Portland Therapy Center
Geraldine Kuphal

Geraldine Kuphal (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

T1961

Postpartum Specialist & EMDR Therapist helping new moms with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and perinatal OCD feel like themselves again

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

971-456-4354

7327 SW Barnes Rd

Portland, 97225

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $170-$220

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2010

Languages: English, Español

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • MODA
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • OHP Open Card
  • OHP Trillium
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My Ideal Client

I’m a Portland, OR therapist specializing in Postpartum Depression, Perinatal Anxiety, Birth Trauma, and Intrusive Thoughts (Perinatal OCD). I help expecting and new moms who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or not like themselves during Pregnancy or after birth. If you're struggling with constant worry, scary thoughts, or the emotional weight of new parenthood, you're not alone. Reach out to schedule a consultation and get support that truly understands what you're going through.

What I Specialize In

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 14 years of experience providing evidence-based therapy. I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health, including Pregnancy, Postpartum Depression, Perinatal Anxiety, Birth Trauma, and OCD. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and trained in EMDR, an effective approach for processing trauma and reducing distress. I work with clients navigating postpartum adjustment, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and early parenting stress. Many of the individuals I support feel overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, or distressed by intrusive thoughts. Together, we’ll work to reduce symptoms, process difficult experiences, and help you feel more grounded, calm, and like yourself again. You don’t have to keep pushing through this alone—support is available, and healing is possible.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should feel both supportive and effective. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your specific needs. We’ll look at how your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences are connected, and use proven tools to help you create meaningful change. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR to help you move through anxiety, trauma, and intrusive thoughts—not just manage them. I also focus on helping you identify your strengths and internal resources so you can feel more confident and resilient in your daily life. Whether you’re navigating postpartum challenges, anxiety, or a difficult transition into parenthood, we’ll create a treatment plan that feels aligned, manageable, and effective for you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) External link

    Together, we create a treatment plan that best fits your needs and goals. I use a collaborative, strength approach that include a family-systems, cognitive behavioral framework. I use a wide range of interventions depending on your personal style, age and interests.

  • EMDR External link

    EMDR can help you heal and move on with your life. With EMDR therapy you can really put your past behind and start enjoying your present, feel safe and more calm.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Mindfulness-based interventions can help you regulate your nervous system, feel calm in your body and stay grounded.

  • Anger Management Therapy External link

    Anger management therapy can help you connect with yourself, your needs and your feelings and find alternative ways to heal and cope.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Postpartum External link

    I specialize in postpartum depression and new mom anxiety, including overwhelm, mood changes, postpartum rage, and difficulty adjusting to life after birth. I support mothers who feel unlike themselves, emotionally exhausted, or struggling to cope with the demands of early parenthood.

  • PTSD External link

    Memories, nightmares, and stress may intrude into your daily life, making it hard to sleep, focus, or feel safe around certain people or situations. You deserve to feel grounded, confident, and able to enjoy the present. EMDR therapy can help you move forwards with your life. Reach Out!

  • Pregnancy (Prenatal Mental Health) External link

    I support individuals during pregnancy who are experiencing anxiety, fear of childbirth, or emotional distress. This includes new mom anxiety, perfectionism in motherhood, and the pressure to “do everything right” during pregnancy and early parenting.

  • OCD External link

    If you’re racing through Portland’s rainy holiday season trying to make Christmas perfect for your kids while intrusive thoughts, worry loops, or “what if” fears won’t stop, you’re not alone. OCD often gets louder during stressful, high-pressure times—especially for moms who put themselves last. As a Portland, OR therapist (LMFT, PMH-C) specializing in perinatal OCD and anxiety, I help you quiet the mental noise, break out of compulsive cycles, and feel more grounded, present, and in control.

  • Panic External link

    If panic and anxiety spike as the holidays approach—juggling gifts, gatherings, and nonstop mom duties—therapy can help you breathe again. Portland’s dark, rainy winter often makes overstimulation and overwhelm even worse. I’m a Portland-based therapist (LMFT, PMH-C) specializing in pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma. Together we’ll build tools to calm your body, ease racing thoughts, and help you get through the season with more steadiness and support.

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