Therapists for college students near Portland State University

Accepting new clients- immediate availability! Telehealth available in MA, DC, AZ, WA, OR, LA, ID, NM, CO, UT. Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? Have you ever wondered what experiences in your life impact you the most and how to heal? I'd love to join you on your journey. From navigating big transitions, healing deep hurts to growing into your most meaningful dreams, I’m here to support you with warmth, compassion, and genuineness as well as a decade of experience and specialty training. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small. With holistic wellness centered and sensitivity to the unique backgrounds & intersectional identities of those I have the honor of working with, you can expect to uncover your own deep ability to heal and grow in our work together. We'll build a counseling experience unique to you- we can blend what works best for what you need in our time together. When you’re ready to leave the stress behind, heal what hurts, and connect more deeply to what matters to you, I’m here to help you. You don't have to go it alone. Reach out today so we can schedule time to connect and start your journey to feeling better. Looking forward to connecting soon!

I provide a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and trauma-informed space where clients can safely explore who they are and who they want to become. My goal is to help you connect with your authentic self, build resilience, and find empowerment in your own story. I specialize in working with individuals (ages 6 and up) and couples navigating: Anxiety and depression Identity exploration and life transitions Family and relationship conflict Trauma and self-worth challenges I believe that everyone has the capacity for change—no one is "resistant." Sometimes we just need help identifying the barriers that hold us back. Together, we'll work to uncover those blocks, strengthen your inner voice, and guide you toward a more empowered, fulfilling life.

Thanks for visiting my page! In counseling with me you'll find that I have a collaborative approach, starting in the first session as we work together to understand your concerns. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space to help you uncover the things that are getting in the way of your happiness and well-being. My style is a balance of warm, empathic listening and respectful challenging to promote your insight and personal growth. While I will help you understand the nature and origins of your concerns, I will also help you see and use your strengths and talents toward creating the life you want. Multicultural sensitivity is a central, guiding principle in my therapy practice, in the sense that I believe personal growth can best happen when we understand someone within the context of their culture, environment, and across multiple identities including but not limited to ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender and spirituality. I look forward to hearing from you!

Family trained, eco-conscious, and experienced for 30 years with anxiety, depression and trauma recovery. I use Internal family systems, CBT, and will help you make a plan or make meaning from struggle. I am queer identified, and can do some on-line session times. There is I more information on my website. My office is a few blocks from Campus.

Life can be overwhelming or difficult. You might feel worried or anxious, or maybe depressed and sad. You might find yourself in conflict with those around you. Perhaps your past is full of events that caused you pain that you feel stuck in. All of us need help along the way from different people around us. Sometimes help from a professional is beneficial or necessary, to work with you toward your well-being. At Northlight Counseling, we aim to help people rise to their full potential in wellness, relationships, mental health, and their roles in society by creating a therapeutic environment full of hope and healing, where they are known, valued and accepted. Northlight is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive, diverse and equitable culture where everyone is valued and feels they belong by providing an inclusive environment for all clients and staff regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion.

Hello! I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed in both California and Oregon. I offer telehealth video sessions for young adults, and I’m passionate about supporting those who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, or a desire to build stronger self-esteem, relationships, and communication skills. I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy, creating a safe and compassionate space where we can work together to address your unique challenges. My approach integrates mindfulness-based techniques and strengths-based strategies to help you practice and build coping skills that empower you to navigate life’s ups and downs with greater resilience. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are curious and motivated for change. With a background in working with young children and utilizing expressive arts, I bring a creative and holistic perspective to my work with young adults. This allows us to explore unmet needs, deepen self-awareness, and empower you to advocate for your desires and boundaries, both in the present and moving forward. I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth, and I look forward to the opportunity to work together.

Head Well- Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness is more than a clinic—it’s a movement. Founded on the belief that wellness begins within, Head Well has become a sanctuary for individuals who are ready to find deep healing and reclaim their well-being. In an era where mental health care often feels impersonal or rushed, Head Well is setting a new standard with services designed to support deep, lasting transformation including integrative psychiatry, Spravato and ketamine treatments, and mind-body wellness. Blending evidence-based medicine with personalized care, mindfulness, and lifestyle medicine, Head Well supports individuals in becoming the most magnificent manifestations of themselves. With a focus on , the clinic’s services are tailored for real-life transformation.

Clients I work best with tend to be women grappling with some kind of trauma - abuse, sexual assault, divorce, family conflict, medical issues, growing up with emotionally immature parents, etc. I love empowering women to rediscover their voice, set boundaries, heal themselves, and start living the life they want to live, rather than the one they may feel forced into.

Feeling stressed and anxious? Worried about fitting in, getting good grades, disappointing other people? Therapy is a great place to learn how to manage these types of worries by learning more about yourself and the roots of these feelings. I offer culturally competent, trauma informed therapy for individuals and couples facing the every day struggles of being alive. I am a cis-gendered heterosexual Asian American woman. My pronouns are she/her. I use many modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, and CBT, among others. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from New York University and a Bachelors of Arts from Harvard University. I have over 15 years of professional experience. I offer both in-person and video sessions. My office is located on Broadway and Baseline, just south of the CU Boulder campus.

Hi there, We are a group psychology practice that conducts psychological assessments for ADHD and Autism spectrum disorders, as well as providing personalized therapy. Psychological assessments can help give people the answers they have been looking for. We also believe a person should fit well with their therapist and we have a number of talented therapists with different skill sets to help you find the one that will work the best for you. Personalized specialty care is always our primary goal. Check out our website to see if we might fit your needs.

I provide empathetic, personalized support to college students who are working to adjust to a college environment, managing new and difficult social situations, or working on themselves and discovering their identity now that they are away from home. My approach tends to be more casual and less clinical. I'm excited to help students explore any new and challenging areas they are facing in college.

