complex and developmental trauma Therapists in Oregon
56 providers found
Find Oregon therapists specializing in complex and developmental trauma.
Laura Peterson
PMHNP · Portland, OR
Hello! I’m Laura, a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of experience in mental health care. I earned my Master’s degree with honors…
Beth Purcell BlueArtt
LPC, LMHC, ATR-BC · Portland, OR
Many of the people I work with are creative, relationally perceptive, and highly adaptive. They are artists, caregivers, and teens navigating complex systems, or therapists…
Still Waters Counseling Services LLC
MA, LMFT · Hillsboro, OR
At Still Waters Counseling, we help individuals and families find clarity, balance, and peace. Our services support trauma, grief, chronic illness, first responders, and…
Shelby Hale`
MA, QMHP, LPC · Ashland, OR
You're looking for a therapist! This is an exciting (and maybe slightly daunting) step in your growth and healing. By exploring this option for yourself, you’re moving closer…
Xander Knox
MS, Registered Associate Counselor · Medford, OR
Like plants striving to grow in the harshest of environments, I have an earnest faith in the ability of all human beings to reach towards healing. This is expressed in my capacity…
James Hare
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, QMHP, MAC, CADCIII · Eugene, OR
I feel deeply honored to walk alongside individuals from all backgrounds as they navigate challenges such as , relational anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship stress, and…
April Oliver
MS · Eugene, OR
I serve adults via telehealth that live in Oregon or Washington State. I utilize IFS, DBT, and SFBT. I am accepting new clients for sessions on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. My…
Heather Pleasant Counseling LLC
LOC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and work with a delightful therapy dog, Piper. With so much happening in the world and our own "backyard" it can fee overwhelming. I offer…
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