Christeine Terry, Psychologist in Portland, 97212

Christeine Terry, Ph.D.

Profession(s):
Psychology, Psychotherapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Psychologist - 23946
Secondary License:
Psychologist - 2182

My Approach to Helping

I work from a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce their suffering and reconnect or deepen their connection with their values. I treat a wide variety of problems including addictions, anxiety/trauma, depression, psychosis, and other difficulties. I use evidence-based treatments and draw heavily from cognitive-behavioral treatments, particularly newer cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. While I am committed to using evidence-based therapies, I believe in tailoring treatment to best meet the needs and strengths of the individual. My approach heavily emphasizes the development of a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship to facilitate client growth in multiple life domains, particularly in interpersonal relationships. In my practice of therapy, I am guided by my compassion for my clients' struggles, my belief in clients' resiliency, and my commitment to help clients identify and use their strengths to develop meaningful and value-guided lives. Depending on the goals and the needs of the client, I can provide structured, brief (8 -12 sessions) or long-term therapies.

More Info About My Practice

I accept most insurance and am happy to check into your plan's mental health benefits. If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment with me, please call me at: (503) 281-4852 ext. 5.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

My specialization is working with people who are concurrently experiencing an addiction and a mental health problem (i.e., co-occurring difficulties). I have experience and training using evidence-based therapies to treat a variety of co-occurring difficulties including PTSD/trauma and addictions, mood problems and addictions, and psychosis and addictions.