Portland Therapy Center
Kip Williams

Kip Williams (he/him)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Ph.D., LMFT

Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy: A Holistic Approach to Healing, Integration, and Personal Growth

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503.922.6339

1308 NW 20th Ave.

Portland, 97209

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2012

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I’m here to help you find a way forward that feels grounded and true to who you are. Many clients I work with have tried traditional talk therapy but sense that healing needs to happen on a deeper level—one that includes not just thoughts and emotions but the body and nervous system as well.

My Approach to Helping

My work is rooted in Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy, an approach that weaves together present-moment awareness, body-based exploration, and deep relational attunement. It’s more than just talking about your struggles—it’s about slowing down, tuning into the body, and allowing your experience to unfold in the present moment with the witnessing and support of another person. This work can be particularly helpful for those who experienced developmental trauma. If you grew up in an environment that felt unpredictable, abusive, distant, or overwhelming, your nervous system may still be carrying those imprints. Over time, you may find that you experience greater self-trust, ease, and connection—within yourself and in your relationships. If this approach resonates, I invite you to visit my website to learn more and reach out to set up a free consultation.

Why I Became a Therapist

Before becoming a therapist, I spent my 20s as a movement organizer for various causes including nuclear nonproliferation, death penalty abolition, racial and economic justice, and LGBTQ+ rights. This was powerful and rewarding work in many ways, but I continued to struggle with overwhelming emotions and deeply rooted feelings of shame and disconnection. I experienced a major burnout circa 2010 that led me to turn inward and begin addressing the trauma and grief I had been avoiding. Through therapy, mindfulness meditation, and various somatic and spiritual practices, I developed a more grounded and compassionate relationship with myself. This path led me to pursue education and training as a therapist so I could support others on their journey of healing and transformation. This work is truly my life’s calling. I’m passionate about working with developmental, cultural, and intergenerational trauma through mindfulness, somatics, psychedelics, nature, and spirituality.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered) External link

    Somatic therapy focuses on the body-mind connection, helping clients listen to their bodily sensations and understand how they relate to their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This approach can be particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or traumatic stress, as it offers tools to regulate the nervous system, process emotions, and cultivate a sense of safety and presence.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Mindfulness is a way of relating to our present-moment experience with openness and curiosity. By focusing on the here and now, mindfulness helps us better understand our internal world while cultivating greater ease and resilience. I offer a gentle, compassionate approach to therapeutic meditation, mindful self-inquiry, and building a personal practice.

  • EcoTherapy External link

    Outdoor Ecotherapy sessions take therapy beyond the four walls of an office and into the open, living landscape, where healing happens in relationship—not just with ourselves, but with the world around us. In this work, we don’t just exist in nature; we build a relationship with it.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • LGBTQ Issues External link

    As a White, cisgender gay/queer man from the rural South, I am proud to serve my LGBTQ+ community and ally with other marginalized communities by providing culturally sensitive care grounded in a social justice perspective.

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