Stress Therapists in Portland, OR

I specialize in working with adults going through life stage transitions, specifically older adults ages 65+ as well as Millennial/Gen Z young professionals. I help people with anxiety, stress, depression, career changes, chronic illness, low self-esteem, and loneliness. I work with people who have been in therapy before as well as people who are trying therapy for the first time- both are wonderful and both are welcome!

I work with adults who want to improve their lives through talk therapy and by making small changes over time. I counsel individuals who are worried, down, stressed out at work, frazzled or eager to get support for a change. I like working with folks who have difficulty concentrating, are in recovery or who have a dual-diagnosis. I also enjoy working with mothers, healthcare workers, and women seeking support for separation/divorce.

We all get stuck sometimes; and we suffer. Life often feels messy and chaotic, and in the midst of "the daily grind" we experience ourselves as unbalanced, fragmented, and "all over the place." Life is perpetually full of transition and change; and our habituated ways of being in the world are often at odds with the ebb and flow of life's events, and we experience stress, conflict and pain. Despite our resources, strategies and efforts to cope with challenges, we often get stuck; and end up feeling dissatisfied with ourselves, disenchanted with others, and disconnected from life, vitality, joy.

As a therapist, I help people connect to their inner strength to meet life’s challenges with creativity and compassion for the self and others using a mindfulness-based approach. My practice is rooted in understanding how our emotions show up in our relationships and inner world as well as somatically in our bodies. And how experience is shaped by the family, community and larger systems we’re a part of. Whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious — or simply stuck — I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions and challenging life issues.

My approach is collaborative with a focus on building awareness and flexibility in coping styles, with the goal of decreasing symptoms as quickly as possible. My training and approach include cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, developmental theories, dialectical behavior therapy, and crisis/trauma-informed theories. Additionally, I am dedicated to working with first responders, healthcare workers, and other mental health providers.

Dealing with anxiety, trauma, and stress can significantly affect your daily life, impacting your relationships, work, and self-esteem. These experiences can lead to feelings of isolation, making it challenging to find a way forward. My practice is specifically aimed at individuals who are ready to confront these issues directly, seeking not just symptom management but a deeper understanding and transformation of their relationship with these conditions. This approach is designed for those looking to regain control and find peace in their lives

I hope you will find a welcome, safe place for healing and growth as we work together. Therapy sessions with me often include techniques from Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness techniques, or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This means that, unlike traditional talk therapy, I often integrate interventions using back-and-forth eye movements to promote resolution from upsetting experiences using ART or EMDR. These approaches are different than hypnosis and are supported by positive outcomes in research studies as well as in my clinical experience.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? I believe in your inherent strengths and abilities, and I'm committed to helping you achieve your goals of finding inner peace, emotional well-being, and greater fulfillment in life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Healing Touch Certified Practitioner/Energy Healer (HTCP), I provide a unique, compassionate, non-judgemental, safe space where you can freely express yourself. Let's work together as a team towards your healing and growth, and create positive change in your life.

The human experience presents unique challenges, opportunities, victories, and struggles for us all; we experience life and our feelings on various spectrums in shared systems: Sometimes the universal feelings of sadness become clinical depression. Sometimes the universal feeling of nervousness can become clinical anxiety. We describe difficulties in processing life events in terms of trauma. We look at compounding impact of transitions as stress. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to join with a trained helper in a safe environment for growth, healing, and change: both in feeling differently and exploring life changes.

Overwhelmed and exhausted with your business, you're now prepared to courageously reinvent a life you're absolutely passionate about! You aim to break free from the trap of comparison and perfectionism. You're eager to restore self-belief and break the chains of destructive cycles. You want authentic connections in every role. You wish to replace anxiety with strength and calm within. You aspire to be audacious and bold in a financially secure and liberating career. You're ready to revive your true essence: lively and inspired. You can go from Uncertain to Confident, Anxious to Calm, and Wanting to Fulfilled.

Mid-life can be deeply rewarding, but it can also feel like a never-ending pile of stress. It's not surprising that you’re feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may be navigating complex relationships, career and caregiving responsibilities, finances, and health issues, not to mention a pandemic or the multitude of systemic oppressive forces alive in our country today! On top of it all, you may notice that your tools for managing stress (alcohol, food, pushing yourself to the max) aren’t really cutting it anymore and may even be causing harm. The pressure is overwhelming, and you're not sure how to handle it all.

Hello and welcome! I am a compassionate therapist specializing in religious and spiritual counseling rooted in Christianity. I provide support to clients facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, and stress management. My approach is holistic, integrating emotional, cognitive-behavioral, and spiritual techniques to foster genuine therapeutic connections within a safe and nurturing space.

There are a rich tapestry of experiences that have led you to this point in your life and shaped the way you cope with challenges, stress, and discontentment. When you feel stuck, I can help you nurture self-acceptance and find ways to move forward. Clients come to me for help managing anxiety, exploring identity, processing relationship issues and patterns, healing from religious trauma, coping with grief and loss, and unpacking the impact of addiction within relationships. Each person I work with is unique, and I will meet you where you are with warmth, understanding, and insight.

I specialize in working with individuals that are involved in a high conflict divorce or an individual or couple that are involved in a DHS child welfare case. People going through these highly stressful experiences can benefit from support, direction, and at times direct assistance in order to successfully get through the legal process. The goal of the work is to facilitate the legal aspect of the case, decrease stress, save the client money, and minimize the impact of the pain or damage to children.

Being a human is hard. In our work together, you'll find a compassionate space where you can navigate life's transitions and challenges, from identity exploration, relationship dynamics and tough emotions. It's okay to feel what you're feeling. We'll work on deepening your connection to your body & emotions, guiding you away from constant fight-or-flight responses. We'll delve into understanding your relationships & past experiences, focusing on attachment and the ways they shape your present, to softly process trauma. Clients have seen less anxiety, greater presence, better management of stress, process trauma, and more confidence.

Are you tired of being tired? Have you ever wonder if there is more to life than just mere survival? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or relationship problems and not sure how therapy can help? You are not alone. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 10 years and have assisted many clients from diverse backgrounds with some, at the root, very fundamental issues of existence including meaning, isolation and choice. Psychotherapy is not only meaningful work for me, but a craft that necessitates continuous personal and professional growth.

Are you experiencing challenges with depression, stress, anxiety, racial discrimination/racial trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, or family conflict? Do you find it difficult to engage fully with others because of these concerns? Are they impacting your daily life and overall well-being? Are you seeking support and empowerment to create a change? Are you looking for cultural sensitive services? Do you need help identifying/ prioritizing what you’re experiencing within this very moment? If you answered YES! to any of the above questions then you’ve come to the right place!

Are fears and attempts to control your life holding you back? Are physical symptoms and sensitivities limiting you? Let's explore and find what you need to reclaim your life. Experience safety and comfort within yourself with my help. I work with adults and adolescents dealing with IBS, confidence issues, compulsions, bad habits, boundary-setting challenges, and stress. Let's start your journey to healing together.

Life feels overwhelming, you're struggling to cope and want support figuring out how to better manage your stress. You feel unsatisfied in your job or a relationship and would like support with making a change and finding a path back to feeling joy. You feel lost and need help rediscovering what you need and want. You're seeking self- and other-awareness to understand why things feel challenging in your present relationships. Your goal is to feel more secure and grounded within yourself, as you learn about your strengths and capacity for change.