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Dr. Jared Gorfinkel

Calm, practical support for emotional recovery

OR Psychologist 3476 Oregon

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jared

Dr. Jared Gorfinkel brings seven years of clinical experience to work with people facing a wide range of concerns, including LGBT-related issues, family conflicts, grief and loss, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

He also addresses areas such as attachment and abandonment wounds, body image and chronic illness, codependency and commitment struggles, and questions around gender dysphoria and alternative sexual cultures. His caseload reflects a broad interest in emotional recovery and practical coping strategies.

Jared emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches, blending structured skill work with empathic listening to help people manage symptoms and make meaningful changes.

Holding an Oregon psychologist credential (OR Psychologist 3476), he aims to support clients through transitions, relationship challenges, parenting stresses, career concerns, and other life changes. Those ready to begin can expect a respectful partnership focused on clear goals and incremental progress.

CBT, Mindfulness, and Collaborative Online Care

Dr. Gorfinkel integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while mindfulness work helps people develop present-moment awareness and new ways of relating to difficult emotions.

He approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients explore which combination of methods feels most useful. Together they set goals and adjust techniques over time so therapy fits the client's needs, preferences, and pace rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access regular support without rearranging major commitments, and they allow for ongoing skills practice between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including LGBT-related concerns, family problems, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting stress, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapist's approach or style?
The approach combines empathic, client-centered listening with practical, skills-based work; he blends CBT and mindfulness alongside psychodynamic ideas to balance insight with symptom-focused strategies.
What is his professional experience?
He has seven years of professional work experience supporting clients across emotional and relational concerns.
What credential and location information is provided?
He is licensed in Oregon as OR Psychologist 3476 and practices from that state.
Does he provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English