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Jamie Baldwin, MA, LPC The relationship we have to ourselves, as well as others, is fundamental to our lives. When we explore these relationships therapeutically, there is the potential to experience a greater sense of well-being. Whatever brings someone into therapy can be seen as a sign that there is a need to grow and change in ways that are more fulfilling to a person. The focus of my work includes addressing issues of anxiety, depression, relationships, and those forces which oppress one’s personal sense of well-being.  I am a gay man in private practice since 1997, specializing in working with the GLBT community. My approach includes a blend of contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapies, working with individuals, couples, and groups.

2188 SW Park Place, Suite 303 Portland, OR 97205 Phone: 503-241-1141 Email: baldwinjamesf@aol.com     More about Jamie Baldwin

Genny Bimslager, LCSW I have been providing therapy to members of the sexual minority community since 1995, first at Phoenix Rising (a non-profit counseling service for sexual minorities) and then in private practice.  I collaborate with clients to facilitate desired changes.  I believe everyone has innate resources necessary for healing and understanding.  Using a variety of techniques, I facilitate the self-discovery of these resources and what works to create a satisfying life. Specialties: Trauma, couples therapy, gender identity (I can do letters for DMV, etc.), depression, anxiety, domestic violence, multigenerational family therapy, chronic illness

Location:  SE Hawthorne area, Portland, Oregon 503-235-5312  --  gblcsw@hotmail.com

