Portland Therapists specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Kimberly Austin

Brainspotting EMDR

Lauren Grousd

Felicity Colangelo

Whether you are in the planning stages, have experienced loss, are expecting (via pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy) or are struggling with early parenting challenges, I would love to support you in finding a grounded place, building supports, developing a self-care regimen and working through past hurts which may impact your ability to be your happiest self. I believe all families, especially moms and expectant moms, deserve to feel supported and encouraged throughout this intense transitional period. I use warmth and compassion to create a safe space in which you can explore your own personal challenges, unearth and celebrate all of your strengths, and ultimately find yourself more confident, grounded, and able to enjoy your parenting journey!

Kate Matthews-Clark

I am committed to helping clients create positive change, emotional growth, and peace in their lives. I view the counseling relationship as collaborative and aim to create a space in which clients feel safe and supported to be their authentic selves, without fear or judgment. My approach is warm, person-centered, empathetic and empowering. You are the expert of your experience, and my role as a counselor is to help you tap into your inner wisdom, build skills, feel heard, and empower you to use your strengths to build the life you want. My approach is holistic and includes mental, physical, social and spiritual aspects. I align with CBT, Narrative, Existential and Mindfulness-based practices, and work with teens and adults on a number of presenting issues. Specific areas of focus include: anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, and body image issues.

Carol Despres

PTSD may be significantly reduced if not eliminated by the application of EMDR; more information found at: EMDRIA.ORG.

Robin Barstow

Reassuring. Simple. Reassuring because it works. Simple because it is easy to understand. I use the techniques of Aaron T. Beck, MD (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Byron Katie (The Work). I have a PhD from Yale University, MA from Columbia University and LCSW from University of Maine. I have both inpatient and outpatient experience. Some of the areas of life experience that I work with in my practice are the following: COVID19 and Environment Psychology, Living with Aspergers, Learning Differences, Spirituality, Adulting, Pain Management, Psychology of Eating, Conscious Uncoupling/Divorce, Movement is Medicine, Grief (including Pet loss), Wealth Psychology, Empty Nest, Aging, Death/Dying.