Therapists in Portland, OR
As a first generation immigrant, Vivien understands how the complexities of living in between two or more cultural worlds can cause us to question ourselves and our boundaries, and diminish our values and wishes for the sake of others. I support individuals to understand themselves and their histories so that they can work toward goals of developing more fulfilling relationships, progressing academically and professionally, healing from complex trauma, and gaining a sense of balance and confidence as they navigate life in a complicated world.
As a first generation immigrant, Vivien understands how the complexities of living in between two or more cultural worlds can cause us to question ourselves and our boundaries, and diminish our values and wishes for the sake of others. I support individuals to understand themselves and their histories so that they can work toward goals of developing more fulfilling relationships, progressing academically and professionally, healing from complex trauma, and gaining a sense of balance and confidence as they navigate life in a complicated world.
A Safe Space for Healing and Growth
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent so much time being strong for everyone else. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where you can finally exhale. providing trauma-informed therapy with a strong focus on serving BIPOC communities and individuals navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and healing from past trauma. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership.
A Safe Space for Healing and Growth
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent so much time being strong for everyone else. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where you can finally exhale. providing trauma-informed therapy with a strong focus on serving BIPOC communities and individuals navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and healing from past trauma. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership.
Now accepting new clients.
There’s a lot going on in the world, our lives, and the systems we exist within. My goal is to assist you in identifying the practices that feel anchoring for your sense of wellbeing and provide a contained and connective space for you to navigate the challenges you're facing.
I view therapy as a creative and collaborative process and like to bring curiosity, authenticity, humor and warmth to the space. I enjoy supporting people as they navigate life transitions, explore identity, integrate new skills and supportive practices, and in the cultivation of a deeper sense of self-trust and self-compassion.
Now accepting new clients.
There’s a lot going on in the world, our lives, and the systems we exist within. My goal is to assist you in identifying the practices that feel anchoring for your sense of wellbeing and provide a contained and connective space for you to navigate the challenges you're facing.
I view therapy as a creative and collaborative process and like to bring curiosity, authenticity, humor and warmth to the space. I enjoy supporting people as they navigate life transitions, explore identity, integrate new skills and supportive practices, and in the cultivation of a deeper sense of self-trust and self-compassion.
As a relational therapist, I aim to collaborate with you to support you in gaining a better understanding of your intricate inner world, your unique needs, and to walk alongside you as you discover what your path towards authentic well being looks like. My style is compassionate, direct, and often filled with humor to support building a connection grounded in our shared humanity.
As a relational therapist, I aim to collaborate with you to support you in gaining a better understanding of your intricate inner world, your unique needs, and to walk alongside you as you discover what your path towards authentic well being looks like. My style is compassionate, direct, and often filled with humor to support building a connection grounded in our shared humanity.
I am passionate about working with individuals (ages 10 and up) & family systems. Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent/ADHD & POC. When I work with couples and families, I consider your relationship the client. My therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others. I am also familiar with working with couples and families of mixed neurotypes, I specialize in ADHD, Autism and AuDHD in context of relationships/ families.
I am passionate about working with individuals (ages 10 and up) & family systems. Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent/ADHD & POC. When I work with couples and families, I consider your relationship the client. My therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others. I am also familiar with working with couples and families of mixed neurotypes, I specialize in ADHD, Autism and AuDHD in context of relationships/ families.
Are you tired of repeating the same emotional patterns in relationships, feeling stuck in anxiety, or carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect your life today? Therapy can be a place where those patterns finally begin to shift. I work with adolescents and adults who are ready to face what has been difficult to face and begin the deeper work of healing.
Are you tired of repeating the same emotional patterns in relationships, feeling stuck in anxiety, or carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect your life today? Therapy can be a place where those patterns finally begin to shift. I work with adolescents and adults who are ready to face what has been difficult to face and begin the deeper work of healing.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
Only accepting OHP and cash online clients. Do you sometimes feel like your own mind is against you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, existential angst, lack of motivation, or interpersonal alienation and difficulty getting your needs met? I have a whole bag of tricks that I've developed in my 15+ year career that may help; and what I've found helps most is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal as a counselor is always to be a mental health ally, to be present and focused. To help you figure out concrete and actionable goals to help you grow more towards being the best version of yourself.
Only accepting OHP and cash online clients. Do you sometimes feel like your own mind is against you? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, existential angst, lack of motivation, or interpersonal alienation and difficulty getting your needs met? I have a whole bag of tricks that I've developed in my 15+ year career that may help; and what I've found helps most is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal as a counselor is always to be a mental health ally, to be present and focused. To help you figure out concrete and actionable goals to help you grow more towards being the best version of yourself.
Are you caught in an unending cycle of feeling insufficient, regardless of your achievements or efforts? As you navigate various roles in your life – partner, friend, caregiver, parent/child, coworker, or manager do you constantly feel like you're falling short, despite your best efforts? Anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and fear can be an overwhelming experience. You are “fine” and you’re waiting for that other shoe to drop. 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.
Are you caught in an unending cycle of feeling insufficient, regardless of your achievements or efforts? As you navigate various roles in your life – partner, friend, caregiver, parent/child, coworker, or manager do you constantly feel like you're falling short, despite your best efforts? Anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and fear can be an overwhelming experience. You are “fine” and you’re waiting for that other shoe to drop. 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.
My work is centered around empowering womxn and gender diverse folx, especially those who have experienced interpersonal or cultural trauma. I have special interest and training in working with those interested in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration work, working with the adolescent/young adult population, those who have experienced religious trauma, and survivors of narcissistic abuse. I help others develop more secure relationships with themselves and those around them, and work with your inner critic to unburden the parts of self that have developed as a response to trauma.
My work is centered around empowering womxn and gender diverse folx, especially those who have experienced interpersonal or cultural trauma. I have special interest and training in working with those interested in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration work, working with the adolescent/young adult population, those who have experienced religious trauma, and survivors of narcissistic abuse. I help others develop more secure relationships with themselves and those around them, and work with your inner critic to unburden the parts of self that have developed as a response to trauma.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, self-doubt, or never-ending worry?
You’re not alone—and there’s a reason why healing feels so hard.
As a South Asian therapist, immigrant, and person of color, I deeply understand the burden of intergenerational trauma, rigid gender roles, and family expectations that often shape our lives in complex, painful ways. I also recognize how isolating it can feel to exist in a consumer-driven, performance-focused society—especially when you're still trying to find your tribe.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, self-doubt, or never-ending worry?
You’re not alone—and there’s a reason why healing feels so hard.
As a South Asian therapist, immigrant, and person of color, I deeply understand the burden of intergenerational trauma, rigid gender roles, and family expectations that often shape our lives in complex, painful ways. I also recognize how isolating it can feel to exist in a consumer-driven, performance-focused society—especially when you're still trying to find your tribe.
You want to see your child thrive. You see their strengths so clearly. When they run into challenges that get in the way of their happiness and growth, you want to find a safe space for them to heal. If you are looking for a therapist who will team up with you to pay close attention to the needs and strengths of your child, I am here to help. I have helped children ages 3-18 work through difficulties and find the path to their most authentic, thriving selves.
You want to see your child thrive. You see their strengths so clearly. When they run into challenges that get in the way of their happiness and growth, you want to find a safe space for them to heal. If you are looking for a therapist who will team up with you to pay close attention to the needs and strengths of your child, I am here to help. I have helped children ages 3-18 work through difficulties and find the path to their most authentic, thriving selves.
Whether you're a couple trying to find your way back to each other, have had a big life challenge happen, or an individual seeking healing that goes deeper than talk alone — you're in the right place. I specialize in IFIO (Intimacy From the Inside Out) for couples and IFS-informed somatic psychotherapy for individuals.
It seems your body has been trying to tell you something. Maybe it shows up as tension you can't shake, anxiety that won't respond to logic, or patterns that keep repeating no matter how much you understand them. You've tried thinking your way through—but some things can't be solved by the mind alone.
Whether you're a couple trying to find your way back to each other, have had a big life challenge happen, or an individual seeking healing that goes deeper than talk alone — you're in the right place. I specialize in IFIO (Intimacy From the Inside Out) for couples and IFS-informed somatic psychotherapy for individuals.
It seems your body has been trying to tell you something. Maybe it shows up as tension you can't shake, anxiety that won't respond to logic, or patterns that keep repeating no matter how much you understand them. You've tried thinking your way through—but some things can't be solved by the mind alone.
I believe in the healing power of connection. Reflecting on your history with curiosity, alongside a compassionate witness can alleviate feelings of loneliness, self-criticism, depression, and anxiety. I collaborate with you to create a safe container to explore your story and process pain so you can have more internal space for joy and connection. I am a psychodynamic therapist, which means being curious with you about how your past may be impacting your present. I wholeheartedly believe in harm reduction and approach treatment holistically, utilizing Parts Work, ACT, and DBT interventions in session.
