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Marlèn S. Conrad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, WSC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211
My interests include, art, science, dreams, mythology, gardening, environment, personal spirituality, rites of passage, wisdom stories, travel to ancient sites and Attachment, Archetypal and Eco psychologies.
In an atmosphere of insight and compassion, pathways leading to wellness, new beginnings and joy are possible. Working together, grounded in my in-depth knowledge of and experience in Jungian and contemporary psychotherapies, we illuminate outworn attitudes and patterns. By working with the art and science of psychotherapy, I foster your natural capacities for accessing your “inner compass”, your guide to spiritual gravity and conscious aging. As you tell your story, life events and choices you have made take on new meaning. A doorway opens to pervasive change that goes far beyond symptoms and previous goals.
My interests include, art, science, dreams, mythology, gardening, environment, personal spirituality, rites of passage, wisdom stories, travel to ancient sites and Attachment, Archetypal and Eco psychologies.
In an atmosphere of insight and compassion, pathways leading to wellness, new beginnings and joy are possible. Working together, grounded in my in-depth knowledge of and experience in Jungian and contemporary psychotherapies, we illuminate outworn attitudes and patterns. By working with the art and science of psychotherapy, I foster your natural capacities for accessing your “inner compass”, your guide to spiritual gravity and conscious aging. As you tell your story, life events and choices you have made take on new meaning. A doorway opens to pervasive change that goes far beyond symptoms and previous goals.
(503) 404-3410 View (503) 404-3410
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Katja Biesanz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211
I work with Highly Sensitive People and Empaths, and help navigate personal meaning, spirituality & religion.
I help where you are stuck -- body, story, nerves, or soul. Our difficult experiences can lodge many places. I have a big "tool chest" - from EMDR to mindfulness - to help you meet and transform what needs healing. I believe that each of us has a wholeness, no matter how hidden. I help you to contact that wholeness, in order to access your own wisdom. Together we find your unique path through to your truest self. What is waiting for you is a life of meaning and the ability to connect.
I work with Highly Sensitive People and Empaths, and help navigate personal meaning, spirituality & religion.
I help where you are stuck -- body, story, nerves, or soul. Our difficult experiences can lodge many places. I have a big "tool chest" - from EMDR to mindfulness - to help you meet and transform what needs healing. I believe that each of us has a wholeness, no matter how hidden. I help you to contact that wholeness, in order to access your own wisdom. Together we find your unique path through to your truest self. What is waiting for you is a life of meaning and the ability to connect.
(503) 743-8795 View (503) 743-8795
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Dustin Kerrone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201  (Online Only)
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
(971) 251-4823 View (971) 251-4823
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Stephanie Stockham-Ronollo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97204  (Online Only)
I work with adults and couples on issues related to self-esteem, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief, body image and eating disorders, identity development (including multicultural and LGBTQIA), spirituality, and trauma.
If you've found yourself here, then I imagine you are looking for support to make a change in your life. It can be so challenging when you are shifting through all of these profiles to understand who can help you and how. It is true, there is not one counselor that is a great fit for each person. However, with over 12 years of therapist experience, I have seen that therapy REALLY works! I have also noticed that underneath a lot of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship concerns is trauma. I specialize in working with trauma using EMDR. I help people move from a life of pain to one where they experience thriving.
I work with adults and couples on issues related to self-esteem, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief, body image and eating disorders, identity development (including multicultural and LGBTQIA), spirituality, and trauma.
If you've found yourself here, then I imagine you are looking for support to make a change in your life. It can be so challenging when you are shifting through all of these profiles to understand who can help you and how. It is true, there is not one counselor that is a great fit for each person. However, with over 12 years of therapist experience, I have seen that therapy REALLY works! I have also noticed that underneath a lot of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship concerns is trauma. I specialize in working with trauma using EMDR. I help people move from a life of pain to one where they experience thriving.
(541) 209-5771 View (541) 209-5771
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Gary Conachan III
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97266  (Online Only)
