www.Portland-Therapist.com

Downtown Portland ~ 37 SW Jefferson

Our office is between Naito (formerly Waterfront Avenue) and SW First Avenue, just a few steps from the waterfront. Jefferson is one block south of the Hawthorne Bridge. There are on-street parking spots, as well as a "Smart Park" lot ($1.50 per hour) right at the corner of 1st Avenue & Jefferson.

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Lynne Joy Nesbit, MS, LPC For sixteen years as a professional therapist, it has been my privilege to support my clients in even the most difficult of situations. My counseling style is honest, open, forthright, relentlessly curious, and lighthearted. I specialize in working with couples and individual adults.	Linda N. Firth, M.A. "Heart Spirit Coaching" I offer personal coaching to unlock your creative spirit and maximize your potential. I specialize in coaching clients with Adult ADHD and I offer a client-centered, strengths-focused approach for lasting change. Discounted rates for college students.
Anne Bryant, L.P.C. I provide a friendly, safe, collaborative environment for couples and individuals who want to change old patterns of behavior, thinking and feeling. I have years of experience helping people experiencing job loss or career change.	Gary Fink, M.A., Q.M.H.P. I have dedicated my life to the betterment of individuals, groups and non-profit organizations. Reality is perception. It is my job to offer alternative viewpoints and guide you towards making those perceptions a reality.
Shoko White, M.A., A.T.R. I believe in resilience of the individual and help my clients draw on inner power to heal and empower the self. I work with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and existential difficulty or past trauma. Registered Art Therapist ~ Fees: $60	Jewls Harris, M.A. Individual, couples & group counseling in support of genuine expression of your best, true self and healthy, strong relationships. Specializing in chronic illness and disabilities, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Sheila Walty, L.C.S.W. Professional Coaching, Counseling & Consulting My passion is to promote connection, growth and healing while encouraging honesty, integrity and authenticity.

Lynne Joy Nesbit, M.S., N.C.C., L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Professional Therapy for Couples/Partners, and Individual Adults

37 SW Jefferson ~ 423 North East 60th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
503-282-0182
Email: lynnejoy@gmail.com

Lynne Joy Nesbit, founder and director of Wise Counsel & Comfort, offers skilled, compassionate therapy for adults, and couples...

..... "It is my privilege to work as a counselor and therapist, to be trusted with the most personal of your concerns as you explore and examine whatever it is that stands in the way of having the life you desire.”

My Therapy Style – Truth-Telling & Integrity

My style is best described as forthright, grounded, honest and open.
Therapy with me is often challenging, frequently lighthearted, and always supportive.

One thing my clients will tell you is that I’m a stickler for truth-telling. I try to be watchful, helping clients recognize when they’re holding themselves (or me) at arm’s length from the truth. We learn subtle dishonesty in our culture. We’re angry and we say “nothing’s wrong.” We’re hurt and we say “It’s OK, really.” We’re too depressed to come to work and we call in sick. We rage at our partners that they don’t understand us, but rarely are we courageous enough to speak the simple truth… yet we yearn to be understood. When we’re not grounded in truth, we settle for less… less integrity, less authenticity, less intimacy, less life. I work to help my clients become more familiar, and more comfortable with the experience of living and speaking the truth.

Relationship Therapy: Couples & Partners

Whether you're dealing with the very hardest issues -- deciding whether to separate or divorce -- or trying your best to find your way towards reconciliation, couple's counseling can be a much needed support and resource. And if your relationship therapy goals are happy ones? Are you experiencing the dizzying exhilaration of beginning a new relationship, laying a foundation for a solid, trusting partnership, coming to clear agreements and relationship goals, building intimacy or preparing for marriage? I'd be delighted to support you in that endeavor as well.

I am very comfortable helping couples speak frankly and openly about issues of sexuality, parenting and finances, and have substantial experience helping partners face challenging issues of infidelity and addictions. My work is grounded in helping each partner speak and hear the truth, understand one another, and bring compassion and even humor to your communication. Theoretically, I draw from the research and methods of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, as well as Harville Hendrix. These well respected professionals have done exhaustive research on what makes for long-term contentment and satisfaction in relationships, and what behaviors and attitudes will almost inevitably lead to a relationship ending in pain.

The goal of our work together may be reconcilation, but not always. In some relationships, the task is really to bring the relationship to an end with the least harm to all parties, and I feel privileged to assist in that process as well.

Education, Experience & Training

I have been a professional counselor for sixteen years, in both private practice and agency settings. I'm on staff at Providence Portland Medical Center providing assessments, individual and group therapy to those whose symptoms of depression and anxiety are so severe that seeing a therapist once a week just isn’t enough.

