Portland Therapy Center
Jason Schaefer

Jason Schaefer (he/him)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA

Helping adults explore autism, ADHD, or heal from trauma using a psychodynamic approach in teletherapy. OHP-CareOregon. Immediate openings.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-893-5283

Portland, 97209

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $125-$195

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2021

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

My Ideal Client

My clients often feel like outsiders and seek validation for their unique perspectives. They may have a strong sense of justice and struggle with self-acceptance. My clients sometimes navigate internal contradictions, like being frequently forgetful yet able to recall obscure details, or being highly sensitive while struggling to identify emotions. Many have faced trauma, resulting in anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or relationship issues. Together, we build self-confidence and foster growth.

How I Can Help You

As a psychodynamic and depth psychology-oriented therapist, I specialize in supporting adults exploring their own possible autism or ADHD, or who are healing from trauma through teletherapy. Drawing from my personal experience as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult, I understand the unique challenges you face. Together, we work to validate your unique perspectives, navigate internal contradictions, and address trauma-related issues like anxiety and emotional dysregulation. My approach emphasizes self-acceptance, building self-confidence, and fostering personal growth. By creating a safe and accepting space, I help you move from seeking external validation to trusting your own insights and decisions. I accept OHP-CareOregon and I offer immediate openings. I'm here to support your journey toward a more confident and authentic self.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my own journey to understand and accept my identity as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent person. Therapy was pivotal in embracing my differences and aligning my career with my core values of honesty, openness, and acceptance. I am deeply committed to truly understanding how you feel, ensuring that you are always heard and understood. As an empathetic listener who asks clarifying questions, I create a safe and supportive environment where you can freely share your experiences. My personal and professional background enables me to recognize and honor your unique challenges, fostering a relationship built on trust and respect. With specialized training in psychodynamic and depth psychology, complemented by humanistic and parts work techniques inspired by Carl Rogers and Voice Dialogue, I offer a versatile and compassionate approach. Additionally, I integrate mindfulness and body-centered practices to support your overall well-being.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Psychodynamic  External link

    My master's education was in a Depth-oriented program where I wrote a thesis dealing with the importance of the individual subjective experience. I believe the unconscious has a profound effect on how we interact with the world. I work to bring troublesome unconscious patterns into the open where you can make conscious decisions about them and move forward with your life.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Depression External link

    Being in the grip of depression may mean you feel numb. Any emotion that passes through you feels like it is out of reach or dampened by a thick cotton pad. It also may show up as a distinct lack of energy and motivation to go about the activities of your daily life. Depression shows up in very individual ways. Therapy can help you regain full access to your emotions and unlock the energy and will to move forward again.

  • Anxiety External link

    Do you have a persistent feeling of unease, worry, or fear about perceived threats or some future event? Anxiety can be mild to severe and can show up in multiple ways, such as rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, sleeplessness, or difficulty concentrating. Therapy can help you address the voice inside that is constantly worried about everything. I can help you find the source of this voice and turn down the volume, so you can focus on moving forward with confidence.

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    Has your relationship become dissatisfying? Are you wondering if this is all there is? Do you want your relationship to be a sanctuary, but don’t feel the necessary trust? Relationships are the yoga of the soul. No two relationships are alike and each one is packed with the specific emotional and soul work needed from the two participants in the relationship. Relationship therapy can help you unpack that work and help you learn how to relate from your authentic self.

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