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Kristen Pender
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
As we face challenges, life calls us to bravely adjust, stretch and transform who we are. I believe my role as a psychotherapist is to witness my clients, encourage and empower them in discovering the emerging parts of themselves as well as the parts that may no longer serve a purpose. Integrating mindfulness, Person Centered, Internal Family Systems and Trauma Informed practices, I support my clients to identify and accept their emerging selves and take action towards lasting change.
As we face challenges, life calls us to bravely adjust, stretch and transform who we are. I believe my role as a psychotherapist is to witness my clients, encourage and empower them in discovering the emerging parts of themselves as well as the parts that may no longer serve a purpose. Integrating mindfulness, Person Centered, Internal Family Systems and Trauma Informed practices, I support my clients to identify and accept their emerging selves and take action towards lasting change.
(971) 290-2299 View (971) 290-2299

Online Therapists

Photo of Dane Nielsen, Licensed Professional Counselor in Salem, OR
Dane Nielsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
2 Time Spots Currently Available (1 afterschool time) - April. Being a guy isn't always easy. Whether you're an adult struggling with work, parenting, relationships, and life or a teen trying to make it through the school day. I work with teens to help them communicate their needs, make sense of their world, and build the skills for managing their mental health and overall happiness. For adults, I help them to calm their thoughts and find passion in their life, relationships, and work. I also offer services for help with addiction.
2 Time Spots Currently Available (1 afterschool time) - April. Being a guy isn't always easy. Whether you're an adult struggling with work, parenting, relationships, and life or a teen trying to make it through the school day. I work with teens to help them communicate their needs, make sense of their world, and build the skills for managing their mental health and overall happiness. For adults, I help them to calm their thoughts and find passion in their life, relationships, and work. I also offer services for help with addiction.
(503) 765-6209 View (503) 765-6209
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Skyhook Counseling Center
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Tigard, OR 97223
Waitlist for new clients
Mental health services integrating movement within our unique & engaging clinic space plus ninja gym! We offer a range of services for children, adolescents, and adults, including individual therapy, family therapy, parenting support, and group therapy. Therapists on our team have various areas of expertise including supporting neurodivergent individuals, adoption/foster care populations, and other marginalized identities. Our therapists have extensive training in helping clients who are experiencing grief/loss, trauma, attachment and relational challenges, behavioral issues, and other mental health concerns.
Mental health services integrating movement within our unique & engaging clinic space plus ninja gym! We offer a range of services for children, adolescents, and adults, including individual therapy, family therapy, parenting support, and group therapy. Therapists on our team have various areas of expertise including supporting neurodivergent individuals, adoption/foster care populations, and other marginalized identities. Our therapists have extensive training in helping clients who are experiencing grief/loss, trauma, attachment and relational challenges, behavioral issues, and other mental health concerns.
(503) 461-4028 View (503) 461-4028
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Jess White
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97330
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(541) 236-1894 View (541) 236-1894
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Richard Seigler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232
***Currently available for in-person and Teletherapy appointments*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy, and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.
***Currently available for in-person and Teletherapy appointments*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy, and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.
(503) 483-8565 View (503) 483-8565
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Sarah Chiartas
Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and families of all backgrounds, facing various life challenges. I hope to facilitate an inclusive, non-judgmental, and nurturing space that allows you to feel heard and empowered to move toward your goals.
I work with individuals and families of all backgrounds, facing various life challenges. I hope to facilitate an inclusive, non-judgmental, and nurturing space that allows you to feel heard and empowered to move toward your goals.
(971) 253-7433 View (971) 253-7433
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Gary Neil Reiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, , LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented family therapy; Process Oriented sex and intimacy work; Process Oriented personal and historical trauma work; Process oriented coma and brain injury work, I have written 11 books on these topics. My work integrates mind body and spirit.
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented family therapy; Process Oriented sex and intimacy work; Process Oriented personal and historical trauma work; Process oriented coma and brain injury work, I have written 11 books on these topics. My work integrates mind body and spirit.
(458) 218-8186 View (458) 218-8186
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Candice Guertin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I see children (4 years and older) adults, parents and families. I am a compassionate, heart-centered therapist. I practice from a holistic and integrative perspective, blending neuroscience, somatic/body-based methods and cognitive-behavioral therapy. My role is facilitator, guiding in changing patterns, improving relationships and living authentically. You will gain a toolkit in our work together. My specialty is working with Talented & Gifted Children & Adults. I am an expert in guiding families in school, emotional intensity, and social and emotional development.
