Humanistic
Humanistic therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on encouraging a client’s self-awareness and mindfulness. Humanistic therapy is founded on the beliefs that people are inherently good and are more than the sum of their parts. Sessions generally have an optimistic tone and are non-judgmental. Humanistic therapists will urge clients to look inward and move towards personal growth and self-actualization.
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Gemma Baumer (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A. in Counseling
Humanistic Therapy is person-centered, meaning you are the expert on your experience. It holds the inherent growth potential in each of us, and is influenced by positive psychology, looking not at pathology and what's "wrong" with us, but instead our inherent need for meaning, expansion, and connection. Humanistic therapy emphasizes a strong and connected therapeutic alliance that feels genuine and flexible. Rather than a treatment, humanistic therapy is about a journey.
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Jessica Feinsmith MA LPC (She/her/hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
If it's a relationship issue, depression or anxiety, grief, or another of life’s many challenges, we all face times in our life where we feel overwhelmed and underneath the heaviness of life. Empathetic guidance and support can help us achieve our goals. I work with clients in an authentic and transparent manner, always applying my natural gifts of intuition, compassion and empathy.
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Caroline McGrath LPC, NCC (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Master Jungian Life Coach, Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Certified TRE® Provider, Certified Yoga Calm® Youth Instructor, Holistic Health Practitioner
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Travis Wright (he/him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC
I believe that each human being has great potential. Given time and space, most people can explore their past to see how it informs the present. Change is a function of time and the more we know about ourselves the larger the role we play to enact change. My goal has always been to come together with people to help them feel less alone and more connected to the world.
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Peter Addy (he/him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
PhD, LPC, LMHC
My practice centers on creating warm, authentic therapeutic relationships that honor each client's inherent wisdom and capacity for growth. I combine deep empathy with practical tools for navigating health challenges, emphasizing client autonomy and self-determination. This approach supports clients in discovering their own paths to healing while developing greater self-understanding and acceptance.
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Sarah Dykes
Licensed Professional Counselor
We all have basic needs for compassion and connection in our lives. We deserve to be treated with respect in our human experience.
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Jennifer Rocks, MA, MS, PsyD (she/her)
Clinical Psychologist
MA, MS, PsyD
Each of us wants to be approached with respect and positive regard. Acknowledging this allows us to connect with each other from a place of compassion and kindness. This fosters a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that lets clients feel supported in sharing difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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Casey Black (he/him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, LICSW
A humanistic approach means that you’re going to experience me as being extremely curious about what it’s like to be you in this world right now, and that as you explore yourself in deeper and deeper ways I’m going to be right there with you, helping you process those findings. The humanistic approach also means that you’re going to get a real live person in the room, rather than a therapist with a blank face behind a notepad.
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Brandon Bressi, MA, LPC (He/Him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
I invite you to come as you are, wherever you may be along your deeply HUMAN journey. We all have unique stories, experiences, and complexities that influence the lenses in which we view ourselves and the world around us. Using a humanistic approach to therapy will allow us to uncover your most authentic self by finding ways to courageously embody your truest essence in all aspects of your life.
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Eric Goodwin (He/They)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, NCC, MS
You feel like you're constantly trying to be "better" just to feel ok- Like who you are isn't enough. My approach and training is rooted in Humanistic, Person-Centered therapy which means we focus on understanding you, not fixing you. Change comes from through the empowerment you experience through more insight and choice. I offer an affirming, grounded relationship where you can untangle self-doubt, reconnect with your own wisdom, and begin to trust you're already whole.
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Humanistic Therapy NW LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, LICSW, ACSW, CSWA
Our approach is grounded in Humanistic Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and the client’s innate capacity for growth. We create a nonjudgmental, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their experiences. This approach is ideal for identity exploration, life transitions, and building self-trust.
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Megan McDavid (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, MEd, CST
Using a warm, positive approach, I help clients develop a stronger sense of themselves and harness the strengths already inside of us.
