Biopsychosocial Therapists in Portland, OR

Therapy is a partnership. My role is to empower you to take inventory of your relationships, your mental and physical health, and how you are showing up in your life each day. I am passionate about helping people discover the path to change in order to reach their fullest potential and feel more fulfilled in their lives.

Currently accepting clients! My approach is grounded in 20+yrs of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and 50+ years lived experience with an intersectional identity as a first-generation college student and adoptive parent in a multi-ethnic family. I help adult clients get out of their heads & skillfully back into their lives, with interventions drawn from the research-supported "third wave" of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which includes mindfulness and acceptance approaches, in addition to existential therapy, positive psychology, and nature prescriptions. Expect invitations for behavioral "experiments," culturally-relevant self-help resources, and client-centered compassionate care. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your needs today.

Lyubov Gonina, MA, NCC, LPC, ATR-BC, LCAT Licensed Professional Counselor & Board-Certified Art Therapist I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and thrive when supported with care and understanding. With over a decade of experience, I provide individual and group counseling for adults, children, and families addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is integrative and client-centered, blending cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology with art therapy methods that encourage expression and self-discovery. I hold a Master’s degree in Art Therapy Counseling from Marylhurst University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Art from Portland State University. Over the years, I’ve worked in community mental health, medical, and educational settings, and currently offer therapy, supervision, and consultation in private practice. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding of resilience, cultural identity, and adaptation. I believe healing happens when we honor the whole person—mind, body, and culture—and I offer a compassionate space where clients can restore balance, reconnect with their creativity, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

I am honoured to collaborate with individuals on a global scale who are fiercely committed to their path of healing and growth; I am deeply grateful for the trust bestowed upon me in guiding this sacred journey of transformation. With an extensive background of over 17,000 hours engaged directly with clients—spanning individuals, couples, families, and groups—I've steered countless souls through the complexities of mental health challenges and propelled them toward realizing their personal growth aspirations. At the core of my practice lies a client-centred approach intricately woven with threads of emotional healing and personal development. My expertise extends to a dynamic spectrum of therapeutic modalities, including experiential and existential methods, and a versatile toolkit encompassing CBT, DBT, gestalt, psychodrama, internal family systems, trauma-centered interventions, and more. This ensures each person receives a meticulously tailored approach to their unique journey. Firm in my conviction that, with unwavering commitment and the proper support, the vast tapestry of human suffering can be unravelled, I am passionately devoted to facilitating this transformative process. This isn't merely a profession—it's a calling. Together, let's embark on a journey of profound change, unlocking the doors to your fullest potential and inner peace with power and grace.

A human being, by nature, is full of contradictions. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is essential to the therapy process. The experience of "feeling" seen, or felt, or heard, is the beginning of healing. Knowing that while you are unique, you are not alone. My belief is that strong therapy starts with the therapeutic relationship.

Portland has a strong therapy culture deeply intertwined with its progressive values, with high demand for therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ identity, non-traditional relationship structures, trauma, and social-justice-informed approaches to mental health. The city's visible homelessness crisis and political tensions have contributed to significant community-level anxiety, and therapists here frequently address activist burnout, moral injury, and eco-anxiety alongside more traditional presenting concerns. Oregon Health & Science University provides major institutional mental health resources, complemented by a dense network of independent practitioners across the inner eastside, Hawthorne, and Northwest Portland. Oregon's relatively permissive telehealth laws make it particularly easy to access care from across the state.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
88%	Depression
75%	Stress
63%	Loss or Grief
50%	Social Anxiety
50%	Addictions or Substance Abuse
50%	Self Esteem

Ages Served

100%	Adult
63%	Senior
50%	Young Adult
13%	Teen

Client Focus

63%	Women
50%	LGBTQ+
50%	Military / Veterans
38%	Jewish
38%	Buddhist

Biopsychosocial therapists in Portland, Oregon OR

Katie Steinert

Dr. Dawnn R. Meiers

Lyubov Gonina

Gui Mansilla

Dr. Leigh Anne Randa

Biopsychosocial Therapy therapists in Portland, Oregon Statistics

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