Therapists for college students near Portland State University
I am on a mission to help you be joyful, connected, confident, and complete -- the life experience I call WELLTH, which is health plus other riches. Every human experiences challenges, pain, tragedy, and triumph. Such experiences are inherent in the human condition. My purpose is to assist you in strengthening your coping skills to meet life's challenges with a resolve that makes you stronger. Your resilience will help you cope with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, boundaries, stress management, among other impediments to your health. I currently offer you the convenience of Teletherapy--online video sessions and I'm credentialed with 200+ insurance plans. Visit https://care.tavahealth.com/providers/glen-alex to see accepted insurances. Contact me re: cash pay and to request a complimentary consultation.
You look like you have it together but inside you are exhausted, overwhelmed, or just quietly struggling in ways nobody around you seems to notice. The students I work with have often been carrying something heavy for a long time: anxiety that won't quit, a past they can't stop thinking about, or a pattern of burning out no matter how hard they try to keep up. Some are high achievers who look completely fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or empty on the inside. Others are navigating something that happened earlier in life that is finally surfacing now that they have space to breathe. Many of my clients have tried talking about their problems before and felt like it helped in the moment but didn't really change anything. That's because some of what we carry doesn't live in our thoughts. It lives in the nervous system, in the body, in patterns wired into the brain long before we had words for them. I use approaches, such as EMDR and IFS, that work directly with the brain and body, not just the thinking mind, which is why clients often notice real shifts after feeling stuck for years. You don't need to have it figured out before we talk. You just need to be curious about why you keep feeling the way you do, and open to the idea that something can actually shift. If you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, trauma, depression, difficult relationships, or a general sense that something is off and you can't quite name it, you are probably in the right place.
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Hi, I’m Liz. I know it isn't easy to take this step, but I'm so glad you did. You should be so proud of yourself for not giving up on yourself, and instead- seeking the help and support that you need right now.With over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping many adults navigate depression, anxiety, and the daily struggles that can make life feel overwhelming. I want to support you, make you feel heard, and find some solutions to help you get unstuck and feel better.
I have experience supporting adolescents and young adults struggling with relationship challenges, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion regulation, life transitions/adjustments, and adoption. It would be my privilege to come alongside you as you explore, identify, and work to resolve the root of your challenges, as you author new narratives for yourself and your experiences, and as you develop skills for relief and resilience. I work from an attachment and trauma-responsive lens. I am trained in Brainspotting and am a Certified Grief-Informed Professional. My approach is eclectic: I draw on skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), experiential therapies, narrative therapy, and somatic therapy.
I strive to provide an environment of safety, acceptance, and empowerment. My approach is described as easy-going, direct and nonjudgmental. I respect my clients’ needs and welcome the opportunity to work with people of diverse backgrounds, identities, and relationships. My goal is to help you find relief through expanded self-awareness, healing of old wounds, increased connectedness, development of practical tools, and shifting out of old/unhelpful patterns. People often come into therapy with coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. I work to find balance by providing support as well as challenging you, to encourage growth while also promoting compassion for who and where you are now. I really value being a safe person for my clients in a world that can feel unsafe. I have expertise and a passion for trauma recovery, identity exploration (including gender & sexual identity), navigating systems of oppression, attachment, and relational concerns. I’ve specialized in EMDR for 11 years, and utilize mindfulness, CBT, polyvagal theory, ego state, and DBT- with my approach being tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
College is a time of huge transitions, and it’s easy to feel anxious, stressed, or unsure where you stand. If you're struggling with overwhelming worry (anxiety), feeling stuck after a tough transition (like starting school or a breakup), grappling with past trauma, or just trying to figure out challenging relationships, you've come to the right place. Your Therapy, Your Tools My practice is built on the belief that you already have what you need within you (though it may not feel like it, right now) —we just need to clear out all the noise and find and focus on what actually works for you. We'll ease your mind: We use practical, science-backed strategies to help you unhook from negative thought spirals and calm that constant feeling of being "on edge." We'll discover and heal the root causes : We'll gently explore the "parts" of you that are feeling anxious, unclear, or worn out, and use powerful processing methods to reduce the intensity of recent or past trauma or fear (like EMDR and IFS). We'll help you adjust: Whether you're dealing with the stress of major life transitions or trying to set healthier boundaries in relationships, we'll create space for you to process the change and build a stronger sense of self. We'll get you grounded: I integrate the calming power of nature-based tools (in or out of the office) to help your nervous system slow down, allowing you to find a peaceful space even when deadlines are looming. We’ll work together, at your own pace, to move you from feeling overwhelmed to thriving on campus and beyond. Ready to take a breath and start building a college experience that feels authentic and manageable? Let's connect.
