Licensed Therapist for Moms in Portland & Online
in MA & WA

with in-person Intensives coming soon to Portland.

Meet Rachel Zavertnik, Licensed, Board-Certified Psychotherapist, IFS & EFT Therapist, plus Certificated Child & Family Specialist

Ready to feel calm, regulated, and confident as a mom?

I provide therapy for high-capacity moms in Portland, Oregon, and offer telehealth services to clients throughout Oregon and Massachusetts.

You’re tired of being your own worst enemy, caught in the cycle of anger & guilt.

With years of experience as a therapist in Oregon, I’ve supported clients in Bend, Eugene, and Salem. Whether you’re seeking therapy in Portland, counseling in Bend, or guidance in navigating emotional overwhelm anywhere in Oregon, my approach is tailored to help you regain calm and confidence.

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Trauma therapist in Portland, Oregon specializing in emotional regulation
Telehealth therapy available in Massachusetts for anxiety and ADHD
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Rachel Z, therapist in Portland, Oregon

Locations:

Therapy in Portland, Oregon

Trauma-informed, mom-centered therapy rooted in collaboration, emotional safety, & meeting you where you are.

Telehealth Therapy for Clients in Massachusetts

In addition to serving clients in Portland and throughout Oregon, I offer secure telehealth therapy for private pay clients across Massachusetts.

If you’re a high-capacity mom navigating anxiety, ADHD, or emotional overwhelm, we can work together from anywhere in Massachusetts.

Specialties

Parenting & Emotional Regulation

Attachment & Inner Child Healing

Healing for High-Achieving Moms

Clinical Experience

Rachel Zavertnik, LCSW, LiCSW – Specialized in Trauma-Informed, Attachment-Focused Therapy for Moms, Families, & Individual Adults

My Guiding Principles:

Connection, Authenticity, & Growth

My practice is intentionally structured for high-achieving moms who are motivated for deep, internal transformation. I've designed this work to be effective, but it requires courage and commitment.

A Good Fit Together? Let's Check.

Yes

We're likely a good fit if...

I want deep transformation, not just coping strategies. You're ready to stop looking outward for quick parenting fixes and start looking inward for true emotional healing.

I believe my reactions come from my past. You are ready to safely explore your own childhood wounds and attachment history (parental trauma) because you know that's the root of your current struggles.

I am open to non-traditional talk therapy. You are motivated to engage with modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) to create lasting change.

I am ready to commit to Out-of-Network (OON) care. You recognize this is a specialized investment in accelerating your emotional freedom and leading your family from a place of peace.

No

We may not be a great fit if...

I only want surface-level solutions. You are primarily looking for advice, immediate behavioral modification tips, or simple communication scripts.

I primarily want to focus on fixing my child. Your main goal is getting a professional to diagnose or treat your child, not to work on your own nervous system and regulation.

I prefer staunch, rigid professionalism. I show up authentically in sessions and believe a trusting, relational environment is crucial for deep work.

I need to stick to the occasional session. You cannot commit to consistent deep work (weekly, bi-weekly, or Intensives) necessary to break the cycle of rage and guilt.

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What clients are saying…

I have learned so much about parent-child communication from Rachel Zavertnik, and her coaching has transformed the most difficult behavior (outbursts, hyperactivity). I have more empathy, stronger boundaries, and a far greater capacity for handling uncomfortable (parenting) situations. All of this has happened more quickly and with more ease than I had ever imagined.
— Mom of Two
The biggest surprise came from my dad. He’s an old farmer who usually avoids emotional chaos, but after spending time with my daughter, he asked me what I was doing differently. When I told him about working with Rachel Zavertnik, he said, ‘Well, whatever you’re doing, keep doing it, because it’s working.
— Naomi, Mom of an 8-Year-Old
I can now leave her overnight with confidence. Our connection is back, and our home is filled with peace.
— Naomi, Mom of a 8-year-old
Rachel has transformed my parenting experience. She’s given me personalized tools and solutions to overcome the difficulties I’ve faced since becoming a parent. Her amazing techniques have been incredibly effective with my stubborn child. She’s simply outstanding.
— Step-Parent of Two (5 + 15)

A Message From Rachel Z.

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