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Marcy Irene Jenks (she/they)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MS, RN, LPC, LMHC
We are all humans first. I believe we are also innately good, even when our actions, thoughts or other people would convince us otherwise. The tenants of a Humanistic approach include self-actualization, creativity, intrinsic nature, becoming, and meaning. Your experiences and interpretations of these experience are central to understanding your place in the world. From a humanistic lens, we can explore these experiences and discover your unique self.
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Stephanie Avery (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
M.Ed.
Person-Centered/Humanistic Therapy is how I show up to our sessions, always bringing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and personal authenticity.
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Irma E. Llanes (she/her/ella)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC
I approach you, my client from a strength- based perspective. True to the basis of Client Centered Therapy/Rogerian Therapy, I see people with a desire to fulfill their potential and become the best they can be. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is conformable, nonjudgemental and empathetic.
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Elizabeth Sokolowski, PhD (She/They)
Clinical Psychologist
PhD
From a humanistic lens, I believe that people are fundamentally good and doing the best they can to live happy and healthy lives. Reducing distress often includes building awareness about yourself, your identity, and who you want to be. It is important to restore your trust in yourself, your wisdom, and your ability to heal from within.
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Kate Sturges, MA, LPC (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
OR# C4014, WA# LH61103927
Humans strive for connectedness, to themselves, and others. At the heart of my therapeutic philosophy is my belief in the ability of every individual to create positive relationships. By creating a safe space to explore relationship patterns, I provide clients with the opportunity to create new ways of engaging and how to create fulfilling connections.
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Jennifer Gray (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMHC, EMDR
Offering humanistic therapy for individuals focusing on personal growth, self-discovery, and living authentically. Specializing in helping entrepreneurs overcome stress, self-doubt, and burnout while fostering confidence and resilience. This client-centered approach emphasizes empathy, self-compassion, and personal values, empowering clients to reach their fullest potential and create meaningful balance in their personal and professional lives.
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Gary Conachan III (he/they)
Professional Counselor Associate
MS
Humanistic therapy places the client at the center of their treatment. While the therapist brings expertise from their field, the client is in charge of their goals for treatment and empowered to share what is working and what needs improvement. Both therapist and client show up in their full humanity.
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Melissa Hartley (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
NCC, LPC
This shows up in the way I actively see you. You can expect me to be committed to giving you unconditional positive regard, meaning I will see you as inherently good, and accept you without any action or behavior needed on your part.
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Baylee Bullock (She/her/hers)
Art Therapist
ATR, CADC I, Professional Counselor Associate
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Nathan Becker (he/him)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, NCC
At the forefront of my work, I am human. While I’m passionate about behavioral techniques, they come second to our shared humanity. My goal is to create a space where you can come exactly as you are: your thoughts, your emotions, your story. I’ve been told I bring warmth and compassion into the room, and I do my best to lead with those qualities every time we meet.
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Colin Wolf (he/him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC
My approach is deeply humanistic, with a focus on increasing access to your intuition and heart through a collaborative, curious and compassionate therapeutic relationship.
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Simone Gotter-Nagle (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
I value the humanistic psychology approach because I believe it is essential to look at the individual as a whole and focus on self-efficacy and actualization. The problems people experience are a natural response to how difficult it is to live in our world and we can work together towards personal growth. Humanism encourages me to look for new ways to grow, connect, become healthier and happier.
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Sarah Kimes (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Qualified Mental Health Professional registrant
Person-centered therapist.
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Jami Howell
Clinical Psychologist
Humanistic theory is a holistic approach that pays special attention to positive human potential. It encourages self exploration and viewing ourselves as a 'whole person' greater than the sum of our parts. It incorporates self-awareness that helps the client change their state of mind and behavior from one of reactions to a healthier one with more productive self-awareness and thoughtful actions.
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Allison Medford (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
ATR, LMFT, LPC
Blending many treatment orientations (ie Social Justice, Feminist, and Humanistic frameworks), I am an eclectic therapist who uses a variety of interventions to build a personalized plan that suits your needs. I provide trauma-informed care to help you build resilience and leverage your strengths.
