Portland Therapy Center
Al Newman

Al Newman (They/Them)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA

Supervisor: Erin Haley LMFT

My goal is to offer collaborative therapy to neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, fostering growth and well-being.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-349-2281

333 S Flower St

Portland, 97239

3636 SW Troy St

Portland, Oregon 97219

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $130-$150

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2022

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Relationship
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Kaiser
  • MODA
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My Ideal Client

As a queer therapist, I use systemic approaches to explore how oppressive systems affect LGBTQIA+ individuals and other marginalized groups. Issues like capitalism, white supremacy, and heteronormative standards impact all of us. In therapy, we can work together to unpack and challenge the internalized messages and negativity these systems create.

My Approach to Helping

I believe that, although the human experience can be challenging, it holds the potential for deep meaning. My goal is to work with you to help you re-write your stories in order to create the meaning and connection you wish to see in your life. I take a collaborative approach and while I may pull techniques from various evidence-based practices, I believe that safety in therapeutic relationships takes time to foster. Thus, I primarily use narrative, existential-humanistic, and attachment-based approaches to help you untangle the many possibilities for relating to yourself and the world around you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As someone who grew up in Southern California, I love the green landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, although I find myself most excited when the sun comes out allowing me to be near the many bodies of water here in Oregon. I also love seeing live music, attending queer events, spending nights inside watching movies or television with my cat Buffy, and engaging in creative outlets.

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