Therapists in Beaverton, OR
Glynis M. Stafford, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, DBTC, NCC, ACDCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Not accepting new clients
Welcome & hello. Thank you for taking the time to read my professional biography. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified DBT Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist; dedicated to improving the mental health and overall wellness of my clients. I bring extensive clinical experience, over 25 years, utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, (CBT), dialectical behavioral techniques, (DBT), solution-focused skills, as well as strength-based problem solving techniques. My experience also includes significant work with children, teens, adults, and their families.
Welcome & hello. Thank you for taking the time to read my professional biography. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified DBT Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist; dedicated to improving the mental health and overall wellness of my clients. I bring extensive clinical experience, over 25 years, utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, (CBT), dialectical behavioral techniques, (DBT), solution-focused skills, as well as strength-based problem solving techniques. My experience also includes significant work with children, teens, adults, and their families.
Amy M Beene
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006 (Online Only)
Being human did not come with a set of instructions, but perhaps it should have. So often, humans find themselves in the mess of suffering, pain, and social programming that gets in the way of being our authentic selves. I, myself, am human first, therapist second (& ya know... 1000 things in between). I see therapy as a way to recenter and come back into YOUR own knowing. Therapy is the conscious participation in your own evolution. And I am here to assist you on your journey to evolve into the human you want to be.
Being human did not come with a set of instructions, but perhaps it should have. So often, humans find themselves in the mess of suffering, pain, and social programming that gets in the way of being our authentic selves. I, myself, am human first, therapist second (& ya know... 1000 things in between). I see therapy as a way to recenter and come back into YOUR own knowing. Therapy is the conscious participation in your own evolution. And I am here to assist you on your journey to evolve into the human you want to be.
Kathy Lefor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling sad, anxious, angry,or lonely? Are these feelings keeping you awake at night or causing difficulties in your relationships? Perhaps it is time to consider professional counseling.
Within a safe and confidential setting, I help clients resolve current life issues and heal past events/traumas that continue to create problems. My approach is collaborative, within the context of a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, angry,or lonely? Are these feelings keeping you awake at night or causing difficulties in your relationships? Perhaps it is time to consider professional counseling.
Within a safe and confidential setting, I help clients resolve current life issues and heal past events/traumas that continue to create problems. My approach is collaborative, within the context of a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship.
Amy S Beard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
When we feel stuck in patterns or held back by our pasts, it's hard to feel like we're living the lives we want. Reaching out to a therapist can be the first step in claiming your life as your own. Are you searching for direction or meaning in your life? Feeling stuck in a job, a relationship, or a recurring pattern? Feel like past or present pain is keeping you from being the person you want to be or living the life you want to live? Let's explore what brought you to this place in your life and help you find the path to being the best you that you want to be!
When we feel stuck in patterns or held back by our pasts, it's hard to feel like we're living the lives we want. Reaching out to a therapist can be the first step in claiming your life as your own. Are you searching for direction or meaning in your life? Feeling stuck in a job, a relationship, or a recurring pattern? Feel like past or present pain is keeping you from being the person you want to be or living the life you want to live? Let's explore what brought you to this place in your life and help you find the path to being the best you that you want to be!
Dr. Arianna Gerry
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals cope and transcend some of life's most difficult stressors that often cause anxiety and depression. I work with clients who are caregivers, as well as those dealing with loss and grief. I work with clients facing chronic and terminal illness to find meaning and purpose in their lives. I specialize in working with clients suffering with pain, sleep problems, and experiencing insomnia. I also specialize in health behavior change, whether your goals are to improve your physical health via diet, exercise, and adaptive thinking, I will help motivate you to take action and ascend!
I specialize in helping individuals cope and transcend some of life's most difficult stressors that often cause anxiety and depression. I work with clients who are caregivers, as well as those dealing with loss and grief. I work with clients facing chronic and terminal illness to find meaning and purpose in their lives. I specialize in working with clients suffering with pain, sleep problems, and experiencing insomnia. I also specialize in health behavior change, whether your goals are to improve your physical health via diet, exercise, and adaptive thinking, I will help motivate you to take action and ascend!
