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Therapists for college students near Portland, OR

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Michelle Desai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Portland, OR

We all have a deep need for connection. This connection is often challenged and disrupted by experiences throughout our lives. This leads us all to experience some level of disconnect. This can lead to anxiety, depression, poor coping skills, substance use, and many other dis-eases. The good news is that we all have the potential to reconnect with our authentic self and heal! My approach to therapy and healing involves reconnection with our true selves, our body, and the present moment through compassionate listening, non-judgement and curiosity. For over 20 years, I have been providing therapy, assessment, and crisis services to our community. I believe in relationship and proven therapies to guide healing, well-being, greater insight, and confidence in your ability to grow and change. I approach this through appreciating your experience, seeing your strengths, and keeping your front and center in the process. The single most important thing that I have learned in my career is that we all have limitless potential to heal and recover. I deeply believe in your capacity to do so! This capacity already resides within you and you can reconnect with your authentic self to live your best life. I would be honored to embark on this journey with you.

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Sae Gally Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Portland, OR

My work is based on mindful and somatic approaches.

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Portal Wellness Collective
Group practice
Portland, OR

Portal Wellness supports deep feelers and thinkers, healing from personal, systemic, and generational trauma who want to feel confident, centered, and live a life aligned with their values and passions. Who seek profound shifts towards wellness, connection, and liberation in themselves and their communities. Utilizing holistic, trauma informed, and person centered therapy approaches, Portal Wellness seeks to nurture a culture of connection through cultivating personal and collective healing for a more liberatory world. We specialize in complex trauma, Neurodiversity, and Queerness! However, whatever you might be struggling with we have someone for you. Please do not let finances be a barrier, we have sliding scale and pro bono spaces, we take many insurances, and can try to work with out of network insurance as well.

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Ann Sola
Psychologist
Portland, OR

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Lee Scher, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Portland, OR

My main focus is on creating a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you feel comfortable exploring your experience. When you’re able to listen deeply to yourself and honor what you learn, healing and growth unfold organically.

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Honeycomb Psychology
Clinic or agency
Portland, OR

Assessments, Medication Management, & Therapy. At Honeycomb Psychology, we offer comprehensive ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders (e.g., dyslexia), neuropsychological, and emotional as well as behavioral assessments for ages 3 to 25 years old. We also offer medication management, individual talk therapy, social communication, as well as speech & language therapy to children, teens, and young adults to develop skills and strategies to face their challenges and while equipping parents with tools to support their child’s ability to thrive. We strive to provide a personalized experience to each family while taking into consideration every aspect of your child’s life. We understand that the process of identification, diagnosis, and treatment can be overwhelming to families. That is why we are here to answer your questions thoroughly and provide you with a complete picture of your child’s strengths and challenges.

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PNW Anxiety Center, Kate Degenhardt PhD
Psychologist
Portland, OR

College is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or feeling weighed down by obsessive thoughts, you’re not alone. I’m Dr. Kate Degenhardt, a psychologist specializing in helping college students manage the most common mental health challenges. Whether you’re navigating academic stress, social anxiety, relationship struggles, or adjusting to new environments, I’m here to offer practical, evidence-based support. We’ll work together to build healthy coping strategies, improve your mood, and help you find balance, so you can feel more confident and in control of your life. You deserve to thrive during your college years, and I'm here to help make that happen.

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Leslie Yeargers, M.A.
Counselor
Portland, OR

Hello and welcome to Family Heart Counseling. I offer a wide variety of approaches to help you address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational dynamics between you, your family, or your partner(s). I hold certifications in working with autism, emotion focused individual therapy, and in sex-informed couples therapy. I also hold a basic certification in EMDR and an advanced certification in hypnotherapy to help you process trauma. I am self-studied in Internal Family Systems, having participated in their six month circle program, and in Gottman method of couple counseling. In addition, I bring a philosophical and spiritual perspective to my practice, drawing on existentialism, the work of Carl Jung, Arnold Mindell, Trish Blain's Four Forces, and the wisdoms found in the animate world of nature. Finally, social justice informs my work as it relates to gender identity and exploration, having supported the transgender/queer community for the past five years. While I may be well-studied, my main focus is holding a safe enough space for you and what you need in order to more deeply explore yourself as a human in this world. I will accompany you on that journey.