I believe in the healing power of connection. Reflecting on your history with curiosity, alongside a compassionate witness can alleviate feelings of loneliness, self-criticism, depression, and anxiety. I collaborate with you to create a safe container to explore your story and process pain so you can have more internal space for joy and connection. I am a psychodynamic therapist, which means being curious with you about how your past may be impacting your present. I wholeheartedly believe in harm reduction and approach treatment holistically, utilizing Parts Work, ACT, and DBT interventions in session.
Are you unhappy with your relationship with yourself, friends, or partner? Try as you may, depression keeps you stuck? No matter what you do, it just doesn’t seem like enough? Past traumas interfering with present life? You hold within you the power to heal yourself and your relationships. I create an unconditionally loving, yet challenging, environment where it’s safe for you to grow. I enjoy helping anxious and depressed women of all sexual orientations build self esteem. Issues: trauma, anxiety/depression, life transition, grief/loss, creativity/spirituality. I do brief solution focused therapy & long term depth psychotherapy.
Are you unhappy with your relationship with yourself, friends, or partner? Try as you may, depression keeps you stuck? No matter what you do, it just doesn’t seem like enough? Past traumas interfering with present life? You hold within you the power to heal yourself and your relationships. I create an unconditionally loving, yet challenging, environment where it’s safe for you to grow. I enjoy helping anxious and depressed women of all sexual orientations build self esteem. Issues: trauma, anxiety/depression, life transition, grief/loss, creativity/spirituality. I do brief solution focused therapy & long term depth psychotherapy.
River C. Delogu-Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CADC I
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97203
Current Availability: 1 New Client.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to adults age 25-64 ready to embark on a deep healing journey.
I have a passion for helping people find their power and rewrite the story of who they are. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, late-diagnosed ADHD, depression, family-of-origin issues, internalized shame/self-criticism, relational traumas, hEDS "Zebras," people stable in their 12-Step recovery looking to dive deeper to heal root issues; and I have unique insights into helping transplants from other cultures.
Current Availability: 1 New Client.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to adults age 25-64 ready to embark on a deep healing journey.
I have a passion for helping people find their power and rewrite the story of who they are. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, late-diagnosed ADHD, depression, family-of-origin issues, internalized shame/self-criticism, relational traumas, hEDS "Zebras," people stable in their 12-Step recovery looking to dive deeper to heal root issues; and I have unique insights into helping transplants from other cultures.
Judith Estabrook Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BSN
Portland, OR 97214
Not accepting new clients
"I see each individual as valuable and unique and enjoy the collaborative process of discovering 'beauty from ashes' to help people become their best and truest self." I enjoy working with people who are in transitions, realizing they are not where they want to be in life, yet hoping there is something better. I work with you to identify what it is you want, what is holding you back and gradually taking the steps to overcome reluctance and move forward. I want to see you realize your dreams!
"I see each individual as valuable and unique and enjoy the collaborative process of discovering 'beauty from ashes' to help people become their best and truest self." I enjoy working with people who are in transitions, realizing they are not where they want to be in life, yet hoping there is something better. I work with you to identify what it is you want, what is holding you back and gradually taking the steps to overcome reluctance and move forward. I want to see you realize your dreams!
I wish to honor the struggle bringing you to therapy while holding the possibility for real, long lasting transformation. My intention is to create a space where you feel safe and capable of holding your experiences in new ways. From this space of self-acceptance, we will begin to explore the ways in which your natural expression has been distorted. In essence, you will recognize and work with the blocks limiting your life.
I wish to honor the struggle bringing you to therapy while holding the possibility for real, long lasting transformation. My intention is to create a space where you feel safe and capable of holding your experiences in new ways. From this space of self-acceptance, we will begin to explore the ways in which your natural expression has been distorted. In essence, you will recognize and work with the blocks limiting your life.
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.
My clients often describe feeling stuck between worlds—between who they were and who they’re becoming. They long for a sense of grounding, meaning, or even just someone who gets it. I offer a space where we can explore those tender places together—with honesty, gentleness, and deep respect for the path you’ve walked.
Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship shifting, a diagnosis, a major transition, or simply the quiet weight of change—you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of how to move forward.
My clients often describe feeling stuck between worlds—between who they were and who they’re becoming. They long for a sense of grounding, meaning, or even just someone who gets it. I offer a space where we can explore those tender places together—with honesty, gentleness, and deep respect for the path you’ve walked.
Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship shifting, a diagnosis, a major transition, or simply the quiet weight of change—you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of how to move forward.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Portland, OR
3,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Portland, OR who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Stress |
| 63% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aetna |
| 60% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 56% | Regence |
How Therapists in Portland, OR see their clients
| 55% | In Person and Online | |
| 45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 73% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |


