Trauma Focused Therapists in West Linn, OR
Hello there. Does your sense of responsibility limit your ability to experience joy? Do you put everyone and everything ahead of yourself? Perhaps, you work in a caring profession: a teacher, a nurse, social worker, therapist, or simply a caregiver to your loved ones. Maybe you are a college student, or an immigrant, going through a lot of changes and building a life. Together we can work on realigning and finding the balance in your life. Your work and relationships are important and so are you. You deserve to feel joy and excitement again.
Hello there. Does your sense of responsibility limit your ability to experience joy? Do you put everyone and everything ahead of yourself? Perhaps, you work in a caring profession: a teacher, a nurse, social worker, therapist, or simply a caregiver to your loved ones. Maybe you are a college student, or an immigrant, going through a lot of changes and building a life. Together we can work on realigning and finding the balance in your life. Your work and relationships are important and so are you. You deserve to feel joy and excitement again.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. You've taken the first step towards a happier and healthier life. Are you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or unhappy with your current situation? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, ADHD, or self-defeating behaviors? Do you want to make positive changes in your life, but you feel stuck, weighed down, or unsure? If you are looking for a caring, experienced therapist who can provide you with a safe, supportive, professional space where you can explore your challenges, strengths, and goals - you have come to the right place.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. You've taken the first step towards a happier and healthier life. Are you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or unhappy with your current situation? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, ADHD, or self-defeating behaviors? Do you want to make positive changes in your life, but you feel stuck, weighed down, or unsure? If you are looking for a caring, experienced therapist who can provide you with a safe, supportive, professional space where you can explore your challenges, strengths, and goals - you have come to the right place.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative, sacred space where clients bring themselves and their stories. Using your stories and experiences, our work together will center on your present circumstance as well as your hopes and expectations for the future. As a systems and attachment trained clinician, our work together may involve exploring your patterns in relationships, responses to trauma, what you value, social challenges you experience, and/or your strengths and resources. Our therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me. Honesty and vulnerability will be a crucial aspect of our therapeutic relationship.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative, sacred space where clients bring themselves and their stories. Using your stories and experiences, our work together will center on your present circumstance as well as your hopes and expectations for the future. As a systems and attachment trained clinician, our work together may involve exploring your patterns in relationships, responses to trauma, what you value, social challenges you experience, and/or your strengths and resources. Our therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me. Honesty and vulnerability will be a crucial aspect of our therapeutic relationship.
Compassion, support, and empowerment are at the center of my practice. I enjoy working with clients from a holistic, client-centered perspective and through a collaborative process. Using a variety of approaches that best fit for you helps us work with your unique history and goals set in therapy. I teach coping skills, help you address unstable thoughts and behaviors, and process past traumas to live a higher quality of life. I provide a calm, comfortable space where you will feel heard, validated, and met where you are to begin this process.
Compassion, support, and empowerment are at the center of my practice. I enjoy working with clients from a holistic, client-centered perspective and through a collaborative process. Using a variety of approaches that best fit for you helps us work with your unique history and goals set in therapy. I teach coping skills, help you address unstable thoughts and behaviors, and process past traumas to live a higher quality of life. I provide a calm, comfortable space where you will feel heard, validated, and met where you are to begin this process.
The first session will focus on a trauma-focused history taking process, which concludes with a treatment plan that focuses on your presenting concerns and/or attachment struggles.
I am a therapist with over thirty years clinical experience. Over the years I’ve worked with and helped hundreds of individuals and couples through a wide range of difficulties. I’ve learned that there are a lot ways to help, to heal and to promote personal growth, and that no particular approach fits every person or situation. For some individuals problems arise from recent traumatic events, while others struggle with childhood trauma or neglect. Some have disabling anxiety, chronic sleep problems, self-destructive behaviors, self-worth issues or general depression.
The first session will focus on a trauma-focused history taking process, which concludes with a treatment plan that focuses on your presenting concerns and/or attachment struggles.
I am a therapist with over thirty years clinical experience. Over the years I’ve worked with and helped hundreds of individuals and couples through a wide range of difficulties. I’ve learned that there are a lot ways to help, to heal and to promote personal growth, and that no particular approach fits every person or situation. For some individuals problems arise from recent traumatic events, while others struggle with childhood trauma or neglect. Some have disabling anxiety, chronic sleep problems, self-destructive behaviors, self-worth issues or general depression.
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Whether you’re navigating unexpected changes, feeling overwhelmed, or just trying to find your footing, it can be hard to know where to turn especially when you’re looking for support that is Christian, nonjudgmental, and affordable.
As an intern at A New Life Christian Counseling, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and understanding. Everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, which is why we offer low-fee counseling on a sliding scale of $30–$60.
Healing is a journey and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be honored to support you.
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Whether you’re navigating unexpected changes, feeling overwhelmed, or just trying to find your footing, it can be hard to know where to turn especially when you’re looking for support that is Christian, nonjudgmental, and affordable.
