Therapists in Portland, OR
Waitlist for new clients

Shelley Sauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
*Not currently accepting new clients* Life brings with it some emotional pain, but it is not necessary to suffer needlessly. If you have been struggling, and long for greater peace in your life, I may be able to help. I offer a compassionate and heart-centered approach, and bring knowledge, experience, deep listening and insight into my work. My focus is to help you understand and meet these challenges, to access and support your inner wisdom, to develop a plan and work towards healthy change. You can develop increased peace, a greater sense of meaning or purpose, a stronger connection with others, and increased creativity.

Patrick Bartos
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My aim is to create an environment where you feel safe to explore your problems without being judged. Once we have established a working relationship built on mutual trust, honesty, and respect, my goals are to help you better understand your problems, identify obstacles that have inhibited your capacity for growth, and support you in the process of making positive and often times difficult life changes. With the right therapist you should expect to feel more alive and authentic, be able to seek out and sustain more fulfilling relationships, and gain increased levels of self-acceptance and confidence.

Mary J Evrard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA Lpc
Verified
Verified
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has practiced in Oregon, Wyoming, Utah and as an intern in Florida. My background is working with people struggling with substance abuse, trauma survivors, the LGBTQ community, couples and all forms of families, people with traumatic brain injuries, people with autism, grief and loss, crisis pregnancies, adoption issues, children in foster care and people living with HIV and AIDS. I am proud to have worked in a variety of settings and with people who need support, clarity, and space to heal.
Not accepting new clients

Kate Parker-Shames
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I provide therapeutic support for individual adults, children, and families around significant life transitions. Being human means that we experience transition and change. Some changes are expected and slower in nature. Some are abrupt and traumatic. Through my calm presence, strong support, and our therapeutic relationship, I can help you move through these transitions, and gain insight, healing, and change. I offer a nonjudgmental space where we can explore together sources of your pain or distress, while developing new ways of interacting with your self and others. I offer empathy, experience, and expertise to help you heal.

Izy Leighton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
I believe that engaging in therapy is a radically courageous act. Exploring and sharing our stories can be terrifying, and doing so may go against the messages you internalized and survival strategies you adopted. Regardless of what brings you in, therapy can help you feel more fulfilled and more richly connected with yourself and others. I know that living in this time and culture can be confusing, painful, and isolating, and believe everyone deserves a space to make sense of it all, to be deeply seen and heard, and to be supported in cultivating a more meaningful and joyful life.
Not accepting new clients

Rhena Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you wish to make changes in your life? People team with me to live more fully: with enthusiasm, passion and greater satisfaction. As your therapist, I offer you presence that is non-judgmental, caring and compassionate. Everyone deserves to have someone who is fully present with them. I am an insightful listener, and will meet you where you are at, in whatever moment you are in. As we partner together, we can unlock the key to achieving your personal goals and the aspirations you wish to accomplish. The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Model, ACT, is my primary approach.
Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic
Verified
Verified
The Pacific Psychology Clinic is part of Pacific University's school of Professional Psychology and is one of the main training sites for our doctoral students and interns. Our therapists are advanced doctoral psychology students supervised by experienced, licensed psychologists. Our mission is to bring meaningful change in clients' lives, the education of tomorrow's clinical psychologists, and the scientific study and development of effective treatments. Since 1980, the Pacific Psychology Clinic has provided outpatient assessment and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the greater Portland area.

Rachael Sutta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome and thank you so much for your interest in connecting with me! Hopefully my experience and communication style may be what you are looking for. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, families and have facilitated groups within the therapeutic setting. My practice utilizes integrative modalities of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, self compassion and solution-oriented psychotherapy. I use collaboration and the client-centered biopsychosocial model to focus my treatment, while paying close attention to your goals for personal growth. I believe in the capacity for individuals to affect positive change!

Kit Kryger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone goes through challenges situations in life and while you my have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it, in fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, marital/relational difficulties and are committed to making long lasting changes in your life by acquiring the long-lasting benefits and tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome those challenges-take the first step.

Whole Heart Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, NCC, MAC, CSAT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I'm a Board-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, with a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Master's degree in Counseling, and another Masters degree in Education. I specialize in treating adult survivors of childhood trauma, neglect, and abuse. I'm also specially certified as a sexual addiction therapist (CSAT), and I work with adults who have ADHD, along with their partners. I am available for sessions at my office, and on-line for clients in OR, WA and PA.

