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This world is hard.
We get through it together.
Therapy can help.
About
about
These are some of the people I work with:
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Adult survivors of childhood
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So many queers and so many trans people
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People who have a lot of feelings, even if they often hide them
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People who are ready to process trauma and hard life experiences
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People who want to talk about the hard stuff, even if that scares them
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People who try to find ways to resist, even if they don’t see a path forward
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People who want a better world and are trying to figure out how to live in this one
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People who hate diet culture, even if they don’t feel positive about their own bodies
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People who deeply value relationships and community, even if they’re isolated heartbroken, and struggling to figure out how to relate
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Diagnostically, I’m strongest with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression/mood disorders (including the bipolar spectrum), anxiety disorders, phobias, and (increasingly) obsessive-compulsive disorder. I’m probably not a good fit if a different diagnosis is why you’re seeking therapy, but I might still have something to offer you if it’s a smaller part of the puzzle
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And while it’s not my life experience, I'm determined to be there for trans women, transfemmes, QTBIPOC / queer and trans people of color, and queer and trans survivors of homelessness. I really value your considering putting your trust in me as a counselor and will do my best to do right by you.
As for me, I’m Colette Gordon, LPC (they/them). I'm a white queer and trans counselor. I hold a master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis & Clark College. I am licensed through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (#C5032).
Based on my experiences on both sides of the couch, I believe in the power of counseling. I think that when we find a great counseling fit, it can make living in this world at least a bit better, it can energize and empower us, and it can support meaningful changes in our lives. I am driven to engage in struggle for collective liberation and I am committed to supporting the hell out of each other along the way.
Learn more about my approach by clicking here.
I can meet with you in-person (wearing masks) or over video.
My office is located at Keystone Commons:
631 NE 102nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.
There is an ADA parking space and an ADA bathroom. There are no stairs in my part of the building. All bathrooms are single-stall and non-gendered. My office includes a sturdy couch, a heating pad, and a variety of things to fidget with. If you have questions or access needs that I have not addressed here, please do not hesitate to contact me.
frequently asked questions
frequently asked questions
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