Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy & Trauma Counseling in Portland
With over two decades of clinical experience, I provide compassionate psychotherapy services tailored to adults navigating life's challenges. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Theory to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Having trained at prestigious institutions like the University of California San Francisco and The Wright Institute, I bring specialized expertise in trauma recovery and life transitions.My approach emphasizes creating a safe, collaborative space for clients to explore emotional patterns and develop meaningful change. As both clinician and supervisor, I remain committed to ongoing professional development while maintaining a client-centered focus that prioritizes individual needs and therapeutic outcomes.
Services
Psychotherapy
Counseling
Trauma Specialist
Supervision
Consultation
EMDR
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical psychology experience
- Specialized EMDR training for trauma treatment
- Offers convenient online video therapy sessions
- Integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Provides professional supervision for trauma therapists
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches. Clients explore emotional patterns in a supportive environment to develop coping strategies and personal growth. Sessions focus on creating lasting behavioral changes through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Trauma Specialist
Specialized trauma treatment addresses childhood trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma using integrated therapeutic modalities. Services include trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, and attachment-focused interventions to help clients process painful experiences and develop emotional resilience through structured, compassionate therapeutic approaches.
EMDR
EMDR therapy utilizes bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories and reduce distressing symptoms. This evidence-based treatment helps clients reprocess traumatic experiences, diminish emotional reactivity, and develop healthier coping mechanisms through structured eight-phase therapeutic protocols tailored to individual needs.
Counseling
Personalized counseling services address relationship issues, life transitions, and emotional challenges through client-centered approaches. Sessions focus on developing practical solutions for anxiety, depression, and stress management while fostering self-awareness and emotional well-being through supportive therapeutic partnerships.
Supervision
Clinical supervision for therapists specializing in trauma treatment and evidence-based practices. Supervision sessions focus on case conceptualization, treatment planning, and professional development through collaborative discussions that enhance clinical skills and therapeutic effectiveness for mental health practitioners.
People
Susan Evans
Psy.D.
Clinical psychologist with 20+ years experience in trauma treatment and psychotherapy. Trained at The Wright Institute and UCSF, specializing in EMDR, attachment theory, and evidence-based practices. Provides client-centered care for adults through online therapy sessions in Oregon.
Questions
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide online video psychotherapy sessions exclusively for Oregon residents using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
I specialize in trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues for adult clients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can contact me directly through the website contact form or by calling 503-914-0250 to discuss your needs and schedule an initial session.
What insurance options are available?
Please contact me directly for current fee information and insurance verification details specific to your mental health coverage.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma that helps process distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact.
Do you provide professional supervision?
Yes, I offer supervision and consultation to trainees and practicing therapists specializing in trauma treatment and Control Mastery Theory approaches.