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Veronica Vargas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Portland, OR

Veronica journeys alongside folks in their path towards healing, harmony, and contentment. She finds beauty in witnessing the unfolding of human potential, and cultivation of meaning. Her formal training is in counseling psychology with an emphasis in depth-psychotherapy. Depth-psychotherapy can be defined as a holistic approach that examines all aspects of a person's life, including dreams, art, fantasies, philosophies, and conscious thoughts. She was heavily influenced by the work of Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Gustav Jung. In her work as a licensed psychotherapist she assesses the whole person or family system by looking at relational and cultural systems; spirituality; personal and intergenerational trauma; systems of oppression; personal values and how they are or aren't reflected authentically in the person's life. She has a private practice in Portland, Oregon where she offers psychotherapy, dream work, and psychedelic integration. She thoroughly loves the Pacific Northwest where she landed in 2011 after living throughout the US and Europe. Her ethnic and cultural heritage back to the islands of Quisqueya and Borinquen. She enjoys spending time with her child and family, traveling, hiking, camping, learning from plants, making or listening to music, dancing, being creative in the kitchen and sharing delicious meals with friends and family!

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LiveWell Psychiatry & Men's Health
Group practice
Vancouver, WA

At LiveWell, we give personalized psychiatric and wellness support to adolescents and young adults with a variety of needs and backgrounds. If you're between 15 and 55, feeling weighed down by ADHD, anxiety, depression, or major life changes, we're here for you. Whether you're juggling school, work, or relationships and it all feels like too much, we get it. Out goal is to offer practical tips, help ease your symptoms, and empower you to own your days. We cater to young adults and middle-agers aiming to find that sweet spot in life's chaos. Our style is straightforward and honest. We believe in meeting you where you are and tackling what matters most to you. We're big on telehealth for flexibility, dealing with major topics like mood, focus, physical wellness, sexual health, and addiction... without any medical jargon.

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Narrowing the Gap Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Portland, OR

I'm a bilingual, bicultural, working-class immigrant and white cisgender woman who grew up in three distinct countries. My lived experience shapes my belief that culture is vital for understanding both myself and my clients. Having navigated cultural transitions, I deeply empathize with the challenges faced by immigrants and those balancing multiple cultural and racial identities. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, providing inclusive and affirming care. My practice integrates multicultural competence, mindfulness, Polyvagal, and attachment theories through a social justice lens. Therapy with me is deeply relational and built on mutual respect, cultural humility, and a shared dedication to your healing journey. I aim to recognize your strengths while planting new awareness, trusting in your inner guidance to integrate insights toward growth. Together, we'll explore the intricacies of your story, drawing upon your heritage and lived experiences. Ultimately, I see you as the prime mover of change, while I'm here to create a nurturing space for you to engage vulnerability with self-acceptance.

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Kimberly Christiansen LPC LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Portland, OR

Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy or counseling, I assure you when you step into my office, you will be treated with respect, compassion, & validation. I believe everyone is doing the best they can with what they know. And that is typically where we start the therapy process - with acceptance of where you are now. The work I do with my clients is collaborative - we create a treatment plan together, with goals you want to work on. We achieve these goals by building skills, improving understanding & insight into how these behaviors got started in the first place, & increasing resources in your life. I'm a licensed professional counselor, practicing since 2003. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, & use Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Stages of Change strategies in my practice, as well as some somatic strategies, if needed. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, past trauma & PTSD, alcohol & drug problems, relational issues, life transitions, grief, anger, confidence problems. I love this work! I use these strategies in my own life and will share what I've learned, through my own experiences. Most of my clients appreciate this and don't feel so alone in their struggles. We all struggle! Through acceptance, and a bit of humor, we can achieve change.

