Psychotherapy in Portland, Oregon
How long are sessions and how often do we meet?
Sessions are 55 minutes long.
In my practice, weekly sessions are the minimum frequency for treatment. Meeting at least once per week helps maintain continuity and supports the depth and momentum of psychodynamic work. I do not offer biweekly or monthly therapy sessions. For those seeking a more intensive therapeutic process, we can discuss meeting more than once a week if clinically appropriate.
Where is your office located?
My office is located in downtown Portland, at 917 SW Oak St. Please inquire for current openings.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes, for clients in Oregon and Illinois I offer telehealth services via HIPAA-compliant platforms.
But it’s just… talking?
There are many things that can happen when two people are in a room talking to one another. Psychotherapy is a professional relationship where our talking is unlike the kind of conversations one has with a friend or family member. For example, rather than giving advice, I encourage exploration that can help you make your own choices. In therapy, you can talk openly about whatever is on your mind. This can be extremely difficult! But the more you talk, it becomes more possible to recognize and rework patterns. You will come to know yourself better and new possibilities will emerge. For some, the idea of talking to a therapist brings up many feelings, and you might be unsure of what to say or have a difficult time starting. I welcome you to show up exactly as you are, and I will help you find your way into the process.
How long does psychotherapy take?
Therapy is much like planting a garden. The most important changes are often not immediately visible. A garden requires sustained time, care, and attention to eventually flourish, and that doesn’t happen overnight. Emotional growth is no different. The ways we think, relate, feel, and protect ourselves develop over many years, so we can expect that lasting change takes time. While there may be some relief or shifts in perspective relatively early in treatment, deeper and more enduring changes reveal themselves gradually. The length of therapy varies from person to person and depends on many factors, including one's goals, life circumstances, and the frequency of sessions.