Therapists in 97201
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Emelia Thygesen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Are you taking care of everyone else but yourself. Do you find that you have to keep busy all the time, or else it feels like you’re wasting time. Are the emotions so much bigger than you can handle, and yet people just tell you “it is not that big of a deal.” Is it hard keeping friendships, because you find that you do all the communication. Get the emo playlist ready, and let's dig into that shit together. I can help you to find ways to reduce the hold anxiety and depression has on you.
Are you taking care of everyone else but yourself. Do you find that you have to keep busy all the time, or else it feels like you’re wasting time. Are the emotions so much bigger than you can handle, and yet people just tell you “it is not that big of a deal.” Is it hard keeping friendships, because you find that you do all the communication. Get the emo playlist ready, and let's dig into that shit together. I can help you to find ways to reduce the hold anxiety and depression has on you.
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Nicole Podell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to building therapeutic relationships where people feel seen, challenged and supported. Therapy is an invaluable space where you can investigate all the parts of yourself and begin to heal and thrive.
As a licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to building therapeutic relationships where people feel seen, challenged and supported. Therapy is an invaluable space where you can investigate all the parts of yourself and begin to heal and thrive.
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Mary Mayfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to hold an environment in which people feel safe to acknowledge their internal process and are encouraged to discover their resiliency. I have experience working with individuals and families on a variety of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, communication, and life transitions.
I strive to hold an environment in which people feel safe to acknowledge their internal process and are encouraged to discover their resiliency. I have experience working with individuals and families on a variety of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, communication, and life transitions.
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Haley Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Being and becoming vulnerable can be difficult whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, an eating disorder or any other concerns. My main goal is to help you achieve your goals when entering therapy or to help create goals one would like to set out and achieve.
Being and becoming vulnerable can be difficult whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, an eating disorder or any other concerns. My main goal is to help you achieve your goals when entering therapy or to help create goals one would like to set out and achieve.
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Melissa Alvarez Thorson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
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!
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!
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Sarah Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
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 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.
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Dawn Marie Hill, MS, LCPC, LCADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Something hasn’t been working in your life lately... you haven’t been feeling quite right... and you made the courageous decision to seek some answers and professional support... Have you wondering why you are not as happy as you used to be? Do you find yourself more anxious than you used to be? Are your loved ones worried about unhealthy behaviors that might be getting out of control? Are important relationships starting to suffer because of these feelings or behaviors? Do you want to know the reasons? Do you want to make healthy, positive changes? Do you want to take your life back and feel better again? Change is possible!
Something hasn’t been working in your life lately... you haven’t been feeling quite right... and you made the courageous decision to seek some answers and professional support... Have you wondering why you are not as happy as you used to be? Do you find yourself more anxious than you used to be? Are your loved ones worried about unhealthy behaviors that might be getting out of control? Are important relationships starting to suffer because of these feelings or behaviors? Do you want to know the reasons? Do you want to make healthy, positive changes? Do you want to take your life back and feel better again? Change is possible!
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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.
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.
![Photo of Samantha Jean Pelkey-Flock, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/10274f80-71e4-4a33-b0b0-e366b5558786/3/320x400.jpeg)
Samantha Jean Pelkey-Flock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201
Not accepting new clients
Life has a way of proving just how much is out of our control, but that doesn’t have to stop us from pursuing and achieving our goals. While navigating roadblocks, therapy can help you process feelings of uncertainty, loneliness and anxiety. I understand how difficult the journey to mental wellness can be and am honored to walk beside you. Ultimately, I believe in your ability to discern the right path and solutions. I believe it is my role to assist in uncovering those answers and support healing while offering a space to be vulnerable. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, infertility, and life transitions.
Life has a way of proving just how much is out of our control, but that doesn’t have to stop us from pursuing and achieving our goals. While navigating roadblocks, therapy can help you process feelings of uncertainty, loneliness and anxiety. I understand how difficult the journey to mental wellness can be and am honored to walk beside you. Ultimately, I believe in your ability to discern the right path and solutions. I believe it is my role to assist in uncovering those answers and support healing while offering a space to be vulnerable. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, infertility, and life transitions.
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Christy Thompson Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA, QMHP
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Many of us come to therapy disconnected and depleted, confused about who we are and what we want, and unfulfilled in our relationships or work. We hope that therapy will bring us insight, a renewed sense of connection, and resolution to the things we have been struggling with. I strive to be the therapist that I have needed, a guide who could help me navigate my own inner terrain, who could help me make sense of my experiences, learn better ways to cope, to understand and accept myself.
Many of us come to therapy disconnected and depleted, confused about who we are and what we want, and unfulfilled in our relationships or work. We hope that therapy will bring us insight, a renewed sense of connection, and resolution to the things we have been struggling with. I strive to be the therapist that I have needed, a guide who could help me navigate my own inner terrain, who could help me make sense of my experiences, learn better ways to cope, to understand and accept myself.
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Have you ever felt like you're either "too much" or "not enough"? This could be a general struggle, or it could be related to a specific trait (i.e. too Asian/not Asian enough or too Queer/not Queer enough). Perhaps you struggle to belong and don't feel like you quite fit anywhere. Or maybe factors such as perfectionism, self-doubt, overthinking, or comparison to others are creating problems in your life. All of these issues are quite common, but can also be extremely nuanced. I understand and I can help.
Have you ever felt like you're either "too much" or "not enough"? This could be a general struggle, or it could be related to a specific trait (i.e. too Asian/not Asian enough or too Queer/not Queer enough). Perhaps you struggle to belong and don't feel like you quite fit anywhere. Or maybe factors such as perfectionism, self-doubt, overthinking, or comparison to others are creating problems in your life. All of these issues are quite common, but can also be extremely nuanced. I understand and I can help.