Gil Winkelman ND
ND, MA
Dr Winkelman's focus is on understanding patients personal traits and health history to customize treatments that have the maximum possible impact. With a focus on neurological (brain) health, he uses a combination of neurofeedback, Walsh Protocol, and other natural treatments to help patients with a variety of conditions including, but not limited to: migraines, digestive disorders, depression, anxiety, Aspergers/Autism, OCD, ADD/ADHD, and Radical Attachment Disorder. Dr. Winkelman was trained in Neurofeedback by BCIA certified practitioners and utilizes the most up-to-date equipment in his practice. He has worked with veterans.

Simply Queer Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with the queer and trans community, especially those who’s identities fall across multiple intersections. I work with individuals (14+) struggling with issues related to attachment trauma, gender identity exploration, executive dysfunction, racial identity exploration and surviving/thriving while living in systems of oppression. I also offer relationship counseling for couples, polycules and other relational dynamics (18+) struggling with issues of connection, trust, and sexual intimacy.

Nicole Lapotin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about supporting people as they grow into their best selves, learn to be seen for who they are rather than what they look like, and strive to accept imperfections and pain with greater self-compassion. I treat eating disorders (binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, exercise addiction), anxiety, depression, traits of borderline personality, interpersonal trauma, and relationship problems in families and couples. I believe that a collaborative and accepting relationship is needed for people to change and heal.

Jeffrey A. Kiilsgaard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, ACSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My therapeutic approach is tailored to adults who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal deficits, and other issues regarding the self. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and work well with the individualistic and affirmative fashions in which human beings choose to self-identify. As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe that the individual is part of system: the micro (familial), the mezzo (immediate community), and the macro (the world at large). I look forward to speaking with you. *I provide individualized case management services - please reach out with inquires*

Kendra Hollingsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
There are times in life when we might feel disconnected from ourselves or our loved ones. There might be a desire to reconnect with whom we once were, or a drive to explore who we might be growing into. The stressors of life can often make it easy to forget that the human experience can be an energizing and playful place. Having difficulty navigating the unknown is a part of the human experience. I aim to co-create a space for feelings of confusion or stuckness to exist, and to explore together where that sense of tension may be centered. In our work together we will deepen your relationship to yourself and your loved ones.
Not accepting new clients

Zach Wendell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I utilize a modern relational and collaborative approach along with psychodynamic theory, CBT-based skills, and a host of trauma-informed/trauma-specific practices. My theory is that a combination of a deeper understanding of self, coupled with practical skills, can lead to sustained self-discovery and curiosity, desired personality changes, and relief. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle to regulate emotions and mood, are working through the impacts of childhood trauma in adulthood/young adulthood, are experiencing interpersonal issues, existential dread, anxiety, depression, and/or chronic suicidality.

Robin L Magdahlen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, RDT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My intention for you is to gently but dynamically create opportunities for growth and healing through flexible and creative alternatives to break through old patterns. I like to collaborate with motivated clients who are willing to work to change their lives. My goal is to help you discover your own solutions to your problems and concerns in an environment that is welcoming, empathetic and non-judgmental. I do that by carefully attending to your thoughts and feelings. Although I will offer specific "interventions" I believe that change occurs during therapy when there is strong motivation combined with the quality of our connection.

Arielle E Fettman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTI, CMHS
Verified
Verified
There aren’t many things in life that are as satisfying as feeling “at home” with your partner. You feel safe, comfortable, and connected. You feel like when you express yourself, you’re being heard, and you’re being given the benefit of the doubt. Alternatively, there aren’t many things in life that can feel as miserable as feeling disconnected from your partner. You constantly feel uncared for, misunderstood, unheard, defensive, angry, and resentful. And it feels like there’s no escape.
Not accepting new clients

Kari Lowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Experiencing moments of emotional distress due to life challenges is a common human experience. At times, however, life’s hardships can overwhelm our minds and bodies, leaving us feeling overly stressed, unwell, depressed, out of balance, and/or empty. Whether the source of the distress was a specific event, trauma or loss, a relationship dynamic, or in response to a life transition, I believe we all have the capacity for healing and personal growth, as well as the potential to create a more meaningful life.
Waitlist for new clients

Jessica Garbutt-Burden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTMH
Verified
Verified
Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. It is my desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.
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