Attachment-based Therapists in Tigard, OR

“The wound is the place where the light enters you” – Rumi. Life stressors can contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and even hopelessness. If you are feeling any of these, know that you are not alone. I trust in the power of therapy to re-examine stressful situations in a therapeutic environment. I am passionate about working with children, families, individuals, and couples to help identify barriers and dysfunctions; and to help facilitate positive changes to reinstate normal functions.

Now accepting new clients for Anger Management Group and Single Women's Processing Group! I work with adults, children, and adolescents struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and more. Reaching out for support can feel daunting and it takes bravery to step out into the unknown. As a graduate level intern, I offer you a space of warmth and safety. Together, we will explore your inner strengths, discover your authentic self, develop skills, and forge meaningful connections as we navigate the terrain of your constantly changing life. I will collaborate with you in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner.

I am now offering Walk & Talk sessions in SW Portland! We'll focus on your therapeutic goals while on the trail. I provide individual Telehealth counseling services for adolescents and adults experiencing self-esteem issues, anxiety, grief, and depression. I care deeply about developing a therapeutic relationship centered around unconditional positive regard, empathy, trust, and safety. It is my privilege to journey beside you in your pursuit of identity development, healing, and growth. A positive counselor-client fit is necessary for effective therapy. If you are interested in working together, I will be delighted to connect.

Accepting new clients and OHP...Navigating life's twists and turns can feel overwhelming. My role, as a therapist, is to join my clients on their journey toward greater self-discovery and healing. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is committed to creating a space where children and youth are heard and caregivers feel understood.

If you’re reading this, we already know you’re struggling. Maybe you’re having trouble “adulting”. You’re feeling like everyone else seems to have it all together, why can’t you? Your mental health is getting worse and worse, and you just want it to stop. Your day to day life is chaos and worry and you remember better days when things just weren't like this. You might feel like you’re out of control of your life.

Abe is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He has specialized training with counseling couples/marital and in supporting to build the bonds of attachment in parent-child relationships. Abe counsels parents of young children in the areas of supporting optimal development through attuned, self-aware parenting and is particularly informed by the developmental science of attachment (this is not the same as attachment parenting). Abe also treats individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma (in 0-5's) and developmental/childhood wounds. Abe is also an approved supervisor with the Oregon board.

Life is sometimes unpredictable and challenging, and you may find you need some guidance and support. In a collaborative therapeutic environment, we will find solutions to challenges you face, through increased self-awareness and active pursuit of your goals. I integrate my practical experience as a former NASA mechanical engineer with my psychological training as a therapist to see individuals, couples and families. My approach is strength-based, cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed. I also have extensive experience in addiction, military family issues, and I especially enjoy working with adolescents.