My master’s degree in Counseling was awarded with honors from Portland State University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Oregon, OBLPCT C2242), I hold national certification through the National Board of Certified Counselors, membership in the American Counseling Association, the Oregon Counseling Association and the Women’s Therapy Project Northwest, and I abide by the highest ethical standards of my profession. I complete more than 60 hours of continuing professional education each year. In recent years I have completed: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder training with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, couple’s therapy training with Drs. John and Julie Gottman, cognitive behavioral therapy with Dr. Judith Beck, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy through the Wellness Institute, and intensive hypnotherapy training with Dr. Emmett Miller.

Spirituality

I have deep respect for my clients’ spiritual paths and find that spirituality is often fundamental to the process of growth and healing. There’s ample scientific evidence of the positive impact of meditation and other spiritual practices on our physical being ~ how could it not have an influence on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors?

Guided Visualization

Though some think of alternative therapies as unproven, when they are provided by well trained professionals, they can be very helpful. These techniques are firmly grounded in decades of research, documented and endorsed by the American Medical Association. In guided visualization, you can experience extraordinary relaxation during which your critical, analytical mind can rest while your inner wisdom, your conscious and subconscious mind can work in harmony to bring about changes you desire.

Fee Policy

I offer initial consults at no cost, and I offer discounted fees to those for whom therapy would otherwise be unaffordable. My fee is $110 per 50 minute hour. I do not work with insurance companies, but I am able to accept debit and credit cards.

Confidentiality

Therapy can only be effective with the assurance of privacy. All records of our work together are held in the strictest confidence. There are certain important exceptions to confidentiality that we will discuss at our first appointment.

In closing. . .

I’m guessing that if you’ve read this far, you’re on a diligent search for just the right therapist. If you have a hunch that might be me, please give me a call in Portland at 503-282-0182, or e-mail me at: lynnejoy@gmail.com.

All the best,

Lynne Joy

A few of my very favorite websites…


FREE self defense training for women and girls
WomenStrength



ComedySportz Workshops (improvisational, competitive, funny, fun)


http://www.portlandcomedy.com/workshops/

Beliefnet -- a wonderful site about spirituality & wellness including searchable sacred writings of all world religions ~ BeliefNet

The Baha’i Faith
Baha'i Faith

World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts (amazing)
World Scripture

Anne Bryant, M.A., L.P.C.

Individuals and Couples
Career Assessment and Job Search Assistance
503-442-6392
email: abcounseling@pobox.com
Website: http://annebryantcounseling.com

Are you ready to make some changes in your life but don’t know how to begin? Counseling can help you change your perspective, which can improve how you feel. Coping more effectively with negative thoughts and feelings can help you make a positive impact at work; put you in charge of your health, well being, and how you see yourself; and give you more time to put in to things you value. Imagine how it would be if you could achieve greater balance in your life, find a direction or purpose, and create or improve relationships.

What I can offer you:

• Ways to reduce depression, anxiety, frustration, stress and job burnout, through either brief, solutions-focused therapy or longer term therapy, if you want to go deeper.
• Skills to boost resilience in times of transition such as coping with losses.
• Relationship counseling with couples who want better communication, less arguing, greater connection.
• Help for families with parenting challenges, or those who are dealing with pregnancy loss.
• Support for family caregivers when their parents, in-laws, spouses or children develop serious health problems or are coming to the end of their lives.
• Extensive experience helping breast cancer survivors.
• Wide knowledge of career assessment tools used to explore and identify career and education goals.
• Practical strategies in today’s economy to make an impact with your job search and help you stay focused.
• Assistance with creating a resume and preparing for interviews.
• Job Search Support Group (see Events and Groups page)

I have over 25 years of experience working with adults, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the State of OR, and I uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality. I hold memberships in the Oregon Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Association (AMHA OR).

My standard fees are $90 for 50 minute individual sessions, and $100 for couple's sessions. Ask me about sliding fee options, available for those who otherwise could not afford counseling. I offer both evening and day appointments and accept cash and personal checks. As your Insurnce Provider if they offer Behavioral or Mental Health Benefits, and if they work with out-of-network providers. If the answers are yes, I am willing to do the necessary paper work in order for you to get reimbursed, minus your co-pay. Please call or email me if you have any questions.

Gary Fink, M.A., Q.M.H.P.

(LMFT/Florida)
Individual, Couples and Group Therapy
503-961-4279 (GARY)
Email: GaryFink@me.com
Website: www.GaryFink.com

Reaching your personal and professional goals is easier than you think. It starts with giving yourself permission to begin the journey and a willingness to go to unfamiliar places and challenge yourself. Sometimes being lost is the only way to discover new things. Usually when people seek help it is because they are lost or stuck. Together, we can get you to your desired destination.

