Therapists for college students near Portland State University

Do you often feel misunderstood and hurt? Do you feel as though your emotions are controlling you and you don’t know what to do to change that? Does it leave you feeling anxious and depressed? I know what that feels like and I can help with that. My Approach to Helping I believe that people are doing the best they can with the information and skills they currently have. I also believe that they can grow and create better lives for themselves with the appropriate support. My approach to helping clients develop the skills to effectively identify, regulate and communicate their emotions, needs and boundaries to others is validating and skills-based. Therapy with me is relational, non-judgmental, body positive, sex positive and LGBTQ+ and poly competent. My Personal Beliefs and Interests I'm a psychologist and certified alcohol and drug counselor. I have a background in research (on behavior change) and loved working in academia for a long time, before transitioning to working in community mental health for a few years. I love being a therapist. I am also a mother and an immigrant with strong progressive values and I bring that to the table as well. I believe that Black Lives Matter and that community action is more powerful than waiting for government to act in our best interest. I bring this perspective to my work.

Drs. Calle Pierson and Amia Huang provide collaborative, evidence-based, goal-directed therapeutic services to adults. We prioritize your values and personal experiences in our approach, which helps us explore your goals and explore your own personal sense of meaning. We aim to support you as you explore your own sense of self and overcome challenges. We provide individual therapy, both in person and telehealth, for adults experiencing symptoms related to concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, neurodivergence, health-related concerns, and mild to moderate substance use (i.e., alcohol and cannabis only). We use a collaborative & integrative approach that best fits your needs and goals. We may use some of the following evidence-based techniques: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Humanistic & Existential Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.

I work with college and graduate students needing help with executive function and possible ADHD related concerns. Executive function skills help us navigate life and get things done. People use these skills to perform activities such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, paying attention to details, managing time, sustaining attention and focus, self regulate and build awareness of how they function and interact in the world. A person challenged by their executive functions can experience difficulty and stress in school, at work, in social settings and relationships and at home. If you would like to learn more about this and/or get support/assistance feel free to contact me! I would like to help!

Your feelings matter and your concerns matter- nothing is too small or insignificant to get support on in therapy. I am eager to be a source of strength and guidance for you as you navigate the challenges that come up personally and professionally, or to redirect you to a more appropriate resource as needed. I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation to discuss further.

Ellie Mental Health in Oregon City - Beavercreek, Oregon isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

I specialize in working with primarily teenagers and young adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal issues. Especially those with a trauma history, who are motivated to live the life that they truly desire. My overall approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and person-centered, meaning that the client dictates what they are comfortable with sharing and is free to talk about anything they please. My primary goal is to provide support and walk alongside you to achieving the reality you desire while you're in the driver's seat!

**Accepting Clients** Are you ready to take the first step to heal from past trauma? Have you experienced unhealthy relationship patterns? Regardless, if that hurt happened in childhood, from a past relationship, or is currently present in your life, all struggles are valid and deserve attention. I'm here to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to grow, gain insight, and help you along your journey toward healing and change. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, have a history of abuse or intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, stress, shame, and through life transitions. I help clients recognize and utilize their strengths to achieve their goals. I believe counseling is a collaborative experience, and I will adjust my approach based on your needs. I hope to provide you with a compassionate space to process your experiences and gain the skills to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you. Give me a call to schedule our first session, and together we can take the steps necessary to establish your version of healing.

I provide individual mental health counseling to adults. age 18+. As a seasoned therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I have helped many people with overcoming trauma, managing anxiety, ADHD, stress and burn out, depression, loneliness and navigating life transitions. I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental safe space for my clients. I believe that you are the expert on you and I have set of skills that may be helpful in making the changes you desire.

CHERIISH Counseling LLC is a mental health counseling program located in Gresham and Troutdale, Oregon. We provide traditional therapy services in-person or virtually. We also offer equine-assisted therapy. Our practice focuses on serving LGBTQIA+ clients. We are here to help you discover yourself, access your self-compassion, develop healthy relationships, and build skills for a more peaceful and grounded life.

I work with teens and young adults who may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, or other mental health challenges. I also work with athletes struggling with their overall well-being, athletic performance, and other life stressors.

The Firefly Institute: a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the health and wellness of the community through holistic care practices, education, research and social justice. We offer child, adolescent, adult, and family counseling services through a trauma informed model. Our therapists have advanced training in expressive arts therapies.Clinical supervision is available for those working towards licenisng. We support supervision for licensed professional counselors (LPC), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT), licensed clinical social workers (LCSW) and those seeking credentialing as a registered play therapist (RPT). Firefly offers continuing education workshops and certification programs for mental health and allied service professionals. Firefly is an approved provider by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the Association for Play Therapy (APT)

New Pattern Counseling is an inter-disciplinary counseling team supporting long term sobriety and trauma healing for individuals, couples, youth, and families. We specialize in the intersection between substance use, sex addiction, betrayal trauma, other trauma, and attachment distress. We promote healing and recovery through cultivating a sober way of life that heals and transforms a person's relationships to their body, to primary partners, children, peers, community, and seeks resilience through meaningful spiritual practices.

Our practice offers specialized, culturally responsive mental health services tailored to Latinx and immigrant communities, with a strong emphasis on serving Spanish-speaking clients. All providers are bilingual, allowing us to deliver care in clients’ preferred language without reliance on interpretation services. We are particularly equipped to address the unique stressors faced by immigrant populations, including acculturation challenges, trauma, family separation, and systemic barriers to care. However, each clinician possesses diverse specializations to effectively support the distinct needs of individuals and families.

I see therapy as a place for people to be deeply understood and gently challenged to take action on what they value most. I use a collaborative, strengths-based approach to support what is already working for you, including your innate resilience and knowledge, while also targeting areas of struggle. I recognize that healing and change happen in the context of genuine, consistent, and intentional relationships, and strive to bring these things into therapy along with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also deeply value feminist, queer, and liberation psychologies and draw upon these wisdoms to explore the struggle of being human from a social justice lens. Relatedly, my understanding of systems of oppression, and therefore my orientation to therapeutic practice, are informed by my identities as a White, Jewish, pansexual cisgender woman.

I specialize in working with college students experiencing anxiety and depression, but I also see clients for a wide variety of challenges, including perfectionism, procrastination, family and relationship concerns, self-esteem and shame. Additionally, I often work with clients with a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities, and with those in non-monogamous relationships. I aim to create a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment for you to experience and explore your feelings and all parts of yourself. Together we can find ways to help you feel better and live more fully, consciously, and comfortably. I will explore with you the impact of your past on your present, and help you to choose the future you want. By seeking therapy, you are already taking a courageous first step towards better living. Please contact me with any questions you have about my practice, or to request a free phone consultation to find out if therapy with me is a good fit for you.

While I’ve worked with clients from all different kinds of communities, I’m particularly passionate about supporting young adults who are working through sexual shame, sexual trauma, social anxiety, neurodivergence, ethical non-monogamy, and those who identify as queer/BIPOC and/or men. I focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a strengths-based and healing focus & Narrative Therapy. Because pain and trauma are realities of our world, our past selves often inform our present relationships, even when we don’t want them to. Together we’ll work to help you understand and identify what parts of yourself show up in your life today. We’ll unpack your history and upbringing to discern how they’re potentially impacting your current relationships. We often feel like we’re “missing the mark” in our relationships - that despite all our efforts, we’re still falling short. Effectively communicating with your partner or other people in your life is a skill I’ll help you develop. Generally, my style of work is a mixture of collaborating with clients, while also challenging them to dig deeper. But above all, I approach my clients with gentleness, compassion, and I will always keep our focus on healing. I was raised in a conservative Christian environment where sex, sexuality, and gender were defined by my religion. This in turn created internalized feelings of shame about who I was. Since then, I’ve done a lot of educating and relearning to shape my identity into who I am today. As a black, brown, and queer woman, my identities inform my work and the way I show up for my clients and community. My desire is for you to feel empowered to be your authentic self and transform your relationship with sex and sexuality into a positive one. Cultivating a relationship built on trust with the people I collaborate with is something I value deeply. Having the ability to trust your therapist allows you to bring more of your true self to the table, which directly affects the quality of the work we’ll do together. I’ll work with you to build a mutual and trusting relationship, because a therapeutic relationship models relationships out in the world.

I love working with young people as they get to know themselves, embark on new opportunities, and grapple with difficult emotional and relational challenges. Sometimes people notice that unresolved grief or trauma comes up for them during a life transition and I am here to support. I offer a welcoming, non judgmental space to talk through what is coming up for you. Change and healing is hard and you shouldn't have to do it alone.

My work with clients is centered around helping people to find the balance in their life. We take time to get to know each each other and to set up the goals that are important to you. You chose the pace at which we move, while I offer suggestions and share observations. Our sessions will provide a safe space for you to share as much or as little as you like. Through discussion and exercises we can get you to feel joy again.

At Vine & Victory Counseling, I provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for your mental health journey. Since 2015, I have built a career in the mental health field, with experience ranging from government work to leadership positions, including serving as a Clinical Director. My services include counseling, clinical supervision, and EMDR services, all tailored to support your personal growth. I work with individuals and couples, with a special passion for supporting maternal and postpartum mental health. As an EMDR-certified therapist and EMDR Consultant In Training, I help clients process past experiences, better understand themselves, and move toward lasting change. In addition, I help athletes work on athletic performance and reducing trauma for first responders by using certain EMDR protocols. I teach Heart Rate Variability and polyvagal to help reach clients victory.

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