Identity Development Therapists in Oregon
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Find Oregon therapists specializing in Identity Development.
Tsuki Niu 梁子祈
LMFT, RPT
Hi, I'm Tsuki, a Taiwanese LMFT licensed in OR, WA, IL, IN, WI, MI, and MA. I offer therapy in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, and work with high-achieving, deeply feeling…
Rebecca S. Hart
PhD · Eugene, OR
Welcome! I'm glad you are thinking about taking the risk to reach out for help. Let me start by telling you a bit about me. I am a licensed psychologist (OR #2201). I obtained my…
Kavitha Goldowitz
MFT · Portland, OR
I am a licensed psychotherapist as well as a certified Life Coach. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples. My areas of expertise include…
Carissa Loft
MSW, CSWA · Portland, OR
You're feeling overwhelmed. You're carrying generational trauma. You have family of origin trauma to unpack. Your emotional reactions feel reactive and uncontrollable. Defenses…
Viviana Durflinger, LPC
LPC, LMHC · Tigard, OR
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and begin making meaningful change.…
Zoza Oberle
CSWA · Portland, OR
Pretending is tiring but vulnerability can be terrifying. I work with clients carrying the weight of relentless expectations, systemic pressures, and painful experiences,…
Franklin Co
MA, Professional Counselor Associate · Tigard, OR
Hi, I’m Franklin! My practice is welcome to adolescents and adults from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on serving the multiracial, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities. I aim…
Payam Ghassemlou
MFT, SEP, Ph.D. · Portland, OR
I began my practice over 30 years ago, driven by a deep commitment to supporting the gay and queer community through the AIDS crisis, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out.…
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