I have dedicated my life to the betterment of individuals, groups and non-profit organizations. I graduated from SUNY Stonybrook with a Bachelors Degree in psychology and proceeded to Hofstra University where I obtained my Masters Degree in systems theory and counseling. I have been in the field for over 15 years and love the work I do. I have been featured on radio talk shows and have supervised many therapists and professionals along the way. Reality is perception, it is my job to offer alternative viewpoints and guide you towards making those perceptions a reality.

My approach with my clients is fairly simple and Solution Focused. Our initial consultation is an opportunity to make sure that we are the right fit for each other. Just because somebody has a degree and experience, does not mean that they are necessarily the best fit for you. You must feel comfortable, confidant and willing to be challenged. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it. We will continuously address progress made. Always remember that the ultimate achievement is to reach your initial goals and be set free. I do not enable my clients but rather encourage and challenge them to take the steps needed to reach their goals. You can expect to have a little fun as well. I believe that laughter is extremely therapeutic and often makes the journey easier.

I limit the amount of clients I am seeing at a time, so please visit my website at garyfink.com . All sessions are by appointment only. Thank You!

Linda N. Firth, M.A.

Heart Spirit Coaching

503-686-0116
lindanfirth@gmail.com
www.lindanfirth.com

It's through empowering ourselves that we are most able to have the power to make a difference in the world. By focusing on and strengthening the positive aspects already present in your life, coaching can help you create goals that will lead you to create the life of your dreams. In this fast-paced busy world, I urge you to give yourself the gift of time to make sure the hard work you are doing now is guiding you to the future you really want.

My training in counseling, combined with my experience as a music teacher and certified master coach helps me work with clients to renew the creative spark, get organized, set and take action on life goals and uncover the self-defeating thoughts that keep you from manifesting your dreams.

I also specialize in coaching for adult ADHD. If disorganization, forgetfulness or impulsivity are keeping you from tapping your rich creative gifts or interfering with your success in work or school, I can give you tools that will provide immediate results. In addition, coaching can help you recognize your own self worth and provide practical information to help with managing time, developing supportive relationships, overcoming procrastination and getting organized.

I charge $95 per 55 minute coaching session. Please ask me about discounted coaching rates for currently enrolled college students. Some sliding scale fees are also available upon request.

Shoko White, M.A., A.T.R.

Counseling & Psychotherapy for Individuals ~ Registered Art Therapist
Bilingual: Janpanese/English
shokowster@gmail.com
503-863-6708

Through my experience of living in both Eastern and Western cultures, my goal is to keep a balance between the extremes, such as the traditional Eastern way of “silence is golden” and the Western way of “logic comes first”, or between “harmony” and “confrontation”. I do not reason out things into black or white. I appreciate gray. There are a lot of gray areas and middle ways in life where one could find potential.

I believe that each individual has precious life experience and history, which is unique to that person. I also believe in the resilience of the individual and in her own power to heal herself at any stage of life. Therefore, my philosophy of therapy is to help an individual draw out her inner power to heal and to empower the person’s strengths. The theoretical bases are the Jungian concept of human development that is the life-long process of individuation; the object relations theories that emphasize the relational needs in human development, especially a relationship between a mother and her child; cognitive behavioral theories, an existential view of the human condition, and art therapy theory. I focus on adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and existential difficulty through life transitions or traumatic experiences in the past.

My attitude toward a client is based on the client-centered approach, seeking the best way to deal with the client’s presenting issues. The therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist is crucial for a healing process. I regard art as a safe means for an individual to explore the self, personal concerns, or existential anxieties; therefore, I occasionally employ art as a part of a treatment plan when it seems appropriate for the client. My therapeutic techniques are non-threatening, non-judgmental, and eclectic, depending on the needs of the clients. I hope that the process of therapy will be a way to reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, and encourage personal growth.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. After 20 years of administrative work in Tokyo, I decided to start a new life, relocated to Portland in 2002, and returned to school. I hold a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Marylhurst University in Oregon. During my practicum in 2005-2006, I received formal training in the mental health field at an adult day health and social center. I continue to work there as an intern art therapist. I also have received counseling training at a community counseling center in Portland for past two and a half years. I am a Registered Art Therapist and a registered intern in Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, and receive clinical supervision each month.

My standard fee is $60 for a fifty-minute session. I offer a sliding scale for those who cannot afford the standard fee. Payment is accepted by cash or check. I am not able to accept insurance or credit card payments at this time. I look forward to hearing from you!

Jewls Harris, M.A., N.C.C., C.R.C.