Christina is a United States Navy Veteran and holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Christina is empathetic, compassionate, and dedicated to empowering and mentoring clients through their journey by building a trusting therapeutic relationship within a safe, non-judgmental environment. Christina understands how one’s environment can impact an individual’s cognition and behavior. Christina’s foundation is Person-Centered and aspires to help clients be their true authentic self. Christina enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and Veterans within our community.
Good mental health is key to thriving in school, maintaining strong relationships, and enjoying life. While medication can be a helpful tool, you may have heard mixed stories and are wondering if it's the right choice for you. Perhaps you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child and managed fine through high school, but now you're struggling to keep up. Or maybe you're already on medication for depression or anxiety, but it no longer seems as effective. You might even be seeking a second opinion on a past diagnosis or looking for a more holistic approach with a provider who truly listens. Whatever you're facing, I’m here to help. Why choose a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)? As board-certified and licensed professionals, PMHNPs are trained to diagnose mental health conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication. Nursing has been the most trusted profession for 22 years running, and we are dedicated to putting our patients at the heart of everything we do. That’s why I named my clinic Centered Psychiatry—because your well-being is always our focus. You deserve personalized care from someone who takes the time to understand your story and collaborate with you on a plan that works for you. If you're ready to explore a fresh approach to mental health, let’s connect.
I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a range of challenges that include relationship distress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, financial conflict, and/or coping with the disease of addiction in a significant relationship or family system. We all come from diverse backgrounds and experiences that impact how we see and move through the world. I am interested in understanding the context of your life in our work together. Life offers challenges to all of us. These challenges can be in relationships, life transitions, or in circumstances that feel thrust upon us. I am confident you have within you what it takes to face and move through hard times in your life. I will help you develop new skills to be successful in accepting all of what life has to offer.
Willamette Sky Counseling is a boutique private practice created to help individuals, couples, and families get the most out of their life and relationships. We are a group of client-centered, trauma-informed, masters-level therapists and psychotherapists providing compassionate mental health care in Eugene and throughout Oregon. Our team offers respectful and attentive support and professional discretion in a confidential environment that is thoughtfully designed to evoke the feeling of being welcomed into a beautiful and comfortable living space. Despite your circumstances or life experiences, we believe that change is possible.
My work integrates contemplative, relational, depth, mindfulness-based, and somatic (body-oriented) approaches to healing and growth. My practice is most influenced by Somatic Experiencing (SE), a naturalistic and interdisciplinary approach to healing I would be delighted to tell you more about. If you are looking for support in your healing journey, want to restore balance to your nervous system, emotions and relationships, and if a somatic approach is something you are curious about, I encourage you to jump onto my website, inner room (dot) net, and use my Online Booking system to schedule a free initial consultation.
I have experience working with individuals on a variety of issues. My specialties include work with anxiety, addiction, OCD, and trauma. My process with clients is very solution focused in- nature. I aim to utilize the strengths clients already possess to bring progress into all facets of their life. I also believe that utilizing the values of clients to guide therapeutic work is essential to meaningful and lasting change. While navigating change, I assist clients in learning to tolerate distress, navigate difficult emotions, while finding effectiveness and fulfillment in their day to day lives. I hope that by being authentic in my role as a therapist I can facilitate this process and create an environment for clients that is both safe, secure, and motivating. I appreciate the opportunity to join my clients in their change process and look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have about my services. I have extensive experience working with individuals seeking recovery, in addition to families and couples coping with the effects of addiction/alcoholism. My philosophy of addiction treatment includes both abstinence based and harm reduction, whichever the client feels fits their needs, as well as integration into recovery communities if desired.
Life experiences, anxiety, loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the lives we want. I believe that healing happens when people feel heard, understood, and empowered to reclaim authorship of their lives. I view counseling as a collaborative process that honors people's lived experiences and capacity for growth. I do my best to create an affirming and compassionate space where clients can explore their experiences, uncover strengths, make meaning of their stories, and take actions toward living lives that feel more authentic and aligned with their values. My counseling approach is integrative and informed by critical ecological perspectives, drawing from person-centered, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and existential therapies. I care deeply about fairness, justice, and understanding how the systems and environments around us shape mental health and well-being.
