Portland Therapy Center
Beth Bogdon

Beth Bogdon (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

I help individuals untangle self-doubt, explore what’s holding them back, and move toward a fuller, more genuine sense of who they are.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

971-347-9591

1235 SE Division

Portland, 97202

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Aetna
  • MODA
  • PacificSource

My Ideal Client

You may feel stuck or weighed down by patterns that no longer serve you. You may be navigating conflicts in relationships, struggling with feeling disconnected, or seeking to find your voice. Others come with inner struggles like loneliness, shame, fear, or a sense of not being enough. I work best with people who are curious about themselves and ready to explore the deeper layers of their experiences. Many seek to reconnect with who they truly are—let go of old "shoulds" and self-criticisms.

My Background and Approach

My approach blends depth-oriented therapy and practical tools, creating space for healing, self-discovery, and meaningful connection. Together, we can uncover what’s holding you back, release old patterns of self-doubt, and move toward a fuller, more genuine sense of who you are. Using Embodied Awareness, I’ll help you tune into the parts of yourself that may have been hidden—those feelings, memories, and sensations held in the body and unconscious. This gentle yet profound approach invites curiosity and mindfulness to connect with what has been buried or ignored, fostering self-compassion and deeper understanding. Throughout the counseling process I utilize my training in depth therapy, mindfulness, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and relational and interpersonal approaches. In addition we will look at the cultural and social context in which you live and how these impact the challenges you face.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Many of us believe we need to earn love and belonging—that if we work hard enough, make sense of the past, or fix what feels broken, we’ll finally feel whole. But the parts of you that feel unworthy or carry too much are not flaws to be fixed; they are essential pieces of your wholeness. Therapy isn’t about working harder or pushing yourself to figure it all out. Instead, it’s a process of slowing down and creating space for the unknown to emerge. Therapy helps you get to know yourself more deeply, letting go of old ideas about who you should be—ideas that others have told you or that you've built to stay safe. This process is emotional and sometimes challenging, but it’s how we shed old patterns and uncover more authentic ways of being.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Personal Growth External link

    Sometimes coming to therapy is about exploring, where you have been and what your next life steps will be, or to explore deeper patterns that keep appearing in your life. I would love to be alongside you in this process!

  • PTSD External link

    Many people experiences life events that impact them physically and emotionally. A person may find themselves fearful, unexpectedly remembering a past event, difficulty going places, and many more experiences. I work with people to regain a sense of safety and, if appropriate, use my training in trauma processing to decrease how symptoms impact your daily life.

  • Anxiety External link

    Sometimes worries about life events, social situations, or general worry impact how a person lives their day to day life and I will work with you to move towards personal values with self-compassion.

  • Depression External link

    Depression can feel like the weight of a heavy blanket, where life becomes difficult to navigate. One might feel disconnected from important relationships. I will work with you to feel more connected to yourself and others.

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