Erin Needham Psychotherapy — Counselor in Portland, OR
Address1135 SE Salmon St #204 OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1503-715-2311
Websiteerinneedhamtherapy.com
Erin Needham is a licensed psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon, offering depth-oriented and integrative therapy. Her approach supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the impact of past experiences. Needham utilizes a range of traditional and experiential methods, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Transpersonal therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). Her work is parts-informed, resonating with Internal Family Systems principles and grounded in DNMS, aiming to help clients reconnect with a more authentic self and achieve lasting transformation by addressing underlying messages from the psyche. She focuses on helping clients release old narratives, gain clarity, and reconnect with their inner aliveness.
Best for
- Individuals feeling stuck in patterns
- Those experiencing anxiety or depression
- People navigating life transitions
- Clients seeking trauma reprocessing
| Key services | Ketamine Therapy, Brainspotting Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Transpersonal Therapy, Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | ketamine therapy, brainspotting, emdr, psychodynamic therapy, transpersonal therapy, dnms, trauma informed, anxiety, depression, portland oregon |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 12 reviews
Erin is very good at connecting with and supporting people who feel unheard and invisible. Kind and clinically skillful.
Erin offers competent, respectful, insight and help with compassion and wisdom.
I can't say enough positive things about Erin. She is kind, compassionate, and one of the most level-headed people I've had the pleasure of working with. Her therapy skills are top notch, and she's an amazing advocate for her clients!
Skilled trauma informed therapist. Highly recommend.
Erin is so kind and skillful. I very much recommend her services.
Erin is a very competent and compassionate therapist. She collaborates with her clients to identify and address their needs and meet them where their at. I would highly recommend going to her.
Erin is extremely competent and caring. She takes time to get to know her clients and what their needs are.
Erin is an incredibly patient and thoughtful counselor. She is professional while also making time to truly connect.
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