Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Tigard, OR

Humor. You may feel stuck, uncertain or nervous about your life right now. While I take this very serious I find that people enjoy being able to talk to a "real" person. From what I hear I'm "real" largely because of my sense of humor. The goal is not to have fun but to find your healthy self. I just believe that being a good clinician doesn't mean you have to be "clinical". Sometimes laughter is the best medicine, or if nothing else, a great vehicle! Let's roll up our sleeves and move forward toward getting better.

Whether life is going well or you are struggling to feel well, therapy could be a helpful and powerful tool in moving forward. Finding the right therapist, however, could be overwhelming. With investments of energy, time, and money, it is important to select a therapist with whom you feel comfortable—someone that "gets" you and in whom you have trust and confidence. I enjoy helping adults understand their barriers and strengths to help them meet their goals in the various aspects of their lives, such as relationships, work, school, and health.

Life is about relationships, with self, family, friends, co-workers and God. When we experience difficulties in one or more of these relationships it is helpful to seek counsel. I enjoy counseling with individuals or families to facilitate healthy relationships. I use Solution Focused/Strength Based and Cognitive Behavioral and draw from other theories to create the best course of counseling for each client.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you adjusting to a new occupation, move, marriage or divorce? I am honored to walk with you and aid you on or towards your path of personal growth. If you want to develop coping skills for dealing with life's changes and challenges or are someone who wants to go deep to uncover blocks that are keeping you from achieving the happiness you deserve, I am here to walk beside you to meet your goals. I offer Integrative, creative and evidence-based therapy modalities. Psychotherapy can help you lower anxiety and depression and help you achieve your best self.

Anxiety is a place that many of us know and usually don’t want to talk about much, and when we do, no one understands. Have you ever been so anxious that you feel like you can’t function or make it through the rest of your day? Do you feel alone in the fight against your own mind? Have the racing/intrusive thoughts become overwhelming? Do you find yourself doing things that you can't stop and feel like you've tried everything to get over it? First, I want to tell you that you are not going crazy. Together we can find a pathway through this and some relief from all of that overwhelm. I'm happy to help you along on your journey.

Cheryl Ferreira is a Professional Counselor Associate with two years of experience specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, personality disorders and addiction issues. Cheryl has experience in person-centered therapy, CBT , DBT and mindfulness.

My approach to helping youth and teens overcome the symptoms they are experiencing begins with teaching them how to identify and express emotions. I utilize tools from Violet Oaklander’s work to teach youth how to express themselves, which leads to a greater understanding of what they are feeling in the moment. The follow-on effect is greater emotional regulation and communication of their needs. I help youth regulate their emotions by teaching mindfulness. Through mindfulness and focusing on the present moment, youth and teens feel relief from anticipatory anxiety, and depression from events in the past.

Life can be difficult, unfair and at times overwhelming. I work with clients to improve their coping skills, increase their emotional well being, and improve their relationships. I work with adults, adolescents, families and couples in individual and family sessions.

At Active Path Mental Heal, I practice a 12-week short-term model of therapy combining CBT and goal-centered treatment. My counseling style is calm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, individuality, and compassion. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your specific needs. We offer therapy services at all of our locations.

My goal as a therapist is to help people deepen their understanding of themselves and their unique struggles. Building a trusting and compassionate therapeutic relationship is our first goal. I offer both traditional general therapy and sex therapy; the current focus in my practice has been on sexual health issues including sexual and pelvic pain disorders (such as dyspareunia and vaginismus), chronic health issues, hormonal difficulties, and coping with relationship struggles or transitions.

Paul Walsh is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 13 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and spiritual discernment. He has has experience in Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Holistic, and EMDR therapy. In his free time, Paul enjoys spending time playing guitar, being with family and friends, and playing with his dog. Paul has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from the University of Oregon.

As we walk through life, we are bound to struggle in one way or another. Sometimes, when the struggle feels overwhelming, we can look outside of ourselves for a helping hand. To participate in therapy is to collaborate in a safe and accepting space where you can learn practical skills that facilitate meaningful long-lasting positive change in yourself and in your relationships. I believe that it is through a process of self-discovery and practice that we are able to empower ourselves to skillfully make choices that lead us toward the outcomes we desire.