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Ronald L Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, CADC, CYT
At University of California, Santa Cruz, I took the Humanistic Psychology track, and so was exposed to the beautiful learnings and teachings of Carl Jung, Carl Rogers, and Abraham Maslow, along with the genius of the wisdom traditions of Native Americans, Mexican shamanism, Buddhism, Sufism, and the physical practice and inspiring philosophy of Yoga.
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Ryan Grassmann, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
In conjunction with the numerous forms to cognitive-behavioral therapies I use in session, I also take much pleasure in introducing clients to the benefits of doing our work as two humans. I'm a person; you're a person. This cannot be avoided, nor should it. My job is to hold the space for your experience, your thoughts and emotions. I take this role seriously but I never abandon the fact that we are two people sharing time and space with each other. This is the human condition.
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Lisa Winestock (She/They)
Clinical Social Work Associate
MSW, CSWA
I provide unconditional positive regard, when appropriate, to support clients on their journey to develop self-acceptance
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Nicole Phelps (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
We all have great potential within us. A humanistic approach means that your work with the therapist is a collaboration, creating a space for you to explore the areas of your life that you would like to strengthen or improve. This approach is focused on you as a whole person. The therapist will support you in identifying your strengths, resources and areas for growth.
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Brittany Neighbours (she/her/hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC
I have devoted much of my professional career to developing skills from a humanistic perspective, pulling from person-centered (Rogerian) and Gestalt approaches. I have engaged in individual and group supervision, personal research, and graduate training to learn these skills.
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Colleen Burke-Sivers, LPC (She/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
Humanistic therapy is based on Carl Rogers' theory of 'unconditional positive regard'. In other words, everyone is doing the best they can with what they have at the moment, and is accepted just as they are. Humanistic practitioners start from where the client is, and does not try to apply a 'one size fits all' approach, as each client will need a unique combination of approaches and techniques.
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Art Chaklader (He/Him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, NCC
I have been lucky to study under a number of professors who adhere to the humanistic approach. For me, this is rooted in the idea that humans are ultimately good, and constantly attempting to move toward self-actualization. Under this template, the therapeutic relationship that we create in session is ultimately the tool that will provide the space for you to reach your goals.
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Kamiko McJimson (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
I approach therapy with a humanistic orientation, focusing on your innate potential for growth and self-actualization. By creating a safe, non-judgmental space, I help you explore your feelings, beliefs, and experiences. This approach emphasizes self-compassion, personal empowerment, and healing through empathy and understanding. Together, we’ll work to align your actions with your core values, fostering a deeper connection to yourself and a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
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Amanda Lowrey (she/her/hers)
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
MA
We are all humans first. Your experiences and interpretations of these experience are central to understanding your place in the world. From a humanistic lens, we can explore these experiences and discover your unique self!
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Rochelle Schwartz
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
I am a very open, genuine, and honest person, professionally and personally. I believe that you are the expert on yourself, and that we all need a little clarity at times. I will help you put together the pieces of the puzzle that is you, to lead to a strong sense of self, of confidence, and of trust within yourself.
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Jasmine Quistorf (she, they)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA in Professional Mental Health Counseling
I work from a humanistic approach, focusing on the whole person and their innate capacity for growth. I create a warm, empathetic space where clients feel heard and understood, helping them explore their emotions, relationships, and self-concept. By emphasizing authenticity, self-acceptance, and personal empowerment, I support clients in navigating life’s challenges and cultivating a deeper connection to their true selves.
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Amy Galaviz (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMHC, PMH-C
'Whatever your story, you no longer need to be alone with it. This is what will allow your healing to begin.'~ Carl Rogers. Rogers believed that the therapeutic relationship was at the forefront of the healing process. As a Person-Centered therapist, I am here to support you, so that you can feel comfortable and safe while I walk alongside you on this journey to growth and healing. Visit www.mindbodymamapdx.com to find out more and get started on your journey to health & wellness today.
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Cameron Panfely (he/him)
Professional Counselor Associate
R10197, MS, BS
In Rogerian Person-Centered Therapy, I'm your empathetic companion on your journey. I listen actively, ensuring you feel truly heard and understood. Without judgment or imposing solutions, I reflect your feelings, creating a safe haven for exploration. Together, we navigate the intricacies of your experiences, fostering self-discovery and growth. It's a collaborative process where your unique path is honored, and you're empowered to find your way to healing and well-being.
