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Shemecia Forthner
Shemecia Forthner, PMHNP, is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with more than five years of experienc... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Shemecia Forthner, PMHNP, is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with more than five years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based car... More
Who might be a good fit for Shemecia?
Clients working through ADHD, anxiety, or depression and looking for a person-centered therapeutic approach might engage well with Shemecia Forthner’s style of care. Her collaborative focus on creating a safe, respectful space supports individuals in building practical tools and fostering empowerment throughout their mental health journey. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Meru Health
Feel better in 12 weeks You are not your anxiety or depression. Meru Health is a 12-week digital menta... More
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Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Feel better in 12 weeks You are not your anxiety or depression. Meru Health is a 12-week digital mental health program designed to help people feel... More
Who might be a good fit for Meru Health?
Those coping with depression, anxiety, or sleep difficulties may find Meru Health’s approach to be well-aligned. Its 12-week digital program combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and real-time biofeedback to offer flexible, accessible support tailored to individuals seeking a whole-person, tech-enabled path to improved mental health. View Profile
Portland, OR
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ANJANETTE DAUGHERTY
Welcome. Do you feel life is not going as planned and fear, sadness or self-doubt feel overwhelming? You may be facing challenges ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
LPC|LMHC
Female
Welcome. Do you feel life is not going as planned and fear, sadness or self-doubt feel overwhelming? You may be facing challenges in your career, home life or interpersonally ... More
Who might be a good fit for Anjanette?
Clients facing concerns such as anxiety, grief, or challenges related to life transitions may connect with the techniques and structure offered by Anjanette Daugherty. Her approach emphasizes a compassionate, person-centered relationship that supports individuals seeking mindful and affirming ways to cope with complex emotions and personal growth. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Jennifer Kopecky
Jennifer Kopecky, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of experience helping clients create meaningful ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Jennifer Kopecky, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of experience helping clients create meaningful change in their lives. She specializes in are... More
Who might be a good fit for Jennifer?
Jennifer Kopecky may support individuals who want to explore healing from addiction and trauma through a cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-informed lens. Her compassionate yet direct style helps clients build self-awareness and motivation while tailoring treatment plans to fit unique needs across diverse backgrounds and life stages. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Chrissy Roberts
Chrissy Roberts is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has been providing psychiatric diagnostic ev... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Chrissy Roberts is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has been providing psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, diagnosis, and medication manageme... More
Who might be a good fit for Chrissy?
Clients facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, or addiction may connect with the techniques and structure offered by Chrissy Roberts. Her patient-centered approach, combined with evidence-based methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, supports adults seeking thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and medication management. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Carrie Moore
Carrie is a licensed therapist and who specializes in addiction, trauma, family/marital issues, self esteem and codependency, anxi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Carrie is a licensed therapist and who specializes in addiction, trauma, family/marital issues, self esteem and codependency, anxiety, and depression. Carrie strives to work w... More
Who might be a good fit for Carrie?
People experiencing addiction or anxiety and looking for a therapist with experience in trauma-informed and strength-based approaches might consider Carrie Moore’s style of care. She creates a collaborative, non-judgmental space that supports clients in working toward personal growth and meaningful change. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Patricia Salmeron
"Patricia is friendly and knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns and throroughly explained my treatment options." -Katie N. fr... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
"Patricia is friendly and knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns and throroughly explained my treatment options." -Katie N. from FLPatricia Salmeron is a board cer... More
Who might be a good fit for Patricia?
People seeking clarity around managing depression or anxiety or support navigating middle adulthood may find Patricia Salmeron’s approach fitting. She integrates evidence-based assessments with compassionate care to tailor treatment that respects each client’s unique history and cultural background. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Skyler Dorsey
Skyler Dorsey is a dedicated Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University. Specializing... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Skyler Dorsey is a dedicated Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University. Specializing in ADHD, anxiety, borderline personality dis... More
