Our Company is built on our core values

AUTHENTICITY

Our authenticity is at the heart of our practice. By embracing our true selves, we create a safe space for clients to explore and embrace their identities, fostering a supportive environment for queer mental health and well-being.

QUEER-AFFIRMING

We steadfastly commit to being a queer-affirming practice. We strive to be a practice that is a sanctuary where queer identities are celebrated and nurtured.

CURIOSITY

Our curiosity drives us to deeply understand each client's unique journey. We approach every interaction with openness, ready to learn from our clients, as we recognize they are the experts in their own lives.

LEARNING

We commit to lifelong learning, embracing the rich diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community, and ensuring our growth encompasses an evolving understanding of our clients’unique experiences and needs.

TEAMWORK

We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where each staff member contributes to our shared goals of providing exceptional service to our clients. Our team thrives on mutual respect and enjoyment of one another.

AWARENESS

Our clinicians are dedicated to recognizing and exploring their own intersectional identities and social locations, as well as those of their clients. This commitment upheld independently and within the therapeutic space, is fundamental in diminishing biases, deepening empathy, and tailoring treatment approaches.

Our Mission

At Rebel Heart Therapy, we are committed to nurturing the unique spirits of Portland’s diverse communities. We specialize in empowering LGBTQIA+, poly, kinky, quirky, geeky, Burners, weirdos, and creatives (the 'black sheep' and 'unicorns'). Our mission is to challenge societal constraints and celebrate authentic self-expression in a safe, welcoming environment. We uphold a dual commitment to quality:

  • Affirmative Therapy Excellence: We provide exceptional, culturally sensitive therapy that validates and supports each individual’s journey toward self-realization and well-being.

  • Community and Workplace Harmony: We strive to create an enriching community for our clients and a nurturing workplace for our team. We believe that providing the best for our community includes fostering an atmosphere of respect, growth, and mutual support for our team.

In every aspect of our practice, from client interactions to team dynamics, we uphold these principles, ensuring that Rebel Heart Therapy remains a beacon of hope, acceptance, and transformation for all.

Our Vision

At Rebel Heart Therapy, our vision for the future is a world where authenticity reigns and every individual, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community, is celebrated for who they truly are. We are dedicated to creating and nurturing a queer-affirming space where authenticity, curiosity, learning, teamwork, and self-reflection form the bedrock of our approach and are not just ideals, but tangible realities. Our goal is to lead by example, demonstrating how a deep commitment to these values can transform therapy into a journey of self-validation and collective strength. We envision a society where every person, irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, has the opportunity to access compassionate, knowledgeable, and affirming mental health care. In this world, barriers to acceptance are dismantled, and every individual is empowered to explore and embrace their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.