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

    Trauma-informed therapy and EMDR can help you heal and move on with your life. With trauma-informed therapy and 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 support new and expecting moms navigating birth trauma, postpartum depression, and the emotional challenges of early parenthood. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or impacted by difficult pregnancy or birth experiences. I also work with perfectionism in motherhood and the pressure to hold everything together while struggling internally.

  • 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. I provide trauma-informed therapy to adults who have experienced traumatic births, accidents, traumatic losses and childhood trauma. If you heave experieced any of these situations, feel free to reach out. Healing is possible.

  • Panic External link

    I specialize in panic attacks and postpartum anxiety, including sudden fear, intrusive thoughts, and feeling constantly on edge. I work with new and expecting moms who feel overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, or unsure how to calm their body and mind.

  • OCD External link

    You might be having scary or unwanted thoughts that feel completely out of character for you. Maybe they keep coming back no matter how hard you try to ignore them, leaving you anxious, confused, or questioning yourself. I help with intrusive thoughts and OCD so you can feel more in control and less overwhelmed.

  • Depression External link

    You might feel stuck, unmotivated, or like everything takes more effort than it should. Maybe you’re more irritable, shut down, or just not enjoying things the way you used to. I work with depression and help you find your way back to feeling more present, connected, and like yourself again.

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