Portland Therapy Center
Simone Nagle

Simone Nagle (she / her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW #L11084

Hi, I’m Simone, and I'm here to be a compassionate collaborator, thoughtful guide, and encourager as you move toward growth and healing.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-319-8228

6036 NE 16th Ave

Suite B

Portland, OR, 97211

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $175-$250

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2008

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Group
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

Whether you are carrying the weight of trauma, depression, grief, loneliness, relationship wounds, substance abuse, or major life transitions, these experiences can deeply shape how you see yourself and the world around you. Healing is rarely about simply “moving on.” It’s about making sense of your experiences, finding compassion for yourself, and creating space for growth and healing. Therapy can be a supportive place to do that work intentionally and at your own pace.

My Approach to Helping

I value a collaborative, supportive, and client-centered approach when working with individuals, groups, and families navigating mental health concerns, substance use, trauma, and experiences of loss, specifically around suicide. My work is grounded in a bio-psycho-social perspective, meaning I view the challenges you are facing as complex and multifaceted experiences that benefit from thoughtful, holistic, and individualized care that supports both mind and body. Together, we will identify your priorities and develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals; we will set aside time to check in on a monthly basis to make sure we are focused on the intentions you have set for therapy. I approach therapy as a partnership and strive to create a space where you feel supported, empowered, and understood throughout the healing process. My hope is to help you build a life you are joyful to be living.

My Approach to Helping

My therapeutic approach combines years of experience, continued clinical training, and a belief in the importance of authentic human connection. I partner well with clients who are looking for a therapist that will both listen with care while also collaborating with them in creating change and experiencing healing. I value clients who come to therapy to find relief, gain support, work toward their goals, and create lasting change in their lives. Together, we explore your life experiences to build greater self-understanding and develop narratives that support healing and growth in the present. In addition to insight-building, I focus on active change and practical tools for emotional well-being. Sessions typically include 55 minutes of talk therapy followed by 10–15 minutes of grounding work, such as breath work, stretching, listening to music together, or taking a walk through the garden together to provide a time for more mind/body connection.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) External link

    Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is a healing-oriented, attachment-based approach that focuses on creating a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship where emotional experiences can be explored and transformed. I have trained in AEDP and draw from its emphasis on processing core emotions in the present moment to support deep emotional healing, resilience, and lasting positive change.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) External link

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an approach that helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions by changing their relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. I use ACT in supporting people in building psychological flexibility and taking meaningful, values-based action even in the presence of discomfort, leading to greater resilience, clarity, and purpose.

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) External link

    I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in substance use treatment to help individuals better understand their triggers and the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we work to develop healthier coping skills and more supportive patterns that promote recovery and long-term stability.

  • Relational  External link

    I have training in relational therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a key factor in healing and growth. This approach is effective because it helps clients explore patterns in connection, build meaningful relationships, and experience an emotional relationship within therapy that supports lasting change. I find this approach is essential in grief and loss work and this is my primary orientation when supporting with someone who has experienced loss.

  • EMDR External link

    I use EMDR, an evidence-based trauma therapy, to help individuals process distressing or traumatic experiences that feel unresolved or overwhelming. This approach supports the brain in reprocessing difficult memories so they feel less emotionally charged and can be integrated in a way that promotes healing, resilience, and growth.

Issues I Treat

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