Lindsey Trowbridge
Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
Waitlist for new clients
Telehealth openings currently available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and trained in EMDR, who specializes with children and teens. Through combining play therapy and EMDR techniques, I help clients heal through trauma and crises they have experienced. I strive to create an affirming, safe environment for all clients, including LGBTQ individuals. I can assist LGBTQ children, teens and their families navigate through potential life challenges. When I have openings become available, they are typically in the middle of the day. Active clients are given priority for after school scheduling.
Telehealth openings currently available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and trained in EMDR, who specializes with children and teens. Through combining play therapy and EMDR techniques, I help clients heal through trauma and crises they have experienced. I strive to create an affirming, safe environment for all clients, including LGBTQ individuals. I can assist LGBTQ children, teens and their families navigate through potential life challenges. When I have openings become available, they are typically in the middle of the day. Active clients are given priority for after school scheduling.
Joaquin Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Evaluating our symptoms is a bridge to healing. Symptoms direct us toward the source of our suffering and point us in the direction of our solace. Oftentimes, clients enter counseling because they feel there is something wrong with them that needs to be fixed. However, there is nothing wrong. Our symptoms are not markers of failure or brokenness, they are expressions of need. Emotional duress and mental stress are a doorway or a "calling" for new behaviors and outlooks. When clients work with awareness, focus, and gentle persistence, life improves. Our bodies have an inherent ability to heal themselves. Our minds do, too.
Evaluating our symptoms is a bridge to healing. Symptoms direct us toward the source of our suffering and point us in the direction of our solace. Oftentimes, clients enter counseling because they feel there is something wrong with them that needs to be fixed. However, there is nothing wrong. Our symptoms are not markers of failure or brokenness, they are expressions of need. Emotional duress and mental stress are a doorway or a "calling" for new behaviors and outlooks. When clients work with awareness, focus, and gentle persistence, life improves. Our bodies have an inherent ability to heal themselves. Our minds do, too.
Mark Saren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008 (Online Only)
I help people who seek to increase awareness, strengths, intelligence (IQ and EQ), resiliency, create empowering processes and solutions leading to meaningful life engagement, and improving quality of life. I have worked with all ages, backgrounds and issues, individuals, couples and families. I have found the best predictor of effective therapy is how well the client connects with the therapist. I am open to working with all people, cultures and concerns.
I help people who seek to increase awareness, strengths, intelligence (IQ and EQ), resiliency, create empowering processes and solutions leading to meaningful life engagement, and improving quality of life. I have worked with all ages, backgrounds and issues, individuals, couples and families. I have found the best predictor of effective therapy is how well the client connects with the therapist. I am open to working with all people, cultures and concerns.
Dr. Dianna Harris (Accepting New Clients)
Psychologist, PsyD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Accepting NEW Clients (ages 18-65) as of 4/24/24 for Medication Management (I am not taking clients for therapy). Appointments are available in 2 weeks. Complete the Patient Inquiry Form on my website. You will receive a response the same or next day. My practice is primarily composed of adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I find that people reach out to treatment when excessive worry, low motivation, and negative thinking can lead to feeling less confident in their work, behind on tasks at home, and impacting their relationships. I don't treat ADHD and I don't prescribe controlled substances, such as Xanax for anxiety.
Accepting NEW Clients (ages 18-65) as of 4/24/24 for Medication Management (I am not taking clients for therapy). Appointments are available in 2 weeks. Complete the Patient Inquiry Form on my website. You will receive a response the same or next day. My practice is primarily composed of adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I find that people reach out to treatment when excessive worry, low motivation, and negative thinking can lead to feeling less confident in their work, behind on tasks at home, and impacting their relationships. I don't treat ADHD and I don't prescribe controlled substances, such as Xanax for anxiety.
Jessica Padnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008 (Online Only)
My name is Jessica Padnick and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adult individuals and couples to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I want to collaborate with you to increase mindful awareness of what is or is not working in your life, explore core values, and work together toward your goals. Together we can practice strategies to address current issues while also exploring and addressing root causes underlying symptoms.
