Portland Therapy Center
Kirk Vandergrift

Kirk Vandergrift (he/him)

Clinical Psychologist

PsyD

I'm here to help you become the best version of yourself, with compassionate support centered around you and your values.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

5038979613

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $200-$250

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2017

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

I have spent my career working with a broad array of clients in generalist settings, primarily in the VA system: I have seen it all, and my approach is flexible to meet whatever your needs may be. I have particular expertise in working with men and masculinity-related topics, new and expectant fatherhood, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, and insomnia.

My Approach to Helping

My approach is guided by a recognition of parallel truths: that there are always valid underlying reasons for the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors we struggle with, and that this does not make our struggles inevitable or unworkable. In our work together, I will seek to understand and validate the challenges you are confronted with, while helping you take control of your life back from those very challenges. Together, we will work to define what makes life most meaningful to you and chart a path to a life that is filled with those values. I will contribute the expertise on mental health, while you contribute the expertise on your life and identity.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Therapy is, by design, a tremendously personal experience. And so effective therapy must start from a place of open-mindedness, curiosity, and trust of the client's perspective. My doctoral education at Stanford helped me develop expertise in psychology, but my career in VA generalist clinics has taught me the flexibility to meet each client with no assumptions and a genuine curiosity for what it is they're seeking in life. If the goal is symptom reduction for a particular diagnosis, I am well versed in how to effectively apply therapeutic principles that deliver results. But just as importantly, if you wish to have an ally and co-pilot for managing the stresses of being a human being, I will be there with you with compassion, authenticity, and encouragement.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Men's Issues External link

    I have 8 years of experience in various VA systems across the country, working with a predominantly male clientele. I understand that therapy can be unfamiliar territory for men, and I practice from a compassionate but direct and straightforward style that will allow you to get perspective and support while speaking your language.

  • Panic External link

    I used evidence based approaches that work to treat panic attacks and panic disorder. My goal is for you to see a drastic reduction or full elimination of your panic symptoms. In the meantime, we will also work to help you get your life back, so that panic attacks are no longer controlling what you can and can't do.

  • Insomnia External link

    I have extensive experience providing treatment for insomnia, from improving clients' sleep practices to facilitate better success, to full-model CBT for insomnia. If you are ready to make a commitment to fixing your sleep, I will guide you to sustainable, satisfying results.

  • Anxiety External link
  • Depression External link

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