Substance Use Therapists in 97223

A quick note about reaching me and about my dog Lady: Using email will allow me to respond more quickly. My dog Lady, an emotional support animal, sits in on our sessions. You may choose to opt out of having her in the room if you are uncomfortable with her presence. Therapy is a sacred space to express yourself fully and honestly with the assurance of receiving empathy devoid of judgment. Lady is an expert at this! Our life stories are shaped by relationships and events. Work-related stressors, grief, difficult relationships, substance use struggles, anxiety, depression…all of these take a toll on our mental well-being.

In both my work and personal life, I am a firm believer in the benefits of therapy and the ability to integrate our challenges into our lives to create new and healthy dynamics. I am warm, creative, affirming, and direct as a therapist. I believe personal growth is a collaborative endeavor that requires caring, free from judgment. I work with individuals across the lifespan and have experience in a variety of mental health treatment settings.

I work with individuals and couples struggling with a wide variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My therapeutic style is gentle, warm, and relaxed. Often, sessions with me include laughter, celebrating your successes, and encouraging your efforts for change. I will empower you as you explore what changes you want to make in your life, help you build the skills you need to make those changes, and support you as you build the life you want to live.

Cascade Counseling and Consulting is a dedicated and compassionate group therapy practice, and we have immediate openings to support you! I enjoy working with people on topics of adjustment and change, work life balance, mental health symptoms and substance use. I also enjoy supporting clients in long-term recovery to reclaim their lives. Whether you want to address mental health symptoms that are impacting your daily life or struggle with substance abuse, I have a very supportive, goal-directed and non-judgmental approach to help you identify and reach your goals.

I am a graduate in the Clinical Mental Health Program from George Fox University. I also have been an elementary educator for 30+ years. Areas of focus and interest include trauma, grief and loss, addictions, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I am EMDR trained. I also have experience in Play Therapy, and feel confident working with children and adults.

I believe that change is always possible. While often intimidating, therapy can be the first step toward improving your life. Whether struggling with a relationship, anger management, communication skills, parenting, self-identity, depression or anxiety, I work with my clients to identify the maladaptive thought processes, roadblocks and circumstances that have led to feelings of frustration, dissatisfaction, or helplessness. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples and families to identify life goals, improve self-awareness and communication, and implement lasting change.

Whatever you're facing, I'll help: Depression, anxiety, grief, pain, sleep problems, health issues, relationship struggles, trauma, stress, or desire for personal growth. Just be yourself. I provide safety and acceptance to explore difficult situations, thoughts, and emotions. I interact. I offer information and insights. I listen intently. People say I get to the heart of the matter quickly and concisely. You'll learn skills to better manage life. Couples often need a third party to see issues and change what isn't working. If you're willing to take a new look, I'll help figure out how to make the relationship work.

People can live a life that is joyful, peaceful, compassionate, mindful and connected with the love that we all are. As life takes it course, we can lose sight of who we are at our essence. Patterns and habits get established that can interfere with living life to its fullest and in alignment with core values and highest priority intentions. Cognitive decisions get made that form belief systems and ways of acting and behaving in the world that are not always in alignment with our essence. Emotions can get stored in the physical body, which the cognitive mind may not always be able to fully access without support and guidance.

Licensed in OR, CO, WA. Are your symptoms preventing you from engaging in or enjoying activities you once used to? I work with people who battle anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex childhood trauma, addiction, suicidal thoughts and more. Counseling with me will be a warm, authentic and safe experience where together, we can gently process the thoughts, fears and doubts that keep you feeling stuck and perhaps miserable. Therapy may involve helping you develop increased awareness, exploring thought processes, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as learning new skills to manage your symptoms and relationships.

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.

Please, make yourself comfortable with a cozy blanket or a hot cup of tea. Then, let’s talk about you. About how life keeps wearing you out because it’s always one thing after another. But you keep going, trying so hard to keep everything running smoothly or everyone happy. Meanwhile, you plaster on a smile, barely masking the irritability, worry, or sadness. Sometimes you even think there’s something wrong with you. You wonder why it has to be so much harder for you.

Searching for a therapist is the first positive step you can take. I am passionate about working with adult individuals who feel stuck or disconnected. My clients might have had traumatic experiences in their lives, be struggling with addiction, grief, anxiety or depression or may be dissatisfied their current circumstances. I’d like to provide you an opportunity for growth and healing to increase happiness and success, to ensure you are living an authentic and fulfilling life.

I work with a variety of concerns; trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, abandonment, and others. I use an integrative approach leaning heavily on attachment theory. I have also spent significant time working with children and adolescents with complex trauma and/or abandonment. I believe that people have an inherent resiliency, even if it seems lost for a time and people can often find it within themselves to heal and grow with help when needed. My time with clients is spent looking for the ways in which that healing and growth can be realized.

I enjoy working with teens and adults along their journey towards finding resilience and strength in difficult situations. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach and I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and extreme anxiety, starting by creating an atmosphere of safety. I strive to meet your "survival" strategies with validation and kindness as we explore positive changes that you want to make in your life.  My approach is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on mindfulness-based and integrative strategies.

Sometimes we struggle to make sense of what is happening around us. Sometimes we need help to get through these hard times. In these tough times, we may battle depression, anxiety, connection with others, or addictions. My goal is to help you understand your story and help you make sense of what you have learned and become more insightful, confident, and successful in life, therefore making the change you would like to see in your life. I help people work through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addictions which usually stem from events or traumas.

Since you are reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Fortunately, it is unnecessary to live life with fear, confusion, or loneliness. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of healing with you. Borrow from my hope and experience that things CAN be different. Whatever block you may be experiencing is simply a signal that your body and mind wants to heal. Together we can interpret those signals and create a healing dialogue.

Rebecca believes that all people experience times of challenge in their lives making them feel stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of additional support. Rebecca believes that the key to unlocking personal growth and healing from past traumas lies within safe relationships. She believes that trust is sacred and works to build an alliance between herself and her client. It is through the connection that is made that individuals are able to tap into their personal strength building new skills and tools to overcome challenges, hurts, and traumas they have had in their lives.

Are you feeling disconnected and adrift in life? Whether it's due to significant stressors, life transitions, or simply a sense of emptiness, you're not alone. Many individuals struggle to find joy and purpose amidst the challenges of everyday life.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you adjusting to a new occupation, move, marriage or divorce? I am honored to walk with you and aid you on or towards your path of personal growth. If you want to develop coping skills for dealing with life's changes and challenges or are someone who wants to go deep to uncover blocks that are keeping you from achieving the happiness you deserve, I am here to walk beside you to meet your goals. I offer Integrative, creative and evidence-based therapy modalities. Psychotherapy can help you lower anxiety and depression and help you achieve your best self.