Therapists in Oregon

Do you want to make meaningful change but don’t know where to start? Change can be scary. Maybe it feels hard to get motivated. You might feel disconnected from yourself, or like you can’t do the things you once could. It might even feel like a part of you is staring to work against you. We will work together to honor all of you to support holistic healing. In our sessions, we will create a sacred and healing space for you to bring and express all of you. Creative expression (art, music, etc) invited and encouraged. In this space, I will be empathic, empowering, and genuine. I strive to be warm, welcoming, and inclusive in my work.

Julia is a modern therapist with a deep belief in the power of authenticity and genuine connection to create an environment where you can feel truly seen and hear. She believes that true healing occurs within the context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. She values your unique story and perspective, and has built a practice centered around empathy, compassion, and understanding.

Life and relationships are full of growth opportunities for all of us. I work in collaboration with clients to increase connection and awareness of core values so they can make lasting change. My style is positive, warm and direct. For those working to find increased joy and stability within themselves and their relationships, we can explore together the areas that feel stuck and ways to increase functioning and open up more choice.

I am passionate about helping individuals thrive in life and overcome barriers that have been keeping them stuck preventing vitality and abundance. Every person is unique, which means I work personally with you to understand who you are, what goals you have and what you are looking for in therapy to help your life get back on track. My hope is to offer a safe space for you to accomplish this by gaining a deeper understanding and awareness of yourself. These understandings come from evidenced based depth models including psychodynamic, attachment based, and behavioral therapies.

Hello my name is Jordan and I am able to see adults and teens down to age 14 currently, who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, and other symptoms. My professional lens is guided by the belief that all individuals have the ability to heal when they have the tools and safe space to do so. I recognize people as experts of their own lives, and work in collaboration with clients in accessing empowerment. I work from an anti-oppressive world view and offer a strength-based approach.

To begin this new journey towards wellness signifies courage and readiness for change and healing. It can be challenging to find someone who can hold space for your life experiences and needs as a client. I utilize a person-centered perspective in supporting clients as they move through this process of self-discovery and growth. I seek to bring compassion, warmth, and unconditional positive regard to our sessions and bring a gentle directness to this space where needed. It is important to me that we incorporate approaches which honor your unique needs, and that we do so in an affirming and welcoming space.

You work hard to please people around you, but you are burned out. You're a high achiever and great at helping others. But caring for yourself is overwhelming, because you don't know what you need or want. You may experience high anxiety and feel guilty almost reflexively. You know you shouldn't be so hard on yourself, but find it difficult to practice self-acceptance. You also know that you are tired of sacrificing yourself for everyone else and of being your own worst critic. It's time for a change. You want to pay gentle attention to yourself. You're ready to feel contentment and reconnect with yourself.

Do you struggle to live your life to the fullest? Have you tried several things and still feel like you want more? Counseling can be an opportunity to gain insight, increase motivation and discover your strengths. There are different ways of thinking, feeling and behaving to increase awareness and find the road to lasting wellness. Together we can create healthy coping strategies, positive social connections, self-esteem and confidence in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

I am a seasoned therapist (licensed in OR & WA) with 20+ years' experience, and I work primarily with adults seeking help for grief/loss, anxiety and depression, and/or the impacts of complex trauma. Drawing from training and experience in approaches that include IFS (Level-1), ACT, DBT and MBSR, I would collaborate with you to tailor therapy to your needs and preferences. Together, we would work towards realizing what you most desire for your future. My practice is trauma- and social justice-informed, and people from diverse backgrounds share that they appreciate the warmth, authenticity and skill that I bring to this process.

***Currently I can only see clients with OHP insurance.*** I help Oregonians like you, whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have worked with a counselor before. I take my cues from you, and together we will build a therapeutic relationship focused on achieving your goals. Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, disability and chronic illness, weight stigma, career questions, or other life transitions, I want to help you frame your story, make meaningful progress, and develop clarity.

Life is not a straight road, but a winding path. Around each corner may be a new challenge. As a therapist I am here to help you navigate your “path” and enrich your journey. My specializations lie in helping teens and adults experiencing anxiety and depression. Whether this is a result of stress, life transitions, grief, loss, divorce, career or education challenges, self-esteem, chronic conditions, or as a result of the aging process. I am licensed in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and Wyoming.

Therapy provides a supportive framework to be present with and explore life's ups and downs and examine life experiences in a new way. This exploration can help you understand yourself better, break old patterns, accept yourself radically, enrich your relationships, and grow. Regardless of your unique process, I believe you have the inherent wisdom and resilience to be present, heal, find joy & ease, and love yourself more. My approach is collaborative, relational, direct, with a little humor thrown in.

My approach to therapy is based on mindfulness and self-compassion. Mindfulness teaches us how to be present and self-compassion teaches how to be a friend and ally to ourselves no matter what. I offer a warm and safe relationship, good old fashioned listening, and skills to improve effective communication, managing and learning from emotions, self-acceptance, compassion, and connecting with and living your values. Mindfulness-based therapy is practical, evidence-based, and it works. You don't have to be stuck, overwhelmed, or feel disconnected from your life. You can make positive changes, heal, grow, and thrive.