Do you find yourself minimizing who you are just to keep the peace? Do you often say yes when your heart truly wants to say no?
If you’re ready to break free from old patterns, you’re not alone. Many struggle with losing their identity in relationships, feeling exhausted from carrying others' emotions, and questioning their own needs.
If you felt dismissed or gaslit, it’s normal to struggle with trusting your voice again. You might be searching for a life that feels genuine, unsure of where to start. Whether you’re navigating what healthy love looks like, be it monogamous, polyamorous, queer, or anything in between, or learning to set boundaries without guilt, know that you’re in the right place. This is a space for you to explore, connect, and rediscover yourself.
In fact, you are already taking the first steps to finding yourself by being here.
Client for 2 years
“Through therapy , I’ve built a tiny therapist on my shoulder that sounds like my therapist, reminding me of who I am and what I want in life. I get to carry that support with me wherever I go.”
Client of 7 years
“My therapist has been with me through career changes, confronting religious and family trauma, falling in love, breaking up, and learning to value myself. I’m grateful for their direct, heart-forward approach. I only wish I’d found them sooner.”
Client of 1 year
“Working with my therapist is like reading a self-help book and finally knowing how to put it into practice in my own life.”
Religious Deconstruction (Ex-Mormon)
We support individuals untangling the layers of religious conditioning, high-demand systems, and the emotional aftershocks of leaving Mormonism.
Whether you're grieving community loss, unpacking internalized beliefs, navigating family tension, or reclaiming your identity outside the church, this is a space to explore without judgment or pressure.
Helping Professionals
We hold space for helping professionals who are doing their own inner work while holding so much for others.
Whether you’re navigating countertransference, burnout, boundary fatigue, or the emotional echoes of your clients’ stories, this is a place where you can stop performing and simply be human.
Through somatic practices, reflective inquiry, and deep shadow-work, we help you explore what’s coming up in your body, your relationships, and your professional identity—so you can reconnect with your clarity, integrity, and the parts of you that brought you into this field in the first place.
Couples and Family Therapy
Relationships come in many forms, and each deserves thoughtful, affirming support. We offer couples counseling for traditional and nontraditional relationship systems, including married and unmarried partners, LGBTQIA+ couples, blended families, polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, and partners navigating separation or changing relationship structures. Together, we can explore communication patterns, strengthen connection, repair trust, navigate conflict, and create agreements that honor each person’s needs, values, and boundaries. Our approach is inclusive, nonjudgmental, and grounded in respect for the relationship structure that feels authentic to you.
Neurodiversity-Informed Support (ADHD & Beyond)
We approach neurodiversity from a strengths-based and validating perspective, honoring the unique ways your brain works. Together, we explore emotional regulation, sensory needs, identity, and practical tools that support your rhythms—not the unrealistic expectations often placed on you. This work helps create systems and understanding that feel supportive and sustainable.
Dance and Movement
Dance/movement therapy offers a gentle way to notice what your body may be communicating and explore emotions or experiences that words alone cannot always reach. You remain in control throughout the process.
Movement is always an invitation, never a requirement You notice movement as subtle as your breath, shifting your posture, feeling your feet against the floor, or choosing stillness.
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions, designed to offer you a private and focused setting for self-exploration. Our guided approach invites you to examine all facets of mind, empowering you to reach personal goals and work through trauma.
We prioritize being trauma-informed, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ inclusive, fostering a body-positive environment. With our knowledge and experience, we are dedicated to supporting you on your personal journey of growth and healing.
How Therapy Works at
Healing Arts Therapy PDX
AWARENESS
Awareness comes first.
Seeing your patterns, your body’s signals, and the protective parts that have kept you surviving.
UNCOVER
We uncover the root of your pain and conditioning, creating space for healing through somatic awareness and honest inner work.
DREAM
With clarity and compassion, you start crafting a life and identity that reflect your truth—not your wounds.
Grow your awareness, uncover what’s been holding you back, and begin to dream the life that’s waiting for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect in the first session?
The first session focuses on getting to know you, your goals, and what brings you in. We’ll talk about what’s working, what isn’t, and what you’d like to shift. You’re welcome to share at your own pace—there’s no pressure to disclose more than feels right.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 53 minutes, unless we decide that extended sessions would be more supportive.
Do you offer online or in-person sessions?
We offer both online and in person session for those in the Portland area and secured online sessions for Eugene.
Do you work with couples or families?
We offer couples counseling for traditional and nontraditional relationship systems, including married and unmarried partners, LGBTQIA+ couples, blended families, polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, and partners navigating separation or changing relationship structures.
What are your fees?
Session fees are $180, depending on the type of session and financial accessibility options. We also offer limited sliding-scale spots.
What is your cancellation policy?
I ask for 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Sessions canceled with less notice may incur a cancellation fee.
How often will we meet?
Most clients start with weekly sessions and adjust as needed. We can tailor frequency to your goals, support needs, and capacity.
How long will therapy take?
Therapy is different for each person. Some attend for a few months to work through a specific issue; others stay longer for ongoing healing, integration, and growth. You set the pace.
Do you give homework between sessions?
Sometimes! If it feels supportive, We may suggest mindfulness practices, journaling prompts, body-based activities, or readings. You’re always free to decline or adapt them.
You’ve already taken a step toward change by being here. Your next step can be small.
Explore our therapists or schedule a free consultation to talk about what you need.
Address
2512 SE 25th Ave, Suite 206
Portland OR
or
Online throughout Oregon
Phone
(text or leave message)
801-998-2184
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If you are having a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
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