My name is Jessica Padnick and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adult individuals and couples to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I want to collaborate with you to increase mindful awareness of what is or is not working in your life, explore core values, and work together toward your goals. Together we can practice strategies to address current issues while also exploring and addressing root causes underlying symptoms.
Krystal Marcinkiewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
My role is to support you in creating your own understanding of self, explore your personal truths, and identify your strengths. You have a story and deserve a safe space to share it. My top priority as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and non-pathologizing environment to support you in telling your story and working through the process of positive change. My goal is to engage collaboratively and compassionately with each of my clients throughout their therapeutic journey. I find special value in working with all clients on finding new ways to care for self on a deeper and more intimate level.
My role is to support you in creating your own understanding of self, explore your personal truths, and identify your strengths. You have a story and deserve a safe space to share it. My top priority as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and non-pathologizing environment to support you in telling your story and working through the process of positive change. My goal is to engage collaboratively and compassionately with each of my clients throughout their therapeutic journey. I find special value in working with all clients on finding new ways to care for self on a deeper and more intimate level.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about working with young adults and women. I have worked with varieties of clients from individuals going through life transitions to adolescents with complex issues. Finding a therapist that you connect with is critical to your journey. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to create an environment where each person feels listened to and valued as a unique being on their path to complete wellness. I place great emphasis on connection between client and therapist while at the same time using direct approaches to guide my clients to healing and discovery.
I am passionate about working with young adults and women. I have worked with varieties of clients from individuals going through life transitions to adolescents with complex issues. Finding a therapist that you connect with is critical to your journey. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to create an environment where each person feels listened to and valued as a unique being on their path to complete wellness. I place great emphasis on connection between client and therapist while at the same time using direct approaches to guide my clients to healing and discovery.
Brian Bracelin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008 (Online Only)
I strive to create the safest space possible so that past experiences or current stressors can be explored and new possibilities can be discovered. Using a safe collaborative approach, I can support you in maneuvering through your feelings of anger, fear and helplessness so that you can overcome obstacles, achieve your goals and live the well lived life you deserve.
I strive to create the safest space possible so that past experiences or current stressors can be explored and new possibilities can be discovered. Using a safe collaborative approach, I can support you in maneuvering through your feelings of anger, fear and helplessness so that you can overcome obstacles, achieve your goals and live the well lived life you deserve.
Melody Jackman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Not accepting new clients
Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we would like it to be. Sometimes we experience events and relationship challenges that shake us to the core, leave our emotions raw, and challenge everything that we think we believe about the world. One of my passions is helping individuals and couples to find coping strategies, process through the difficulties they are facing, and help them move towards healing and growth. I offer a compassionate space that honors all of the emotions and experiences my clients bring to the room, and allow them to process at their own pace, while encouraging them to face difficult things.
Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we would like it to be. Sometimes we experience events and relationship challenges that shake us to the core, leave our emotions raw, and challenge everything that we think we believe about the world. One of my passions is helping individuals and couples to find coping strategies, process through the difficulties they are facing, and help them move towards healing and growth. I offer a compassionate space that honors all of the emotions and experiences my clients bring to the room, and allow them to process at their own pace, while encouraging them to face difficult things.
Lori M. Severson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about helping clients find the help they need. My work is for individuals and couples from all backgrounds, whether they are in traditional or non-traditional partnerships. While I provide therapy for a wide variety of issues, my focus is on relationships, life transitions and women's issues. I want to help individuals and couples find new ways to see, experience and respond to those parts of themselves or their partner that may be challenging. My goal is that you will find my therapeutic style to be very caring, collaborative, supportive, individual and unique to your personal and cultural needs.
I am passionate about helping clients find the help they need. My work is for individuals and couples from all backgrounds, whether they are in traditional or non-traditional partnerships. While I provide therapy for a wide variety of issues, my focus is on relationships, life transitions and women's issues. I want to help individuals and couples find new ways to see, experience and respond to those parts of themselves or their partner that may be challenging. My goal is that you will find my therapeutic style to be very caring, collaborative, supportive, individual and unique to your personal and cultural needs.
