Karen Chenier (she/her)

PHD, LPC
Accepting Clients

Portland & Lake Oswego therapist with a PhD in Depth Psychology and Oregon LPC, offering depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults and couples

Psychotherapist in Lake Oswego, OR

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About My Clients

I work with adults, couples, and professionals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, neurodivergence and learning differences, grief and loss, intimacy, communication, family conflict, and estrangement. Many clients want to understand and change longstanding emotional and relationship patterns. Together, we work toward greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, resilience, and meaningful growth in a safe, supportive setting.

My Background and Approach

I bring 20 years of experience in mental health and wellness, including work as a dance/movement therapist, psychological intern, psychological assistant, and licensed professional counselor. My integrative approach draws from depth psychology, cognitive-behavioral approaches, trauma-informed care, and mind-body perspectives. Therapy is tailored to each client’s needs and goals. We may focus on reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress; identifying thought and behavior patterns; improving relationships and communication; or exploring deeper emotional and family-of-origin patterns. I also invite curiosity about dreams, feelings, beliefs, relationships, and embodied experience when meaningful to the therapeutic process. My goal is to provide a thoughtful, collaborative space where adults and couples can better understand themselves, address longstanding patterns, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful and lasting change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe people have the capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change throughout their lives. Individuals, couples, and families can become caught in patterns that lead to resentment, rejection, fear, guilt, anger, sadness, or disconnection. Therapy offers a place to understand these patterns with curiosity and compassion and to discover healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. Change takes courage, support, and the right resources. I believe effective therapy begins with a relationship in which you feel safe, respected, understood, and able to communicate openly. My role is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you understand what lies beneath them, develop useful tools, strengthen relationships, and move toward greater connection, self-awareness, resilience, and a more fulfilling and happy life.

Client Focus

Age
Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
PHD, LPC, State of Oregon · #C7142
Education
PhD, Clinical Psychology Depth Focus, M.A. Dance Therapy
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
14 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

14511 West Lake Dr.
Suite 120
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503)957-1023

Access & Transport

  • Parking available
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
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Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Portland
Oregon
97214
Tualatin
Oregon
97224
West Linn
Oregon
97068
Milwaukie
Oregon
97222

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185 - 250/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

Info

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14511 West Lake Dr.
Suite 120
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
2705 E. Burnside, Suite 206
Portland, OR 97205

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