Welcome to my practice. College is a massive transition-- a time of building new independence, finding where you belong, and figuring out who you are going to become. It can also feel overwhelming, lonely, and stressful. I am a licensed clinical psychologist here to help you with it all. My practice centers on Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). This is a collaborative, real-world approach focused on your relationships and daily life. Together, we will look at how your connections-- with roommates, family, partners, or professors-- impact how you feel, and work on communication tools to help you set boundaries, resolve conflicts, and feel heard. Outside of my clinical work, I serve as a board member for Rose Children's Theatre. That background means I deeply value creativity, authentic expression, and the power of storytelling. I know that life can sometimes feel like a performance where you are forced to play a role that doesn't fit. In our sessions, there is no script and no audience. It is a completely authentic, judgment-free place to explore your thoughts and build self-confidence. Whether you are dealing with burnout, relationship drama, identity questions, or deeper questions of meaning, you don't have to figure it out alone. Let's work together to write your next chapter.
Erica Leon, MS, RD, CEDS, is the owner of Erica Leon Nutrition & Associates, a group nutrition practice based in White Plains, NY. Her team of dietitians practice virtually and see patients of all ages, in many states across the country. They have a specialty in working with teens, college students, and young adults, and take many insurances, including Aetna, Cigna, the Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare. With more than 40 years of experience, she and her team help individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating to develop a positive relationship with food, weight, and body image. Erica is certified as an eating disorder specialist with The International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals and as an Intuitive Eating Counselor. Who is a good fit for our practice? If you struggle with an eating disorder, disordered eating, chronic dieting, or other health conditions, you have come to the right place. We believe that difficult relationships with food and body image are barriers to living life fully. We are passionate about helping our clients develop a positive relationship with food and body image through a weight-inclusive, individualized approach. We offer you a safe and non-judgmental space for healing,
Come chat with me and my cats! My goal is to provide a caring and challenging space to learn more about yourself and figure out how to live with the things that stress you out. I typically help by exploring what you want, value, and believe, and helping you be more "you." I also offer some assessment services for ADHD, autism, and surgery referrals.
Jess Walsh is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience empowering women to thrive. Jess blends her expertise in full-scope women’s health—spanning pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, perimenopause, and hormone management—with integrative and evidenced based psychiatric mental health care and lifestyle medicine. Her mission is to guide clients toward mental clarity, physical vitality, and emotional balance with compassionate, personalized care that addresses the whole person. Jess's professional journey has taken her to Alaska, Oregon, and Arizona and has included catching babies in high risk obstetrical practices, out-of-hospital and home birth settings, serving Alaska’s Indian Health Service, and teaching medical residents. Her recent post-master’s training in Psychiatric Mental Health expands her ability to support all clients through life’s emotional and psychological challenges. Before midwifery, Jess was an alpine mountaineering, rock and ice climbing guide. She brings that same empowering spirit to her practice, helping clients navigate their health journeys with strength and resilience. Jess has specialized training in women's health and hormone management for perimenopause and menopause, complex perinatal and postpartum psychiatry, as well as psychiatric care for people over 13 years of age. Jess has also pursued additional training in integrative women's health, perinatal and postpartum fitness coaching, nutrition and lifestyle medicine, polycystic ovarian disorder management, and the emerging field of psychedelic medicine. Jess has also received extensive education in the fields of philosophy and religious studies, which serve as a framework for her practice. Married for over 20 years and a mother of four, Jess finds joy in hiking with her family, chasing adventures in far-flung destinations, competing in endurance sports, and dancing to live music. Her vibrant energy and deep commitment to her craft make her a trusted partner for clients seeking to optimize their health and live boldly.
At Flourish Gracefully, Inc., we offer online therapy for adults navigating the unique pressures of anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and academic or life transitions. We specialize in holding space for biracial, bicultural, and first-generation adults navigating complex cultural expectations, as well as Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and gifted individuals who experience the world deeply. By integrating evidence-based EMDR therapy with trauma-informed, psychodynamic approaches, we help you process distressing memories, break free from old emotional patterns, and build lasting resilience. Together, we will create a safe, collaborative environment to help you heal and step into a life of peace and wholeness.
Micah Duke is dual board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and board-certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He has nearly two decades of experience helping adults and children in crisis and emergency situations. Micah self-identifies as a "professional student" and understands the many stresses associated with leaving home and attending college. He believes in a holistic, person-centered approach to mental health that focuses on both the physical and mental stresses of life. He also believes that everybody needs someone to talk to sometime so nobody should ever feel stigmatized for seeking mental health help.