Autistic Centered Therapy. Sex Positive Therapy. Therapists in Oregon
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Family Heart Counseling - Leslie Yeargers M.A
LPC, LMFT · Portland, OR
I specialize in working with couples, and adult children wanting to reconnect with their parents. In any relationship it is common to face challenges and conflicts they may feel…
Genny Behar
PCA · Tilamook, OR
I believe deeply that each of us is worthy and capable of creating a life that is intentional and authentically our own. My philosophy integrates Feminist, Emotion-Focused, and…
Kelly Medeiros-Wheeler
LCSW · Sherwood, OR
Nick Vaske
LCSW · Portland, OR
I find I am most helpful working with teens and adults with bipolar and mood disorders, anxiety, gender identity exploration, learning coping skills, making sense of traumatic…
Daring Butterfly
LCSW
Life Rings Therapy LLC
LCSW · Eugene, OR
Tony Lai
LPC, Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor · Mcminnville, OR
Safety. As we work together, it is important that you feel a sense of safety. A neuroception of safety is necessary before social engagement behaviors can occur (Porges, 2004). I…
Emily Schwartz-dale
LMFT · Portland, OR
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