Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Portland, OR
I am Nate Wilson-Traisman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized therapy for teens, adults, and families. With over five years as a Mental Conditioning Coach for Lewis and Clark Baseball and experience as a former NCAA athlete, I bring specialized expertise in supporting athletes and addressing adolescent challenges like anxiety, depression, and academic disengagement. My practice emphasizes building strong therapeutic relationships, leveraging clients' strengths, and fostering emotional growth through a non-directive, client-centered approach.Located in Portland's inner-east side, my office serves clients across the city and offers both in-person and telehealth sessions. I prioritize accessibility by providing sliding-scale fees and superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, ensuring therapy remains inclusive and adaptable to individual needs.
Services
Family Counseling
Teen Therapy
Adult Therapy
Athlete Counseling
Parent Support
Highlights and features
- Specialized experience with adolescent anxiety, depression, and athlete mental health
- Non-directive, client-centered therapy prioritizing your expertise in your own life
- Sliding-scale fees for accessible mental health care
- Convenient Portland location accessible by car and public transit
- Combines sports psychology with family systems expertise
Associations and certifications
- Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Services
Teen Therapy
Specialized therapy for teenagers addressing anxiety, depression, academic challenges, and family communication issues. Combines sports psychology expertise with adolescent development knowledge. Focuses on building emotional resilience and practical coping strategies tailored to each teen's unique needs.
Adult Therapy
Personalized mental health support for adults navigating relationship challenges, career transitions, and stress management. Utilizes strengths-based approaches to enhance emotional expression and life satisfaction. Sessions emphasize collaborative goal-setting and practical solutions for everyday well-being.
Family Counseling
Systemic approach to improving family dynamics and communication patterns. Addresses intergenerational conflicts, parenting challenges, and relationship rebuilding. Sessions create safe spaces for honest dialogue and collective problem-solving while respecting individual perspectives.
Athlete Counseling
Performance-focused mental health support for athletes of all levels. Addresses pressure management, confidence building, and injury recovery. Integrates first-hand sports experience with therapeutic techniques to optimize both athletic performance and personal well-being.
Parent Support
Guidance for parents navigating adolescent development challenges. Offers practical communication strategies and emotional support. Provides free educational resources to help parents build stronger relationships with their teens during critical growth periods.
People
Nate Wilson-Traisman
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with specialized experience in adolescent mental health and sports psychology. Former NCAA athlete and Mental Conditioning Coach for Lewis and Clark Baseball. Uses strengths-based, client-centered approaches to help clients build emotional resilience and practical coping skills.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy for teens and adults, family counseling, and specialized support for athletes. Sessions address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and performance issues using personalized, strengths-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm not in-network with insurance providers but offer superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Sliding-scale fees are available to ensure therapy remains accessible for all clients.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, I offer both in-person sessions at my Portland office and secure telehealth appointments to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What is your therapeutic approach?
I use a non-directive, client-centered approach emphasizing your expertise in your own life. Therapy focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships, identifying personal strengths, and developing practical coping strategies tailored to individual goals.
How can parents get support?
I offer dedicated parent coaching sessions and free educational resources to help navigate adolescent development challenges. Support focuses on improving communication and building stronger family relationships.
What makes your practice unique?
Combines sports psychology expertise with adolescent mental health experience. Former NCAA athlete and Mental Conditioning Coach background informs specialized support for athletes and teens facing academic/social challenges.
