EMDR Therapists in Tigard, OR

I believe that people are generally capable of overcoming obstacles in their lives, but sometimes they need help with finding the right tools. I provide hope, encouragement, insight, and guidance so that my clients can find their path to happiness. My goal for clients is to help them become more effective, insightful, self-confident, and successful at overcoming future hurdles in their own lives and in their relationships.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A strong connection with a therapist is crucial on your journey to healing, so I encourage you to look for a therapist that you like and can relate to. Please contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to find out if you and I are a good fit and to see if I can help you with the things that are hurting you or holding you back, Below are some of the concerns that I have helped many clients with over the years.

Life tends to hand us some unexpected challenges that can catch us off guard, or even knock us off our feet. Grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions and relational hurts rob us of our peace, leave us feeling anxious, unable to make progress, and can challenge our core identity. I have extensive experience helping people through a wide range of challenges and struggles throughout my twenty years in pastoral care ministries. Processing the journey in a safe, supportive, trauma informed, environment sets the foundation for those experiences to make you stronger instead of chipping away at your heart.

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with advanced specialization in EMDR therapy. Certified EMDR clinician and EMDRIA approved Consultant. Accelerated Resolution Therapy credentialed practitioner. Supervision for pre/post licensure clinicians. Certified in Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Cranial Electrical treatment for panic, pain, and depression; credentialed HeartMath clinician for stress and emotional regulation.

Therapy presents a unique opportunity for people to find solutions/resolutions for challenges life throws at them. Walking with individuals to establish a working relationship while providing a safe environment is one of my main objectives. I am passionate about working with people. Developing strengths, visiting past victories, and exploring methods of coping are ways just a few ways to find peace, healing and hope during traumatic or painful circumstances.

Life can be challenging. At times it can be filled with obstacles that seem insurmountable. Anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, work, low self-esteem and trauma can make one’s life even more difficult to navigate. Learning skills to help you through these challenges can be key to helping you overcome them. I work individually with middle school aged children through adults, including those within the military community. I also work with couples, partners, families and groups. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship challenges.

I have had the privilege of witnessing people undergo the slow, extremely subtle and remarkable journey of healing and self-transformation. This process of psychological growth is astoundingly complex, multilayered, circular and even mysteriously numinous in its unfolding. My philosophy as a therapist is primarily on core transformation rather than merely symptom management and needless to say, I strongly believe in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship as a significant healing agent. Moving towards our wholeness necessitates the courage to first move into the wounded parts that we all have as members of the human species.

Are you finding yourself overwhelmed, exhausted, disoriented by major change or perhaps weighed down by who you are, where you’re not, or just feeling off? Maybe you’re in need of extra support, even just a little. I get it. I’ve been there and would like to help.

Understanding your own journey is one of the bravest things you will ever do for yourself. Sometimes our story doesn’t follow the plan we had dreamed of, or it takes some turns for the worst, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless, and/or lonely. When difficult transitions occur, it makes understanding our story even more difficult. When you enter this season of trying to make sense of the twists and turns, having a skilled companion by your side to listen, see you, affirm you, and explore difficult parts of your story can be healing. I am here to help you discover that inner strength, and provide clarity, and support.

Are you seeking peace and stability in your life? As a team we will work to bring balance through self-discovery and strength. I specialize in complex trauma treatment, behavior change, attachment patterns, maladaptive coping strategies, anxiety, and depression. I believe in examining the self through a lens of understanding and self-compassion. We will discover and break down the roots of why you're not feeling fully satisfied with your life. Through a collaborative social justice oriented approach to counseling, we'll partner together to move towards healing and strength in both a comfortable and challenging manner.

At Heartafire, we realize that taking the first step to reach out for help can be a daunting one. If you find yourself struggling to manage life's challenges, the past keeps intruding into the present, or you feel yourself trying to manage your symptoms, but it isn't working - therapy can help! Together, we will collaborate on a plan to incorporate a variety of therapy modalities using evidence + strength-based approaches in order to individually meet your needs.

Counseling for self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life stressors. I support clients wanting to change persistent feelings of not being good enough, heal from their past, and build more connection, joy, and fulfillment in life. Many of my clients want to understand patterns they feel stuck in, build a secure relationship with self and others, relate to their thoughts differently, regulate and sit with emotions, express their needs, and slow down a restless mind and body. Clients that have been most successful with me tend to be goal-oriented and are accepting of their role in their personal growth.

My intention for you is to gently but dynamically create opportunities for growth and healing through flexible and creative alternatives to break through old patterns. I like to collaborate with motivated clients who are willing to work to change their lives. My goal is to help you discover your own solutions to your problems and concerns in an environment that is welcoming, empathetic and non-judgmental. I do that by carefully attending to your thoughts and feelings. Although I will offer specific "interventions" I believe that change occurs during therapy when there is strong motivation combined with the quality of our connection.

Are you ready to take control of your anxiety and depression and live a more fulfilling, peaceful life? Maybe you are noticing it's hard to relax and you are more irritable with your family than you have been before. Or maybe there are issues from your past that, no matter what you do, seem to keep resurfacing. I understand this suffering and believe with the right guidance and support, you can regain control and find your inner calm and your way back to your Self again. I work with adults facing numerous challenges; including anxiety, trauma and life transistions.

If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.

For over 20 years, Dino has helped clients find relief from anxiety and trauma. He employs the most effective evidence-based methods and technologies. His primary modalities include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Alpha Stim Technology. As a high performance coach, Dino employs these same methods to assist elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to enhance their performance, enjoyment and engagement.

I am passionate about exploring your story at your own pace and helping you become unstuck, feel alive, and move towards the "you" that you know you can be. If life is currently difficult for you, allow me to provide guidance, support, accountability, and a therapeutic relationship. I specialize in EMDR therapy and find it an effective way to process difficult target memories that are stuck in our minds. For any life challenge that you are experiencing, let's get started addressing the root problem.

I am currently meeting with clients virtually and in-person at a location near downtown Beaverton. When therapy is conducted in a warm and non-judgmental environment, and an individual, couple, or a family feels safe and understood, it can be incredibly powerful in providing healing and growth from life's difficult past experiences as well as current challenges. As a strengths-based and client-centered LMFT, I work to create a safe place where a client's existing internal strengths are explored and they are able to create goals that build towards healing, growth, awareness, and positive change.

Sometimes we struggle to make sense of what is happening around us. Sometimes we need help to get through these hard times. In these tough times, we may battle depression, anxiety, connection with others, or addictions. My goal is to help you understand your story and help you make sense of what you have learned and become more insightful, confident, and successful in life, therefore making the change you would like to see in your life. I help people work through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addictions which usually stem from events or traumas.