Therapists in 97201

You're motivated to make a change. You may be confused about where to start, or if the change is even possible. You're seeking support as you transition through a difficult moment in life. Or perhaps, you've already made the difficult transition and you can't figure out how to return to "normal". I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety, improve self esteem and decrease symptoms of depression, process simple and complex trauma, and to change their thoughts and feelings in order to live a more happy and fulfilled life. You want to come to therapy because you want to live a more fulfilled life.

Oregon residents ONLY at this time! Beginning in February 2025 I will be taking clients interested in psilocybin therapy! Get on the wait list now! Underneath whatever label is put on the "disorder de jour", my clients have one thing in common: they are all in pain & living with uncomfortable emotions. Depression taking their joy, anxiety keeping them up at night... sometimes its marital issues, struggling with the loneliness or recovering from major life transitions. I can help guide you through your pain by helping you learn ways to manage emotions while growing toward YOUR idea of your "best" self.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds who are ready to become their most authentic selves. I have 12 years of experience working in mental health in various roles. My style is warm, interactive, and direct while honoring each clients individual story and unique needs. Whatever your goals are I will partner with you to navigate life's circumstances and guide you to build a future that you love.

My Practice Is Available For New Clients Immediately believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. A person's mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped by various social, economic, and physical environments operating at different stages of life. Good mental health is integral to human health and well-being. Risk factors for many common mental disorders are heavily associated with social inequalities. I don't discriminate against anyone, and I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

Are you looking for a therapist who honors your autonomy and trusts you as the expert of your own life? Are you open to self-reflection and motivated to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a supportive environment? You might be someone who appreciates a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where you can work alongside your therapist to identify strengths, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. Perhaps you'd like to better understand yourself, improve your emotional well-being, and make meaningful changes in your life and relationships. Are you ready to take the first step toward healing? I can help!

I work with individuals, teens, and couples. My counseling approach involves engaging empathically with your past, present, and future to increase self-empowerment and identify new ways to thrive. My role is to compassionately support you as you learn to be the ultimate agent of change in your life. At the heart of my process, I use sensitive-inquiry and mindfulness-based practices to nudge you toward an integrated relationship with yourself and those around you. I will encourage you to feel deeply, tune into the physical sensations of your emotions, and find meaning-making systems. Self-compassion is a primary emphasis in my work.

I work with clients whose PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addictions were caused by relational trauma. This kind of trauma occurs when the actions of another violate the trust on which a relationship was built. The experience of profound and unexpected betrayal (as children or adults) can be deeply traumatic and cause lasting changes in the areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotion, thought, and memory.

Accepting New Clients: Finding the right provider when you're struggling with substance abuse or a co-occurring disorder can be a daunting task, but I would like to take the fear and shame out of the process and let you know that change is possible if you're willing to take the first step. You may be someone seeking help for the first time or someone who has struggled with issues in the past, but no matter what brought you to this place, I would like to be an ally in your journey toward wellness. Client-centered therapy means that you get to be in control of the process, and I respect an individual's right to maintain autonomy.

Do relationships feel more challenging than they should? Do you feel stuck, isolated, and searching for meaning? It's normal to use patterned behaviors to self-soothe, and these can be effective—but they can also interfere with your life. I understand trauma is complex, and personal, and can lead to feeling out of control, dysregulated, and challenged in relationships. Healing and growth is possible. Our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. I specialize in Trauma, Addiction, & Attachment therapy, using a wide range of therapies including Somatic, ACT, IFS, and DBT, combined with talk therapy.

I work with diverse populations that include but are not limited to Couples/partners the LGBTQ community, Polyamorous relationships, Elder populations, teenagers, etc. I will work to help you address your concerns and reach your goals.

Black Therapist & Company LLC was founded by Dr. Rosemarie Hemmings who has over 30 years of clinical social work experience and is also a public health practitioner. She identifies as Black and brings her lived experiences as a Black woman to all that she does. Her lived experiences and 30 years of expertise is reflected both in the service population that she prioritizes and her approach. When working with our clients, we take an intersectional approach that honors their lived experiences without judgment and we partner with our clients in co-developing services/goals in alignment with their personal values and cultural practices

I support my clients to find safety, rest, and joy within themselves, often in the midst of very challenging circumstances. I work with folks healing from trauma – especially childhood, religious, sexual, and relational traumas – those exploring their authentic identities, and those who want support in life transitions large and small. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience. Together we will create a space where you can explore deeper layers of your experience, to understand, and potentially reframe, strategies that no longer serve you, and to take steps towards a richer connection with yourself and others.

Are you struggling with stressors causing an emotional or physical response? Or feeling excessive worry and uncertainty creating difficulty to manage it on your own? Have you felt disconnected from the people you care about and it’s creating challenges in your life that have led to relational conflicts? I thrive as a therapist to work with individual adults who are neurodivergent, struggle with anxiety, stressful life transitions, relational issues, exploring sobriety, perimenopause/menopause phases, & childhood trauma.

Are you struggling to find your way while dealing with family expectations and pressure? Is it hard to feel like what you’re doing is “enough”? Maybe you’re struggling with anxious thoughts or conflict with important people in your life. I am here to help in creating healthy boundaries and to help you feel confident in the life you want to live.

To quote Anne Lamott, "relationships are hard, hard, hard". I have over ten years of experience working with partnerships of all sorts; couples, siblings, adult children and parents, coworkers, etc. With a solution focused approach we'll work together to improve communication, increase emotional awareness and resilience in the hopes of creating healthy patterns in your day to day interactions. This work can be done within the relationship, or individually, and I am happy to support either of these options.

Is problematic or compulsive sexual behavior causing problems in your relationships, job or other important areas of your life? Perhaps you or a loved one are concerned and would like help learning more constructive ways to deal with stress, life transitions, anxiety or depression. My expertise includes working with adult males (both adjudicated and non-adjudicated), adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (both high and lower functioning), intellectual disabilities, histories of trauma and problematic pornography use.

Monica is part of the Kelle DeBruin Counseling team. She worked for 14 years as a dance instructor and choreographer in the pre-professional world. Monica worked with children, teens, and adults utilizing leadership, creativity, and adaptation in her everyday work. Creativity comes naturally to her and will be a part of her work as a counselor. Monica received her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. The foundation of her education is social justice, understanding how to advocate for clients, and meeting clients where they are from week to week.

Are you tired of feeling stuck and ready to make a change, but unsure how or where to start? Let me guide you to your goal. Life presents us all with battles that become tiresome to fight over time. Whether you have been struggling to make big life decisions, experiencing stress from traumatic events, or are plagued by anxiety or depression that just won't ease up, you are welcomed here. In the many years of experience I have working with people of all walks of life, I have found that if we are willing and dedicated, we can achieve a life that brings us joy.

Note: Currently only accepting clients for relationship or couples therapy. As a queer and trans relationship therapist, I help my clients envision a culture of their relationship that honors their whole selves while building effective communication. This could include learning how to recognize and express needs for connection; navigating conflicts in a compassionate way; exploring boundaries for non-monogamous relationships; or re-establishing trust after conflicts. I specialize in working with people who live outside of the "norm," including queer, kinky and non-monogamous folks, from a non-judgmental and liberatory framework.