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

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • Providence Health Plan
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My Ideal Client

I believe that most people who are seeking out counseling are wanting to make a change, and looking for more connection and/or satisfaction in their lives. I create an inclusive, affirming space that is LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-friendly. I love supporting folks experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with big life transitions, relationship struggles, trauma, and postpartum concerns.

My Background and Approach

I am a Chicago transplant, a former artist, and a mother to two young children. I bring over 13 years of experience supporting adults with mental health challenges and navigating life transitions. My work began in community mental health and an inpatient unit where I counseled adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use issues, oppression, and housing instability. In these roles, I took a collaborative approach, I was a strong advocate for clients, and helped them with navigating systems. These experiences made me curious about trauma and led me down my path. I specialize in talk therapy and trauma therapy. Talk therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helps you explore values, emotions, and thoughts. Trauma therapy is based on memory exploration in the moment, and I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).

My Values as a Therapist

I come from a background rooted in social justice, where I advocated for others and supported them in finding their inner strength. I helped people access housing, treatment, employment, and many other resources. My curiosity about the impacts of trauma and oppression led me to pursue specialized training in trauma treatment. I now work from a strengths-based, attachment-focused approach, emphasizing kindness, warmth, positive regard, and collaboration. While we cannot always 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 emotions in a safe and supportive way, empowering them to find peace and resilience. My hope is to support you in living a life that feels authentic and true to who you are- because you matter.

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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