Trauma & Anxiety Therapy in Portland, OR
Trauma Therapy & Anxiety Therapy in
Portland, Oregon
You’ve survived so much. Now you’re ready for something different—for real healing, not just coping. I’m a therapist in Portland specializing in trauma and anxiety treatment using EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and somatic therapy.
Whether you live in downtown Portland, the Pearl District, or anywhere in the greater Portland Metro area—Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard, or beyond—online therapy brings specialized, evidence-based care to your home. You deserve compassionate support from a therapist in Portland who understands nervous system healing and creates genuine, lasting change.
This isn’t about managing symptoms forever. It’s about processing what happened, releasing old patterns, and rebuilding trust in yourself and your life.
If you’re wondering whether therapy could help you, or whether we might be a good fit, keep reading. Below you’ll find information about the specific issues I work with, how my approach differs from typical talk therapy, and what to expect when working together.
You don’t need to have it all figured out right now. Many people come to me simply knowing something needs to change—and that’s enough. My job is to meet you with compassion, expertise, and genuine care.
Let’s explore what healing could look like for you.
Your Path to Healing Starts Here
Anxiety Treatment - Therapist in Portland
If you’re struggling with anxiety in Portland or the surrounding Metro area, you’re not alone—and anxiety is highly treatable. Anxiety shows up differently for everyone: panic attacks, social anxiety, racing thoughts, or OCD.
Your nervous system is trying to protect you, but it’s stuck in protection mode. With the right therapy—EMDR, somatic work, and nervous system regulation—I help Portland residents move from anxiety controlling them to feeling genuinely calm and grounded.
Whether it’s panic disorder with physical symptoms, social situations that terrify you, or intrusive thoughts that won’t stop, specialized therapy helps. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through life.
Healing from anxiety is possible. Let’s explore what that looks like for you.
Trauma Therapy for Portland Residents
Trauma isn’t just a single event—it’s how your nervous system learned to survive. Whether from one overwhelming experience or repeated stress, trauma gets stored in your body and shapes how you move through the world.
If you’ve experienced trauma, you might struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, flashbacks, hypervigilance, or difficulty concentrating. Many Portland residents come to me feeling disconnected from themselves or like the past is still happening.
Using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, I help your nervous system process trauma so it no longer controls your present. Healing from trauma-informed therapeutic approaches addresses the emotional, physical, and relational wounds trauma creates.
You can experience genuine freedom from the past
PTSD Treatment by a Portland Therapist
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder develops when your nervous system gets stuck in survival mode after overwhelming experiences. The danger has passed, but your body and mind still feel under threat—creating symptoms that feel confusing, persistent, and hard to control.
PTSD treatment is a core specialty in my practice. I work with Portland and Metro area adults experiencing hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional overwhelm, nightmares, or a persistent sense of unsafety. Many clients come to me noticing their reactions feel disproportionate to current situations, or that reminders of past trauma continue impacting their mood, relationships, and sense of self. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma (CPTSD).
Using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, I help your nervous system process what happened so it stops running your present. CPTSD and PTSD are treatable, and genuine healing is possible.
You don’t have to stay stuck.
Grief Counseling In Portland
Grief is one of the most isolating experiences—and there’s no “right way” to do it. Loss is deeply personal, and most people can’t truly understand unless they’ve walked it themselves.
If you’re grieving in Portland or the surrounding Metro area, you deserve compassionate support from a therapist who understands the weight of loss. Grief counseling isn’t about “getting over it” or moving on quickly. It’s about processing your emotions, honoring your loved one, and learning to carry your grief with more ease over time.
Mourning is healthy and necessary. You deserve to feel supported through this profound transition.
Therapy for Stress and Burnout In Portland
Stress is part of life, but chronic stress leads to burnout—exhaustion, cynicism, and feeling disconnected from work and life. When stress piles up without relief, it affects your performance, relationships, and physical health.
If you’re in Portland experiencing burnout, you might feel trapped in patterns that drain you. You’re not lazy or weak—your nervous system is depleted. Burnout is a sign that something needs to change.
Therapy for burnout helps you understand what’s driving your stress, develop new coping skills, and create sustainable patterns. Using somatic work and nervous system regulation, I help Portland residents move from exhaustion to genuine resilience.
You don’t have to live ruled by stress. Healing and balance are possible
Depression Treatment - Therapist in Portland
Depression isn’t sadness—it’s exhaustion, numbness, and feeling stuck in patterns you can’t escape. It affects your energy, sleep, motivation, relationships, and sense of identity. Many Portland residents describe wanting to feel better but not knowing how to change patterns that feel deeply ingrained.
Depression treatment in my practice is trauma-informed and addresses both emotional patterns and nervous system responses. Using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, we work to understand not only your symptoms but the underlying experiences contributing to them.
You don’t have to stay stuck. Genuine healing is possible.
Personal Growth Counseling in Portland
Personal growth isn’t just about fixing what’s broken—it’s about discovering who you are and becoming who you want to be. If you’re in Portland ready to explore your potential, personal growth counseling can help you uncover your passions, clarify your values, and build the life that feels authentically yours.
Therapy for personal growth helps you increase self-awareness, develop confidence, and align your choices with what truly matters. Whether you’re navigating transitions, seeking direction, or wanting to live more intentionally, I’ll support you in discovering your path forward.
You deserve a life that feels meaningful and aligned.
Other Specialities In Portland
Beyond anxiety, trauma, and depression, I work with Portland residents on a wide range of therapeutic issues. Many people come to me struggling with relationship challenges, codependency patterns, and narcissistic abuse recovery. Others seek support navigating chronic illness, life transitions, or health-related stress.
Whether you’re dealing with complex relationship dynamics, body image concerns, attachment wounds, or life challenges not listed above, specialized therapy can help. I’ll work with you to understand what’s driving your struggle and create a personalized path forward.
Your specific challenges deserve specific support.
Insurance and Payment Options In Portland
I accept Aetna insurance in Oregon, as well as First Choice Health, Providence, and Pacific Source for Oregon and Washington residents. If you have different insurance, I can work with you as an out-of-network provider and provide superbills for reimbursement.
Flexible payment options are important to me. I offer private pay rates and accept HSA/FSA funds. For detailed information on rates and all insurance options, visit my Rates & Insurance page.
Start Your Healing Journey in Portland Today
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, burnout, or something else entirely, you deserve compassionate, specialized support. Therapy in Portland with me means working with a trauma-informed therapist who understands nervous system healing and creates lasting change—not just temporary relief.What happens next:
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what you’re experiencing, explore whether my approach is a good fit for you, and answer any questions you have about therapy, rates, or insurance.
There’s no obligation. Just a conversation about the possibility of healing.
Therapy in Portland, the Metro Area & Beyond
I provide online therapy to clients throughout Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Tigard, and all of the greater Portland area. Whether you’re in downtown Portland or anywhere in the region, specialized trauma-informed care is accessible from home
Center of Balance Counseling provides online trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, PTSD counseling, grief support, depression therapy, burnout treatment, abuse recovery, and personal growth counseling in Portland and throughout the greater Portland Metro area including Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Tigard, and surrounding communities. Services include EMDR therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and somatic therapy. I accept Aetna, First Choice Health, Providence, and Pacific Source insurance in Oregon and Washington. Telehealth makes specialized, trauma-informed care accessible from anywhere in the region.