Welcome! I see children (4 years and older) adults, parents and families. I am a compassionate, heart-centered therapist. I practice from a holistic and integrative perspective, blending neuroscience, somatic/body-based methods and cognitive-behavioral therapy. My role is facilitator, guiding in changing patterns, improving relationships and living authentically. You will gain a toolkit in our work together. My specialty is working with Talented & Gifted Children & Adults. I am an expert in guiding families in school, emotional intensity, and social and emotional development.
(971) 306-4896 View (971) 306-4896
Photo of Renee Gestalt, Licensed Professional Counselor in Salem, OR
Renee Gestalt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, R-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223
I know that you have walked through an entire lifetime of experience to get to this point. The path you have taken has now brought you to an impasse, and I promise you do not have to take these next steps on your journey alone. My name is Renee, and I am a body-based Licensed Professional Counselor in the Portland area. I would like to join you on this adventure you call your life. Together we can collaborate and discover new embodied ways of being, you can reconnect to the life force that flows through you, and I will be there as you uncover the clues to your present and future.
I know that you have walked through an entire lifetime of experience to get to this point. The path you have taken has now brought you to an impasse, and I promise you do not have to take these next steps on your journey alone. My name is Renee, and I am a body-based Licensed Professional Counselor in the Portland area. I would like to join you on this adventure you call your life. Together we can collaborate and discover new embodied ways of being, you can reconnect to the life force that flows through you, and I will be there as you uncover the clues to your present and future.
(503) 468-4492 View (503) 468-4492
Photo of Holly S. Garrett, Licensed Professional Counselor in Salem, OR
Holly S. Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223
Welcome. If you are reading this I am guessing something isn't working in your life. You may be depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, scared, or shut down. You may not know how to communicate your needs to your partner, or deal with your own complicated emotions. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or other life transition. Life is full of twists and turns, many are unexpected and can throw a person off balance. It's ok. This is normal. The truth is that you don't have to do it alone. There is hope! You can find the way back to finding balance in life, work, and love.
Welcome. If you are reading this I am guessing something isn't working in your life. You may be depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, scared, or shut down. You may not know how to communicate your needs to your partner, or deal with your own complicated emotions. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or other life transition. Life is full of twists and turns, many are unexpected and can throw a person off balance. It's ok. This is normal. The truth is that you don't have to do it alone. There is hope! You can find the way back to finding balance in life, work, and love.
(503) 451-6414 View (503) 451-6414
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Age Wise, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Corvallis, OR 97333
Welcome to support for the second half of life! If you are dealing with changing health, self-reinvention, or aging, you have found a therapeutic home. Meeting is convenient: You can see me at the Sage Center, at an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing facility, or work by video or phone - I have provided telehealth since 2005. You can expect compassion based on 40-years experience including career and retirement counseling, LGBTQ advocacy and counseling, inpatient gero-psych, work at care facilities and work with first nations people in 3 countries will allow us to get to the issues quickly and with deep understanding.
Welcome to support for the second half of life! If you are dealing with changing health, self-reinvention, or aging, you have found a therapeutic home. Meeting is convenient: You can see me at the Sage Center, at an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing facility, or work by video or phone - I have provided telehealth since 2005. You can expect compassion based on 40-years experience including career and retirement counseling, LGBTQ advocacy and counseling, inpatient gero-psych, work at care facilities and work with first nations people in 3 countries will allow us to get to the issues quickly and with deep understanding.
(971) 248-9563 View (971) 248-9563
Photo of Gina L Mcwhorter, Licensed Professional Counselor in Salem, OR
Gina L Mcwhorter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035  (Online Only)
Gina is a skilled and compassionate provider specializing in traumatic stress, narcissistic abuse recovery, and highly sensitive persons. Through a psychodynamic, mindbody lens, she compassionately guides clients beyond defenses to connect with wholeness and peace.
Gina is a skilled and compassionate provider specializing in traumatic stress, narcissistic abuse recovery, and highly sensitive persons. Through a psychodynamic, mindbody lens, she compassionately guides clients beyond defenses to connect with wholeness and peace.
(458) 209-2309 View (458) 209-2309
Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.