Portland Therapy Center
Caitlin Schrage

Caitlin Schrage (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

Collaborative, warm, and nurturing therapist grounded in evidence-based care, tailoring to your unique path to healing.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

5033089846

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2015

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna

My Ideal Client

I create an inclusive, affirming space that is LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-friendly. I'm passionate about helping people heal from trauma and difficult life experiences. Challenges like anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with big life transitions, and relationship struggles often stem from unresolved trauma and I'm experienced in supporting those as well. I also have a special interest in working with people facing fertility issues, as well as prenatal and postpartum mental health concerns.

My Background and Approach

I am a Portland-based therapist, a Chicago transplant, and a mother to two young children. I bring over 13 years of experience supporting adults through mental health challenges and navigating life transitions. My work began in community mental health where I advocated for and supported individuals navigating mental health issues, trauma, substance use, and housing instability. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and integrate it alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to support clients on their healing journey. I also have specialized training in mental health during the prenatal and postpartum periods, including support for fertility challenges.

My Values as a Therapist

Life brings challenges to us all, and these moments can feel overwhelming. I believe that it is my role to create a safe space to explore, make meaning, and work through these difficult emotions. I see emotions as powerful guides, offering insight into what matters most to us. When we learn to work with them, rather than push them away- we begin to feel more aligned with ourselves. We start to find our truth and move through life with greater clarity and purpose. While we may not be able to change the world, or control how others see or treat us, we can shift how we experience our lives. I help clients connect with their emotional world in a safe and supportive way, so they can feel empowered and more at peace- even in the places that don't always feel affirming. My hope is to help you live a life that feels true to who you are-because you deserve to be fully and unapologetically yourself!

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Anxiety External link

    I have over 13 years of experience supporting folks who are struggling with anxiety and feelings of panic. Thees symptoms can be overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to face them alone. I believe that anxiety is shaped by our environments that haven't felt safe, supportive or validating. I offer tools to manage anxiety to help manage symptoms and draw from evidence based therapies like EMDR, CBT, ACT, EFT, and mindfulness to support you in your healing.

  • Depression External link

    I have over 13 years of experience supporting people affected by depression. I believe that depression can show up for a reason, it can be part of your system trying to communicate that something needs care, attention, or change. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore what depression may be asking of you. I draw from evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, ACT, and EFT to help you reconnect to yourself and move forward.

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    Relationships are our biggest sources of joy, and also pain and frustration. Whether you're struggling with partner(s), family, or friends, these challenges often stir up emotions tied to past hurts or something from our own upbringing. I offer a safe place to explore the roots of these emotions and memories to understand what they're bringing up for you, and process how these may be influencing your current relationships.

  • Postpartum External link

    Postpartum is a challenging time, that often triggers our own attachment, parenting issues, and can lead to big questions in our identity and relationships. I have nearly five years of experience with supporting people through postpartum challenges. I have specialized training through Postpartum Support International. I offer a safe and affirming place to navigate this emotionally complex time, using evidence-based therapies like EMDR, ACT, CBT, and EFT to support healing.

  • Pregnancy (Prenatal Mental Health) External link

    I have nearly five years of experience with supporting people through emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and fertility challenges. I have specialized training through Postpartum Support International. I offer compassionate care for birthing people and partners. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other evidence-based modalities to support you in this time of transition.

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