Rising Phoenix Counseling & Consulting
Mail: P.O. Box 1283, Portland, OR 97297
Specialties: Chronic illness and disabilities, depression, anxiety and life transitions
503-784-4495
Email: Jewls@RisingPhoenixCounseling.com
Website: RisingPhoenixCounseling.com

I believe that all persons have an internal, true self that allows the individual to flourish. Often connection to this inner being is blocked by trauma and major life changes. Patterns of interpersonal behavior and faulty core beliefs emerge. As a result, the person and the systems within which he or she lives do not operate at their fullest potential. Sometimes, Instead of embracing who we “are,” we identify ourselves by what we “do.” When our lives face great transition such as loss, disability or chronic illness, divorce, and stage of life changes, we must redefine our relationships and ourselves.

I believe that it is possible for people to reconnect to their inner selves and develop richer relationships. Individual, family, and group counseling may facilitate the change process. Counseling often includes two tiers of treatment:

1. Day-to-day problem management and coping skills that help alleviate immediate distress. Skills such as mindfulness, effective communication and cognitive reframing provide active change while supporting the long-term process of growth within the individual or family.

2. Depth work that addresses the underlying trauma feeding anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Family systems, attachment, Jungian, interpersonal and narrative theories inform treatment on this level. My overall approach is humanistic, existential and systems-oriented. It is buttressed by a core respect for all persons and a strong belief that each holds the means for genuine expression of their best, true self and healthy, strong relationships.

I provide individual, couples and group counseling in a variety of areas, including:

• Individuals and families affected by disabilities and chronic illness, such as multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Adjustment to physical, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities
• Major life transitions (i.e., loss, divorce and career changes)
• Parenting and family issues
• Relationship problems
• Personal growth and development
• Stress management
• Academic problems
• Depression and anxiety
• Recovery from trauma

I also offer discussion groups, online chats, presentations, and consultation for programs such as the Moms with MS project (National MS Society, OR Chapter).

Background: I graduated with a Masters degree in Education: Rehabilitation and Community Counseling from Portland State University in June 2008. Major course work included psychodynamic perspectives, family systems theories and psychosocial adaptation to chronic illness and disability. I serve as a commissioner on the City of Portland Commission on Disability. In addition, I participate in the Public Outreach and Awareness and the where I participate in the Public Outreach and Awareness and the Livability and Health subcommittees.

Fees: I charge $60 per 50-minute session and $75 per 90-minute session. I believe that counseling should be available to everyone who would benefit. Therefore, I offer my counseling services at discounted rates for those with financial need. Groups offer a unique way to focus on counseling goals in a supportive atmosphere with others. Groups generally meet weekly for 6 weeks. Each group lasts 1 and ½ hours and costs only $15 per session.

Sheila Walty, L.C.S.W.

Professional Coaching, Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Supervision

503-842-7855
Email: SheilaWalty@gmail.com

I have provided counseling services for the past 25 years for individuals, couples and families.
My clients have included those suffering from abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar, multiple personality disorder as well as panic and post traumatic stress disorders. My counseling style encompasses mind body, spiritual and emotional components. Therapeutic techniques include EMDR and sensorimotor psychotherapy in addition to cognitive therapy. I believe the purpose of therapy is to promote connection, growth and healing. Clinical Supervision is available for therapists seeking licensure.

As a coach I assist clients to realize their unique vision, life purpose and personal dreams. Coaching provides an ongoing partnership between the coach and client designed to help clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives. A coach serves as catalyst for the client's desired change by creating accountability, clarifying and focusing the client's attention and moving the client towards action. Coaching is like having a personal trainer for life, taking people to the next level financially, relationally and spiritually. Coaching clients often report increased earnings, better use of time, improved physical shape, better relationships, improved health, more free time, and an overall increase in their sense of control and peace of mind. Coaching works because it brings out your best. It bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be, helping you to stay focused on your goals. I offer individual, business and group coaching.

Topics for group coaching include developing a business plan, discovering your personal compass and mastering interpersonal competence. I offer workshops and training for individuals, couples and businesses. Trainings are designed with personal and professional development in mind. Many options of topic areas as well as location and time frame of workshops and retreats are available. I am interesting in helping clients stretch to reach their goals. Let me know your dreams and we will find a way to make them a reality.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Executive Coach and a Certified People Map Trainer. I am energetic and results oriented. My passion is to challenge others to Live Life on Purpose with Honesty, Integrity and Authenticity. Creating Change is possible as we come together to define our goals and strategically plan for the future.

Fees: Insurances accepted with the exception of OHP. Fees are generally $150 hour and sliding scale fees are available.