Trauma-informed art therapy for queer, trans, nonbinary, and neurodiverse adults in Oregon
Inside Our Work Together
I practice Art Therapy as a primary modality, meaning imagery and the creative process are central to how we access and work with what you're experiencing. The art itself becomes like a second language that can reach pre-verbal, body-held, and emotionally charged material that talk therapy alone often can't. Sometimes a feeling shows up as a color, shape, or texture before it shows up as a sentence. I know the questions to ask and directives to offer to help make the intangible tangible. The art also grants you a bit of distance from the stories and parts of yourself that are harder to be with. No art experience or skill required.
As an IFS-Informed Therapist, I believe we are not one fixed self. We're made of many parts that make us think, feel, and act in diverse ways. For many of us, those parts are in conflict with each other rather than working harmoniously with you. Our task is to get curious about who these parts are, what they're trying to do for us, and build enough self-trust that they can finally relax and let you lead. I use somatic parts-work techniques, like guided visualization and mindfulness practice, to use the body's sensations as a trailhead into the inner world. Together we meet your parts with curiosity and compassion, and gradually unburden them toward more ease and balance.
For queer and neurodivergent adults specifically, some of these parts carry messages inherited from family or society about what's acceptable, and they often organize into masking or performance to make you more palatable. Our work helps those parts feel safer grounding in authenticity, even when the world hasn't made that fully safe yet. As a therapist rooted in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), I understand that pain and suffering do not stem from inside of you, and are shaped by the systems and relationships around us. We seek to unpack the internalized messages we've spent a lifetime absorbing.
This isn't about fixing you. You were never broken.
This is about helping every part of you feel less alone, more self-trusting, and more connected, in your body and in the world around you.
There's no right way to do this. We'll find what fits.
Your Investment
Individual therapy sessions are $200 for 50 minutes and $320 for 80 minutes.
For most clients, the 50-minute session is enough time to go somewhere meaningful and still land before we close.
The extended 80-minute session is available for those who want more room to move slowly, go deeper, or simply need more time to settle in before the work can begin. This can be especially valuable for clients who are highly sensitive, process at a slower pace, or are working with complex or layered material.
Insurance & Payment
I am a private-pay therapist and do not accept insurance. This allows me to work without session limits or treatment restrictions, and to keep the focus entirely on your needs rather than the requirements of a third party. You are entitled to receive a Good Faith Estimate before beginning therapy, ensuring full transparency of anticipated costs. Some clients choose to use out-of-network benefits or submit superbills for partial reimbursement. I'm happy to provide the documentation you need to do so.
Want to Connect?
I offer a free consultation to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment—just a chance to talk, ask questions, and see if this feels right for you.
Or reach me directly:
Email: jordan@arttherapynook.com
Phone: 503-713-5674
Located in Tigard, OR • Serving clients throughout Oregon via secure teletherapy