EMDR Therapists in The Dalles, OR

Gina is a skilled and compassionate provider specializing in traumatic stress, narcissistic abuse recovery, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Through a psychodynamic, mindbody lens, she compassionately guides clients beyond defenses to connect with wholeness and peace.

Are you struggling to understand a relationship that may be abusive, or trying to heal from a relationship you know is abusive? Health Allies specializes in healing from narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, and adult children of childhood abuse, PTSD, and trauma. If you have struggled with relationships with family members or romantic partners who have personality disorders, psychotic disorders or substance abuse, we can help you sort out your goals for healing and help you get to a better place.

I believe we are all experts of our own path and I strive to work collaboratively with individuals to support self-discovery and empowerment. I am a clinician with over 10 years of experience treating adults and adolescents with experiences ranging from acute trauma to depression, anxiety, adjustment and grief. Specializing in EMDR treatment as well as IFS therapy, I utilize a variety of strategies to help individuals heal and adapt to their present circumstances. My strength as a therapist comes from my commitment to provide compassionate care while also bringing an element of humor to facilitate a trusting therapeutic alliance.

I am a therapist in southeast Portland. My training and education has been focused on creative therapy to help cope with traumatic experiences. I also have training in brief therapy and EMDR . This unqiue background provides the opportunity to reach out to many populations. I have worked with individual 3-67 years old with a wide range of concerns. I have recently opened my practice to the birthing community, offering services for perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. I am able to tailor treatment plans and methods to meet specific client needs through a creative approach.

Do you need to be heard in a non-judgmental manner? Have you been hurt or disrespected? Are you struggling in a relationship or moving through grief or loss? Are you anxious, depressed, or uncertain? Do you care for a child who has experienced "big hurts," overwhelming emotions, or been challenged to cope? We are all doing the best we can. It takes courage to seek help. I hope to explore your story, concerns, and life goals. I see adults, couples, & children ages 3-12 and their families. In addition I have lived experience with autoimmune conditions and can offer an empathetic perspective to those who experience such challenges.

I want to unfold. I don't want to stay folded anywhere, because where I am folded, there I am a lie, and I want my grasp of things to be true. - Rainer Maria Rilke. I love working with clients with all sorts of issues (anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and trauma) but I am especially interested in older couples. I have experience in gerontology and have been a couples therapist since 2003. And this work brings me great joy. My approach is eclectic but includes the work of John Gottman, David Burns, Prepare/Enrich, DBT, and Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction. And with individuals I do EMDR and other modalities.

It is possible that life has put you in an unexpected place and things are not turning out the way you thought they would? I'll work with you to achieve your maximum God-given potential of who you are and who you desire to be. Whatever your challenge, I offer a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and an interactive approach to help you find a solution. We each have different life experiences; whether they are anxieties, depression, trauma or relationship issues we can find the correct path to take on your journey to a healthier, happier life.

Sometimes, life's challenges can feel overwhelming and can begin to feel like too much to manage alone. The impact of one's past or current stressors can be difficult and complicated. If you are struggling or are feeling overwhelmed and in need of support, you are not alone. I am here to listen and help build on your strengths to support you towards feeling in control of your life.

Rebecca herself is full, however we have a number of available therapists who train directly with Rebecca. Our work is focused on providing relief and healing for any individuals who have experienced abuse, neglect, or psychological trauma like trafficking, sexual assault, death of a loved one, accidents, disasters, or racial/systemic oppression. Treatment can be intensive, if that's helpful. We have lots of success with clients whose past treatment hasn't worked, or whose trauma/abuse is particularly intense. Our primary interest is in figuring out what you need, and walking with you until you reach it.

If you are suffering from unresolved trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression and/or addiction issues, I can help! These are very uncomfortable and debilitating problems. I will develop a treatment plan with you that is effective, often brief and will change and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I am trained in EMDR , which is a specialized treatment for trauma, PTSD, phobias and anxiety. This therapy is very rewarding and brings hope to situations that may seem hopeless. The ultimate goal for therapy is to resolve issues from your past and develop a life that is filled with congruence and happiness.

Life is complex. And, due to hurt, disappointment, abuse, trauma or other realities, life is yet more complex. I am convinced that people do better in life if they have companions in the journey. Science helps us understand our human experience and I believe the wisdom of persons from various cultures and religious experiences gives insight into how to live our best lives. In my role as a mental-health therapist, I work to understand the unique experiences of each person. My practice involves offering insight into understanding our life experiences, while offering scientifically based therapies to help clients achieve their goals

Hey and welcome! I’m Lucy, I help clients process complex trauma and sexual trauma through EMDR and creative expression. I imagine trauma is coming up that you thought was worked through but now you are realizing “whew, I still am not trusting myself or others and my body is stuck reacting as it did in the past even though things are different now." I work with people who have felt powerless and not enough and now want to connect more with themself while prioritizing their needs.

You seem fine on the surface and even you're closest friends and family may tell you that you are doing fine. But, you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed and unable to show up in life and relationships in a way that feels authentic. Or, you continue to struggle with familiar patterns that keep you stuck in unfulfilling relationships or jobs. You're not sure where life is leading you and you don't believe that you can accomplish your biggest dreams. You recognize that trauma is likely influencing your thoughts and behaviors but you're not sure how to change the cycle.