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Annette Smith (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, NCC, LPC Registered Associate
I believe in the individual's ability to find their own healing path and to make choices that support that healing. I take the stance that an individual is an expert in their own life, and do what I can to provide the space for them to grow and experience wellness.
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Aleks Taylor (they/he)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC
Humanistic therapy emphasizes the whole person. As a humanistic practitioner, I believe humans cannot be viewed as the sum of their parts or reduced to simple functions or individual parts of the self. As individuals, we are all unique beings and should be recognized and treated as such by therapists and the broader world.
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Robin Friedman, LCSW (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
L5164
I come from a humsnistic and person centered perspective. Celebrating each persons capacity to heal and I honor each person with unconditional positive regard. Non-pathologizing feminist Multi-cultural, social justice approach.
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Bethany Ingram (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
I approach therapy with the foundational perspective that we are all doing our best with the knowledge and experiences we have at the time. When we peel back the layers of pain, wounds, and trauma, we find our true selves. I enjoy guiding my clients back to themselves within the therapeutic relationship.
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Erin Carney Moline (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
You are the most important person in the therapy room. This is your life, your therapy, and within you is a spark of light and intelligence that will grow if given the chance. For me, the greatest gift of being a therapist is watching that spark come to life.
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Sprout Therapy PDX
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Associates
We believe the relationship between clinician and client is the groundwork that leads to effective therapy. Creating a solid connection and mutual respect allows deep work to occur in the therapy room.
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jane Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor
The focus of my training is General Counseling with expertise in grief and loss; this work involves humanistic counseling theory - supportive, person-centered and non-judgmental. My role is to companion the bereaved, which involves a holistic and genuine presence. While other theories come into play during sessions (narrative, experiential,family systems, CBT,) my strongest focus is Humanistic.
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Carl Jensen
Licensed Professional Counselor
MS, LPC
My approach is genuine, warm, and respectful. My earliest training was Rogerian, and I have many years of practice with this modality and active listening.
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Jennie Hagen (She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LMHC, LPC
Humanistic, or 'person-centered,' therapy focuses on helping you recognize your worth and value as a person. Using this type of therapy, I emphasize that you're the expert on your own experience, and that I'm here as a tool to help you identify what will work best for you. It encourages acceptance of yourself, just as you are, while also bringing about freedom to enact change.
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Jane Mayer (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Approaching my clients as whole, meaning-filled human beings allows me to help them discover themselves, beyond their current self-concept. By engaging in present-moment relationship and through encouraging my clients to discover their ability to function in new and creative ways, my clients can discover more choice, self-esteem, and integrity in how they interact with themselves and others.
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Aaron Good (he/him/his)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, CRC, LPC, CCC
I couple humanistic counseling with Reality Therapy, using our desire for connection and meaning in our lives to drive client-centered behavior change.
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Michael Viola (He/Him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, MA, BA
Intuition and a spiritual connection are what have informed my own healing. My deep connection permits others to find their own connection and to explore and strengthen it. This process will encourage the full flowering of our gifts as we share them. This truth is what we carry as potential in our hearts, what is meant to be shared in order to leave our unique mark in the world.
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Caitlynn Hill (They/She)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MS
I approach treatment from a client centered orientation. That means I strive to assist you in working towards the goals that are important to you because you are the expert of your own life.
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Leslie Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor
This approach looks at some of the obstacles or barriers that may be preventing you from living a life true to yourself. We all have many challenges inherent to life on earth. Knowing yourself more deeply can help shift life goals from "getting by" to honestly reflecting,experiencing authenticity, and feeling regard for yourself and where you want to go.
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Richard Halpern (he/him)
Professional Counselor
M.A., Trauma Informed Coach
A Client Centered approach developed by Carl Rogers was the philosophical core of my Masters and I still bring it into my practice today. It emphasizes a nondirective, nonjudgemental, empathetic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process. This counseling is based on Rogers’ belief that everyone strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential.
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