach to therapy is genuine, practical, and collaborative. I aim to be client-centered with attention to creating a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and offer individual therapy to adults. I specialize in working with clients who have difficulties related to the impact of traumatic events and have experience in evidence-based treatments for PTSD. I also help clients with grief and loss; phobias, fears, and anxiety; and stress from life transitions. In the past 15 years, I have worked in a variety of settings and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. My approach to therapy is genuine, practical, and collaborative. I aim to be client-centered with attention to creating a supportive therapeutic relationship.
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