Dino Paris Counseling & High Performance Coaching — Counselor in Portland, OR
Address3835 S Kelly Ave #230 OR, Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1503-528-4441
Websitedinoparis.com
Dino Paris is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and EMDR-certified specialist in Portland, Oregon, with 40 years of practice. He focuses on helping individuals release anxiety and trauma, rewire their nervous systems, and achieve a sense of calm and fulfillment. Dino utilizes a somatic approach, drawing from modalities such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Therapy, along with technologies like Alpha Stim. He works with clients to heal trauma at a cellular level and overcome lifelong emotional pain. Beyond individual therapy, Dino offers business coaching and sports psychology, guiding clients to access their inner potential and feel happier despite challenging circumstances. His approach is described as compassionate, empowering, and effective in facilitating deep, transformative change.
Best for
- Individuals healing from trauma
- Those experiencing anxiety
- People seeking high performance
- Business owners
| Key services | EMDR therapy, Somatic therapy, Trauma therapy, Anxiety counseling, High performance coaching, Business coaching |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | emdr, trauma, anxiety, somatic therapy, lmft, coaching, portland therapist, high performance, nervous system, emotional healing |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 8 reviews
Dino has an incredible ability to connect on a deep, human level while helping you see things with new clarity and confidence. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, improving relationships, or striving for peak performance, his approach is both compassionate and empowering. What sets Dino apart is his balance — he brings the heart of a counselor and the mindset of a coach. Sessions feel safe, supportive, and genuinely transformative. He doesn’t just help you manage — he helps you grow, excel, and thrive. If you’re serious about living with purpose, balance, and excellence, Dino Paris Counseling & High Performance Coaching is where real change begins. Highly recommend — it’s one of the best investments you can make in yourself.
I had the pleasure of joining Dino Paris for a truly enlightening session. Not only is Dino an adept listener, but the way he speaks draws you in and guides the conversation toward exactly what you need in that moment. Thanks, Dino!
If you're looking for a pheneomenal trauma coach, you'll have a hard time finding anyone better than Dino Paris! He really takes the time to listen to people, understand their problems, and works hard to get to the root cause of their trauma. Thanks Dino!
I have referred patients to Dino and the feedback about their experience and progress has been stellar! Thank you for all you do, Dino.
Dino is an excellent resource for anyone struggling with anxiety or trauma issues. He brings a depth of knowledge, technique and compassion to his work that his clients immediately benefit from. I have referred people to him previously and will continue to do so without hesitation.
Dino's insight and techniques are superior and inspirational. He has done some coaching around my business that verges into therapy just because the blocks are usually emotional and trauma based. He has also served a number of my clients as a referral partner over the years and helped them make breakthroughs. He is bold and innovative and always learning and growing as I've known him 5 years now. If you have not tried EMDR, or any of the number of innovative techniques he employs, you are in for a real treat. It can be exhilarating when you grow so much, if you're willing to look deep inside, and Dino can steward you through all of that.
Dino Paris is a therapist of great gifts. He has the rare capacity to "see clearly" what is really happening. I've done a lot of talk therapy in my life and it is useful, but rarely have I met someone who can get to the core of things so quickly. His use of EMDR and alpha stim are also so helpful in breakthrough what gets us stuck. I've also known a few men that have joined his men's group and found it to be completely transformational.
I experienced Dino's coaching as a newly independent business owner. In just the first session, layers of anxiety and worries were washed away. Dino has a gentle way that he breaks down walls, using soothing techniques that left me feeling seen, heard and fully supported. He has the perfect balance of energies and I would highly recommend his coaching services.
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