Portland Therapy Center
Lindsay Bong, LPC

Lindsay Bong, LPC (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Empathetic and experienced therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression using different modalities like Brainspotting and IFS.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

(503)5978509

97213

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $200

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2008

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Group

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

In my practice, I specialize in guiding individuals who are navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression towards healing and resilience. I work best with those who are ready to explore their inner world, seeking to reclaim their narratives and cultivate inner strength. Whether you're facing past traumas or struggling with daily stressors, I provide a supportive and compassionate space for your journey towards holistic well-being.

My Approach to Helping

For clients experiencing anxiety and depression, my goal is to help uncover areas of strength and employ those strengths to improve quality of life and relationships. Looking for patterns in our thoughts, behavior and our relationships gives us information on what works for us and what doesn’t. Practicing self compassion as we look through these sometimes painful past and current experiences leads to healing and confidence. Achieving a healthy self esteem is foundational in having the kind of relationships we are all craving. Mindfulness is a tool I employ often to help clients make connections with their thoughts and their behaviors and the world around them. I'm also trained in Brainspotting, a powerful tool that helps identify, process, and then release core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and other challenging symptoms. I believe that we all are worthy of healing and enjoying healthy relationships with themselves and others!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I received a BA in Psychology at the University of Tulsa in 2002, followed by a Masters in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2008. I am currently a licensed therapist with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Outside of my work, you can find me reading at least three books at the same time, making art and playing with my family and friends. As I encourage my clients to live wholeheartedly, I engage with what I believe in and am always learning more and practicing the arts of self compassion and growth.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Brainspotting External link

    Brainspotting accesses the brain's healing mechanisms by identifying and processing trauma stored in subcortical regions. Its nonverbal approach is accessible to diverse clients, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation. Clients experience profound shifts, empowering them to navigate life with resilience. As a therapist, Brainspotting enhances my ability to facilitate deep healing and transformation, empowering clients to reclaim agency and thrive.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Practicing knowing ourselves and being present with what we are encountering gives us incredible insight into who we are any why we function the way we do. By becoming mindful of who we are and what we are experiencing, we can gain more understanding of the power we have in our lives.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) External link

    IFS is a transformative therapy model empowering clients to explore their inner world with compassion. By understanding and integrating various parts of the self, clients heal trauma and foster resilience. As a therapist, IFS equips me with tools to guide clients through this process so they can better understand themselves and their relationships.

Issues I Treat

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