Identity Development Therapists in Oregon
24 providers found
Find Oregon therapists specializing in Identity Development.
Kira Mogue
LMHC, LPC · Portland, OR
My practice is relational, experiential, and feminist. I believe that meaningful change happens through experience. Therapy with me is an active, collaborative process shaped by…
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.…
Serene Singharaj
LMHCA, LPCA · Portland, OR
My primary goal as a therapist is to help my clients align with their most authentic selves, which often gets silenced or pushed aside by past wounds. I offer a warm and welcoming…
Open Gate Collective
LPC, MFT, Associates, Interns · Tigard, OR
Our mission is to offer a safe, welcoming space for individuals, couples, teens, and families to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves and others. We walk alongside those…
Fiona Chen
LCSW
Fiona Chen, LCSW, has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. She is passionate in helping clients to build relationships within (self esteem) and with others…
Chante' Stephens
PCA · Portland, OR
Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don't have to go through it alone. I’m a Mental Health Counselor who works with teenagers and adults navigating life’s challenges. I…
Daring Butterfly
LCSW
Samuel Reed
LCSW, CADC · Corvallis, OR
Community listing from public Oregon licensing records — not authored or endorsed by the provider. Personal bio appears once the profile is claimed.
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