Portland Therapist for Anxiety

Despite your best efforts to hold it together, your worries just get larger and scarier. You’re white-knuckling it through daily activities that you think shouldn’t be so hard (making a phone call, going to the store, getting through a meeting, etc). You’re exhausted from having to put on a brave face for the people in your life when inside you’re afraid that you’re “going crazy” or “losing it.”

You want to share when you’re feeling anxious but, feeling like a raw nerve, you get defensive and frustrated. Other times you keep it to yourself and just shut down, not trusting that anyone or anything can help. You’re afraid and feeling alone when you need support the most.

Living With Anxiety Has Become Your New Normal

You’ve gotten so familiar with being worried all the time that you think “that’s just who I am” or “there’s something wrong with me.” Lately you’ve noticed that anxious feeling getting worse and it seems like chaos is looming. Panic attacks have started and you have trouble catching your breath and you notice that you’ll get sweaty, your heart races, and want to jump out of your skin. You’ve started canceling plans and avoiding places where you’ve had panic attacks out of fear of them happening again. Your thoughts are racing from one worry to the next. You’re desperate for something to change and want help from someone who can understand the private hell you’ve been going through.

You’re Not Broken and You’re Not Alone

Hi, I’m Eric Goodwin, a Licensed Professional Counselor and anxiety therapist in Portland, OR. I help people find relief from the pain of anxiety and develop ways to manage the anxiety and worry they experience. I know how scary it is to feel out of control in your own body and mind. But I also know there’s a path forward, one step at a time. You don’t have to keep managing this alone or pretending everything is okay when it’s not.

Therapy for Anxiety Can Help You Feel Safe Again

Our work together will begin by helping you feel more grounded and safe in the present moment. We’ll explore practical tools to calm the nervous system when anxiety starts to rise, so you can move from panic to presence.

As our sessions deepen, we’ll look at the patterns that fuel your anxiety: your thoughts, your beliefs, your inner voice. You’ll begin to understand how anxiety functions in your life and where there’s space to shift, grow, and reclaim control. Along the way, we’ll bring in mindfulness, self-compassion, and your unique strengths and creativity.

My approach is calm, deliberate, and supportive. I’m here to walk with you, not to rush or “fix” you, but to offer a steady hand as you reconnect with your sense of peace.

You Can Reclaim the Life Anxiety Has Stolen From You

For over 10 years, I’ve helped people living with anxiety and panic find more ease, confidence, and joy. Clients often say that after just one session, they feel a sense of relief, like they’re finally doing something to take their life back.

As therapy continues, many of my clients start to:

• Feel more confident in managing anxiety

• Reconnect with their relationships and loved ones

• Say “yes” to things they used to avoid

• Enjoy work, hobbies, and downtime again with less fear

This isn’t about never feeling anxious again—it’s about learning to respond differently when it shows up. And that can change everything.

Let’s Bring Peace to the Worry

If you’re ready to stop being controlled by anxiety and start feeling more like yourself again, I’d love to talk.

Call me at 971.533.5590 or contact me here for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Together, we can create space for peace, calm, and real change.

FAQs for Anxiety Therapy in Portland

1. How do I know if therapy for anxiety is right for me?
If anxiety or panic is interfering with your daily life, relationships, or decisions, therapy can help you understand what’s happening and develop strategies to manage it effectively.

2. What should I expect in the first session?
We’ll start getting to know each other so the first session is helpful for looking at the big picture, talking about what’s been going on, what you’re hoping to change, and start building a plan that feels manageable and supportive.

3. Do you offer techniques for managing panic attacks?
Yes, early sessions include grounding tools to manage physical symptoms and help you feel safe during moments of panic.

4. How long does therapy for anxiety usually take?
It varies, but many people begin feeling some relief in the first few sessions. Long-term change happens over time, and we’ll go at a pace that works for you.

5. Can you help if I’ve had anxiety for years?
Absolutely. Even long-standing anxiety can shift with the right support and practices.

6. What makes your approach different?
I blend mindfulness, self-compassion, and evidence-based strategies in a calm, steady way that honors your pace and values. For clients from the Queer community I also bring in LGBTQ+ Affirming care to our work with anxiety.

7. Will I have to talk about everything right away?
Nope. You’re in charge of what we explore and when. Therapy moves at your speed.

8. Do you offer virtual therapy in Oregon?
Yes! I offer online therapy for clients anywhere in Oregon. You can get support from the comfort of your own space.

9. I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help—how is this different?
We’ll tailor our work to you. If something didn’t work before, we’ll try something else. There’s no one-size-fits-all here.