Therapists in Portland, OR
My name is Jennifer Forster and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I approach counseling as a joint relationship in which you and I collaborate together in a supportive, safe environment. I work with adolescents, adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting and women's issues. My belief is that all clients have unique insight and ability to improve their own lives but may need help identifying strengths and developing skills that support healing, healthy decision making, relationships and steps towards positive growth.
My name is Jennifer Forster and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I approach counseling as a joint relationship in which you and I collaborate together in a supportive, safe environment. I work with adolescents, adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting and women's issues. My belief is that all clients have unique insight and ability to improve their own lives but may need help identifying strengths and developing skills that support healing, healthy decision making, relationships and steps towards positive growth.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, and self-doubt in your relationships, work, or life more broadly? Do you care deeply about the people in your life, but your relationships could be better? Maybe it's hard to express yourself or trust others. Maybe the thought of conflict or upsetting someone makes you feel ill. Do you have big goals and dreams, but struggle to handle setbacks and disappointments along the way? Perhaps you wonder if you're being too hard on yourself...or not hard enough. Right now, you crave some some external perspective on how you're really doing and how to get where you want to go.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, and self-doubt in your relationships, work, or life more broadly? Do you care deeply about the people in your life, but your relationships could be better? Maybe it's hard to express yourself or trust others. Maybe the thought of conflict or upsetting someone makes you feel ill. Do you have big goals and dreams, but struggle to handle setbacks and disappointments along the way? Perhaps you wonder if you're being too hard on yourself...or not hard enough. Right now, you crave some some external perspective on how you're really doing and how to get where you want to go.
We all have lived experiences, life choices, and developmental stages which have shaped our story. Seeking therapy, or counseling, can carry a negative stigma in some families and communities. We work to change this perspective, especially concerning issues with youth, families, and racially-diverse communities. We work from a holistic perspective that includes attention to your physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and relational well-being. Our Therapists have a rich blend of experiences including: residential treatment, child welfare, adoption/foster care, parenting support, substance use, family care,& community mental health.
We all have lived experiences, life choices, and developmental stages which have shaped our story. Seeking therapy, or counseling, can carry a negative stigma in some families and communities. We work to change this perspective, especially concerning issues with youth, families, and racially-diverse communities. We work from a holistic perspective that includes attention to your physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and relational well-being. Our Therapists have a rich blend of experiences including: residential treatment, child welfare, adoption/foster care, parenting support, substance use, family care,& community mental health.
When life presents challenges to your mental health or relationships there is an opportunity for resourcefulness, resilience and hope. Working with me is one way to find your path forward through difficult times. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps forward toward change
When life presents challenges to your mental health or relationships there is an opportunity for resourcefulness, resilience and hope. Working with me is one way to find your path forward through difficult times. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps forward toward change
Hi there, I'm Laney! Hi! I’m Laney Holtgrefe LCSW, it’s nice to meet you! I help neurodivergent millennials update their internal world to match the life they want to live-…rather than the life they found themselves living. I focus on the things that have happened to you that lead to you feeling stuck and frustrated. Maybe you have stories inside of you that you haven’t tried hard enough, that you are lazy, that you are undisciplined, or that this is a “you” problem. …Maybe you just need a guide? Someone to help you get back on track.
Hi there, I'm Laney! Hi! I’m Laney Holtgrefe LCSW, it’s nice to meet you! I help neurodivergent millennials update their internal world to match the life they want to live-…rather than the life they found themselves living. I focus on the things that have happened to you that lead to you feeling stuck and frustrated. Maybe you have stories inside of you that you haven’t tried hard enough, that you are lazy, that you are undisciplined, or that this is a “you” problem. …Maybe you just need a guide? Someone to help you get back on track.
I work with individuals, couples and families to help identify and address mental health issues, sources of suffering, and barriers to wellbeing and personal growth.
