Autism Therapists in Oregon

I am a queer trans-identified licensed professional therapist practicing clinical psychotherapy for over 16 years. My practice is based out of Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. I specialize in working with queer, non-binary, poly populations. I received my master's degree in Psychology at Antioch University Seattle in 2008 and have been working consistently as a therapist ever since. I have extensive experience and work with counseling individuals and couples in a wide variety settings such as primary health care clinics, urban and rural tribal health care, community mental health treatment centers, and major healthcare facilities.

Have you ever thought: Counseling is helping, but I feel like it’s not quite enough..... I’m not sure if medications are the right fit, and don’t know who to talk to about it..... They say supplements can help with mental health, but how do I know I’m taking the right ones? If so, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to know where to go in the midst of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue, or unmanaged ADHD symptoms. You just want to feel better!

Welcome! I am glad you are considering getting support as you gain clarity and confidence for your next steps. I am a professional counselor associate offering a caring and compassionate space for you to explore, heal, and change. I am committed offering actionable approaches to mental health and behavior change to help transform your life. If you are looking for someone to help with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict or feel like you just need help figuring things out, I offer individual and couples counseling focused on your needs.

Hello! My name is Amanda. My work is grounded in acceptance, authenticity, compassion, creativity, trust, humor and safety. Transformation can be messy, intimidating, confusing and even scary. It can also be exciting and beautiful. I will support you through this journey to find healing and access to the kind of life you want to live. I see my role to be a facilitator, guide and collaborator with you on your path to inner wisdom and self-discovery. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship from which we can explore narratives, patterns and behaviors that no longer serve your well being.

The social challenges that we are currently facing have created an increased need for mental health support. As a therapist, I am passionately dedicated to helping you find the healing, closure, and acceptance that you need. I strive to create a safe and secure environment where you can be heard and understood, and I am committed to working with you to make progress. I will be with you every step of the way as you navigate through the process of change. Let me help you on your journey to finding the freedom that comes with healing.

From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.

Accepting New Clients. Asking for help is a big step and often difficult to do. Thank you for looking to me, for support. Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD, OCD, Neurodivergence, Relationship Issues or various stressors? In many ways behavioral health is similar to physical health. We all have it, and we need to take care of it, so we can live healthy lives. Taking care of your mental health may feel overwhelming and it might also cause feelings of shame, or fear of judgement. You are not alone. I am here to help guide you through the process and assist you in improving your quality of life.

My experience as an adoptive, foster and biological mom opened my eyes to mental health and I/DD needs as well as the effects of trauma. For 12 years I worked in county mental health serving initially as a skills trainer in homes, schools and the community. For 5 years I was a wraparound care coordinator, which inspired me to pursue my master’s degree in social work. Since 2017 I have provided therapy in both clinic and school settings. I mostly see clients with PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties and relational stresses. We address the effects on your total person: biological, psychological, social and spiritual.

It’s an honor to be part of my client’s healing journey, self-discovery, and skill acquisition. My experience in the field of mental health services, combined with my level of training, equips me to effectively walk alongside clients through their healing process. As a therapist at Oregon Healing Collective, I take a systemic and holistic approach to mental health and therapy practice.

Currently accepting clients aged 14+ and families. Whether expected, anticipated, daunting, or frustrating, life changes can have different impacts on every family member. Whether you are experiencing loss, changing family dynamics, or just processing what the future holds, together we can slow down and learn how to make space for bigger and more complex feelings. Individual and family therapy can provide space to improve communication, repair wounds, and build the skills needed to support teens through crisis.

At MindTree we treat the person as a whole, by integrating the healing of mind and Body. Our team of holistic practitioners provide a collaborative health care model and create a personalized Holistic Wellness plan for adults, younger children, teens, elderly adults, couples and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.

I believe that people are more than their diagnoses. I recognize that a strong therapeutic relationship with a client creates a powerful foundation for growth and change. These two values are at the basis of my practice. I am part of both the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities and my practice affirms these and other marginalized identities. I enjoy helping clients embrace parts of themself that society dismisses and categorizes as weird or different.

My therapeutic work focuses on understanding your inner world to build a trusting relationship. Creating a safe and nonjudgemental environment for you is my goal. During the therapy process I aim to define problem areas to help you, your marriage, or your child overcome obstacles pertaining to emotional issues or behavioral issues. I work with kids who experience issues with divorce, school, peers, learning, discipline, and trauma. When working with couples, I use a specific scientific method aimed at addressing particular troubled areas in the relationship from communication issues and conflict to affairs.

Are you aching to feel at home with your body and connect with your inner self? Are you struggling with chronic pain or anxiety? Are you longing for deeper community supports and connections? Are you craving playfulness? Depth? A sense of connection to nature? Many of us are experiencing a sense of disconnection in our lives, bodies, relationships, passions, the world around us. Therapy can help you connect and reclaim your power and agency. We can work together to understand how you are feeling and heal inner distress, as well as manage daily difficulties and anxieties. I specialize in Neurodivergent-Informed and affirming therapy.

Currently OPEN to new clients. Calling all creative, LGBTQIA+, ethically non-monogamous, neurodivergent, kinky people and other normative culture misfits! If you are interested in disrupting programmed patterns, repairing attachment wounding, integrating trauma and stepping into a more authentic, expansive way of being, let’s talk.

Do you feel that you and your family have been struggling lately? are you, or your family members struggling with anything that you are not certain how to deal with? No matter how much you have tried things seem to be the same or seem to be getting worse for you and your family? Do you feel accepted and understood?

Does life feel overwhelming like being trapped in a never-ending maze? Having these feelings are perfectly normal. Talking through the life concerns or worries can help but it’s hard to share deep personal concerns with family or friends. The pressure of family, work, or past trauma's can cause anxiety, stress, even depression. Whether dealing with a difficult relationship, career, or life challenges talking with a trained professional, who is caring and compassionate can help you find freedom and start enjoying life. Think about how great it would be living life instead of just making it through each day.

I provide psychotherapy to children, teens, and emergent adults using an integrative relational or play-centered approach. I specialize in working young people who are curious about themselves but may feel adrift, alienated, misunderstood, or just tired and angry. For most of us, it makes sense to feel weary, outraged, anxious, or demoralized right now. It does not have to make sense to carry the weight of it alone.

My ideal client is someone experiencing disconnection from their authentic self or is trying to unmask. They might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or emotional triggers related to past traumas with which they are struggling. Perhaps they are interested in understanding more about their neurodivergence and ways to build supportive systems to address symptoms. I am honored to help with navigating questions of identity, gender, sexuality, and building relationships with oneself and others.