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Sarai Engel
Art Therapist
Portland, OR

The therapeutic relationship is always at the core of my work with clients, and I aim to establish a sense of trust and safety with each individual. It is important to make therapy a place that feels positive and supportive… and even fun! I am trained in both traditional therapy and art therapy, and I allow my clients to choose what works best for them. I believe that most people are doing the best they can, despite the many challenges, behaviors, emotional roller coasters, and transitions that come up in life. My mission, as a therapist, is to come alongside others in a way that can support and draw out their best selves. I especially enjoy working with folks who might be struggling with issues related to identity development, anxiety, depression, or past trauma. I have training and expertise in the area of attachment and working youth who have been in foster care or adopted.

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River City Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Portland, OR

Hi, I’m Sara Carmona (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon and Colorado and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C). I’ve been providing mental health support since 2011, with a focus on perinatal and reproductive mental health. I work with people across the full span of their reproductive lives—from menarche to menopause. This includes support for fertility challenges, pregnancy and postpartum, birth trauma, abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, birth trauma, and postpartum psychosis recovery. I work with individuals navigating the spectrum of premenstrual mood disorders and perimenopause/ menopause-related changes. My approach is collaborative and relational. I believe healing happens through support, connection, conversation and the sharing of practical tools that make a difference in daily life. I draw from evidence-based therapeutic interventions while centering your lived experience, strengths, and goals. Together, we’ll explore what’s hard, build insight, and identify steps that feel manageable and meaningful. I practice from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist framework and value the unique identities and lived experiences of each person I work with. River City Counseling LLC welcomes individuals of all cultures, races, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am open to coordinating care with your medical team, family, or other individuals you'd like to involve in your counseling services.

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Brian Tucker
Psychologist
Portland, OR

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Switch On Sex Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Portland, OR

You may be coming to sex therapy now because you are needing a bit more expertise around how to talk about and process the sexual relationship with yourself or partner. You may be tired of not feeling good in your body or in your relationship and can remember a time when it felt better. You are ready to find out why you feel so disconnected from yourself and from the person or people you care about most. You’ve been having the same conversations over and over again, arriving at the same destination, and feeling as though you can’t get out of the spiral. You want to feel safe. You want to feel heard. You want to be seen. You are ready to make the commitment to know yourself in a deeper way. We will start by figuring out when you noticed there was a problem. Did something happen? How are you making sense of the problem? What have you tried to fix the problem? At times, getting good information and experimenting is all you need to start feeling good. Sometimes we need to keep digging.

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Rory Patrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Portland, OR

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Leah Marinakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Portland, OR

I’m passionate about and dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful and sustainable changes that align with their core values and aspirations. I deeply enjoy working with adolescents, college students, and young adults. I have a lot of experience supporting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities. I believe therapy is most successful when we find the path that truly supports the growth you’re seeking. In our work together, we will find an approach that fits your unique needs, drawing from my experience with a range of therapeutic orientations, including trauma-informed therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and relational approaches. When I’m not working, I enjoy skiing, traveling, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. I also love curling up with a good book, watching a great movie or TV show, and most of all, I cherish spending time with friends and loved ones. If you are interested in working with me, please navigate to Aspire Psychology's website and click "Schedule an Appointment". Education & Licenses: MSW, Simmons University Clinical Social Worker, OR #L15328 | MA #123176 EMDR Certification (In Progress)

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JR Fisher
Psychologist
Portland, OR

My style is warm, direct and collaborative. I aim to identify patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that limit one’s ability to pursue their goals. These patterns are often the legacy of successful coping at an earlier stage of life, but no longer serve one’s best interest. Exploring the underlying forces can open space to make new choices, grow, and alleviate suffering.

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Full Spectrum Therapy
Group practice
Portland, OR

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