As an ex-evangelical queer person, I am passionate about partnering with LGBTQIA+ adults to help them live authentic and fulfilling sexual, relational, and spiritual lives through sex and relationship therapy. Client issues include but are not limited to navigating non-affirming relationships, sexual concerns and "dysfunctions," and breakdowns in communication or values conflicts. I collaborate with my clients to increase self-understanding, foster agency, clarify self-defined values, build communication skills, increase emotional well-being in relationships, heal from religious trauma, and explore spirituality.
As an ex-evangelical queer person, I am passionate about partnering with LGBTQIA+ adults to help them live authentic and fulfilling sexual, relational, and spiritual lives through sex and relationship therapy. Client issues include but are not limited to navigating non-affirming relationships, sexual concerns and "dysfunctions," and breakdowns in communication or values conflicts. I collaborate with my clients to increase self-understanding, foster agency, clarify self-defined values, build communication skills, increase emotional well-being in relationships, heal from religious trauma, and explore spirituality.
(503) 543-1994 View (503) 543-1994
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Margaret McNeal
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232
We may explore experiences, relationships, attachment, addictions, dreams, art, myth, body, spirituality, and more to help you grow and heal.
Effective, lasting therapy is more than just symptom reduction. Symptoms happen in a context. Understanding that context is the first step to powerfully transform you and your life. My style is warm, playful, compassionate, and deep. I trained at the foremost school of Depth Psychology in the lineage of Carl Jung. I will hold a safe and supportive space for you to approach your edges and face difficulty, while celebrating who you are. Holistic psychotherapy means we work with all of you, not just your symptoms. We will work not only to alleviate your symptoms but to discover and empower who you truly are so you can thrive.
We may explore experiences, relationships, attachment, addictions, dreams, art, myth, body, spirituality, and more to help you grow and heal.
Effective, lasting therapy is more than just symptom reduction. Symptoms happen in a context. Understanding that context is the first step to powerfully transform you and your life. My style is warm, playful, compassionate, and deep. I trained at the foremost school of Depth Psychology in the lineage of Carl Jung. I will hold a safe and supportive space for you to approach your edges and face difficulty, while celebrating who you are. Holistic psychotherapy means we work with all of you, not just your symptoms. We will work not only to alleviate your symptoms but to discover and empower who you truly are so you can thrive.
(503) 831-9970 View (503) 831-9970
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Florence Trentacosti
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97225
The therapeutic relationship is crucial to the healing process, whether the problem is with external relationships, traumatic experience, or one's relationship with the self. I use psychoanalytic principles and relational dynamics to explore the internal conflicts and patterns that are at the root of emotional, psychological and relational problems. I am also sensitive to spirituality and the existential problems inherent in being human, and how these affect us all. I have a special interest in the psychology of twins and intersubjective relating in general.
The therapeutic relationship is crucial to the healing process, whether the problem is with external relationships, traumatic experience, or one's relationship with the self. I use psychoanalytic principles and relational dynamics to explore the internal conflicts and patterns that are at the root of emotional, psychological and relational problems. I am also sensitive to spirituality and the existential problems inherent in being human, and how these affect us all. I have a special interest in the psychology of twins and intersubjective relating in general.
(503) 966-4623 View (503) 966-4623
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Nikki Frederick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97209
I'm sensitive to multicultural issues and have extensive training in spirituality and diversity.
I take a relational and collaborative approach in all of my work and strive to create a space for clients to be genuine and transparent as we work together to address their needs. I am a good fit for individuals who are looking to gain deeper self-awareness and insight, increase meaning and fulfillment in their lives, and reduce mental health symptoms that interfere with their wellness. Clients report that they benefit from my integrative, relational approach to psychotherapy.
I'm sensitive to multicultural issues and have extensive training in spirituality and diversity.
I take a relational and collaborative approach in all of my work and strive to create a space for clients to be genuine and transparent as we work together to address their needs. I am a good fit for individuals who are looking to gain deeper self-awareness and insight, increase meaning and fulfillment in their lives, and reduce mental health symptoms that interfere with their wellness. Clients report that they benefit from my integrative, relational approach to psychotherapy.
(503) 210-5235 View (503) 210-5235
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Gary Neil Reiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, , LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
People come to me to working on integrating their psychology, spirituality, social action, and other parts into wholeness.
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.
People come to me to working on integrating their psychology, spirituality, social action, and other parts into wholeness.
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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cgm counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include: substance and addiction issues, behavioral and relational issues, depression, spirituality, and men's issues.
Which type of clients typically choose to contact me? Those feeling isolated in today's technological society. Couples seeking support managing their relationship. Those considering a change in their career, lifestyle or geography. People curious about the impact of their level of substance use. Creatives curious how to make meaning and the most out of their talents. People bothered by social connections or difficult people in their lives. Parents negotiating how to remain loving while setting boundaries. Those seeking a deeper spiritual connection.
My specialties include: substance and addiction issues, behavioral and relational issues, depression, spirituality, and men's issues.
Which type of clients typically choose to contact me? Those feeling isolated in today's technological society. Couples seeking support managing their relationship. Those considering a change in their career, lifestyle or geography. People curious about the impact of their level of substance use. Creatives curious how to make meaning and the most out of their talents. People bothered by social connections or difficult people in their lives. Parents negotiating how to remain loving while setting boundaries. Those seeking a deeper spiritual connection.
(971) 203-0760 View (971) 203-0760
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MDD- Individual, Relational, and Family therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT-A
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97205
Our work together can help release stuck patterns, expand mutual understanding, and increase trust and connection between you and those you care about most. Challenges with mood, transitions in life and emotional struggles often present side by side to relational hurts. www.michaeldangelotherapy.com Clients: - -Couples, polycules, open relationships, adults (18-80’s). - -Children, teens, adolescents ages 12–18 with adult caregivers (w/ legal documentation from guardianship, no drop offs). - -Blended families, families in transitions. - -LGBTQ+ Gender ID Journeys. - -Grief Journeys. - -Clients of Faiths, Beliefs - Spirituality.
Our work together can help release stuck patterns, expand mutual understanding, and increase trust and connection between you and those you care about most. Challenges with mood, transitions in life and emotional struggles often present side by side to relational hurts. www.michaeldangelotherapy.com Clients: - -Couples, polycules, open relationships, adults (18-80’s). - -Children, teens, adolescents ages 12–18 with adult caregivers (w/ legal documentation from guardianship, no drop offs). - -Blended families, families in transitions. - -LGBTQ+ Gender ID Journeys. - -Grief Journeys. - -Clients of Faiths, Beliefs - Spirituality.
(971) 326-8538 View (971) 326-8538
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Jennalyn Strickland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CADC I, CTP
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that everyone is capable of healthy change to achieve their maximum potential and reach a deep satisfaction with life. I value depth and spirituality, identifying as a follower of Jesus. This drives me to show compassion, openness, and hope to all people in a nonjudgmental environment, recognizing that every person is a human being who deserves to live a life they find worth living. My desire is to create a space where people can feel comfortable and safe to be their authentic selves as they engage in the process of delving into the human within.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that everyone is capable of healthy change to achieve their maximum potential and reach a deep satisfaction with life. I value depth and spirituality, identifying as a follower of Jesus. This drives me to show compassion, openness, and hope to all people in a nonjudgmental environment, recognizing that every person is a human being who deserves to live a life they find worth living. My desire is to create a space where people can feel comfortable and safe to be their authentic selves as they engage in the process of delving into the human within.
(458) 203-3422 View (458) 203-3422
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Elsa Tzintzun
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206
My therapeutic modality includes Strength Based, Solution Focused, Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducation, Psychoanalytical, EMDR, Mindfulness along with a spirituality approach, in a collaborative way to help my clients healing process.
¡Hablo Español! I specialize in working with Latinx, immigrants, and BIPOC clients, but I am open to anyone! I work with adults and children with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, racial identity, and life transitions. I use a holistic approach to healing using theory based and intuition along with EMDR. I work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I understand the Latino culture and beliefs. Understanding these beliefs can be part of the healing process. Healing is a journey which can be achieved with professional help and support. I help my client develop copping skills to reduce stress and achieve their goals.
My therapeutic modality includes Strength Based, Solution Focused, Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducation, Psychoanalytical, EMDR, Mindfulness along with a spirituality approach, in a collaborative way to help my clients healing process.
¡Hablo Español! I specialize in working with Latinx, immigrants, and BIPOC clients, but I am open to anyone! I work with adults and children with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, racial identity, and life transitions. I use a holistic approach to healing using theory based and intuition along with EMDR. I work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I understand the Latino culture and beliefs. Understanding these beliefs can be part of the healing process. Healing is a journey which can be achieved with professional help and support. I help my client develop copping skills to reduce stress and achieve their goals.
(503) 616-2188 View (503) 616-2188
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Anthony Blair
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212
I enjoy spending time with loved ones & friends, meditation, playing guitar, & reading about philosophy and spirituality.
Hi! I’m Anthony Blair! I provide counseling for a wide variety of emotional and mental health needs for adults 18+ and adult couples. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals, and couples. Through careful reflection, openness to learning and growing, planning, intention setting , and practice, I believe that people can realize their dreams and tackle their biggest fears. When doing counseling with me, I expect you'll find enhanced senses of joy, calm, clarity, peace of mind, healing, and relief from whatever it is that is on your mind.
I enjoy spending time with loved ones & friends, meditation, playing guitar, & reading about philosophy and spirituality.
Hi! I’m Anthony Blair! I provide counseling for a wide variety of emotional and mental health needs for adults 18+ and adult couples. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals, and couples. Through careful reflection, openness to learning and growing, planning, intention setting , and practice, I believe that people can realize their dreams and tackle their biggest fears. When doing counseling with me, I expect you'll find enhanced senses of joy, calm, clarity, peace of mind, healing, and relief from whatever it is that is on your mind.
(503) 386-0435 View (503) 386-0435
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Stephanie Solar, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97213  (Online Only)
Let's face it. Life is a juggling act between home, work, school, friends and family. Our bodies are bioenergetic systems geared for balance. When things go well, our energy flows and we feel good. When life happens and stress occurs, we can feel anxiety, depression and physical pain. We reach outside ourselves for relief when going inside is the answer. If you are ready for change and are committed to making that happen, please make an appointment today. My approach is wholistic and I use Energy Psychology (Tapping), Zen Buddhism and Mindfulness to achieve a client's goals.
Let's face it. Life is a juggling act between home, work, school, friends and family. Our bodies are bioenergetic systems geared for balance. When things go well, our energy flows and we feel good. When life happens and stress occurs, we can feel anxiety, depression and physical pain. We reach outside ourselves for relief when going inside is the answer. If you are ready for change and are committed to making that happen, please make an appointment today. My approach is wholistic and I use Energy Psychology (Tapping), Zen Buddhism and Mindfulness to achieve a client's goals.
(971) 545-4448 View (971) 545-4448
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Jamie Friedman Parker
LPC Intern, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209  (Online Only)
I support my clients to find safety, rest, and joy within themselves, often in the midst of very challenging circumstances. I work with folks healing from trauma – especially childhood, religious, sexual, and relational traumas – those exploring their authentic identities, and those who want support in life transitions large and small. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience. Together we will create a space where you can explore deeper layers of your experience, to understand, and potentially reframe, strategies that no longer serve you, and to take steps towards a richer connection with yourself and others.
I support my clients to find safety, rest, and joy within themselves, often in the midst of very challenging circumstances. I work with folks healing from trauma – especially childhood, religious, sexual, and relational traumas – those exploring their authentic identities, and those who want support in life transitions large and small. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience. Together we will create a space where you can explore deeper layers of your experience, to understand, and potentially reframe, strategies that no longer serve you, and to take steps towards a richer connection with yourself and others.
(971) 278-9354 View (971) 278-9354
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Madeleine Moreland
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
