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Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Portland, OR
As a licensed clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. My practice integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches tailored to individual needs, informed by experience in hospital settings including VA medical centers and academic research institutions.With training from University of California Berkeley and clinical work spanning private practice and public health systems, I focus on helping clients build self-awareness, develop coping skills, and improve interpersonal connections through a collaborative therapeutic process. Evening hours accommodate working professionals, while my culturally sensitive approach serves diverse populations including military veterans, graduate students, and young adults.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Trauma Recovery
PTSD Treatment
Relationship Counseling
Stress Management
Life Transitions Support
Anger Management
Highlights and features
- Specialized experience treating military veterans and complex trauma cases
- Integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches for personalized care
- Offers evening hours for working professionals' convenience
- In-network with six major insurance providers
- Combines clinical practice with academic research expertise
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing depression, anxiety, and emotional challenges through weekly sessions. Combines evidence-based techniques to improve coping skills and self-awareness. Targets long-term behavioral change and emotional healing for adults seeking improved life quality.
Couples Therapy
Specialized intervention for relationship problems and marital conflict. Focuses on communication improvement, conflict resolution, and emotional connection restoration. Weekly sessions help partners develop healthier interaction patterns and address underlying psychological factors affecting relationships.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized care for trauma survivors and PTSD sufferers using evidence-based modalities. Addresses symptoms like flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness. Integrates cognitive restructuring with somatic approaches to process traumatic memories and rebuild safety.
Anxiety Management
Targeted interventions for anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Teaches mindfulness techniques, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through major life changes like career shifts, relationship status changes, or relocation. Focuses on developing coping strategies, maintaining emotional stability, and finding meaning during periods of uncertainty and transformation.
People
Joyce Yuan, Ph. D
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 15+ years of experience treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Trained at UC Berkeley, with clinical work spanning VA hospitals and private practice. Specializes in evidence-based therapies for adults and couples.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual psychotherapy and couples therapy sessions lasting 45-60 minutes, using an integrative approach combining psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I am in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Choice Health, Moda, PacificSource, and United Healthcare Plans. I also provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, relationship problems, adjustment issues, academic stress, anger management, sleep disturbances, and personality disorders in adults.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, I offer evening hours to accommodate working professionals' schedules while maintaining regular weekly or bi-weekly session frequencies for treatment effectiveness.
What is your therapeutic approach?
My practice integrates insight-oriented and problem-solving techniques, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to create personalized treatment plans that address both symptom relief and underlying psychological patterns.