Who might be a good fit for Skyler?
Skyler Dorsey may support individuals who want to explore emotional regulation and personal growth through a CBT- and DBT-informed lens. Those managing anxiety, ADHD, or trauma-related challenges might find their person-centered, solution-focused approach helpful in fostering balance and contentment. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Heather Moon
Heather Moon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She obtained her master's degree in 2007 and has been practicing since. She sta... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Heather Moon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She obtained her master's degree in 2007 and has been practicing since. She started off working with patients with End Stage... More
Who might be a good fit for Heather?
Individuals navigating challenges like depression, anxiety, or PTSD may find support through the approach used by Heather Moon. She integrates strengths-based and evidence-informed therapies such as CBT and narrative techniques to help clients build on what works for them as they work toward meaningful change. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Yazmin Cardena
Yazmin Cardena is a licensed professional counselor who is skilled across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty cli... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Yazmin Cardena is a licensed professional counselor who is skilled across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpati... More
Who might be a good fit for Yazmin?
Individuals or couples navigating anxiety, depression, or challenges related to chronic illness may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Yazmin Cardena, where applicable. Her eclectic approach, including Internal Family Systems techniques, supports high-functioning women and those seeking bilingual care in English or Spanish. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Maria Salcido De Guerra
Maria D. Salcido De Guerra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who primarily supports Spanish-speaking adults as they navi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Maria D. Salcido De Guerra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who primarily supports Spanish-speaking adults as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life tr... More
Who might be a good fit for Maria?
Individuals or couples navigating trauma, anxiety, or life transitions may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Maria Salcido De Guerra. Her trauma-informed, strength-based approach, combined with culturally responsive care delivered in both English and Spanish, supports clients in creating a safe space for healing and empowerment. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Haley Atherton
Haley Atherton (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been honored to provide counseling to adults experienci... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Haley Atherton (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been honored to provide counseling to adults experiencing depression and anxiety for 3 years. Haley ... More
Who might be a good fit for Haley?
Individuals managing concerns related to anxiety or depression may appreciate the methods Haley Atherton incorporates into her practice. She integrates CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to support adults in uncovering personal values and navigating life’s challenges with a compassionate, strengths-based approach. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Sandra WalkerLee
Sandra Walker-Lee, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC EDUCATION Associate Degree of Science in Nursing from Darton College, 2005 Bachelor of Scie... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Sandra Walker-Lee, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC EDUCATION Associate Degree of Science in Nursing from Darton College, 2005 Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Valdosta State Col... More
Who might be a good fit for Sandra?
Clients in need of guidance around managing anxiety, depression, or addiction could benefit from Sandra Walkerlee’s approach. Her background in crisis intervention and use of techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing support individuals seeking compassionate, strength-based care tailored to adults and adolescents. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Andrew Daly
Andrew Daly, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and substance use disorder professional with more than 13 yea... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Male
Andrew Daly, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and substance use disorder professional with more than 13 years of experience in primary care and outpatie... More
Who might be a good fit for Andrew?
Andrew Daly may be a good match for people navigating anxiety, addiction, or trauma who prefer a collaborative, trauma-informed framework. He integrates evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness-based relapse prevention to help clients build practical skills and pursue values-driven growth in a supportive therapeutic environment. View Profile
Portland, OR
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CHRISTIANA OMODUGBAUDEH
I provide expert care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, and other mental health conditions through compassion... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
PMHNP
Female
I provide expert care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, and other mental health conditions through compassionate, personalized treatment. As a trusted Psy... More
Who might be a good fit for Christiana?
Those coping with anxiety, mood disorders, or ADHD may find Christiana Omodugbaudeh’s approach to be well-aligned. She incorporates a compassionate, culturally sensitive framework combined with medication management and evidence-based therapies to support clients across various ages in regaining balance and control. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Kenyua Johnson
