Expressive Arts Therapy in Oregon
12 providers found
Oregon therapists integrating visual art, music, movement, and writing into the therapeutic process.
Demetria Bales
LCSW · Eugene, OR
Welcome! It is my goal to make the client feel their voice is heard. All walks of life are welcome in this non-judgmental, confidential, and healing space. I use an open, down to…
"Aloe" Sarah Michelson
LCSW · Philadelphia, OR
I am ecstatic to provide mental health support through authentic, affirming, and aware relationships that embody connection, safety, and warmth. I strive to build genuine…
Francesca DeBiaso
LPC · Portland, OR
I come from a lineage of Italian-Mexican healers, hard workers, and creative types. My ancestors embodied courage, adored the land, and healed musically and artistically. They…
Genny Behar
PCA · Tilamook, OR
I believe deeply that each of us is worthy and capable of creating a life that is intentional and authentically our own. My philosophy integrates Feminist, Emotion-Focused, and…
Resources & Guides
Articles and guides from the Oregon Providers team.
Neurodivergent Burnout: Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, and Masking Exhaustion
Burnout is not just caused by working long hours or having a tough job. For many neurodivergent people, burnout often comes from the ongoing effort to keep going in places where they always have to adapt. Many neurodivergent adults learn to compensate in ways that others may not notice: working twice as hard to stay organized studying social cues to avoid misunderstanding pushing
Signs You Were Emotionally Parentified Growing Up
Some kids grew up with rules like: Don’t make it worse. Don’t need too much. Don’t upset them. Be the steady one. It might look like maturity, but feel like living on alert internally: Always tracking someone else’s mood, bracing for emotional fallout, and learning to stay “easy” so the family stays stable. This is one way parentificati
Survival Guilt in High-Achieving Women: Why Rest and Ease Can Feel Undeserved
Some people feel guilty when they rest.Some feel guilty when life starts to feel a little easier. If you grew up watching your parents struggle, sacrifice, or carry burdens so you could have more opportunity, your nervous system may have learned something very early - Your well-being must be earned. For many high-achieving women, guilt is not only emotional. It feels moral. It can feel as if slo