I use a flexible approach to therapy based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and found to be effective in clinical trials for anxiety, depression, and trauma. CBT is focused on identifying distorted thinking, modifying beliefs, relating to others in different ways, and changing behaviors. CBT affects the way you perceive situations and influences how you feel emotionally. Benefits can include a better understanding of...
I like to think of therapy as a journey of inner exploration and I am along as a guide. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a combination of intellectual understanding and emotional experience. In that regard, it feels like your feelings are our road signs that we are in the right track to self-growth. I try to not have a specific agenda going into sessions, but rather to go where it is you feel like you need to go at that time. I believe that it is my role to create a safe space...
I specialize in working with queer, trans, and non-binary college and graduate students, including folks who experience intersectional oppression (queer and trans folks who are BIPOC, disabled, undocumented, etc.). My areas of focus include trauma (including oppression-based trauma), anxiety and stress, chronic pain and illness, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and impacts of experiencing privilege and oppression. My approach is body positive, polyamory and non-mono...
I primarily support LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC adults who struggle with being their full, authentic selves navigate challenging systems and relationships. Clients often come to me worried that by making meaningful changes in their lives, they are being selfish. They might find themselves in work environments that are unsupportive, relationships they feel unfulfilled by, and friendships that seem unbalanced. It's a frustrating cycle, and they want their lives to be different, but are unsure how. Af...
Specialties: Transgender Psychiatry, LGBTQ+ Psychiatry, Anxiety, Panic, and Agoraphobia, Post-Traumatic Stress and Related Disorders, and ADHD, Depression. From the comfort of your home or a place that feels relaxing to you, we will connect via video and make sure you have the help you need. We believe that there is immense value to telepsychiatry, which is why we offer that service in over 20 states (see full list at www.balancepsych.org). Telehealth allows LGBTQ+ affirming mental health car...
I specializing in working with young adults using a relational, collaborative approach. I am queer/gender- and neurodiversity-affirming....
If you grew up in a demanding religion and have been diagnosed or think you may have ADHD or Autism, but managed to still pass your AP classes and make the honor roll, I can help you sort through this pile of issues and meet your goals without so much stress and suffering. As a former Mormon gifted kid myself, I use mindfulness and holistic therapy tools to help my clients learn about their unique needs and work with their minds instead of trying to fit an idea of how things "should" be. If you...
Excited to serve in my practice through Telehealth and in person appointments. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can visit our website to become familiar with our practice. Our practice thrives in a culturally competent and inclusive atmosphere where everyone is welcome and diversity is embraced. We offer in person and telemedicine appointments in Spanish and English. Please go to our website and fill out the new patient form and we will contact you so we can see you at t...
Katherine is a warm and engaging therapist who values honesty and transparency in her interactions with clients. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and find joy in their lives. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and works closely with clients to create a customized treatment plan that meets their unique needs. Having recovered from her own eating disorder, Katherine is able to bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to every session. Cl...
My practice is dedicated to working with people who are seeking emotional emancipation. They desire to claim or reclaim their lives after traumatic experiences or relational struggles that have left them feeling down, anxious, lonely, confused or scared and often don't really know how to begin to be different in the midst of all of these feelings. Working with me means exploring together the experiences that make you who you are by looking both at what your life is like today and how your pas...
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. I view therapy as a means of achieving personal transformation and a way to navigate the challenges of life. So often, we come to counseling not because we don't know what we "should” or “could" do differently, but because we feel stuck. I am committed to walking alongside you and providing opportunities for you to move through challenges, to heal, and to connect with your inner resilience. My theoretical approach is rooted in mindfulness-based cognitive...
Common to the human experience are periods of sadness, fear, anxiety, harm, and loss. Various factors may be deriving this pain, such as our most significant relationships, the ways we have learned to relate to others, and oppressive societal and cultural systems in which we live. Although relationships are often the source of our deepest wounds, they hold the possibility for our greatest healing and transformation. Therapy is a place to explore our life's story within a safe and secure relation...
Hello! I believe in a holistic approach to treatment and meeting the client where they are to assist them in where they want to be. I offer a unique understanding and appreciation for those who are also in the helping profession. My empathetic and culturally sensitive method strengthens self-esteem and motivation; heals abuse; rebuilds careers; resolves conflicts; supports dreams; teaches effective communication/relationship skills; helps to lower reactivity; identifies triggers; lessens anxiety...
It’s important to me that that therapy is a space for all people to feel safe and accepted. I have extensive experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and belief systems. I specialize in working with LGBQIA+, Trans*/GNC, and poly-identified clients. My approach fosters a space where you can be unapologetically YOU. My perspective is warm, accepting, and uses a harm reduction lens. It is important to me that we find what works for you, so I truly value your feedback in the therapeut...
Now Accepting New Clients! You crave conversations about the universe, meaning, and purpose. You feel most alive and at peace while creating. Discussing the weather kills your soul a bit. People keep telling you you're in the "prime of your life" and you still have no idea wtf you're doing, and kinda feel like a hot mess. You also secretly wish that iced coffee you get every morning is just going to magically solve all your problems...I get it. Young adulthood, while exciting, can be kind of a m...
College is a time of huge transition--from leaving home for the first time, to managing school work, and navigating relationships. While this milestone of becoming is exciting and new, it can also be stressful and confusing. I invite you to a space where we can get curious about the many facets of your journey, and learn to hold them in ways that offer you care, rest, and clarity. A place of safety is vital as you take the brave steps to begin navigating who you are becoming. *Initial 20 minu...
I am a TELEHEALTH provider with openings:) Do you feel anxious, sad, out of control, or overwhelmed? Do you experience racing thoughts, have trouble sleeping and hardly ever feel at ease? Are you feeling sad, down, as if a dark cloud is over you? Do your feel like you are treated as a number and not as a person when you look for help? I can help you and provide mental health treatment that is tailored to fit your needs. I find joy in seeing my clients feel calm, happier, improve their relationsh...
Summit offers a variety of providers and services to meet all types of needs and concerns. Our group includes psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed mental health counselors, licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists, behavior therapists, psychologists, Masters level interns, and educators. Summit also has providers who are bilingual in Spanish. We have providers with varied specialties in many areas, including child, adolescent, adult, elder and relationship therapy. Our ...
Would it surprise you to know that nearly every client I have ever worked with has asked me the same question? It's true. "Am I crazy?" I tell them all the same thing: "No. Crazy is a feeling--not a diagnosis. You can feel crazy, act crazy, look crazy, do something crazy--but you cannot BE crazy. Maybe you have been wondering if you are crazy? Or if perhaps you are "losing your mind"? I would like to be the therapist who gets to know you, and helps reassure you that you are not crazy or losing y...
We provide individual and group therapy. We have offices in Tigard and SE Portland. We also provide telehealth service throughout the state of Oregon. We have providers licensed in Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. We also provide Psychological Assessments in our Tigard office....