I work with individuals, couples and families to help identify and address mental health issues, sources of suffering, and barriers to wellbeing and personal growth.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your relationship, alone in your sexual exploration, incapable of overcoming your triggers, or just unsupported, you’re in the right place. As a the founder of Bold Growth Therapy, I offer a direct and challenging yet nurturing presence to not only reach your therapeutic goals but to generate a deep internal belief system that speaks to your capability of being loved and deserving of connection. Whether it be navigating relationship injuries, betrayals, sexual concerns, life transitions, family issues, or trauma triggers; managing anxiety, or deepening your relationship, I'm here to facilitate change!
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your relationship, alone in your sexual exploration, incapable of overcoming your triggers, or just unsupported, you’re in the right place. As a the founder of Bold Growth Therapy, I offer a direct and challenging yet nurturing presence to not only reach your therapeutic goals but to generate a deep internal belief system that speaks to your capability of being loved and deserving of connection. Whether it be navigating relationship injuries, betrayals, sexual concerns, life transitions, family issues, or trauma triggers; managing anxiety, or deepening your relationship, I'm here to facilitate change!
Do you have an adept ability to flex and bend to the needs of your environment? Do you struggle to identify and prioritize your own needs? Are your goals and dreams collecting dust while you compulsively tend to those around you? Codependency often develops as a survival strategy of people who are raised in environments saturated in trauma and addiction. Useful in childhood, it leaves many feeling a complex array of emotions in their adulthood: emptiness, resentment, loneliness, and confusion. I help people to break unsatisying relational-patterns and to harness more creative control over their lives.
Do you have an adept ability to flex and bend to the needs of your environment? Do you struggle to identify and prioritize your own needs? Are your goals and dreams collecting dust while you compulsively tend to those around you? Codependency often develops as a survival strategy of people who are raised in environments saturated in trauma and addiction. Useful in childhood, it leaves many feeling a complex array of emotions in their adulthood: emptiness, resentment, loneliness, and confusion. I help people to break unsatisying relational-patterns and to harness more creative control over their lives.
My name is Jordyn Morales, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have predominantly worked with adults who have experienced complex trauma but have generally worked with a broad range of clients. My main priority is to provide a safe space to appropriately process what is bringing clients to session. My main theoretical approaches consist of person-centered, trauma-informed, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and strengths-based. I often ask clients what is bringing them to sessions and then work with the client to establish mutually understood goals moving forward. Adjustments can be made throughout treatment.
My name is Jordyn Morales, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have predominantly worked with adults who have experienced complex trauma but have generally worked with a broad range of clients. My main priority is to provide a safe space to appropriately process what is bringing clients to session. My main theoretical approaches consist of person-centered, trauma-informed, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and strengths-based. I often ask clients what is bringing them to sessions and then work with the client to establish mutually understood goals moving forward. Adjustments can be made throughout treatment.
Madison has numerous years of experience working with individuals, families, couples, and systems, all who bring their own unique lived experiences including Queer, first responders, trauma survivors and those who experience emotional intensity. She aims to help individuals/families/systems build skills and find their path to the life they are wanting to live. This means together, you will work to identify and utilize strategies to best handle whatever life throws your way.
Madison has numerous years of experience working with individuals, families, couples, and systems, all who bring their own unique lived experiences including Queer, first responders, trauma survivors and those who experience emotional intensity. She aims to help individuals/families/systems build skills and find their path to the life they are wanting to live. This means together, you will work to identify and utilize strategies to best handle whatever life throws your way.
Accepting new clients (April 2025). I'm Dr. Lily, a child and adolescent psychologist. Put simply, I work with kids and their parents to make daily life easier. I help kids develop skills to manage the difficulties they are facing and help parents develop tools to allow their child to thrive. I love the work I do and am honored to help families during their challenging times. With over a decade of experience in school and medical settings, I specialize in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, challenges with self-regulation, chronic illness, pain management, picky eating/ARFID, and encopresis.
