Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
About My Clients
I believe each person's blueprint is unique and am committed to understanding your particular experience. I work with: depression, anxiety, grief and loss, existential crisis, relationship conflict, parenting, infidelity, family planning, sex therapy, divorce/separation, sibling rivalry, childhood trauma, religious trauma, mood disorders, disordered eating, body image, guilt and shame, identity exploration, self-esteem, boundaries, personal growth, life transition, therapy for therapists.
My Background and Approach
I believe humans have an innate propensity for growth, and have the strength and ability to overcome challenges. I am a holder of hope, and offer my clients deep compassion and care, along with steady and direct guidance. Drawing from attachment based, and experiential modalities, I begin therapy by fostering the therapeutic relationship. I support my clients in exploring their inner worlds, and facilitate new ways to engage with themselves and others, to allow the connection, openness, and freedom they seek. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, supportive, and positive therapeutic environment that encourages growth and healing. I believe clients know themselves best and will support an organic unfolding of internal wisdom. I believe problems occur in context and bring to my approach an understanding of social justice and socio-cultural considerations. I work to bring equity into the relationship(s) in the room, and the social systems in which they exist.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My name is Ayala (pronounced ah-yah-LAH). I am a partner, and mother to two young children. I was born in Portland and love spending time outdoors—in the woods, at the coast, on rivers, and in the mountains. In addition to being a therapist, I am an artist and love to make drawings, paintings, jewelry and photographs. I am committed to using my privilege as a White, cisgender, Jewish woman to dismantle systemic oppression.