Greetings! It would be an honor to join you on this journey of discovery, transformation, and healing. I am a tender-hearted, queer, white, able-bodied, person who was born and raised in Oregon. I am primarily trained and practiced in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy—a perspective where I am devoted to meeting you exactly where you are at and keeping compassion central to our work together. My lens prioritizes non-pathologizing trauma-informed anti-oppressive practice with attunement to systemic oppressions and violences that impact the individual within a complicated ecosystem.
Greetings! It would be an honor to join you on this journey of discovery, transformation, and healing. I am a tender-hearted, queer, white, able-bodied, person who was born and raised in Oregon. I am primarily trained and practiced in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy—a perspective where I am devoted to meeting you exactly where you are at and keeping compassion central to our work together. My lens prioritizes non-pathologizing trauma-informed anti-oppressive practice with attunement to systemic oppressions and violences that impact the individual within a complicated ecosystem.
(971) 278-9427 View (971) 278-9427
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Donita L. Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Gresham, OR 97030  (Online Only)
My focus is to serve couples, families and individuals working through life, struggle and hopelessness. I have a passion to see couples thrive, overcome and stay on the path of commitment. I have a genuine heart to see people healed and fully functioning in life. I trust in the human tendency to realize his or her full potential. I believe humans have the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. I desire to hold a safe space for client's growth while addressing their presenting problem.
My focus is to serve couples, families and individuals working through life, struggle and hopelessness. I have a passion to see couples thrive, overcome and stay on the path of commitment. I have a genuine heart to see people healed and fully functioning in life. I trust in the human tendency to realize his or her full potential. I believe humans have the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. I desire to hold a safe space for client's growth while addressing their presenting problem.
(971) 260-9367 View (971) 260-9367
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Michael Patrick Viola
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211  (Online Only)
*Accepting New Clients* I help my clients recognize and work through their traumas, patterns, and blocks. They learn that deep within there is a truth that is yearning for recognition. At some level they are aware that this truth maps the path and purpose of their lives. We'll work together to find new paths of success and personal power. I reflect to them the wisdom and talents they hold within so that they may begin to own that identity and build confidence in becoming who they really are. I work from a framework that is Archetypal, Jungian, Somatic, Shamanic, Transpersonal, Holistic, Spiritual, and Vibrational/Energetic.
*Accepting New Clients* I help my clients recognize and work through their traumas, patterns, and blocks. They learn that deep within there is a truth that is yearning for recognition. At some level they are aware that this truth maps the path and purpose of their lives. We'll work together to find new paths of success and personal power. I reflect to them the wisdom and talents they hold within so that they may begin to own that identity and build confidence in becoming who they really are. I work from a framework that is Archetypal, Jungian, Somatic, Shamanic, Transpersonal, Holistic, Spiritual, and Vibrational/Energetic.
(844) 818-9320 View (844) 818-9320
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Hawthorne Healing Center, LLC - Courtney Arban
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217  (Online Only)
If you're struggling to cope with life's challenges, yet hoping to find greater peace and fulfillment, I may be able to help. In honoring the collaborative nature of counseling, I intend to be present and compassionately walk alongside you as you deepen your understanding of self. I provide individual therapy and aid in increasing self-awareness and self-esteem, facing challenging life transitions, processing trauma, managing moods, becoming more assertive and setting healthier boundaries, and improving communication and intimacy in relationships (including parenting).
If you're struggling to cope with life's challenges, yet hoping to find greater peace and fulfillment, I may be able to help. In honoring the collaborative nature of counseling, I intend to be present and compassionately walk alongside you as you deepen your understanding of self. I provide individual therapy and aid in increasing self-awareness and self-esteem, facing challenging life transitions, processing trauma, managing moods, becoming more assertive and setting healthier boundaries, and improving communication and intimacy in relationships (including parenting).
(503) 843-8467 View (503) 843-8467

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Spirituality Therapists

What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?

Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.

What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?

There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.

Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?

Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.

How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?

​​Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.