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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate
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Tate Sprite

Professional Counselor Associate

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97230
Let's Connect (503) 308-7659
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PEOPLE. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them? It’s painful to watch others apparently having an easy time connecting. It’s lonely. Relationships may have always been complicated or disappointing for you and it’s hard to fully trust them. Somewhere in you there’s a real yearning for deep, authentic connection. That might be embarrassing to admit. You can almost sense in your bones that it should be possible… But you don’t know how.
You may have tried many tools and coping skills, but those only got you so far. Well, that's because ultimately life is not here to be COPED with. It's for you to confidently inhabit your full authentic self. And that first takes having new, powerful emotional experiences, and making new meanings, while being held in safe relationship. That's what I'm about.
How would you like to grow beyond your own blend of self-criticism, living in fear, people-pleasing, avoidance, social anxiety, being checked out? In working with me, you can develop a healthy sense of self-compassion, empowerment to be yourself in relationship, and belonging in the world. It’s possible to be so much more real and alive. Send me a message.
Call or Tate Sprite now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 308-7659

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Portland, OR 97230

(503) 308-7659
Attachment-based, somatic, mindful, trauma-informed, compassion-focused, polyvagal-informed. For clients in Oregon.
I specialize in Social Anxiety and Shame 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Would you be willing to regularly get uncomfortable with me if it meant creating a better life? Uncomfortable is different from unsafe.
Tate Sprite
Let's Connect (503) 308-7659
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Portland, OR 97230

(503) 308-7659
Attachment-based, somatic, mindful, trauma-informed, compassion-focused, polyvagal-informed. For clients in Oregon.
I specialize in Social Anxiety and Shame 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Would you be willing to regularly get uncomfortable with me if it meant creating a better life? Uncomfortable is different from unsafe.
Tate Sprite

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Yes - reach out for details
  • Out of Network
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You can pay out of pocket (I have limited sliding scale spots for those in financial need) and I may also be able to work with your insurance: reach out for details.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 308-7659
Photo of Tate Sprite, Professional Counselor Associate
Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate
"
You can pay out of pocket (I have limited sliding scale spots for those in financial need) and I may also be able to work with your insurance: reach out for details.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 308-7659
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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R9437 Supervised by Sharon Hale (Oregon / LMFT T1178) Nika Erwin
  • In Practice for 2 Years
  • Certificate from Evergreen Certifications: Certified Trauma Professional Certified Trauma Professional / 2023
  • Attended Naropa University, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling, Graduated 2024
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I am also pursuing certifications in Complex Trauma (completed L1/2) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (completed L2/2). My main trainings have been in Hakomi, Focusing, EFT, and Attachment Theory. I also draw on my study of Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and NARM.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 308-7659
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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate
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I am also pursuing certifications in Complex Trauma (completed L1/2) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (completed L2/2). My main trainings have been in Hakomi, Focusing, EFT, and Attachment Theory. I also draw on my study of Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and NARM.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 308-7659
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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Social Anxiety
  • Shame

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Caregivers
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I specialize in helping people heal their relationship to themselves, to others, and to the world. I often work with self-conscious outsiders, who might even be helpers or leaders, and who are stressed out by people or who struggle with boundaries. They want to be free of the intense self-criticism and instead feel belonging and connection.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 308-7659
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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate
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I specialize in helping people heal their relationship to themselves, to others, and to the world. I often work with self-conscious outsiders, who might even be helpers or leaders, and who are stressed out by people or who struggle with boundaries. They want to be free of the intense self-criticism and instead feel belonging and connection.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 308-7659
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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate

3 Endorsements

Michelle Sarchiapone
Michelle Sarchiapone
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalPCA
Tate is an exceptional attachment-based therapist, rooted in somatic practices and adept at creating a nurturing, supportive space. Their compassionate and insightful approach inspires deep change in their clients. I wholeheartedly recommend them!
Melissa Grogan
Melissa Grogan
Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateMFAMALPC-A
Tate combines a playful approach and deep empathy to help clients feel seen, heard, and well supported. You will be in good hands with them.
Kel Lash
Kel Lash
Licensed Professional CounselorMSLPCLMHCCLC
Tate is an exceptional human being and therapist. They are deeply compassionate, empathetic, authentic, self aware and funny. Tate is sensitive, affirming and welcoming to unique clients and their needs.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Queer Allied

I also speak

Slovenian

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Queer Allied

I also speak

Slovenian

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • NARM
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (503) 308-7659
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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (503) 308-7659
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Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate

Location

Primary Location

Portland, OR 97230

(503) 308-7659
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Attachment-based, somatic, mindful, trauma-informed, compassion-focused, polyvagal-informed. For clients in Oregon.
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 308-7659
Photo of Tate Sprite, Professional Counselor Associate
Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate
"
Attachment-based, somatic, mindful, trauma-informed, compassion-focused, polyvagal-informed. For clients in Oregon.
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 308-7659
Photo of Tate Sprite, Professional Counselor Associate
Tate Sprite
Professional Counselor Associate