Do you feel like your life has gotten off track? Perhaps you're fighting with your partner more. Tossing and turning instead of sleeping. Counting the moments until 5:00, when you can justify a glass a wine to calm your nerves. Each day may feel like a repeat of the last, leaving you wondering what the purpose is. I offer an eclectic blend of evidence-based therapy, tailored to your specific needs. Whether you prefer to meet in person or online, I'm here for you.

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Are you holding a lot internally? Do you appear capable and put-together on the outside yet feel overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, or disconnected inside? Many students I work with are empaths and deep feelers who often ruminate or overthink decisions, worry about letting others down, or feel pressure to always be perceived as put together and strong. Are you confused about what healthy sexuality is? Are you unsure about what consent and bodily autonomy looks like, sounds like, feels like? College can intensify everything all at once: the stress of both internal and external academic expectations, relationships, family pressure, cultural or religious identities, and big questions about the future. It is a time of navigating multiple transitions. Transitions such as figuring out who you are apart from your family, questioning beliefs you grew up with, or trying to become your own person while staying connected to the people who matter to you. Add to this trying to develop new connections, and it can feel like you have a lead role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Maybe you grew up in a high-pressure environment, or took on emotional caretaker roles early, or learned to minimize your needs. Perhaps you are noticing patterns you don’t know how to change. Or now that you are away from a traumatic family of origin situation, you are having memories surface and find yourself disassociating and finding it impossible to focus on studies. So you find yourself shutting down, maybe feeling numb, perhaps feeling “too much,” or carrying stress in your body - is it showing up as tension, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, heightened anxiety, or...? You may be a quiet struggler - thoughtful, self-aware, and resilient, yet exhausted. Those who struggle quietly often don’t ask for help, apologize for having needs, or carry the emotional weight for others. Or maybe you find yourself acting out in ways that are not conducive to your well-being - like risky behavior or other choices that are hurtful for you. If you’re a university student who feels stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming, or if you’re looking for a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out, I see you and am honored to hold space for you. I understand we heal through connection. Authentic connection happens when we are heard and understood in relationship to others. I attempt to engage our work through compassion, curiosity, humor, perspective, honesty, and gentle challenges when appropriate. I believe in creating a space where you are able to slow down and tune into your emotions, beliefs, and responses as a way to heal, grow, and authentically relate to others.

Accepting Trillium OHP, PacificSource, and United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield I’m Morgan Barber, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, stress, relationships, and stuck patterns. The college years can feel like being dropped into a complex world with no map. You’re making real decisions about identity, relationships, direction, and how to live, often while questioning who you are and who you’re becoming. I see this time of life as a kind of search. Students are experimenting, trying things on, pushing limits, and asking deeper questions about what is true for them. That process can be exciting, but it can also feel disorienting, lonely, or overwhelming. My role is to provide a space of real understanding and thoughtful guidance. I work collaboratively, bringing curiosity, clarity, and a nonjudgmental stance so we can make sense of what you’re experiencing. Together, we look at the patterns shaping your life, the pressures and constraints you’re navigating, and the options actually available to you. From there, we focus on building practical skill so you can make decisions you respect and move through challenges with more steadiness. This is not about giving you answers or telling you who to be. It is about helping you see more clearly, relate to yourself and others more effectively, and develop your own way of living that feels grounded and real. If you’re trying to find your footing, understand yourself more deeply, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence, this is a place to start.

We are a team of physicians and therapists who believe that true healing and lasting change come from treating the whole person. We create individualized treatment plans using multiple modalities to heal the mind, body and spirit.

Welcome to Lifeline Medical Center. We are a national company that has a small home time feel. We care for each of our clients and walk with them through their journeys. You are not a number to us, you are someone very special. Your health and mental wellness are our first priority. We welcome any who want help either with medications through our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners or Counseling. We are here for you. Reach out now to call and schedule. You will be glad you did. You can also schedule an appointment directly through our website.

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You are feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. You are dealing with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety or other complications that are making life difficult. You may feel like you are "going through the motions" and cannot find a way to enjoy your life in the ways you want. You feel disconnected from yourself and others. You want to feel motivated to live to your fullest potential and make the changes needed in order to reach your goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Self and make choices that are more aligned with personal goals. I use a Person Centered approach using Gestalt, Somatic awareness, Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy, DBT, CBT and creative expressive tools. Creating a deeper connection to body responses, and discovering different perspectives to develop more self awareness, I hope to work as a facilitator for your growth. I believe that you are always the expert in your own life, and I welcome feedback and collaboration about tools that you find most useful for your progress. I have 6 years experience helping adults, children and families. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon and hold a certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from the Mental Health & Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon. I’m looking forward to hearing from you! You can reach me by phone at 971-265-6543 or email me at melissasanders@introspectivecollective.org.

College is supposed to feel like progress. A lot of the time it just feels like pressure: grades, expectations, figuring out who you're becoming, and doing it all while looking like you've got it handled. From the outside, you seem responsible and on track. Inside, your mind doesn't slow down: replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, feeling guilty for resting even when you're exhausted. I work with students and young adults dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, and the kind of self-imposed pressure that doesn't ease up even when things are going okay. A lot of the people I see are worn down by overthinking and frustrated that doing everything "right" hasn't actually made them feel better. Together, we'll figure out what's keeping that cycle going and build tools you can actually use like before an exam, in a hard conversation, or just on a day that feels like too much. My approach is practical, down-to-earth, and LGBTQ+ affirming. No jargon, no script. Most people start out feeling like they're carrying more than they can hold. Over time, that tends to get lighter through more confidence in your own decisions, less dread before the hard stuff, and a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks from the outside. If you're ready to stop carrying this alone, I'd be glad to connect.