Offering Individual Therapy for Adults
I use talk therapy to explore and manage anxious feelings, depressive thoughts, and traumatic experiences. Specializing in supporting those navigating major life transitions, relationship stress, chronic illness and adapting to disability, I’m here to guide you through challenging emotions and experiences so you can find acceptance and healing.
My approach
Focusing on compassion, collaboration, and building and maintaining a therapeutic alliance, I take a strength based, client-centered approach to counseling, where emphasis is on the individual’s unique qualities, experiences, and strengths.
I meet clients where they are at and work with people to determine which counseling approach would best suit their needs. My methods include: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have basic training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which is a therapeutic approach that helps people understand and connect with different 'parts' of themselves—like the anxious, protective, or critical parts. While I’m continuing to deepen my experience with IFS, I use its principles to help clients explore these inner dynamics with curiosity and compassion, supporting greater self-awareness and emotional healing.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to exploring the benefits of counseling and ready to show up and meaningfully engage. While therapy can be challenging at times, staying stuck in old patterns is often harder. Investing in yourself may bring struggles, but it’s worth it for the growth and clarity that come. Having someone to hold space for you, offer a fresh perspective, and guide you through the process can be incredibly validating and empowering. With empathy and compassionate curiosity, I’m here to support you in your personal development.
You’ll find additional info below.
Nateesh Noakes
MS, CRC, PCA
I hold a Master’s of Science in Counselor Education from Portland State University with a speciality in Rehabilitation Counseling. I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Professional Counselor Associate (PCA).
As a CRC, I have specialized training in working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities helping them overcome barriers to achieve their personal, psychological, social, and vocational goals. I support individuals to increase autonomy and independence when adjusting the to the medical and psychosocial aspects of disability.
I have been working in the field of counseling since 2014.
As a Professional Counselor Associate (PCA), I work in private practice and provide individual therapy to adults. I work under the supervision of Kerri Anderson-Linde. I have been in private practice since 2022.
I’m originally from Las Vegas and have been in Portland for 23 years. In my free time, I love traveling, road tripping and camping with my partner, rollerskating, photography, hanging with our wild calico Gemma, thrifting, taking walks, listening to music, audiobooks and podcasts. The only Boss I listen to is Bruce Springsteen.