As an intern at A New Life Christian Counseling, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and understanding. Everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, which is why we offer low-fee counseling on a sliding scale of $30–$60.
Healing is a journey and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be honored to support you.
The journey of life includes suffering, as well as, hope and joy. We are not always prepared to cope with the challenges that confront us. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), my role is to walk the path with you and begin to develop the skills needed to move through the unexpected challenges of life.
The journey of life includes suffering, as well as, hope and joy. We are not always prepared to cope with the challenges that confront us. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), my role is to walk the path with you and begin to develop the skills needed to move through the unexpected challenges of life.
Everyone has seasons of difficulty, confusion, or moments where forward progress in life and relationships seem to come to a stop. These experiences, while deeply painful, can be harnessed as moments of growth in our lives that cause us to understand ourselves, our faith, our relationships, and the world around us to a much greater degree.
Everyone has seasons of difficulty, confusion, or moments where forward progress in life and relationships seem to come to a stop. These experiences, while deeply painful, can be harnessed as moments of growth in our lives that cause us to understand ourselves, our faith, our relationships, and the world around us to a much greater degree.
In my approach, I work in partnership with teenagers and adolescents to help them reach the goals they have set for themselves. Often, this work includes healing from past negative experiences and traumas, support during developmental milestones and issues connected “stage of life” challenges. I have deep confidence in a person’s inherent knowledge of self, resilience and ability to heal and grow in order to be their whole self. I have experience working in the field of social work for over ten years, supporting individuals and communities in a variety of environments including the juvenile justice system, education and advocacy work, residential treatment, community-based work and non-profits. In my work I have developed a client-centered, strengths-based and trauma informed practice modality.
In my approach, I work in partnership with teenagers and adolescents to help them reach the goals they have set for themselves. Often, this work includes healing from past negative experiences and traumas, support during developmental milestones and issues connected “stage of life” challenges. I have deep confidence in a person’s inherent knowledge of self, resilience and ability to heal and grow in order to be their whole self. I have experience working in the field of social work for over ten years, supporting individuals and communities in a variety of environments including the juvenile justice system, education and advocacy work, residential treatment, community-based work and non-profits. In my work I have developed a client-centered, strengths-based and trauma informed practice modality.
Do outsiders think you seem “put together” even though internally you or your relationships are struggling? Do you often feel helpless or not good enough? My goal is to help guide clients through this journey and get out of the feeling of being "stuck". I see all ages and have a passion for working with teens, young adults, parents, and individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, high achievers, perfectionism, people pleasing, and relationship distress. I take a collaborative and empathetic approach with my clients to best provide a safe and open space to explore.
Do outsiders think you seem “put together” even though internally you or your relationships are struggling? Do you often feel helpless or not good enough? My goal is to help guide clients through this journey and get out of the feeling of being "stuck". I see all ages and have a passion for working with teens, young adults, parents, and individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, high achievers, perfectionism, people pleasing, and relationship distress. I take a collaborative and empathetic approach with my clients to best provide a safe and open space to explore.
help women and couples create healthier communication, stronger relationships, and more peace in daily life. If you feel stuck in repeating patterns, emotionally distant from your partner, or unsure how to move forward at this stage of life, therapy can help.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, caring people who look like they are managing on the outside—but inside feel stressed, lonely, resentful, or exhausted. You may be successful in many areas of life, yet still struggle to feel truly connected, understood, or at ease in your closest relationships.
help women and couples create healthier communication, stronger relationships, and more peace in daily life. If you feel stuck in repeating patterns, emotionally distant from your partner, or unsure how to move forward at this stage of life, therapy can help.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, caring people who look like they are managing on the outside—but inside feel stressed, lonely, resentful, or exhausted. You may be successful in many areas of life, yet still struggle to feel truly connected, understood, or at ease in your closest relationships.
Reaching out for help is never easy, but it’s so incredibly important! I am so glad you are here and I am honored for the opportunity to work with you towards your goals. I love every second I get to witness and experience what clients bring to therapy. As a mental health therapist, I work from a client centered, integrative approach. The body and mind are greatly connected and intertwined, which is why I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care. I am happy and honored to provide you with a safe and healing space for you to tell your story, set goals, and discover the person you were meant to be.
Reaching out for help is never easy, but it’s so incredibly important! I am so glad you are here and I am honored for the opportunity to work with you towards your goals. I love every second I get to witness and experience what clients bring to therapy. As a mental health therapist, I work from a client centered, integrative approach. The body and mind are greatly connected and intertwined, which is why I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care. I am happy and honored to provide you with a safe and healing space for you to tell your story, set goals, and discover the person you were meant to be.
Every individual brings their unique history, modeling provided by adults while growing up, experiences, expectations, hopes, and dreams into a relationship. From this complex mix, a relationship prototype is formed. As couples face challenges, build shared history, and perhaps welcome new family members, those initial desires and longings can sometimes be forgotten. This can result in communication shut down, emotional withdrawal, and increasing dissatisfaction on many levels, including sexually, in what was once a loving, caring, connected bond. Getting back what seems to be lost is where I come in.
