Erin Axelrod
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
About Erin
I specialize in addressing patterns of anxiety, self-criticism, and relational difficulties, and have a special place in my heart for working with highly sensitive individuals and others in helping roles. My approach is rooted in respect for emotion, nervous system understanding, and belief in the wisdom behind symptoms; I see it as my role to help you feel supported and safe enough to uncover that wisdom, and to offer gentle, skillful guidance when you feel stuck. I'm specially trained in Somatic Attachment Therapy to support inter- and intra-personal secureness. Additionally, I draw on my own mindfulness practice of the last 15 years, in addition to training in Mindfulness-based Self Compassion, to help clients improve their relationship with their Self and reduce longstanding suffering. I work from a highly trauma-informed stance and am experienced supporting individuals with chronic Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, or those who are struggling with grief or relationship issues. I see it as an honor to participate in the healing process with my clients, and look forward to collaborating with you.
Insurance Accepted
AetnaCareOregonFirst Choice HealthModa Health PlanRegence BlueCross BlueShield of OregonUnitedHealthcare
Out-of-Network Cost
$185 per session
Approaches · Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
How does mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT) work, and what do sessions look like?
Mindfulness-based therapy helps you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and patterns without judging or trying to immediately change them. Rather than getting caught up in anxiety, self-criticism, or difficult emotions, we practice creating enough space to notice what is happening with greater curiosity and compassion. Over time, this can help you develop a more supportive relationship with yourself and respond to challenges with greater steadiness.
In sessions, we may incorporate mindfulness practices such as guided awareness, breathing, noticing sensations in the body, self-compassion exercises, and reflection on patterns that arise in your daily life. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for you, especially when working with trauma or longstanding emotional pain. The goal isn’t to empty your mind or eliminate difficult feelings, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, feel more grounded, and develop skills for meeting life’s challenges with greater compassion and flexibility.
Specialties · Women's Issues
What's your approach to women's issues, and what does progress look like for clients?
My approach to women’s issues is compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for each person’s unique experiences. I recognize that anxiety, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, grief, and other struggles can be shaped by past experiences, attachment patterns, emotional needs, and the ways we have learned to relate to ourselves and others. I provide a supportive space where women can slow down, feel safe enough to explore what is beneath their symptoms, and reconnect with their own needs, values, and inner wisdom.
Progress is not about becoming a different person or eliminating every difficult emotion. It may look like developing greater self-compassion, feeling more secure in relationships, understanding and responding to your nervous system, setting healthier boundaries, and becoming less controlled by self-critical thoughts or longstanding patterns. Together, we work toward greater emotional safety, self-trust, and a stronger sense of connection with yourself and others.
Location
1234 SE Division Street
Portland, Oregon 97215
Specialties
AnxietyDepressionGriefInfertilitySelf EsteemWomen's Issues
Client Focuses
Adult
Approaches
Attachment-basedEmotionally Focused (EFT)HumanisticInternal Family Systems (IFS)Narrative