Portland Therapy Center
Lisa Headings

Lisa Headings (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA, NCC, registered associate

Supervisor: Lisa Aasheim, PhD

Expressive arts therapy for neurodivergent adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-703-5186

Teletherapy Sessions

Portland, 97239

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2020

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket

My Ideal Client

You feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from who you are. Maybe you've spent years taking care of others, overthinking everything, or feeling like you don't quite fit the mold. You're thoughtful, sensitive, or neurodivergent — and exhausted from trying to keep up with what everyone else seems to expect. You want relief, clarity, and a way to feel more like yourself again, without having to talk everything to death.

How I Can Help You

If traditional talk therapy hasn't helped—or feels like it keeps you stuck in your head—expressive arts therapy offers a different way in. We use simple, sensory, body-based approaches like art-making, movement, imagery, and writing to help you process emotions, calm your nervous system, and shift patterns that talking alone doesn't touch. You don't need to be "artistic." This isn't about performance or interpretation—it's about experience. ADHD and autistic adults often come to me feeling anxious, emotionally overloaded, disconnected from their bodies, or unsure of who they are anymore. Our work helps you slow down, feel more grounded, and reconnect with your inner signals—so decisions, boundaries, and self-trust start to come back online. Sessions are gentle, flexible, and responsive to how your nervous system works. We move at your pace, with room for curiosity, humor, and honesty.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I work best with people who feel like they don't quite fit standard boxes—deep feelers, sensitive thinkers, and those who have tried therapy before without much relief. I know what it's like to live in a busy mind and a tired body. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and practical. I'm not here to "fix" you or push insight before your system is ready. Instead, I focus on helping you feel safer in your body, less overwhelmed, and more connected to yourself—because real change happens when your nervous system has room to breathe. If you're looking for therapy that's experiential, grounded, and doesn't require you to explain or justify everything you feel, this may be a good fit.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Expressive Art Therapy External link

    Sometimes words aren’t enough. Expressive arts therapy weaves together visual art, movement, music, storytelling, and creative play to help you process emotions, release stress, and gain clarity. You don’t need to be an artist—just open to exploring new ways to heal and grow.

  • Experiential External link

    Growth happens when you experience something new, not just talk about it. Experiential therapy helps you break old patterns through hands-on, interactive techniques like art, movement, role-play, and creative expression, allowing for deep emotional shifts.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Feeling overwhelmed? Mindfulness-based therapy helps you reconnect with the present moment, shifting your focus from constant thinking to embodied awareness. Using breathwork, movement, and creative expression, I’ll help you find ways to feel more grounded and at ease.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • ADHD External link

    Support for ADHD adults who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or like they're always running on empty. We work with your nervous system, not against it—building self-trust and easing the exhaustion of constant effort.

  • Autism External link

    For autistic adults—especially those diagnosed later in life or beginning to wonder if they might be autistic. A space to unmask, reconnect with your needs, and feel less like you have to perform "normal" all the time.

  • Anxiety External link

    For adults who feel anxious, emotionally overloaded, or disconnected from who they are. Expressive arts helps you slow down and reconnect with your inner signals—so decisions, boundaries, and self-trust come back online.

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