Portland Therapy Center
Aleks Taylor

Aleks Taylor (they/he)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

Providing the queer, BIPOC, & neurodivergent community with mental health support, alongside psychedelic integration, via telehealth.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

Portland, 97214

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $120-$180

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2019

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

My Ideal Client

My clients are typically BIPOC, queer, and/or neurodivergent adults (ages 18-35) that are wanting to find support with depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, gender identity, struggles with self-esteem, bipolar disorder, adoption, religious trauma, systemic oppression, and/or psychedelic integration. Whatever you are going through at the moment, I want to be here to walk with you and to support you.

My Approach to Helping

My practice is a combination of transpersonal and humanistic-relational therapy through an intersectional and harm-reduction lens. You can find out more about these models in the "specialties" section. My belief that you are the expert of your own life extends into the therapy room. I will work with you to foster an environment of safety and stability, where you feel comfortable working through whatever has brought you to therapy at this time. My hope is that you leave the therapy room with the feeling that you can navigate the world with confidence and authenticity, despite the challenges it throws at you. I also provide psychedelic integration. I approach integration from a holistic lens that works with all facets of your experience. All feelings about your journey are welcome here. I use theory and practice that is queer/trans affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, antiracist, sex and kink-positive, traditional and non-traditional relationship affirming, and person-centered.

My Values as a Therapist

As a therapist, I view my clients and their situations through an intersectional, social justice lens. This means considering all the societal factors that apply when addressing mental health concerns. Socioeconomic status, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, education, ability, and many more factors should all be considered in therapy, and when they are left out, those who are most vulnerable can slip through the cracks or get misdiagnosed. Together, we can work to address some of the root causes of suffering from external sources as we also work to build and maintain a healthier version of you, internally. When I'm not providing therapy, I spend time working with a racial equity group in the jam band scene as part of the BIPOC advisory committee and working as a volunteer trainer, supervisor, and integration coach for a psychedelic support line.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Transpersonal External link

    Transpersonal therapy addresses mental, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, creative, and intellectual aspects. You are so much more than just your mind and body. Some therapies focus solely on how negative experiences have impacted you, but we will explore how joy and awe have also played a role in shaping who you are today. We can work on things beyond the physical world, as well. You are welcome to bring spiritual practices or rituals into our sessions, if you would like.

  • Humanistic  External link

    Humanistic therapy emphasizes the whole person. As a humanistic practitioner, I believe humans cannot be viewed as the sum of their parts or reduced to simple functions or individual parts of the self. As individuals, we are all unique beings and should be recognized and treated as such by therapists and the broader world.

  • Relational  External link

    Relational therapy is based on the idea that mutually satisfying relationships with others are critical and takes into account the ways in which social and familial factors relate to the relationships in your life. Together we will aim to build your sense of self and explore your agency, as well as building patience with and trust in others. I approach relationships of all structures with openness and care.

Issues I Treat

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