- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on relationships
About Jared
Dr. Jared Gorfinkel is an Oregon licensed psychologist with seven years of experience. They help people facing grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns. People also come to them for issues around intimacy, jealousy, self-esteem, and parenting. Jared aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful.
In sessions Jared focuses on listening first. They create a calm, nonjudgmental space so clients can talk through painful feelings. Conversation guides the work, and practical ideas are offered when they fit the client's goals.
Jared draws on several approaches to tailor care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and test unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help people notice and tolerate strong emotions. Psychodynamic ideas are brought in when exploring how past relationships shape present behavior.
Therapy often blends talk and skill-building. Jared helps people set clear goals and checks progress over time. Sessions may include exercises for managing stress, improving communication, or facing shame and guilt.
Jared respects differences in gender and sexual identity and supports LGBT concerns without judgment. They also work with people coping with chronic illness, body image, and complicated family dynamics. The practical aim is clearer choices and more manageable day-to-day living.
If you want to start, Jared asks that you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
In sessions Jared focuses on listening first. They create a calm, nonjudgmental space so clients can talk through painful feelings. Conversation guides the work, and practical ideas are offered when they fit the client's goals.
Jared draws on several approaches to tailor care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and test unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help people notice and tolerate strong emotions. Psychodynamic ideas are brought in when exploring how past relationships shape present behavior.
Therapy often blends talk and skill-building. Jared helps people set clear goals and checks progress over time. Sessions may include exercises for managing stress, improving communication, or facing shame and guilt.
Jared respects differences in gender and sexual identity and supports LGBT concerns without judgment. They also work with people coping with chronic illness, body image, and complicated family dynamics. The practical aim is clearer choices and more manageable day-to-day living.
If you want to start, Jared asks that you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening-first relationship where the therapist reflects back your concerns and helps you find your own solutions. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to sort through feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that fuel relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is usually a joint effort. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. You can expect the plan to be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and support more frequent brief check-ins when helpful. It can also allow for different ways of working such as spoken sessions or short written check-ins depending on what the therapist and client agree will be most useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
They support people with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and jealousy among other concerns.
How would therapy sessions typically feel?
The style is open and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on listening first and offering practical ideas that match your goals.
What is their professional background?
They have seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential do they hold and where are they based?
They are an Oregon Psychologist (OR Psychologist 3476) and practice in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
They are not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.