Somatic Therapy in Oregon
18 providers found
Body-based trauma therapies including Somatic Experiencing, sensorimotor processing, and other embodied approaches.
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…
Sandy Bacharach
MCFT Associate · Portland, OR
I will listen deeply, actively, and compassionately, making space for you to unburden yourself with what needs to be shared. I am not afraid to jump in, refocus you, and be…
Higher Ground Counseling
LPC, LMFT, LCSW · Beaverton, OR
Higher Ground Counseling is a specialized behavioral health practice dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families heal from trauma, sexual abuse, and problematic sexual…
Jessica Dougherty
MS, PCA · Portland, OR
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or trying to make sense of your relationships and where to go next. I work with children, teens, young adults, and adults…
Amanda Lowrey
Marriage and Family Therapy Associate · Tigard, OR
I work with individuals (15+) and couples facing significant life transitions, relational conflict, lost sense of self or wishing to expand your emotional awareness. My hope is to…
Sonja Towner
LPC · Springfield, OR
I help clients create meaningful, lasting change through mental health counseling and dog training. My work is practical, relational, and focused on helping people better…
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…
Resources & Guides
Articles and guides from the Oregon Providers team.
What to Look for in a Chronic Pain-Affirming Therapist
Finding a good therapist is hard. Finding a good therapist when you live with chronic pain is harder. The standard mental health system wasn't designed with chronic pain in mind, and many clinicians — even well-meaning ones — bring assumptions to this work that can do more harm than good. If you've ever been told that your pain is primarily psychological, that you just need to reduce
The Queer Body Remembers: Somatic-Focused Trauma Healing
For many LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) people growing up was distressing due to homophobia and transphobia. Schools felt like a scary place for those who were scapegoated as queer. LGBTQ people of color reported even worse experiences due to the additional stress of racism and racial bullying. Many of the gay men’s personal narratives that I have he