religious trauma/harm Therapists in Oregon
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Olivia Kimmel
PsyD, CMPC · Beaverton, OR
Even with challenges, stress, or trauma in our lives, we can make choices to move towards a meaningful and fulfilling life. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach,…
River's Edge Counseling - Monica Linder
LCSW · Scappoose, OR
We have one life and should make the most of our time here. Whether that means setting up healthy boundaries or accepting the things we cannot change, sometimes we need someone to…
Carmen Heidecke LLC
LPC
It takes strength to seek help, especially when life feels heavy or unclear. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the aftermath of difficult life events,…
Malachi Harrison
MA, LPC · Portland, OR
As a child and family therapist who is neurodivergent and transgender myself, I have a passion for working with youth with ASD/ADHD, as well as youth who identify as trans and…
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…
Family Roots Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist · Portland, OR
We help new parents, young children, teens and adults to create healthier relationships and work together to navigate family conflict, life stressors, and adjustment to change. Do…
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…
Healing Roots Therapy
LPC, LMHC, RYT · Portland, OR
I help trauma survivors break free from old, damaging patterns and reconnect with a sense of safety and self-worth. My clients are often high-achievers and perfectionists who feel…
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