Every individual brings their unique history, modeling provided by adults while growing up, experiences, expectations, hopes, and dreams into a relationship. From this complex mix, a relationship prototype is formed. As couples face challenges, build shared history, and perhaps welcome new family members, those initial desires and longings can sometimes be forgotten. This can result in communication shut down, emotional withdrawal, and increasing dissatisfaction on many levels, including sexually, in what was once a loving, caring, connected bond. Getting back what seems to be lost is where I come in.
Patrick Petrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
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The particularity of our stories matter. Even stories of harm and shame are evident of our desperate and deepest attempts to be seen in our aliveness together. Despite the sufferings and stressors that may plague our lives, I believe your inner world holds a beautiful hearth that longs to center you and call you home. By working together from a place of safety and empowerment, I am interested in exploring together what it means to heal and live a life that you find meaningful.
The particularity of our stories matter. Even stories of harm and shame are evident of our desperate and deepest attempts to be seen in our aliveness together. Despite the sufferings and stressors that may plague our lives, I believe your inner world holds a beautiful hearth that longs to center you and call you home. By working together from a place of safety and empowerment, I am interested in exploring together what it means to heal and live a life that you find meaningful.
Being part of the interconnected natural world, we thrive in connection, and without connection, we wither. In our work together we will collaborate in understanding what makes you come alive and wither, to look for ways to get unstuck and make meaning of your emotions and suffering in rewriting your story. I believe that individuals/families can tap into their inner strength to repair and grow new resilience with guidance and support. My role is to restore balance, build communication, and provide support to help you create space to learn and integrate new skills and encourage new perspectives as you grow and thrive in connections.
Being part of the interconnected natural world, we thrive in connection, and without connection, we wither. In our work together we will collaborate in understanding what makes you come alive and wither, to look for ways to get unstuck and make meaning of your emotions and suffering in rewriting your story. I believe that individuals/families can tap into their inner strength to repair and grow new resilience with guidance and support. My role is to restore balance, build communication, and provide support to help you create space to learn and integrate new skills and encourage new perspectives as you grow and thrive in connections.
People sometimes have a hard time getting through troubles alone. Depression, anxiety or trauma can keep you from living fully. Relationships may be full of conflict. It can be hard to find the trust to try.
I believe there's something valuable about all the different sides of yourself. For example, wounds can be protected by your adult side, and self criticism can turn into an inner teacher.
Often people struggle with relationships. When you learn skillful ways of expressing emotions and listening, your relationships become much more satisfying. One of my specialties is couples counseling; I offer a workshop for couples.
People sometimes have a hard time getting through troubles alone. Depression, anxiety or trauma can keep you from living fully. Relationships may be full of conflict. It can be hard to find the trust to try.
I believe there's something valuable about all the different sides of yourself. For example, wounds can be protected by your adult side, and self criticism can turn into an inner teacher.
Often people struggle with relationships. When you learn skillful ways of expressing emotions and listening, your relationships become much more satisfying. One of my specialties is couples counseling; I offer a workshop for couples.
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback, neurobehavioral counseling, (behavioral counseling based on neurobiology), and play therapy.
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback, neurobehavioral counseling, (behavioral counseling based on neurobiology), and play therapy.
I provide a safe, supported and healing therapeutic setting for adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, addictions or are challenged by their life experiences and have found themselves ready to begin the process of gaining insight, understanding, and skills to safely navigate those experiences. These experiences can lead to a variety of issues that can have profound affects on our mind and body. It also may impact our daily functioning, our relationships, and our professional experiences. The journey through change begins from within, and together we can navigate that journey safely and compassionately.
I provide a safe, supported and healing therapeutic setting for adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, addictions or are challenged by their life experiences and have found themselves ready to begin the process of gaining insight, understanding, and skills to safely navigate those experiences. These experiences can lead to a variety of issues that can have profound affects on our mind and body. It also may impact our daily functioning, our relationships, and our professional experiences. The journey through change begins from within, and together we can navigate that journey safely and compassionately.
I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.
I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.
You’re self-aware and capable—but when it actually matters, you still feel stuck in the same frustrating patterns. You may be managing anxious tension, overthinking, or a level of fatigue that doesn’t quite make sense given how well things are going.
At work or in relationships, you might notice yourself either taking on more than your share or pulling back altogether—reading between the lines, adjusting to keep things running smoothly, or shutting down from exhaustion. When this cycle kicks in, it can be hard to find a steady center or access the energy and clarity you know you’re capable of.
You’re self-aware and capable—but when it actually matters, you still feel stuck in the same frustrating patterns. You may be managing anxious tension, overthinking, or a level of fatigue that doesn’t quite make sense given how well things are going.
At work or in relationships, you might notice yourself either taking on more than your share or pulling back altogether—reading between the lines, adjusting to keep things running smoothly, or shutting down from exhaustion. When this cycle kicks in, it can be hard to find a steady center or access the energy and clarity you know you’re capable of.
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