Heather Ackles • LCSW

You re-read text threads, asking yourself: “Was that too much?" "What does that mean?" You have lost faith in your ability to make decisions, fearing a repeat of past mistakes - doubting your value and desirability. You prioritize the needs of others over your own, losing yourself in the process. You wonder if things will ever change and contemplate big questions: "Are these even my choices? What am I protecting? Who am I trying to be? What do I want?"

I specialize in helping you define what’s missing, unpack who you are, and figure out what YOU want.

Relationships (breakups, separation, dating, divorce) can bring up anxiety, regret, fear and self-judgment. These effect the relationship we have with ourselves. Resentments, anger, and guilt - toward others and within ourselves make us feel disconnected and alone.

As a therapist, my aim is to help you reconnect with yourself. Everyone is different. Our expectations and ideals are influenced by family history, surrounding cultural expectations, and unique experiences. Our therapy sessions help you develop tools to define relationships you want, conquer anxiety, past regrets, self doubt, negative self-image, and slowly dispose of the negative loud inner-monologue (which comes up frequently, when you are trying to navigate your road ahead.)

I use Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) tools to develop a solid foundation of self - via telehealth in both Oregon and Washington State.

Specialties: Individuals dealing with sleep issues/insomnia, difficulty with focus (ADHD); folks going through separation/divorce to develop purpose, motivation and intention; individuals in relationships cultivate/improve connection; single individuals build a sense of self (aligned with values) which can be applied toward dating and future relationships.
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Interested in seeing if we connect? Feel free to text me/call me at 503-498-6879 for free consultation. Want to learn more about me? Check out my website: https://heatherackles.com/

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