THERAPIST
Britt Tilton, LCSW
ABOUT ME
BACKGROUND
I’m a licensed clinical social worker, an EMDR Certified Therapist, and an IFS level 1 trained therapist. I started in the field of addictions, where I quickly realized addiction is a symptom of deeper concerns. I want to help folks reach those deeper places. A lot of the people I work with have been in talk therapy for a number of years and have an excellent therapeutic foundation. And yet that pit in the stomach, that constriction in the chest is still there. I want to help folks go deeper into the healing so they can embody a genuine sense of peace and ease.
PERSPECTIVE
People I work with have shared with me that so much has happened to them in their life, they worry no one will believe them. They’ve experienced the unspeakable and can’t talk about it with most people. So, they bury their pain with substances, food, adrenaline, accomplishments, busyness, dieting, status, or money. Others try to pull themselves up by their bootstraps because we’re told that’s what good, strong, self-reliant people do. I’m here to report that even if you had a pair of top-of-the-line bootstraps, it’s physically impossible to pull yourself up by them. I’m also here to say that our brains are wired for connection.
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We don’t have quills or shells, so we need each other for safety. If we’re emotionally unsafe, that signals to our brain that we are physically unsafe. I believe that we heal when we’re in connection with one another. It’s my responsibility to see you, hear you, and be in connection with you. From there, I hold space for you, guide you, and get out of your way as you work towards integration with your whole self.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES
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EMDR
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IFS
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Emotion Focused Individual Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Yoga
SPECIALTIES
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Trauma
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Grief and loss
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Domestic Abuse
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Sexual Abuse
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Anxiety
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Depression
INSURANCE
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OHP CareOregon
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PacificSource
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Out of pocket
CONTACT ME
​Please briefly share challenges you’d like to work on and reasons you’re drawn to therapy. I’m very interested in working alongside individuals who are dedicated to their path of healing and wellness.
PHONE
503-451-3838
ADDRESS
NE Portland, OR