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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.
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.
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ADHD Child & Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201
Raising healthy and happy children with ADHD can be a big job, but the good news is that you do not have to do it alone. There is a lot that can be done to help! ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts each child differently. ADHD has little to do with how "smart" your child might be, but it has a lot to do with your child's ability to regulate their attention, mood, and behaviors. When symptoms of ADHD lead to lower self-esteem, mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, or academic struggles, it is a good time to seek professional help.
Raising healthy and happy children with ADHD can be a big job, but the good news is that you do not have to do it alone. There is a lot that can be done to help! ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts each child differently. ADHD has little to do with how "smart" your child might be, but it has a lot to do with your child's ability to regulate their attention, mood, and behaviors. When symptoms of ADHD lead to lower self-esteem, mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, or academic struggles, it is a good time to seek professional help.
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Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today page. Reaching out for help when you are struggling is one of the hardest things to do, and finding a therapist who feels like a good match for you and your needs is the best route to feeling better. I have a wide range of experience, including working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, coping with chronic pain and other chronic health conditions, and their caregivers. In my practice, I aim to help people develop more effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and foster greater self-acceptance.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today page. Reaching out for help when you are struggling is one of the hardest things to do, and finding a therapist who feels like a good match for you and your needs is the best route to feeling better. I have a wide range of experience, including working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, coping with chronic pain and other chronic health conditions, and their caregivers. In my practice, I aim to help people develop more effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and foster greater self-acceptance.
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Rachel Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Feeling connected to who you are and those around you. Trusting yourself in the midst of hard decisions. Gaining purpose and prioritizing self-care. Creating and maintaining healthy relationships. All of this can feel impossible to accomplish when life is filled with uncertainty, change and exhaustion. Your confidence may feel lower. Your self-trust may feel inaccessible. You may be feel overwhelmed, confused and exhausted by the job of being a parent. Together we can co-create an environment that is conducive to sifting through these concerns while sustainably enacting change in these areas of your life.
Feeling connected to who you are and those around you. Trusting yourself in the midst of hard decisions. Gaining purpose and prioritizing self-care. Creating and maintaining healthy relationships. All of this can feel impossible to accomplish when life is filled with uncertainty, change and exhaustion. Your confidence may feel lower. Your self-trust may feel inaccessible. You may be feel overwhelmed, confused and exhausted by the job of being a parent. Together we can co-create an environment that is conducive to sifting through these concerns while sustainably enacting change in these areas of your life.
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Shoshana L Cire
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201
I am, first and foremost, interested in working with people as people, not as their diagnoses. As a fellow human and collaborative therapist I'm interested in meeting my clients where they're at with whatever they are facing. As an ADHD-er myself I particularly enjoy supporting other neurodiverse folks traversing this neurotypical world. I am also passionate about supporting other therapists through the challenges they face as caregivers and humans.
I am, first and foremost, interested in working with people as people, not as their diagnoses. As a fellow human and collaborative therapist I'm interested in meeting my clients where they're at with whatever they are facing. As an ADHD-er myself I particularly enjoy supporting other neurodiverse folks traversing this neurotypical world. I am also passionate about supporting other therapists through the challenges they face as caregivers and humans.
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Rebecca Merrill
Pre-Licensed Professional, intern
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
I believe that in order to form healthy, rewarding relationships with others we must first learn to nurture our relationship with ourselves. If you are struggling with thoughts and behaviors that are getting in the way of living your most fulfilling life, I want to help you find a new way forward. I believe that connectivity is the origin of joy but that the world around us, and sometimes we ourselves, so often thwart our ability to forge meaningful connections. I want to help you identify and integrate the parts of yourself that need attention, so that you may nurture your most authentic self.
I believe that in order to form healthy, rewarding relationships with others we must first learn to nurture our relationship with ourselves. If you are struggling with thoughts and behaviors that are getting in the way of living your most fulfilling life, I want to help you find a new way forward. I believe that connectivity is the origin of joy but that the world around us, and sometimes we ourselves, so often thwart our ability to forge meaningful connections. I want to help you identify and integrate the parts of yourself that need attention, so that you may nurture your most authentic self.
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Violet Vorlet
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201
Waitlist for new clients
I help couples at an impasse move to a place of clarity. The love is there, but the issues between them feel insurmountable. My approach is systemic to ensure that the individuals in every relationship I work with feel heard while working toward a resolution.
I help couples at an impasse move to a place of clarity. The love is there, but the issues between them feel insurmountable. My approach is systemic to ensure that the individuals in every relationship I work with feel heard while working toward a resolution.
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Are you a teenager or adult seeking support via telehealth? I'm passionate about working with individuals aged 13 and upwards, especially adolescents. My approach to therapy is client-focused, drawing from various models to meet your unique needs. I create a safe space using a trauma informed, developmental and family systems approach. My training in TF-CBT for children and adolescents, along with Solution Focused, Strengths Based, Mindfulness, Narrative, Positive Psychology, IFS and ACT strategies, allows me to provide effective, personalized care.
Are you a teenager or adult seeking support via telehealth? I'm passionate about working with individuals aged 13 and upwards, especially adolescents. My approach to therapy is client-focused, drawing from various models to meet your unique needs. I create a safe space using a trauma informed, developmental and family systems approach. My training in TF-CBT for children and adolescents, along with Solution Focused, Strengths Based, Mindfulness, Narrative, Positive Psychology, IFS and ACT strategies, allows me to provide effective, personalized care.
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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.
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.
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Number of Therapists in 97201
200+
Average cost per session
$161
Therapists in 97201 who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Self Esteem |
72% | Stress |
70% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
54% | PacificSource |
53% | Aetna |
37% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 97201 see their clients
54% | Online Only | |
46% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
24% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |