Individual Therapy
with experienced counselors
Work with a therapist who understands you. A therapist who is engaged, compassionate, connected, and will help you do the work you need to do to feel better. At MFSP, we are lucky to have a variety of therapists, all with different specialties and lived experiences. We’d love the chance to get to you know and match you with the therapist that is just right for you.
Individual Therapy Services
Our therapists offer an array of modalities. Together, we'll determine the most suitable approach for your specific situation, so you can experience the support and guidance you deserve. Most of our therapists are eclectic in their approaches and full from the following therapeutic modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Somatic and Mindfulness Approaches
Gottman, EFT, and Terry Real’s work inform our couples approaches
Specialties our Portland-based therapists help with
Anxiety and stress management
We help you identify and cope with anxiety triggers, teaching effective stress management techniques and providing personalized tools to overcome anxiety and reduce stress.
Depression and mood disorders
We work with you through depression and mood disorders, aiming to address the underlying issues, build healthy coping mechanisms, and develop emotional resilience.
Trauma and PTSD
We offer support and guidance through processing traumatic experiences and symptoms of PTSD, to bring you closer to reclaiming your sense of safety and well-being.
Relationship and communication issues
We work with you to understand your patterns of relating to others and develop new ways of communicating and interacting to build stronger healthy relationships.
Grief and loss
The death of a loved one, or other major losses, can be difficult to cope with. We help you understand and process your grief, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Life transitions and personal growth
Major life changes, like starting a new job, going back to school, or facing a health challenge, can be daunting. We can help you navigate these changes and achieve your full potential.
ADHD
Develop strategies for coping with ADHD. We can help you manage the symptoms of ADHD, improve focus and concentration, and achieve your goals.
Self-esteem and confidence
We provide support and encouragement as you work to improve your self-esteem and develop a more realistic and positive view of yourself. You are not alone in this journey.
CBT-I
With the focus on restructuring the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to insomnia, we help you experience improvements to insomnia and better quality sleep.
Meet our team of Portland Therapists
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision.
Each therapist on our team is well trained and many of us have been in the field for over a decade. Our newer therapists get a tremendous amount of mentorship and training and are amazing in their own right.
Our team is a group of warm, intelligent, humorous, and authentic individuals who represent a wide range of lived identities, including race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This diversity coupled with the high level of experience we have, sets us apart, making us a special group practice with a unique edge.
We are proud to offer an exceptional team of seasoned clinicians who are ready to guide and support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We also all love doing this work and deeply care about supporting you on your journey.
Begin Your Therapy Experience with Us
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward healing and personal growth? Connect with our compassionate Portland therapists at Moving Forward Staying Present to begin your individual therapy experience. Call today to schedule an intake appointment. We bill most major insurances and OHP. Please read the FAQ page for fees and insurances and other information.
LOCATION & PARKING
Getting Here:
Our office is located in the Sellwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland at 8083 SE 13th Ave, Suites 2, 3 & 4.
Your therapist will specify which suite they are in.
Come on upstairs to the second floor, but please keep in mind we are not ADA accessible.
Parking:
There is plenty of free street parking in front of the building as well as in the lot in the back of the building, just behind OnPoint Credit Union (13th and Tacoma St). Park in a spot NOT labeled OnPoint Credit Union and walk up the stairs at the back of the building. Find your Suite: 2, 3, or 4.