Portland Therapy Center
Brittany Neighbours

Brittany Neighbours (she/her/hers)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

I look at therapy as an opportunity to be creative and curious, to assist you in connecting with your whole self and honor authenticity.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-908-2963

1411 NE Broadway Street

Portland, 97232

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $160-$225

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2012

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • MODA
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • Optum
  • PacificSource
  • United Behavioral Health

My Ideal Client

You have unique qualities that support you in navigating and adjusting to stressors. Therapy can be a way to honor these qualities and create room for new ways of approaching the world. I strive to create a space for you to feel safe and able to be authentically yourself as we explore the challenges that life brings. I work well with individuals who are experiencing anxiety/fear, depression, reactions to trauma, challenges with life stressors, feelings of "stuckness," and existential confusion.

My Approach to Helping

There are many ways to create growth, vibrancy, and peace in your life. I integrate humanistic and relational methods, somatic approaches, cognitive-behavioral therapy, process-oriented therapy, trauma-informed care, and polyvagal theory. I emphasize attention to the present moment so that you can deepen your connection to yourself and your needs. It can feel vulnerable to experience emotions, sensations, and memories that feel painful. I work with individuals to gently and compassionately hold space for hurt, to build a sense of empowerment and care for yourself. We will work together to identify ways to feel less fearful, depressed, stuck, lost, and frustrated. You have an innate drive towards wholeness and well-being. A therapeutic relationship that is accepting, creative, and curious can support this process. I take a collaborative approach towards counseling. My style is thoughtful, humorous, and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on honoring your pace and needs. I'd love to hear

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and to make real contact with life and others. Sometimes the things we do to protect ourselves get in the way of true contact. I have spent many years learning to be truly present and accepting of myself and my experiences, and I hope to support you in a similar process. I also believe that each person is the expert in their own life, and I want to help others understand and honor their own needs and wants. Each person strives for some sort of authentic expression, it looks different for everyone, and space is needed for that expression. In my free time, I enjoy urban hikes, hanging with my two cats, volunteering at a farm sanctuary, live music, and karaoke. I really strive to reduce the amount of harm caused to other beings and the planet as much as possible. Prior to starting my journey in mental health care, I worked in a lot of retail settings, as a sociopolitical campaign advocate, and at a movie theater.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Humanistic  External link

    I have devoted much of my professional career to developing skills from a humanistic perspective, pulling from person-centered (Rogerian) and process-oriented approaches. I have engaged in individual and group supervision, personal research, and graduate training to learn these skills.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    I support clients in exploring the benefits of a mindfulness practice, to assist them in reducing worry, stress, and rumination. We also explore how to hold space for strong emotions and sensations with a gentle and non-judgmental perspective. Attention is paid to the present moment throughout the session. Examples of exercises we may use include mindfulness of the breath, grounding, and progressive muscle relaxation.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Anxiety External link

    I approach anxiety holistically and address the connection between thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and physical sensations. I use several techniques, including but not limited to cognitive restructuring, exposure, mindfulness, emotional awareness and acceptance, increasing tolerance of uncertainty, and addressing avoidance.

  • PTSD External link

    I work gently with individuals who have experienced trauma, starting with increasing their sense of physical and emotional safety. I integrate several techniques, including but not limited to stabilization/grounding, somatic approaches, cognitive restructuring, compassion-focused work, and polyvagal theory. I also support clients in adjusting beliefs about themselves to increase self-compassion.

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