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	Wendy Blenning, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License number: L2432 My approach is growth orientated, building on an individual's strength, successes and positive experiences, while acknowledging and addressing the influence of the past.  I believe that it is essential to develop a supportive, caring, honest relationship based on respect in order to assist an individual in meeting their self-defined goals.  24 years experience.  Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Sexuality and Gender, Illness / HIV, Grief and Loss, Relationships, Life Transitions
Location:  2304 East Burnside Street  Portland, Oregon 97214 Phone:  (503) 329-3225 Email: wendy@wendyblenning.com Web-site: www.WendyBlenning.com.   More about Wendy Blenning . .
	Jerry Deckelbaum, J.D., L.C.S.W. 833 SW 11th Avenue #914 Portland, OR 97205 Tel. 503.224.0033 I strive to provide gay-affirmative psychotherapy within the context of a genuine and collaborative relationship. I am an interactive, Jungian-oriented psychotherapist and also draw upon relational and Buddhist approaches. I  believe in the value of working with  dreams, and that  psychotherapy is ultimately a spiritual endeavor.  Specialties:  Jungian Oriented Psychotherapy, Individuals, Couples, Gay/bisexual Mens’ Group, EMDR, Dreamwork The Gay/Bi Men's Process Group will have openings for January 2011   This long-standing (10 years) group meets Tuesday evenings at my downtown office.  The group focus is experiential, and provides an excellent growth opportunity for men to take emotional risks, obtain feedback, process coming out issues, and explore deepened ways of relating to other men. The fee is $40 per session. Please call 503-224-0033 for more information.  Click for details.
Location:   Downtown Portland More about Jerry Deckelbaum . .
	Joseph E. Doherty, MSW, LCSW I am a psychotherapist with 26 years clinical experience.   I work within both a traditional therapy model and a Mind / Body / Spirit approach.  I also teach meditation and yoga through  my studio Revolved Heart Yoga.  See website  www.elementalhealing.org
Location: Ankeny House, 2006 SE Ankeny, Portland, OR 97214, 503-281-9772  email:  jedlcsw@comcast.net .
	Marla Feinberg, MA, LMFT, MFCC My treatment philosophy is based on an understanding of how early experiences and relationships shape the course of our lives.  I am a down to earth interactive psychotherapist who believes that positive long term change can occur from building a safe therapeutic relationship.  I believe it is possible to heal developmental gaps left from experiencing trauma, abuse, addiction or even very covert family patterns that are confusing because your family "looks good", yet you feel empty, confused, sad and at a loss to explain why.   I make use of EMDR, mindfulness, and a body focus at times to help people explore in deeper and more immediate ways.  Specialties:  Compulsive Behavior: Sex, love, relationships, etc.  Intimacy and Attachment Problems Exploring Sexuality
Location:  Downtown Portland., 503-242-0233      More about Marla Feinberg     Marla's website .
	Karen Hixson, M.Ed., LPC,  Licensed Professional Counselor My philosophy as a counselor is collaborative and engaged.  I believe we feel better when we feel connected: seen, heard and understood in our relationship with others.  I look forward to building a supportive, engaging relationship with my clients to help mitigate some of the challenging impacts of living in this world. Specialties:  Sex positive and affirmative relationship counseling specializing in support for GLBTQ, poly/open, BDSM/ kink positive, newly dating & long-term partnerships, short-term counseling, addiction/recovery, trauma and counseling with artists/musicians/creatives.
Location: 2133 NE Broadway, Suite #302, Portland, OR 97232 Phone: 503 314 6027 Email: karen@progressivecounseling.com Website: progressivecounseling.com .
	Meg Jeske, M.A. I have a foundation in relational theory and my work with clients often explores how relationships of all kinds inform, entangle and enhance their lives. I have experience working with people of various genders, sexualities and relationship configurations. My practice supports folks within the queer, trans, kink and poly communities. Initial consultation at no charge, sliding scale available. Specialities: Gender transition, coming out, BDSM, polyamory, grief & loss, parenting, and adoption.
Location: 2100 NE Broadway Suite 319A, Portland, OR 97232 Phone: 503-985-6344 Email: meg@liontreecounseling.com www.liontreecounseling.com
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	Laney Kibel LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( 503) 781 -3900 After 25+ years of providing counseling I find my philosophy has gotten simpler and more to the point.  Successful counseling is built on a positive and trusting relationship, much as successful living is dependent on trusting, healthy relationships.   I bring a broad array of treatment tools to my work including gestalt, object relations and psychodynamic theory.  Most importantly I bring myself; my heart, my humor, my understanding, knowledge and years of experience.
Location:  1020 SW Taylor #820, Portland, Or. 97205 Website:  www.laneykibel.com      Oregon Group Psychotherapy Society American Mental Health Alliance - Oregon .
