Providers

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  • Dr. Azur Jafari is a licensed clinical health psychologist who provides therapy to clients in Oregon and Washington. Practicing since 2014, they earned their Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2020 and completed their predoctoral and postdoctoral generalist training in integrated primary care through the National Psychology Training Consortium.

  • My focus for individual therapy is on working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, chronic illness, eating and body image concerns, those who are exploring matters related to identity, culture, sexuality, gender and neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, Gifted, 2e/3e), and who are facing family of origin concerns such as intergenerational trauma, estrangement or disownment. I practice from the perspective of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and incorporate a combination of approaches including DBT, IFS, exposure, and psychedelic preparation and integration. My lens is informed by humanistic, experiential, and anti-oppressive frameworks.

  • I identify as a queer, gender-nonconforming second-generation Puerto Rican Iranian. My passions and experiences are rooted in working with adults (18+), LGBTQIA2s+, BIPOC, creatives, neurodivergent people (ADHD/Autism/Gifted/2e/3e), people living with chronic illness, and those existing in marginalized bodies. Additionally, I often find myself working with therapists and healthcare workers.

  • Presence, trust, and connection are the basic ingredients for any supportive relationship. Wherever you are in your life, I promise to meet you with non-judgement, humility and an easygoing curiosity. Our work together will seek to unearth and honor your true essence, what you value, and who you want to be in this life. I will compassionately hold space for you as we sort through your hidden parts, deconstruct long held beliefs, approach your fears, and sit with your grief. This can be challenging work, and I will invite us to notice and make room for what shows up, and move towards what matters to you. My hope for you is to feel liberated, to engage in play, patterns and relationships that nurture you, and to help you feel at home in your body and safe in community.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that has been effective in treating a wide range of mental health concerns. ACT encourages individuals to become aware of and embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to control or eliminate them. This therapeutic approach focuses on accepting the present moment and engaging in behaviors that align with one's values, regardless of the thoughts and emotions that may arise. ACT emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance, discernment, and the importance of taking committed action towards a meaningful life. By practicing acceptance and learning to defuse from negative thought patterns, individuals can cultivate psychological flexibility and lead a more values-driven and fulfilling life.

  • I have been trained to provide Written Exposure Therapy, which is a brief, evidence based exposure-based psychotherapy for PTSD by Brian P. Marx, PhD and Denise M. Sloan, PhD. The aim of this approach is to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories. In a series five 30 minute sessions, an individual is guided to bring to mind a specific traumatic memory and write in detail about the thoughts and emotions they had at the time of the event. Writing about the event in this way enables individuals to process the distressing experience, link feelings to events, and make meaning of them.

  • Psychedelic harm reduction and integration (PHRIT) are essential components for supporting individuals with navigating the often profound and transformative nature of psychedelic experiences. This service aims to promote safety, self-awareness, positive life changes, maximize the benefits and minimize potential risks associated with psychedelic substances.

    Harm reduction in the context of psychedelics involves providing education, support, and resources to individuals using or considering using psychedelics. This approach focuses on promoting safety and minimizing potential negative consequences. This can include accurate information about dosage, potential effects, and guidance on creating a safe and comfortable environment for the experience. Additionally, harm reduction may involve addressing risks such as psychological distress, challenging experiences, or interactions with other medications or substances.

    Integration refers to the process of incorporating insights and experiences gained from psychedelic use into one's life in a meaningful and constructive way. It involves reflecting on the experience, understanding its significance, and applying the insights to personal growth and well-being. Integration can encompass various practices such as journaling, meditation, therapy, and discussion groups, allowing individuals to process and make sense of their experiences. It also involves implementing changes in behavior, attitudes, and relationships based on the revelations and understandings brought about by the psychedelic experience.

    Please note that while I provide harm reduction and integration, I do not provide guidance on how to obtain psychedelic substances.

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  • Haley Jones is a licensed counselor who provides therapy to clients in Oregon and Washington. They specialize in working with teens and adults dealing with disordered eating, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, OCD, and matters related to sexuality, gender, and neurodivergence.

  • My areas of focus include serving individuals dealing with eating disorders, disordered eating and exercise, OCD, gender & sexuality, working with neurodivergent clients, and those dealing with the impacts of trauma. My work is influenced by relational cultural theory, narrative therapy, EMDR therapy, and feminist therapies. I supervise associates who are working with individuals ages 12 & up.

  • My journey to become a therapist was largely influenced by my lived experience as a client and personal healing work. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and have experienced this firsthand both as a therapist and as a client.

    I approach therapy from a feminist and anti-oppressive lens. I am continuously educating myself to provide therapy that is neurodiversity affirming, sex-positive, pro-disability justice, polyam-friendly, trauma-informed, queer and trans-affirming, Health at Every Size™, and fat positive. As a white provider, I am committed to doing my own anti-white supremacy and anti-racist work.

  • I am trained to offer EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the client to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (eye movements tapping, auditory), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. EMDR is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). You can learn more about EMDR here.

  • Body Trust® is a strength based, trauma informed, scientifically grounded healing modality that encourages movement toward a compassionate, weight inclusive model of radical self care to address body oppression, heal body shame and associated patterns of chronic dieting and disordered eating.

  • Inference Based therapy (IBT) is a treatment modality for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I received training in IBT through the OCD Lived Experience Collective. I especially enjoy working with folks dealing with the intersection of OCD and eating disorders, disordered eating, and exercise addiction. You can learn more about IBT here.