Business Details
Compassionate Psychotherapy & EMDR in Lake Oswego
Genevieve Payne, LMFT is a dedicated therapist specializing in supporting women through life transitions, including pregnancy, parenthood, and trauma recovery. With over two decades of professional experience in therapeutic and crisis intervention settings, the practice combines evidence-based methodologies like EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness to address depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. The approach emphasizes collaborative care, focusing on identifying harmful patterns, fostering authentic self-expression, and developing practical coping skills. Clients benefit from personalized treatment plans rooted in a deep understanding of intergenerational trauma and attachment dynamics.The practice prioritizes creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore relationship challenges, grief, and identity exploration. Grounded in both academic rigor and compassionate care, the services integrate advanced training in EMDR for trauma resolution and sandtray therapy techniques. The therapist's background in sociology and counseling psychology informs a holistic perspective on mental health, emphasizing mind-body connections and sustainable healing. Ongoing professional development ensures alignment with the latest therapeutic advancements while maintaining individualized attention to client needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Somatic Therapy
Highlights and features
- 20+ years specializing in women's mental health transitions
- Advanced EMDR training for trauma resolution
- Integrates somatic and mindfulness-based therapies
- Focus on perinatal mental health and attachment issues
- Combines academic research with clinical expertise
What people say
Source of comfort
Saved from downward spiral
Authentic self
Practical skills
Effective therapy
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment for adolescents and adults addressing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to explore relationship patterns, identity development, and trauma recovery. Focuses on building practical coping skills while fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Addresses PTSD, attachment wounds, and anxiety disorders through bilateral stimulation techniques. Helps reprocess traumatic memories to reduce emotional distress and develop healthier self-perceptions.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy
Therapeutic support for women navigating conception, childbirth, and early parenthood challenges. Addresses perinatal mood disorders, identity shifts, and relationship adjustments. Combines trauma-informed care with practical strategies for managing anxiety, sleep deprivation, and parental guilt.
Trauma Treatment
Comprehensive approach to treating acute, childhood, and medical trauma. Integrates EMDR, somatic therapies, and attachment-focused interventions. Helps clients process traumatic experiences, develop emotional regulation skills, and rebuild healthy relationship patterns.
Somatic Therapy
Mindfulness-based treatment connecting physical sensations with emotional experiences. Uses body awareness techniques to release trauma stored in the nervous system. Enhances emotional regulation through integrated mind-body healing approaches.
People
Genevieve Payne
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 20+ years in women's mental health, Genevieve combines EMDR, somatic therapy, and attachment research. Former sociology PhD student turned therapist, she specializes in trauma recovery and perinatal mental health with advanced training in EMDR and sandtray therapy.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy using EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Specialties include trauma recovery, perinatal mental health, and attachment-focused treatment for adolescents and adults.
Do you specialize in perinatal mental health?
Yes, we specialize in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, addressing perinatal mood disorders, identity shifts, and parenting transitions with trauma-informed care and practical support strategies.
What trauma treatment approaches do you use?
Our primary trauma treatment is EMDR therapy, complemented by somatic and attachment-focused approaches. We treat acute trauma, childhood wounds, and complex PTSD using evidence-based bilateral stimulation techniques.
How do you incorporate mindfulness into therapy?
Mindfulness is integrated through somatic awareness exercises and present-moment focus techniques. These practices help clients develop emotional regulation skills and strengthen mind-body connections during the healing process.
What are your therapy session rates?
Please contact us directly for current fee information. We can discuss payment options and any available sliding scale availability during your initial consultation call.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary phone consultations to discuss your needs and determine if our services align with your therapeutic goals before scheduling official sessions.