Accepting new clients (April 2025). I'm Dr. Lily, a child and adolescent psychologist. Put simply, I work with kids and their parents to make daily life easier. I help kids develop skills to manage the difficulties they are facing and help parents develop tools to allow their child to thrive. I love the work I do and am honored to help families during their challenging times. With over a decade of experience in school and medical settings, I specialize in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, challenges with self-regulation, chronic illness, pain management, picky eating/ARFID, and encopresis.
You try your best as a parent or teaming up as a couple, yet sometimes feel overwhelmed. You deserve a life which feels balanced, energized, and fun. Our goal is to work together to identify new tools for your "parenting or relationship toolkit" which you can use immediately to positively impact your life at home. Partnered or as a sole parent, we work to identify your unique parenting style and the challenges you are navigating. I have over 25 years of experience working with parents & couples in schools, court, or mental health settings. For parent or couples counseling, schedule a free 30 minute consult at Coach4Parents.com
You try your best as a parent or teaming up as a couple, yet sometimes feel overwhelmed. You deserve a life which feels balanced, energized, and fun. Our goal is to work together to identify new tools for your "parenting or relationship toolkit" which you can use immediately to positively impact your life at home. Partnered or as a sole parent, we work to identify your unique parenting style and the challenges you are navigating. I have over 25 years of experience working with parents & couples in schools, court, or mental health settings. For parent or couples counseling, schedule a free 30 minute consult at Coach4Parents.com
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Portland, OR 97214
Not accepting new clients
Just being human in this world can be confusing, exhausting and heartbreaking. We all feel stuck sometimes—in old patterns, painful feelings, anxious thoughts, or harsh beliefs about ourselves or others. And therapy is a great place to change those things. But I believe the true magic of therapy is in learning to feel—really feel in your bones—how whole and worthy you actually are, no matter how stuck or broken you might feel today. My job is to support and challenge you to get to know and accept all parts of yourself (yes, even that harsh inner critic). Together, we'll heal old wounds so you can feel more balanced and integrated.
Just being human in this world can be confusing, exhausting and heartbreaking. We all feel stuck sometimes—in old patterns, painful feelings, anxious thoughts, or harsh beliefs about ourselves or others. And therapy is a great place to change those things. But I believe the true magic of therapy is in learning to feel—really feel in your bones—how whole and worthy you actually are, no matter how stuck or broken you might feel today. My job is to support and challenge you to get to know and accept all parts of yourself (yes, even that harsh inner critic). Together, we'll heal old wounds so you can feel more balanced and integrated.
As of 5/14/2025: I currently have telehealth spots available for Mondays (3, 4, 5pm), Thursdays. Visit my website to request a free video consultation appointment. Please note that scheduling a consultation appointment does not guarantee you an ongoing appointment time, and you may be added to a waitlist depending on availability. I provide counseling to only children & adolescents to address: LGBTQ+, Identity, and more.
As of 5/14/2025: I currently have telehealth spots available for Mondays (3, 4, 5pm), Thursdays. Visit my website to request a free video consultation appointment. Please note that scheduling a consultation appointment does not guarantee you an ongoing appointment time, and you may be added to a waitlist depending on availability. I provide counseling to only children & adolescents to address: LGBTQ+, Identity, and more.
When mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or trauma arise, we can become consumed by painful thoughts and emotions. We might feel misunderstood, different, and too scared to share what we're experiencing for fear of judgment—even from those closest to us. As isolation deepens, these emotions grow stronger, making it harder to seek help. We may pull away from activities that once brought joy, feeling stuck and hopeless, and begin to wonder if there’s something "wrong" with us, searching for a way to “fix” what's happening inside.
When mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or trauma arise, we can become consumed by painful thoughts and emotions. We might feel misunderstood, different, and too scared to share what we're experiencing for fear of judgment—even from those closest to us. As isolation deepens, these emotions grow stronger, making it harder to seek help. We may pull away from activities that once brought joy, feeling stuck and hopeless, and begin to wonder if there’s something "wrong" with us, searching for a way to “fix” what's happening inside.