	Brad Larsen, PsyD Psychotherapy is about creating lasting change.  Whether you are seeking relief from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or wanting to see significant change in long held patterns in your life, I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for the work of allowing change to occur. I believe in creating value from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, rather than trying to do away with it. I work with people from various cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. I also work with people of all abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.  I am a gay male and have provided individual, couple and group therapy since 2007.
Location:   5410 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 230, Portland, OR 97230 Phone:      503-877-9606 Email:       brad@bradlarsenpsyd.com Website:   More about Brad Larsen - www.bradlarsenpsyd.com .
	Michael Kubetz, MS, MFT, NCC In my practice I provide relationship focused therapy for adult couples and individuals.   It is my passion to support clients as they unfold, progress and discover new insights.  I believe the therapeutic process can help increase awareness and lead to healthier choices creating a greater sense of freedom and stability in our lives. Within my practice I create a non- threatening atmosphere of trust and safety for all people. This environment provides a solid foundation for our therapeutic relationship to develop and prosper. I work with clients collaboratively, exploring their mental and emotional realms choosing from a variety of therapeutic techniques in combination with my deep sense of intuition. In employing the technical with the personal, we explore self-defeating thought and behavior patterns along with their origins. As a gay man in the second half of my life, I have a personal understanding of some of the challenges and victories GLB individuals have experienced. Some classic areas of exploration often include the coming out process, isolation within the larger culture, ageism, transitioning from youngster to mentor, power and control issues, death and dying and the subsequent grieving process. As a relationship counselor I pull from a variety of methods to support and assist couples to gently identify their core challenges and explore new solutions.  Through this process my clients have experienced increased communication and respect for themselves and their partners.       I offer reasonable rates and my office is conveniently located in NE Portland with plenty of free parking.  Please call for a free 30-minute consultation.
Location:  2100 NE Broadway, Suites 319A & 323, Portland, OR 97211 Phone:     503-241-4880 Email:      michaelkubetz@yahoo.com
	Heather M. Leffler, MSW, LCSW I am a relational therapist and work from a wide theory-base, curtailing the session to the needs of the individual.  I create an environment of respect and acceptance, supporting the client on their journey to themselves.   I have extensive experience working with the queer and transgender communities and provide kink-friendly counseling. Specialties:  Gender Identity and Transitioning, Anxiety & Depression, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Coming Out, Living with HIV / AIDS.
Location:  2325 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR  97214, 503-261-9696  More about Heather Lefler .
	Dan Mills, MA, QMHP Psychotherapist, poet, teacher.  BA: Marylhurst University.  MA (Counseling Psychology): St. Martin's College, Lacey WA.  Interned / employed: Phoenix Rising (1997-1999).  Samaritan Counseling Center (1999-2001).  Private Practice (2001-date).   I really enjoy working with alternative and experiential therapies that help people reclaim and utilize their own creative and spiritual centers for holistic growth and healing. Workshops/Classes: Understanding Depression, Exploring Racism, Counseling Gay/Lesbian Clients, Writing as Healing Art.  Co-Facilitator:  Gay Men's Labyrinth Walks.  Qigong practitioner.  Specialties:  Meditation & relaxation Spiritual life facilitation Working within and outside of mainstream Spiritualities Recovering from Religious abuse Couples work/relationship enhancement EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) EMDR Poetry therapy
Location:   2607 SE Hawthorne, Suite D, Portland, OR  97214 - Phone: 224-3196  .
	Dale A. Nader, MSW, LCSW. Individuals, Couples, Families, and Group counseling, case management (including medication monitoring / referral), and information and referral services.
Locations:  Plaza 125, 12608 S.E. Stark Street, Building "M", Portland, OR 97233, 503-708-9853 Schoolhouse Natural Medicine Clinic, 38706 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR  97055 Read more about Dale Nader .
	Steven O'Dell, also known as Bo, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social work with offices in Portland and Salem, Oregon. Trained traditionally in cognitive therapy and non-traditionally in the field of energy psychology and hypnotherapy, his practice has an emphasis on treatment for depression, anxiety, sexual self-perception and self-esteem for adolescents, adults, and same/opposite-gender couples. Sessions are available in ASL.  Many insurance plans accepted.  Visa & MasterCard accepted.  Portland: 503-249-7844  Salem: 503-363-1175  E-mail: Bo@TheLighterHeart.com   www.TheLighterHeart.com
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	Matthew Pearl, LCSW My approach to clinical work is grounded in the value of respect for the inherent dignity and worth of all persons. The goal of the helping process is to increase awareness and understanding and enhance capacity to change. I take a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to my work. I received my graduate degree at UCLA and I’ve been a licensed clinical social worker since 2000. I am also a certified spiritual director. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues including problems with mood, anxiety, stress, communication, and life transitions. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Most insurance accepted.
