Dr. Alex Rowell- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Online Therapy in Oregon
Many people begin therapy because they feel anxious, depressed, stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by patterns they cannot fully understand. They may know what they “should” do, but still find themselves repeating the same relationship struggles, emotional reactions, self-criticism, or avoidance patterns. Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps people understand why these patterns exist, how they developed, and how …
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When people begin looking for therapy, they often come across different terms that can be difficult to sort through. Two of the most common are CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, and insight-oriented therapy, which includes approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, depth therapy, and attachment-informed therapy. Both can be helpful. Both can support meaningful change. But …
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Many people begin their search for therapy on large online platforms such as Alma, Headspace, Rula, BetterHelp, Talkspace, Grow Therapy, or other online therapy directories. These platforms can be helpful starting points because they make therapy feel more searchable and accessible. Alma describes its service as helping people find in-network care and the right therapist …
Telehealth therapy has transformed mental health care in Oregon. What once felt like a temporary solution has become a long-term option for people seeking convenient, accessible, and effective psychotherapy throughout the state. Today, many Oregon residents prefer online therapy because it removes common barriers to getting support. Increased Access to Therapy Across Oregon One of …
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Accessing mental health care in Oregon has become easier, more flexible, and more convenient through telehealth. Whether you live in Portland, Eugene, Bend, Salem, Medford, the Oregon Coast, or a rural community in Eastern Oregon, telehealth can make high-quality mental health treatment available without the need to commute, sit in waiting rooms, or rearrange your …
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, grief, burnout, or a major life transition. You may be searching through therapist directories, insurance listings, websites, and online profiles while trying to decide who is qualified, who is available, and who might actually be a good …
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In a world built for speed, psychodynamic psychotherapy may be more important than ever.We live in an age of instant answers, rapid swipes, constant notifications, and endless self-optimization. Feeling anxious? Search for a tool. Feeling lonely? Open an app and start scrolling. Feeling stuck? Look for the next hack.Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers something increasingly rare: a …
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Beyond Symptom Relief: The Depth Work of Psychodynamic TherapyPsychodynamic therapy continues to evolve with a focus on research and being an evidence-based treatment. A 2023 meta-analysis by Leichsenring and colleagues examined 27 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing psychodynamic therapy (PDT) to other treatments (e.g., CBT) for depression. The study found PDT to be equally effective …
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When people think about Psychodynamic treatment they often think it focuses only on one’s childhood, sexual impulses, and unconscious content. This is partly true, as portions of psychodynamic treatment focus on the quest to make the unconscious, conscious. However, psychodynamic treatment also focuses on gaining awareness of thoughts, feelings, and patterns based on past relationships …
Sadness is an emotion we often associate with depression, grief, loss, change, and many other transitions occurring in our lives. When people experience sadness, they may describe a heaviness in their chest or a weighted vest slowing them down; cognitively sadness may be labeled as a mental fog or an absence from the present moment. …