Portland Therapy Center
Don Marr

Don Marr (he/him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Master ART Practitioner

Therapy that helps you heal old wounds and reconnect with your true self.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

5034701955

4634 NE Garfield Ave

Portland, 97211

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2021

Services

  • Individual
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

My ideal client is a sensitive, thoughtful adult or teen who feels stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. You’ve done your best to cope but still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are. You might be longing for deeper peace, confidence, or meaning in your life. You're ready to make change, even if you're unsure how. I work best with clients who value creativity, depth, and want therapy that goes beyond just talking.

What I Specialize In

I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and self-doubt using a gentle yet powerful approach called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART is ideal for clients who feel overwhelmed by talk therapy or are ready for deeper healing without having to relive painful memories in detail. I also support highly sensitive people, deep feelers, and those stuck in patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or rumination. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, strained family relationships, or long-standing emotional wounds. I bring warmth, creativity, and structure to sessions, helping clients reconnect with themselves and build trust in their own voice and direction. Whether you're struggling with loss, past trauma, or just feeling disconnected, I offer an approach that meets you where you are and helps you move forward.

My Values as a Therapist

As a therapist, I value authenticity, creativity, and compassion. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen and supported without judgment. My work is grounded in deep respect for each person’s inner wisdom and capacity for change. I aim to create a space that’s safe, collaborative, and gently challenging—where growth can happen at your pace. I also believe in the power of imagination and somatic awareness, especially when words fall short. Whether we’re using structured approaches like ART or simply exploring what’s coming up, I stay attuned to your rhythm and needs. I see therapy as a kind of improvisation—where we listen, adjust, and create together. Above all, I want you to walk away with greater self-trust, clarity, and freedom to be who you truly are.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy External link

    As a Certified Master ART Practitioner, I’ve seen how Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a powerful alternative to traditional talk therapy. Instead of revisiting painful memories in detail, ART helps clients gently shift how those memories are stored, leading to lasting relief from trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain. With advanced training and deep trust in the process, I help clients find clarity, calm, and healing—often more quickly than they ever expected.

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy External link

    With training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), I help clients build on their existing strengths and envision the changes they want to see. While ART offers powerful resolution of painful memories, SFBT brings added focus to the client’s capacity for growth, hope, and forward movement. Together, these approaches help clients not only heal from the past but also take meaningful steps toward the life they want to live.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • PTSD External link

    I specialize in treating PTSD through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a highly effective method that rapidly resolves trauma without needing extensive verbal processing. As a Certified Master ART Practitioner, I have successfully guided many clients to quickly find relief from trauma-related anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional dysregulation.

  • Codependency External link

    I help clients break free from codependent patterns, fostering healthier relationships and stronger self-worth. Using strengths-based, solution-focused techniques, I empower individuals to set clear boundaries, rediscover their voice, and build balanced, meaningful connections grounded in self-respect and emotional autonomy.

  • Self-Esteem External link

    Using strengths-based and solution-focused therapy, I help clients transform low self-esteem and harsh self-criticism into genuine self-acceptance and confidence. My compassionate approach empowers individuals to recognize their worth, trust themselves, and foster lasting emotional resilience.

  • Anxiety External link

    I specialize in anxiety treatment, using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to quickly reduce worry, panic, and overthinking. I help clients shift anxiety patterns, quiet internal noise, and cultivate lasting emotional calm and confidence.

  • Depression External link

    As a Certified Master ART Practitioner, I offer powerful, strengths-based and solution-focused therapy for depression, helping clients move beyond sadness, hopelessness, and low motivation. My compassionate approach helps individuals reconnect with hope, joy, and genuine emotional resilience.

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