Jordan Stead
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Therapeutic Style: Authentic, Compassionate and Curious
Works with:
- Individuals
- Teens
- Child/Family
Jordan Stead
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Therapeutic Style: Authentic, Compassionate and Curious
Works with:
- Individuals
- Teens
- Child/Family
Who I am as a Therapist
As a relational and person-centered therapist, I work to create a compassionate and collaborative space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore your story. I view the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change, where authenticity, empathy, and trust can support deep healing. Additionally, I incorporate trauma-informed practices and am grounded within a systems perspective. This means I consider how your experiences are shaped not only by your personal history, but also by your relationships, culture, community, and the larger systems around you. I aim to hold space for complexity, recognizing the impact of trauma, oppression, and intergenerational patterns all while supporting you in identifying your strengths and navigating the challenges you may be facing.
Further, I acknowledge how my own intersecting identities, as well as those of my clients, play a role within the therapeutic relationship. As a cisgender white woman, I recognize the privilege I carry, and strive to create a space that is affirming for those who hold differing racial, cultural, sexual, or gender identities than my own and are oppressed or marginalized by society. I am passionate in advocating and providing care to individuals from all backgrounds from a culturally-humble lens.
Overall, I have experience working with individuals and families facing a wide range of relational, systemic, and mental health challenges. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or the effects of trauma, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
“Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love.” – Bruce Perry
Specialty Areas
Mental Health Challenges
- Activism & Burnout
- ADHD
- Adoption & Foster
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Attachment & Relational Challenges
- Behavioral Challenges in Children
- Biracial Couples/Families
- Blended Family
- Chronic Illness
- Cultural & Systemic Oppression
- Depression
- Disability
- Dissociation
- Eco/Climate Anxiety
- Gender Transitions
- Grief & Loss
- Identity Development
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Transitions
- Managing Stress
- Men’s Issues
- Mood Dysregulation
- Neurodiversity
- Parenting
- Postpartum Depression
- School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma Recovery (PTSD & Abuse)
- Women’s Issues
Therapeutic Approaches
- Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Care (ARTIC)
- Attachment Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Therapy
- Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Feminist Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Play Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Transgender Affirming Care
Who I am when I’m not a Therapist
Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, or catching up on all my favorite shows. Being from Southern California, I love to soak up all the sunlight we get here in the PNW during the warmer months by getting out on the water and paddle boarding!
Education
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, OR
- MA in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, OR
- BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California-Irvine, CA
Training & Experience
- Experience in a variety of therapeutic settings such as outpatient, intensive outpatient, hospital, and residential with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health and behavioral challenges.
- Training focus on trauma-informed care.