UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Portland, OR

Do you ever find yourself avoiding social situations or interactions because you worry about being misunderstood or rejected due to your gender identity? Does the fear of judgment or being misunderstood make it challenging for you to seek support or openly discuss your transgender identity? Navigating this journey can be incredibly daunting and might lead to feelings of isolation. But remember, you're not alone, and there's no need to go through this alone. With compassionate and advanced treatment methods like Brainspotting and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), you can learn effective ways to navigate this path.

Life inevitably involves some pain, but it is not necessary to suffer needlessly. If you seek some relief and would like a greater degree of peace, I may be able to help. What I offer is to support you in finding clarity, accessing your inherent wisdom to develop a kinder, often more realistic perspective, and then identify and begin to take steps to help you feel relief and works towards a solution. This solution may include a change in lifestyle or in your perspective. I bring a compassionate and educated approach, and actively collaborate with you on what could be most helpful.

My name is Kathleen Barnes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from University of Southern California with my MSW in children, family and military clinical social work. I have experience working with diverse populations using many counseling techniques to include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Protocol, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma therapy, Motivational therapy and Brief Intervention Solution-based focused therapy. My experience is with individuals that struggle from stress and anxiety from everyday life to severe or mild mental health symptoms and trauma/PTSD.

Are you struggling with anxiety, OCD, mood or relationship issues? Going through a major life transition like changing careers, divorce, or other loss? Do you have disturbing thoughts or compulsions related to OCD or other fears ? Have you lost a loved one or dealing with relationship issues. Hope and change are possible regardless of your struggle. Having someone listen and challenge you to look inside can help build new insight to cope with life's challenges. I am here to work with you on that path, building your ability to work through life's challenges

Join with me and allow connection, safety, and curiosity to unearth your fullest self. Become a compassionate observer of your own experience as your nervous system aligns in relationship. Tired of contracting and reacting? Together we can find ways to experience and respond to life as it comes. What have you experienced? What strategies have you employed to cope? What have you come to believe about yourself and others? Lets take a look at your goals and concerns and move towards a functional and connected you. There are reasons for your current pain, and It is possible to feel better.

I use an existential approach to work with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, chronic stress and burnout, spirituality, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. My clients are typically struggling with change, relationships, making difficult choices, and finding meaning or purpose. Themes often involve freedom/constraint, responsibility, boundary, authenticity, meaning/meaninglessness, safety/risk, belonging/isolation, identity, power/powerlessness, and mortality.

You may appear "fine" to those around you, but inside your emotions are growing more and more intense and out of control. You no longer feel the connection you once did with the people who mean the most to you. You're overwhelmed by the constant pressure to meet an ever-increasing number of new expectations and demands. You desperately want to, "just let it go," but you don't know how. You wonder how you got to this place. You're here because you're barely able to keep your head above water and if you don't get help soon, you're afraid you might go under.

I work with adults 18 and over dealing with a vast array of issues such as depression, anxiety, recovery from addiction, life transitions, relationship challenges, and aging. I attempt to help people discover or rediscover their strengths and values in order to lead a full and meaningful life. I believe that each of us has the inner knowledge of what we need but it is oftentimes obscured by the wounds of early experiences. I work with you to identify and remove the obstacles to growth.

Hello! I am now accepting Pacific Source clients! My approach to therapy is to establish a safe and warm environment where growth, awareness, and healing take place. I view therapy as a valuable opportunity for clients to build upon existing strengths and learn coping strategies to feel better about themselves and interact more effectively with others and the world around them. Through a collaborative and supportive relationship, our work together will help you explore and give voice to the difficult experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors which may be interfering with you living the meaningful life that is important to you.

I believe you are the expert in your own life and my role is to help facilitate the changes you want to make. I provide a safe space for clients to explore past trauma, share vulnerable emotional experiences, and identify barriers to their success. I am passionate about the work I do to help individuals, couples, and families create the lives they desire.

I believe that participating in therapy can result in many benefits, including a better understanding of your personal goals and values, improved relationships, and resolution of the concerns that led you to seek therapy. My hope is that with sensitivity and compassion, I can help you identify strengths, as well as find solutions to a wide range of psychological issues. Taking a holistic approach to therapy, I am concerned with the long-term well-being of the individual. I work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other issues in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC was formed to help meet the ever-growing need for high-quality therapy that is both accessible and affordable to Oregon and Washington residents. We are a group of highly trained compassionate clinicians. Our clients are seeking support as they face and navigate life's challenges, as well as those who are simply ready to move in a new direction in their lives. We believe that mental health involves the whole person: not only the mind, but our bodies, spirit, unique personal history, occupation, environment and personal relationships.

I work with women, 21-101, who are facing life transitions, health issues and loss. I specialize in working with women who are experiencing anxiety or depression, struggling to overcome negative thought patterns and interactions, or facing serious health issues, caregiving issues or loss of a loved one   I believe each woman has the inner strength needed to heal and take steps toward life-giving goals.

I am accepting new clients as of 4/23/2024. Inevitably, at some point in our lives we feel overwhelmed and exhausted as we try to keep it together in this incessantly pressurized world. If you're feeling swallowed up by depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or just emptiness, it’s important to remember that the way you feel right now isn’t how you have to feel tomorrow. The truth is that this negative emotion is indicating that certain aspects of your life are demanding to be addressed, as they would if you sprained your ankle. It is a signal that you are ready to find comfort and relief, ready for growth and change.

I see individuals, couples and families who are seeking support for things they feel are not going well in their lives. From the Family Systems perspective, any number of issues can be looked at together. My work is centered around interpersonal relationships and how we interact with each other, our selves and our communities. Relationship dynamics are constantly in and out of balance. Managing these relationships is key in helping develop healthy ways of dealing with life issues. The work we do together should feel helpful and focused on your goals.

Do you struggle to connect with yourself or others? Feeling low or without purpose? Is your head filled up with unwanted thoughts? We all struggle with pain both visible and invisible. And still, a life filled with meaning, healthy relationships, and joy is possible. I believe that the process of healing unfolds within a caring relationship characterized by curiosity, warmth, and play. I invite you to imagine our therapeutic relationship as a vehicle that will take you wherever you hope to go. Along the journey, I will prioritize your sense of safety and guide a process based on your strengths and goals.

I am currently providing mostly telehealth services via the HIPPA compliant website, doxy.me. I believe psychotherapy is an extremely unique and special endeavor, and I find providing psychotherapy is both rewarding and a privilege. I am a warm, supportive, verbal, interactive therapist, and I care about my clients well being and development. If you plan to call for a therapy appointment, please be sure to include your insurance company and reasons for therapy, There is further and more extensive information on at my website: www.heartmind.com.

Life is too short to feel so stuck. I believe that anyone can make change in life when they are ready. I have extensive experience as a therapist and my clients often report feeling better after just a few sessions. I believe that through approaching change in a holistic manner, addressing both mind and body in an atmosphere of trust and collaboration healing can occur. It takes courage to seek counseling and ask for help. I am active, engaged, and supportive in my work with clients.

Hello there, welcome! Being human is not for the faint of heart. Life throws challenges, traumas, and difficulties our way. I see the courage and strength it takes to manage life. I have enormous compassion for people and it’s a privilege to work with those who are seeking support.  I’ve supported adults navigating grief and loss, trauma, toxic or difficult relationships, and life transitions.