Best Therapists in Portland, OR

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  1. Anya Valsamakis

    Anya Valsamakis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience in social work, including mental health, case management, education, and career planning. She integrates her social work values into a therapeutic relationship, emphasizing trust, truth-telling, and collaboration to foster transformation. Valsamakis has a particular interest in the empowerment of women and girls, and immigrants and refugees, driven by a commitment to social justice. Her practice incorporates somatic, body-mind counseling methods, which blend conscious insights with unconscious discoveries communicated through the body. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree (MSW) in social work and has studied mediation and intercultural communication.

    Somatic counselingBody-mind counselingIntercultural communication counseling
  2. M'illumino Natural Medicine | Acupuncture + Microneedling | Sara Bowes LAc

    Sara Bowes is a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified Chinese herbalist practicing in Southeast Portland, Oregon, with over 14 years of experience. Her approach is rooted in classical Chinese medicine, focusing on identifying root causes and underlying patterns of imbalance to promote lasting health. Sara offers a range of natural and holistic treatments, including acupuncture, microneedling, light therapy, gua sha, cupping, and herbal medicine. She also provides nutritional and lifestyle counseling. Sara has extensive training in mindfulness-based somatic therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and whole foods nutrition. She particularly enjoys working with women experiencing digestive issues, menstrual and hormonal challenges, and those navigating perimenopause and menopause. Her treatments aim to harness the body's innate capacity for healing, regeneration, and recalibration, offering effective change with minimal side effects.

    AcupunctureMicroneedlingLight TherapyHerbal MedicineCuppingGua Sha
  3. 4D Recovery Youth Center

    4D Recovery Youth Center offers outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents aged 14-17 in Portland, Oregon. Their approach emphasizes personalized, peer-integrated care, utilizing youth recovery mentors who help adolescents set goals, build a recovery identity, and strengthen their support networks. The center provides a variety of recovery-focused activities, including 12-step meetings, Dharma recovery, yoga, and mutual aid groups, fostering a supportive community where youth can connect and even take on leadership roles. Family involvement is a key component, with biweekly Family Support Groups offered to help families learn and grow together. Services are available for individuals with Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) and Kaiser insurance. Future plans include expanding to a full continuum of care with detox, intensive outpatient, and residential services in 2025.

    Outpatient substance use treatmentPeer mentorshipFamily support groupsRecovery-focused activitiesSUD counselingMental health services
  4. Natasha Stewart

    Natasha Stewart is a holistic medicine practitioner based in Portland, Oregon, who facilitates deep inner journeys and transformation. She utilizes breathwork therapy, plant medicine journeys, and Reiki healing. Stewart holds a Bachelors of Public Health from Oregon State University and has trained in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Matè and Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine. Her approach is characterized by a calm, gentle, and compassionate presence, offering intuitive guidance and personalized support to help clients connect with their inner world, process emotions, and achieve clarity. Stewart also draws from her ongoing studies in Zen Buddhism and extensive experience holding space for individuals and groups during long journeys.

    Breathwork therapyPlant medicine journeysReiki healingPrivate sessionsGroup ceremonies
  5. Elissa Barbee Counseling, LLC

    Elissa Barbee offers professional and affordable therapy in Portland, Oregon. She views therapy as a guided exploration of mind, body, and spirit, supporting clients in understanding themselves more deeply. Barbee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon and Washington, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and holds a Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (CADC I). Her approach integrates client-centered principles, attachment theory, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She incorporates parts work and somatic exploration, grounded in a trauma-informed framework, utilizing her background in dance to inform her understanding of the mind-body connection and emotional expression through the body. Barbee is also certified in trauma-informed services through the state of Oregon.

    Initial consultationTherapy sessionsSomatic exploration
  6. Stillness Moved | Manual Therapy

    Maco Monthervil is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Portland, Oregon, offering manual therapy informed by trauma-aware practices and a holistic approach to well-being. His work integrates modalities such as Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Tui Na, and Craniosacral Therapy to address persistent pain, stress, anxiety, and emotional discomfort. With a background in psychology and communications, Maco's practice is also influenced by his Haitian-American heritage and a commitment to supporting men's health and addressing cultural pressures around seeking care. He works with clients of all identities, focusing on nervous system regulation, body awareness, and facilitating whole-body change through localized manual treatment.

    Swedish MassageMyofascial Release TherapyTui NaCraniosacral TherapyManual TherapyPelvic Floor Therapy
  7. Psychedelic Integration

    Julian Bermudez is a health counselor in Portland, Oregon, specializing in psychedelic integration and therapeutic self-exploration. His approach focuses on helping individuals understand and move beyond repeating patterns such as suppression, shame, reactivity, and people-pleasing, which often stem from early life experiences. Bermudez guides clients in recognizing these patterns, exploring their origins, and developing new ways of responding that align with their needs. He supports clients preparing for or integrating from ceremonial retreats, seeking ongoing therapeutic support, or exploring microdosing. His work aims to help clients reduce internal conflict, increase self-compassion, and foster greater choice and connection in their lives. He emphasizes that this work is not for those seeking quick fixes but for individuals committed to deeper self-understanding and lasting change.

    Psychedelic integrationTherapeutic self-explorationMicrodosing supportCouples workOnline sessions
  8. Big Talk Counseling LLC

    Alexandra Walker, also known as Lexi, is a Registered Counselor Associate and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in Portland, Oregon. She offers individual and family counseling for individuals aged 14 and older. Lexi's approach is rooted in the belief that bodies hold wisdom and that fractured connections impact stress processing. She utilizes Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and existentialism, focusing on presence, values, emotions, and nervous system regulation. Her practice is informed by disability justice, aiming for intersectional, anti-ableist, and trauma-informed spaces. Previously an End-of-Life Doula and hospice volunteer, Lexi is dedicated to a gentler approach to healing. She holds a graduate degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University, where she also serves as adjunct faculty.

    Individual counselingFamily counselingSomatic ExperiencingAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Existential therapy
  9. Kit Sluys, Psy.D. | Licensed Psychologist

    Kit Sluys, Psy.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and Counselor based in Portland, Oregon. They offer a range of therapeutic services including individual therapy for adults, teens, and children, as well as family and couples counseling. Their approach incorporates various modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Gottman Method. Dr. Sluys works with clients facing diverse challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. They also provide medication management services through psychiatry.

    Individual therapyCouples therapyFamily therapyMedication managementAdult therapyTeen therapy
  10. Wild Hart Massage

    Wild Hart Massage offers therapeutic bodywork in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on personalized, attentive care. Sessions are shaped around individual needs and paced with intention, supporting ease, presence, and movement through life's transitions. Their approach adapts to the body's feedback rather than adhering to a fixed menu of techniques, making it suitable for those seeking responsive, human-centered care. Services are provided in-studio, with workplace wellness programs available for businesses, and mobile massage for events across Oregon. This work is beneficial for individuals experiencing chronic tension, stress, nervous system fatigue, or recovering from injury, valuing clear communication and consent.

    In-Studio MassageWorkplace WellnessOn-Site MassageEvent Massage

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Finding a therapist in Portland, OR, means navigating a city with a unique blend of urban energy and natural beauty. Whether you're dealing with the everyday pressures of city life, navigating the often-rainy climate, or seeking support for relationships amidst Portland's diverse communities, compassionate help is available. From the historic charm of Nob Hill to the creative spirit of Southeast Portland, our therapists understand the local context and are ready to support your mental health needs.

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