Trauma, insomnia, and chronic conditions can impact so many areas of a person's life, including their relationships, important activities, and mental health. I am trained as a health psychologist with specific background in treating POTS, hEDS, overactive bladder, insomnia, and binge eating.
I love helping people feel like themselves again, particularly older adults, women, queer folks, and the neurodivergent. Yes, this world is chaotic and scary, but let's flex your agency where we can!
Trauma, insomnia, and chronic conditions can impact so many areas of a person's life, including their relationships, important activities, and mental health. I am trained as a health psychologist with specific background in treating POTS, hEDS, overactive bladder, insomnia, and binge eating.
I love helping people feel like themselves again, particularly older adults, women, queer folks, and the neurodivergent. Yes, this world is chaotic and scary, but let's flex your agency where we can!
Asterales Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I’m Jessica Glover, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 16 years. I believe people are nuanced and complex and benefit most with the use of an eclectic therapeutic approach. We will work together to find the most beneficial therapy practice that aligns with your personal needs and therapeutic goals. I focus primarily on working with Neurodivergent Adults to help them understand more about how the Neurodiverse brain functions differently than a Neurotypical brain. I want to work with you to make the best plan for both day to day goals, and support your dreams in a Neurodiverse and Inclusive way.
I’m Jessica Glover, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 16 years. I believe people are nuanced and complex and benefit most with the use of an eclectic therapeutic approach. We will work together to find the most beneficial therapy practice that aligns with your personal needs and therapeutic goals. I focus primarily on working with Neurodivergent Adults to help them understand more about how the Neurodiverse brain functions differently than a Neurotypical brain. I want to work with you to make the best plan for both day to day goals, and support your dreams in a Neurodiverse and Inclusive way.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with children, tweens, teens, and young adults. In order to provide the most effective, personalized treatment for my clients, I use a supportive and collaborative approach. Using Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Behavioral therapeutic interventions, I provide evidenced based therapy to treat a variety of disorders including, anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and problems related to academic and family stress. Due to my extensive training in medical hospitals, I have experience treating individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, and/or who have complex medical diagnoses as well.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with children, tweens, teens, and young adults. In order to provide the most effective, personalized treatment for my clients, I use a supportive and collaborative approach. Using Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Behavioral therapeutic interventions, I provide evidenced based therapy to treat a variety of disorders including, anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and problems related to academic and family stress. Due to my extensive training in medical hospitals, I have experience treating individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, and/or who have complex medical diagnoses as well.
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are.
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are.
Clear, calm and non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, emotions and physical presence are the foundations of a mindful approach to healing. As a clinician, I place great emphasis on creating a trusting environment where the mindful exploration of one's life, both today and in the past, can take place with ease and comfort and so we can work together to uncover the places where life seems stuck and unfulfilling or downright painful. Through the skillful means of multiple therapeutic tools, we will untangle your old habit patterns - whether they be old stories, emotional baggage, repetitive relational interactions or spiritual crisis.
Clear, calm and non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, emotions and physical presence are the foundations of a mindful approach to healing. As a clinician, I place great emphasis on creating a trusting environment where the mindful exploration of one's life, both today and in the past, can take place with ease and comfort and so we can work together to uncover the places where life seems stuck and unfulfilling or downright painful. Through the skillful means of multiple therapeutic tools, we will untangle your old habit patterns - whether they be old stories, emotional baggage, repetitive relational interactions or spiritual crisis.
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Number of Therapists in Portland, OR
3,000+
Average cost per session
$166
Therapists in Portland, OR who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Stress |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 61% | Aetna |
| 50% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 50% | PacificSource |
How Therapists in Portland, OR see their clients
| 54% | In Person and Online | |
| 46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |