Therapists in Portland, OR
Finding a skilled therapist in Portland, OR with available appointments to fit your busy schedule can be challenging. BetterHelp can make the process of finding the right therapist more streamlined and convenient. All of the therapists on BetterHelp are licensed and have completed at least a master’s degree. You won’t find a licensed professional counselor associate trying to satisfy their full licensure requirements by getting clinical hours on the platform.
BetterHelp therapists have experience and awareness of working with the BIPOC community and using an integrative approach to create a nurturing environment. Therapy can help you whether you need help with emotional expression, family conflict, feeling stuck in your life, and more. If you’re looking for a strengths based approach to therapy, connect with a Portland-based therapist to get started.
Kenya Amos
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepression
9 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience working in helping professions. I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. I’ve had an opportunity to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders to name a few. Generally speaking, my theoretical approach will be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. This doesn’t mean I don’t incorporate other therapeutic approaches. You’re an individual therefore I don’t attempt to force a particular framework. I am an active listener who enjoys supporting clients with self-discovery and development of personal goals. It’s amazing how beneficial it can be to speak with someone unbiased, nonjudgmental and eager to be supportive. I enjoy being a part of a process where people learn, grow and develop based on their standards and ideas of success. You know your life better than anyone else. Sometimes as humans, we need assistance in realizing this. I look forward to being a part of that process if given the opportunity. Take care in the meantime.
Monica Olsen
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issues
21 years offering treatment
If you are experience less satisfaction in your life or having difficulties in relationships, then maybe it's time to reach out for some help. You deserve to make the most of your life especially if other's have not believed in you in the past. My specialty is working with relationship problems, whether in your marriage, with friends, parents, children or step families. My systems background allows me to look at your problem through the context of your past and your life today in a way that will help you make sense of what is happening now and how to make things different so they work for you.
Marilyn Babcock
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-R,MBSR-QT,NSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
27 years offering treatment
You already know that whatever brings you to counseling right now requires both the expertise of the counselor AND your own courage and willingness to look honestly at your self and your circumstances. Not easy for you alone, or you wouldn’t be here. It takes both of us. I can support and guide you as you explore the issues that bring you to BetterHelp and I can help you revitalize your self-care and your self-awareness. I've been a therapist for 25 years and specialize in helping people cultivate the skills to address stress-reduction; completeness/healing with grief, loss and transition; healthy boundaries; self-care and self-compassion. You must be willing to do your part. We’ll use: Honest conversation Probing questions Home assignments such as reading reflecting mindfulness practices journaling to work with what’s getting in your way and get you reconnected with your wellbeing. My many years of experience as a therapist and mindfulness educator can help you ease your load and rekindle your spark. MARILYN'S SCHEDULE is not visible in the BetterHelp calendar. She currently has several openings on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 3 pm Eastern (6 am and noon pm Pacific).
Alan Pedraza
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue
10 years offering treatment
Hi my name is Alan! I am a licensed professional counselor in Oregon, Texas, and Maryland with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and qualified mental health professional. I have worked with clients from a wide walk of life with issues that include depression, anxiety, complex trauma, drug issues, relationship issues, parenting styles, OCD, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced suicidal ideations, crisis, physical trauma or emotional abuse. My presence is warm and approachable. I value being humble, non-judgmental and professional at all times. I incorporate a client-centered approach in my practice and believe in treating everyone with care, compassion, sensitivity, and respect. My therapeutic style integrates existential, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral , psychodynamic, reality, cognitive therapy, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I also incorporate energy and spiritual healing into my profession, however I will connect with you first to figure out an appropriate treatment plan that meets your customized needs. I want to congratulate you beforehand for taking the first step into your own mental health and well-being! It takes great courage to seek answers and strive towards a happier and more fulfilling self. Wherever you might be on jour journey, I will be here to guide and empower you :) Again thank you so much, I look forward in seeing you in our next session!
