New to Grow
Hi, I’m Troy Mitchell, a licensed therapist in Portland, Oregon. I provide individual therapy for adults who are ready to move beyond just managing symptoms and want to create a more meaningful, fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. I blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based approaches to help clients reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional exhaustion while building greater self-compassion, resilience, and clarity. I believe therapy should be practical and empowering — giving you real tools you can use both in and outside of sessions. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, struggling with self-doubt and perfectionism, healing from trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I offer a supportive space where you can feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to help you live with more presence, purpose, and psychological flexibility.
Your first session is all about getting to know each other and creating a foundation for our work together. I’ll start by asking about what brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping to achieve. This is a gentle, low-pressure conversation — there’s no need to have everything figured out beforehand. During this initial 50-minute session, we’ll talk about your current concerns, background, and goals. I’ll also explain how I work and answer any questions you have about therapy, my approach, or logistics. Many clients leave the first session feeling relieved, heard, and clearer about next steps. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct — you can expect honesty, compassion, and practical support from the very beginning. Practical Information: Sessions are 50-54 minutes long Everything we discuss is confidential You don’t need to prepare anything special
My therapeutic style stands out because it is practical, present-focused, and action-oriented. Rather than spending years just talking about problems, I combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness to help you create meaningful change more efficiently. What sets me apart: Results that matter: I help clients move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out to living with greater clarity, self-compassion, and purpose. Psychological flexibility: I teach you how to accept difficult thoughts and emotions without being controlled by them, so you can take meaningful action even when life feels hard. Personalized integration: I don’t use a one-size-fits-all method. I blend the best tools from different approaches to fit your unique needs and goals. Direct and collaborative: Clients describe my style as warm, honest, and straightforward. I’ll be supportive but won’t shy away from giving clear feedback and practical guidance. My clients often experience meaningful improvements in anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships, and overall life satisfaction. Many say they finally feel equipped with tools they can actually use in real life.
My approach to therapy is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. I use these evidence-based methods to help clients reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while building greater emotional flexibility and resilience. Rather than just managing symptoms, I support clients in accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, challenging unhelpful patterns, and taking meaningful action aligned with their personal values. I support adults who are ready for real change. My ideal clients are individuals who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, perfectionism, or people-pleasing. They are often motivated, reflective, and open to learning practical tools — even if they currently feel overwhelmed or uncertain. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, trauma, grief, relationships, or simply want to feel more present and fulfilled, I create a collaborative and supportive space to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a highly effective, evidence-based approach that helps people build a meaningful life even in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions. Rather than fighting anxiety, depression, or stress, ACT teaches you to accept what’s out of your control, clarify your personal values, and take committed action toward the life you want. In my Portland practice, I use ACT to help clients increase psychological flexibility, reduce suffering, and create lasting positive change.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I incorporate Mindfulness-Based Therapy to help clients develop greater awareness, calm, and presence in their daily lives. This approach teaches practical mindfulness skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress by observing thoughts and emotions without judgment. Instead of being swept away by difficult feelings, clients learn to respond with clarity and compassion. In my Portland practice, mindfulness serves as a powerful foundation that helps clients regulate emotions, improve focus, and respond more effectively to life’s challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most well-researched and effective forms of therapy. CBT helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and other challenges. By learning practical skills to reframe negative thinking and develop healthier habits, clients often experience meaningful improvement in a relatively short time. I often offer CBT to provide clear tools and strategies that empower clients to manage their emotions and respond more effectively to life’s difficulties.