Rachel Gordon

Hi there! My name is Rachel, and I have a deep passion for supporting children and their families through challenging circumstances and creating a world that values children for who they are now. I have lived in Portland, Oregon for over 10 years with my beloved side kick Roscoe, the trashcan terrier. Together we enjoy listening to birds sing, relaxing outside on breezy days and taking it easy when life allows. I work with children ages 3-10 and provide support for those experiencing anxiety, depression, family changes, challenges at school, emotion dysregulation, trauma and grief. Children have an inherent desire towards growth and healing when they have opportunities to express and process their experiences in a way that is meaningful and natural for them; through play. In play therapy I provide an environment in which children begin to trust themselves and their ability, practice self regulation, discover their strengths and limits, build self esteem and self control and establish positive peer and adult relationships. My goal as your child's therapist is to understand your child for who they are as a person, and what's important to you as a parent. Building a safe and trusting relationship with your child is foundational to my work as well as partnering with you, the parents, and exploring ways of supporting your child in various environments such as in the home and at school. I use a collaborative approach when working with parents and you can expect to meet with me regularly to discuss your child's progress in therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Oregon, National Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and an adjunct professor for the Counselor Education Department at Portland State University. I have extensive supervision and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and I am in the process of becoming certified in CCPT. I look forward to connecting with you.