Martha Witkowski
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
12 years offering treatment
Multiculturally aware, bilingual, independently licensed mental health therapist who understands that compassion and relationship building are at the core of the healing process. I am a trauma-informed, dialectical, and person-centered clinician who believes in both practical and deeply, emotionally based healing processes. I am a graduate of John Carroll University and have 9 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients in various community mental health settings with problems ranging from situational life stress to severe mental illness. Some special interests include: PTSD and trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions, parenting issues, existential issues, couples counseling and personality disorders. I have also completed multiple research projects focusing on anxiety and the efficacy of different treatment modalities. I possess the skills, expertise and compassion to help individuals with a wide range of issues or concerns. I take a person-centered approach, where I work on building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client in order to help them reach their greatest potential and work towards reaching their goals. I believe that connection and relationship are the two foundations to personal growth. The strength of the relationship is based on my ability to maintain a non-judgmental, trusting and validating environment for the client while encouraging growth. My techniques include an integrative approach, combining multiple techniques, with an emphasis on Mindfulness-based techniques and DBT skills.
Rochalle Rooks
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
10 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Oregon with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with prioritizing values, making difficult life changes, improving self-care, unveiling purpose and meaning, and discussing personal responsibility. I enjoy helping clients identify their goals and developing potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Lisa Jackson-Wardlaw
Clinician
License Type(s): M.Ed.,MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
20 years offering treatment
Greetings! My name is Lisa Jackson-Wardlaw and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Virginia, Oregon and Louisiana with over 15 years of experience working as a counselor in community, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings. I hold master's degrees in education and clinical social work. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, life transition issues, career challenges, and learning disabilities. In addition, counseling individuals with a co-occuring learning disability and mental health diagnosis is a specialty of mine. My counseling style is eclectic, warm and genuine. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have experience with cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and psychodynamic approaches to counseling. I like to help my clients gently explore the core of the issues they are facing. My priority is person-centered care and equipping you the necessary therapeutic tools to address your needs. Our dialog will help you to define clear goals, so that we can work together to help you feel better about your life. Let's take the first step in this healing journey together! I am offering messaging, live chat, and phone services. I look forward to talking with you!
Uzma Ahmad
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues
25 years offering treatment
I am licensed in two states and also Nationally certified Counselor. I am licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon and Mental Health Counselor License in Washington, with 25 years of professional work experience, including teaching Psychology at the university level. My therapeutic approach is strength based. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting, conflicts, cultural & generational issues, trauma/abuse, sexual abuse and others. I work with my clients to build working relationship and create an open and safe space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Signing up for therapy is a step towards self-care. I recognize that this step may takes courage. I am here to support & empower you in this process.
Sarah Close
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment
I believe in the healing power of slowing down, staying curious, and staying related, and I bring these elements heartfully into my therapy practice. Clinically, I have experience working with children, families, adults, and couples in schools, community counseling centers, group practices, and addiction treatment facilities. I am passionate about working with adults of all ages grappling with life transitions, addiction, relationship and family challenges, and the impact of trauma across the lifespan. I operate from a Relational, Trauma-Informed approach and enjoy integrating wisdom from the Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM) and Internal Family Systems Therapy. I gently aim to shift the focus of mental health care from the struggles and ‘problems’ we all face to the resiliency and wisdom inherent in seeking help. I have been told that my style is empathetic, intuitive, and insight-building. I consistently feel honored to be a part of my clients’ brave journeys back home to themselves. I come to BetterHelp with professional experience teaching, writing, and working in business. I welcome the opportunity to join you in your healing journey, and honor your bravery in seeking support.
Trina McDonald
Clinician
License Type(s): LCMHC,LCAS,MAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment
I have experience working with those who have Mental Health issues as well as Substance Use Disorders and have worked with military personnel, those living with HIV/AIDS, the incarcerated, and in Private Practice. I use a strength-based, client-centered approach with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; yet draw from an eclectic approach, to assist the client make therapeutic gains. I utilize my Spirituality and Christian belief implementing the tenets of faith, hope, and love to strengthen confidence, self-worth, and help one maintain their recovery and excel in their mental, physical, social, and emotional health.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Portland?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Portland that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Portland available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Portland therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Portland therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Portland region and in the state of Oregon.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Portland can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Portland may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Portland offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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