Cliff Robertson
Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHP
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008 (Online Only)
I have worked in Corporate America and for the military. I have played sports and started churches. The breadth of my experiences are wide and my mission is to make a difference in the lives of those I am blessed to work with as a counselor. My ideal client will be between the ages of 12-85, individual, couple or family, dealing with a variety of issues from trauma/ptsd, to depression and other mental health disorders, and potentially co-occurring substance use disorder.
I have worked in Corporate America and for the military. I have played sports and started churches. The breadth of my experiences are wide and my mission is to make a difference in the lives of those I am blessed to work with as a counselor. My ideal client will be between the ages of 12-85, individual, couple or family, dealing with a variety of issues from trauma/ptsd, to depression and other mental health disorders, and potentially co-occurring substance use disorder.
Olivia Lewis
Professional Counselor Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
Since no two people are the same, no treatment should look the same. I believe in individualizing the counseling experience to the client and their unique needs. Thus, I practice with a trans-theoretical model or across theories. I take into account your readiness for change, your strengths, and your developmental level to create a working relationship that allows for growth and resilience building. Some approaches I have utilized in the past include Wellness Based Counseling, EcoWellness/ EcoTherapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Since no two people are the same, no treatment should look the same. I believe in individualizing the counseling experience to the client and their unique needs. Thus, I practice with a trans-theoretical model or across theories. I take into account your readiness for change, your strengths, and your developmental level to create a working relationship that allows for growth and resilience building. Some approaches I have utilized in the past include Wellness Based Counseling, EcoWellness/ EcoTherapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Benjamin Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
You want a therapist who will actually listen to you, give you feedback when you ask for it, and not try to boss you around. That's what you get when you hire me. This is your life being discussed and you live with the consequences of your choices, not me. I want you to find what is most important to you and help you figure out how to deal with what has been stopping you from getting it. People inviting me to collaborate like this is one of the greatest honors I've had.
You want a therapist who will actually listen to you, give you feedback when you ask for it, and not try to boss you around. That's what you get when you hire me. This is your life being discussed and you live with the consequences of your choices, not me. I want you to find what is most important to you and help you figure out how to deal with what has been stopping you from getting it. People inviting me to collaborate like this is one of the greatest honors I've had.
Christine Landis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
I work with people who are interested in the process of finding healing, wholeness and meaning. Our work will focus on your concerns, whether expressed as depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, loss & grief, childhood trauma, identity issues or self-understanding. We will explore your inner world with compassion and without judgment in order to facilitate greater self-awareness, healing and transformation. My approach is Jungian-oriented, attending to both conscious and unconscious material. I value diversity and the uniqueness of each person's culture, background and lifestyle.
I work with people who are interested in the process of finding healing, wholeness and meaning. Our work will focus on your concerns, whether expressed as depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, loss & grief, childhood trauma, identity issues or self-understanding. We will explore your inner world with compassion and without judgment in order to facilitate greater self-awareness, healing and transformation. My approach is Jungian-oriented, attending to both conscious and unconscious material. I value diversity and the uniqueness of each person's culture, background and lifestyle.
Becca Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has the capacity for change, and timing is everything when approaching healing and readiness. If you're ready to show up, I am ready to walk alongside you and hold therapeutic space for this work. I utilize an eclectic approach with a strong reliance on acceptance-commitment therapy techniques, trauma-informed care, emotionally focused therapy techniques, and other evidence-based approaches.
Everyone has the capacity for change, and timing is everything when approaching healing and readiness. If you're ready to show up, I am ready to walk alongside you and hold therapeutic space for this work. I utilize an eclectic approach with a strong reliance on acceptance-commitment therapy techniques, trauma-informed care, emotionally focused therapy techniques, and other evidence-based approaches.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Beaverton, OR
600+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Beaverton, OR who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
55% | Aetna |
55% | PacificSource |
46% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Beaverton, OR see their clients
61% | In Person and Online | |
39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.