Spirituality Therapists in Tigard, OR

I recognize that seeking help when if feels like everything is going wrong, is difficult. I honor and respect those that entrust me with these issues and recognize the bravery it takes to create change. I have a strong understanding of how physical health, mental health, and spirituality are intertwined and individualized. I see myself as an outside the box holistic counselor. I help guide clients through the layers that contribute to the struggles, and support clients as they embrace their individual-ness

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.

Hi, my name is Dr Richard Shaw and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon, providing Professional Counseling Services for more than 25 years, currently offering office and zoom appointments. I am also an Associate Professor of over 25 years in the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University and an ordained minister in the Foursquare Church. I have been married for over 30 years and have two adult children. I am originally from Nebraska and in my free time, I enjoy movies, the Oregon coast and college and professional football.

Thriving in a world torn apart by broken relationships, unmet expectations, and ongoing heartache can seem like a far off dream. While navigating the ups and downs of life can be challenging, I believe God uses our pain to help us see ourselves, to see God, and to see others more accurately. I am passionate about helping people move from brokenness and sorrow to hope and restoration, and I believe that this journey is not meant to be an independent one. I’m here as a companion for this journey to help you to uncover your God-given identity, and embrace a healthy sense of self.

Heartafire clinicians currently accepting new clients: Haley Brotzman (Professional Counselor Associate) and Student Interns Emily LaMarca, Hannah Fleckenstein, and Lynsey Knapp. At Heartafire, we realize that taking the first step to reach out for help can be a daunting one. If you find yourself struggling to manage life's challenges, the past keeps intruding into the present, or you feel yourself trying to manage your symptoms but it isn't working - therapy can help! Together, we will collaborate on a plan to incorporate a variety of therapies using a strength-based approach in order to individually meet your needs.

You’re not alone when you say, “I really don’t want to get out of bed today, just a little while longer,” as you pull the covers over your head. Today feels gray, you feel overwhelmed, even numb and the nagging “duties” of the day pull at your attention, one after another. You can’t remember what it was like when you felt content, calm, free and open. What it was like when you were non-reactive, not touchy or easily annoyed and purposefully avoided everyone. Well hey, my name is Danielle and I’m here to offer my support. I’m committed to helping you learn how to build healthier relationships with yourself and the world around you.

I believe that every human being should have the tools they need to live a fulfilling, abundant life. If you are struggling with anxiety you've had for years, grief that just won't end, change that seems impossible to manage, relationships that seem irreparable, a faith that is on rocky soil, let's get to work. If you have fragmented memories, social phobia, or feel like you are on high alert all the time it might be time to take a look at those underlying causes. Whatever your reason for seeking counseling at this time, well done for taking the first step.

People can live a life that is joyful, peaceful, compassionate, mindful and connected with the love that we all are. As life takes it course, we can lose sight of who we are at our essence. Patterns and habits get established that can interfere with living life to its fullest and in alignment with core values and highest priority intentions. Cognitive decisions get made that form belief systems and ways of acting and behaving in the world that are not always in alignment with our essence. Emotions can get stored in the physical body, which the cognitive mind may not always be able to fully access without support and guidance.

I am a graduate in the Clinical Mental Health Program from George Fox University. I also have been an elementary educator for 30+ years. Areas of focus and interest include trauma, grief and loss, addictions, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I have experience in Play Therapy, and feel confident working with children and adults.

Everyone could use support when things don't go as we expect. My main goal is to be the person sitting with you during your highest highs and lowest lows. You are not alone and you have what it takes. People of all ages need to be truly seen and heard which is what I am here for. We are all doing the best we can, yet we can desire to change and become better. We could all use a hand wading through challenging times. I will be the support you need, and we will work together to create better days ahead.

I provide psychotherapy to bereaved adults. My specialty is treating Complicated Grief, Traumatic/Violent Death Loss, and Spiritual Crisis. A loved one's death can be distressing, but most mourners ultimately adapt. Even though there is no "right" way to grieve or length of time it "should" take, some mourners feel "stuck" in their grief. They have difficulty accepting the loss, struggle to create a new life, or feel life is meaningless after the loved one's death. They may feel numb, shocked, angry, or other distressing emotions. My training, research, and clinical experience gives me the confidence to help grievers maneuver through difficult losses.

My style in working with clients is positive and direct. I believe wholeheartedly in the possibility of change, and that the deepest, most powerful change starts on the inside. As our core beliefs, patterns and awareness shifts, life on the outside begins to reflect those internal changes, resulting in greater satisfaction and meaning. My approach involves working in partnership with clients, using the counseling relationship as a catalist on the journey to healing and growth, both individually and in relationships.

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

No one is spared the trauma of life itself. But, life can also be full of unspeakable beauty, joy, and genuine love. While life can be unforgiving, there are ways of being that can deal much more effectively with what surrounds us. By reorienting ourselves and processing that which haunts us, true change can take place and we can begin to see and enjoy beauty in the midst of suffering, grow in gratitude for life itself despite its harshness, and live virtuously even during trials. These fruits are not born out of naivety but are born out of genuine wrestling with our existence.