Location:  SE Portland near the Ross Island Bridge in Ladd’s Addition Phone: 503-970-3937     E-mail: mjmpearl@aol.com .
	Jamie Pettus, Psy.D My focus (and my passion) is with the LGBT community, though I certainly don't limit my work to 'family'! Rest assured, though, that my counseling is gay/queer/trans friendly. I work with all kinds of people from all walks of life and with all kinds of life challenges. Whether you're interested in individual counseling or couples counseling, I'd consider it an honor to work with you. My mission is to provide quality therapy at an affordable fee. In my therapy sessions, you won't typically find me telling you what to do and how to do it, because I don't think that works for most people. My role is supportive--you decide to change and you determine the direction. I guide and support you in making the changes that work best for you. And sometimes I can be like a mirror, reflecting you back to yourself so that you can see yourself more clearly, or, at times, in a new light. I feel strongly that you are the only expert on you. I believe we have the answers within us--we just need some help finding them. I offer sliding scale fees, and will work with you to find a fee that you can afford. I offer appointments in the evenings as well as during the day. Have a look at my website for more information, or contact me by email or phone.
Location:   6536 SE Duke St, Portland, OR 97015 Phone:     (503) 928-4325  Website:   www.MyTherapistSaid.com .
	Beth Ann Richman, LCSW, CADC I believe you have a deep wisdom about your experience.  I see my role as providing guidance to assist you with trusting your instincts.  I have a compassionate, caring, patient perspective, which I have found very effective in my extensive work GLB, queer, and trans communities.  17 years counseling experience. Specialties:  Sexuality, sex therapy, trauma & sexual abuse, EMDR, trans/gender issues, BDSM / kink positive, couples therapy, feminist / multicultural perspective.
Location:  4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd., PMB 152, Portland, OR  97214 phone: 503.754.6145 email:  BethRichmanLCSW@yahoo.com website: mopedog.com/~BethRichmanMSW/ .
	Dale Rhodes, MS, MA     * Certified Enneagram Trainer in the Narrative Tradition     * Certified (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) MBTI Practitioner®     * Certified Spiritual Director Dale is a mentor and spiritual director offering contemplative listening and skillful guidance to those seeking the Way of balance in life. Dale supports spiritually-oriented clients who are interested in deepening their lives through grounded psychological and spiritual awareness. Dale has an MA in Spiritual Traditions and Ethics and offers specialized mentoring skills as a professionally-certified trainer of both The Enneagram and MBTI® Personality Typology systems.  Many clients find these tools to be practical and helpful in developing solid self-awareness and skills that support healthy relationships in love and at the workplace.  An out gay man for thirty years, Dale brings past professional experience as Director of Group Services at Chicago’s GLBT Center, as Director of the Illinois AIDS Hotline-Gay/Lesbian Hotline, and as a staff crisis counselor at Portland’s MetroCrisis. He has been in private practice as a mentor and spiritual director since 1998. Classes listed on the SMPA Calendar
Location:    Enneagram Portland, LLC, 1220 SW Morrison, Suite #1305,  Portland, Oregon 97205 Phone:       (503) 295-4481    Email:        DaleJRhodes@aol.com Website:    Read more about private sessions and classes with Dale Rhodes at www.EnneagramPortland.com    .
	Deborah Samuels, MS, LPC My work is multifaceted.  My goal is to create a safe space for clients to become aware of the many parts of themselves, to accept themselves, and to learn and practice new skills.  We work together to build self-esteem, improve relationships, and build awareness of strengths and inner resources. I use varied techniques including breath work, TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique, CBP (Core Beliefs Psychotherapy), and hypnotherapy. Specialties: Trauma, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Stopping Smoking, Life transitions, Self-esteem * Licensed Professional Counselor, Oregon Board of Counselors and Therapists, Lic # C1259    * Certified TAT Professional (Tapas Acupressure Technique) * Certified: Core Beliefs Psychotherapy
Location:  1016 SE 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, 503-283-0380, Fax: 503-281-0245, www.debsamuelslpc.com More about Deborah Samuels .
	Toni Tortorilla, M.S., M.Div., LPC I believe the human heart is hungry for a sense of purpose, connection and wholeness.  Through intuitive, non-judgmental listening you and I will explore this inner territory, removing mental, emotional and spiritual barriers to confidence and authenticity.  Recognizing and embracing your own deep wisdom brings self-acceptance, empowerment and peace. Specialties: Religious and spiritual issues including trauma, abuse and recovery Lesbian / gay / bi / trans issues Relationship and Couples counseling Life transitions Ageing / eldering issues Depression Grief / Loss Adult Children of Dysfunctional and / or Alcoholic Famiilies
Location:   5658 N. Denver, Portland OR, 97217  Phone: 503-286-3584. Read more about Toni

• GLBTQQIP Youth
  
• GLBT families
  
• Gender Identity
  
• Gay Male Issues

Location:   1235 SE Division, Suite 201-A, Portland OR 97202      Phone:   503.913.8603
Email:	 Jonathan Weedman@yahoo.com

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