Kenyua Johnson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitio... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Male
Kenyua Johnson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with a holistic approach to care. With ov... More
Who might be a good fit for Kenyua?
Individuals or couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Kenyua Johnson. His holistic, collaborative approach integrates evidence-based therapies with lifestyle considerations, offering support tailored to diverse clients including veterans and those managing chronic illness. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Mailyn Paredes
Mailyn Paredes, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nearly two decades of experience and over 5,000 therapy sess... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Mailyn Paredes, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nearly two decades of experience and over 5,000 therapy sessions to her work with individuals, couples, a... More
Who might be a good fit for Mailyn?
Those managing concerns related to anxiety, ADHD, or trauma may appreciate the methods Mailyn Paredes incorporates into her eclectic therapeutic practice. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she offers support tailored to children, teens, and young adults, with attention to diverse mental health needs including LGBTQ+ and women’s wellness. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Paulina Nanyingah
Paulina Nanyingah is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who prides herself in making mental health care available to... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Paulina Nanyingah is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who prides herself in making mental health care available to everyone irrespective of their financial bac... More
Who might be a good fit for Paulina?
Clients working through anxiety, depression, or ADHD and looking for psychiatric nurse practitioner support might engage well with Paulina Nanyingah’s approach. She combines modern medication management with lifestyle and natural methods, emphasizing collaboration and compassionate care to help individuals across the lifespan achieve their self-care goals in a supportive, nonjudgmental setting. View Profile
Portland, OR
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PAUL WEAVER
Hi, I’m Paul. I am a Licensed Therapist and my goal is to help you discover ways forward through distress towards wellness. Whil... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
LMFT
Male
Hi, I’m Paul. I am a Licensed Therapist and my goal is to help you discover ways forward through distress towards wellness. While we can't change difficult situations of the... More
Who might be a good fit for Paul?
Individuals focused on improving coping skills while managing anxiety or mood challenges may find support in Paul Weaver’s work. He integrates mindfulness and compassion-focused techniques to help clients better understand their emotional experiences and develop practical strategies for healing and growth. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Sheron Steward
Dr. Sheron Steward, PhD, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with over 40 years of behavioral health experience and more tha... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Portland, Oregon
Female
Dr. Sheron Steward, PhD, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with over 40 years of behavioral health experience and more than 30 years in private practice. She specializ... More
Who might be a good fit for Sheron?
People experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma-related challenges, or those wanting to strengthen resilience and coping skills, could benefit from Sheron Steward’s focused therapeutic work. Her integration of evidence-based methods like CBT and mindfulness, combined with a compassionate, spiritually grounded approach, supports healing across mind, body, and spirit. View Profile
Portland, OR
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Mental Health Services in Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, home to over 650,000 residents, is renowned for its vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and being the birthplace of 'keep it weird'. Nestled between the Columbia and Willamette rivers, Portland is an eco-conscious city with a rich tapestry of innovative food, music, and arts scenes.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Portland Residents

Among Portland residents, key mental health concerns include anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. According to the Oregon Health Authority, the state exhibits higher rates of mental health disorders compared to the national average.

Access to Care & Providers in Portland

Access to mental health services in Portland, Oregon is facilitated through both public and private options. The Multnomah County Crisis Line offers immediate assistance, and organizations like NAMI Multnomah provide community support. Recent initiatives have focused on improving mental health access for underserved populations.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Portland.
  • EMDR and other trauma-focused treatments are offered by many mental health therapists in Portland, Oregon.
  • Unique local offerings include e-therapy options, bilingual care, and specialized support for veterans.

Local Policies & Stressors

Portland residents often face high cost-of-living expenses, coupled with industry pressures from the growing tech sector. Add the large student population and increasing remote-work trends, and the need for mental health treatment in Portland, Oregon becomes all the more crucial.

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Start your journey towards mental wellbeing today. Connect with a licensed therapist in Portland, Oregon who can provide the supportive and individualized care you deserve.