Portland Therapy Center
Ann Surber

Ann Surber

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

Hi! I'm Ann. I offer relational therapy that supports meaningful change through getting to know your inner life.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-461-5313

917 SW Oak St

Portland, 97205

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2022

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • MODA

My Ideal Client

Whether you’re seeking support with emotional distress, improving relationships, or better understanding yourself, change begins when we have a place where we feel truly seen exactly as we are. The concerns that bring one to therapy often begin as adaptive ways of coping with life's challenges. As a therapist, I'm interested in helping you make sense of how you feel, think, respond, and relate to yourself and others with curiosity and care.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which is grounded in the idea that much of our mental life exists outside of awareness. In therapy, we have the opportunity to bring these experiences into fuller view in support of greater authenticity, autonomy, and well-being. Together we'll explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences; from past moments that have shaped you to what's emerging now, in your mind and body. We'll honor how you have needed to move through the world while also making room for meaningful change, however that may look to you, and no matter where you're starting from. From the weight of what you're holding alone, to the knot in your stomach, to your rage, boredom, or uncertainty-- all of it belongs here. I’ll listen deeply, engage thoughtfully, notice with you what may be hard to see on your own, and help you get in touch with yourself.

My Approach to Helping

I believe healing and growth occur through meaningful relationships. I have specialized experience working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients, and I consider myself particularly attuned to the experiences of those who may feel outside of dominant norms and expectations, or feel caught between different worlds, relationships, or versions of themselves. I hold deep respect for the therapeutic process as it unfolds naturally through time, trust, and genuine connection. I strive to blend a nonjudgmental, attuned stance with warmth and humor. If this resonates with you, I hope to hear from you soon! You can read more about my approach on my website.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Relational  External link

    The relationship that forms between us will be unique and collaborative, and I hope to provide an attuned space where you can be comfortable to come as you are. Our relationship can also be a window into patterns that occur with others outside of therapy. This can lead to meaningful insight and change as we notice and understand these patterns together in real time.

  • Psychodynamic  External link

    Our earliest relationships and environments influence how we see ourselves and relate to the world. Working in depth can be helpful to understand some of these long standing patterns within your emotional life. I have advanced post graduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis and am a member of the Oregon Psychoanalytic Center.

Issues I Treat

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