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Welcome. I’m James Reling, a psychotherapist in Oregon who specializes in working with adults through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges and discover what helps you thrive.

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James Reling, LPC, SEP, CRC

I’m James Reling (he/him), a licensed professional counselor in Oregon, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. As a neurodivergent therapist, I’m passionate about creating a space where you can feel safe, truly heard, and supported. I welcome clients across neurotype, gender, and sexuality spectrums, and I celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We might be a good fit if you take pride in your quirks, passions, and unique way of moving through the world. My focus is supporting neurodivergent adults and people with disabilities as they heal the effects of trauma and find new ways to thrive. That might mean helping you unpack the impact of masking, learning calming practices to steady your body and mind, or releasing outdated beliefs and patterns in a space that invites curiosity and compassion.

My style is gentle, collaborative, and attuned. I work with you rather than at you. Therapy with me can take many forms: deep somatic trauma work to release what’s been held inside, practical tools to calm and regulate your body, or clarity through Autism and ADHD assessments. At the center of my work is helping you explore whatever is meaningful to you.

Specialities/ Services

Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy:

Whether you identify as Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or simply neurodivergent, I honor your self-knowledge and lived experience. Therapy with me is collaborative and affirming, offering space to explore challenges, build resilience, and reclaim your sensitivity and creativity as strengths. I invite you to learn more about my approach and schedule a free consultation.

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Somatic Experiencing Therapy (Trauma-Informed Body-Centered):

As a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), I offer body-based trauma therapy to help you reconnect with your nervous system’s innate capacity for healing. This gentle, experiential work can be provided in a time-limited series of 3–6 sessions, and on an ongoing basis, to support nervous system regulation and integration.

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Autism & ADHD Assessments for Adults in Oregon:

I provide comprehensive evaluations for adults in Oregon who are seeking clarity around Autism and/or ADHD. These assessments highlight your neurodivergent traits and promote informed self-understanding, identity, and support needs.

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Support for Chronic Illness & Disabilities:

Living with chronic illness or disability can bring unique challenges. My therapy approach acknowledges these realities while centering dignity, choice, and adaptability. Together we create space for grief, adjustment, resilience, and growth.

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My Approach

I am committed to building a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. My practice is guided by the core values of safety, empowerment, sensitivity, adaptability, divergence, and interdependence, which help shape an affirming and supportive space for your healing.

I adapt mindfulness-based, body-centered therapy practices to support neurodivergent clients better, recognizing that traditional approaches do not always fit every nervous system. I also draw from cognitive neuroscience and Polyvagal theory to bring a clear, science-informed framework to our work together, helping you understand how your brain and body respond to stress, connection, and change. This integrative approach balances compassion with practical tools, creating conditions for growth that honor your uniqueness.

Training & Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

  • Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP)

  • Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy Basics Certificate, plus Mindful Experiential Therapy Approaches (M.E.T.A.) Counseling Clinic Intern, Portland, Oregon

  • Psilocybin Facilitation Training, InnerTrek, Oregon

  • Master’s in Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling & Mental Health Counseling with a social justice emphasis, Portland State University

  • Ongoing training in neurodiversity-affirming practices, disability justice, supporting gender diverse clients, and psychedelic research

Practice Information

  • Sessions available in person on most Tuesdays (SE Portland near Mt. Tabor) or via secure telehealth on other weekdays

  • For adults 18 and older

  • Session fee: $200, sliding scale $125–175 

  • Assessments: $225/hour (adults age 23+)

  • I do not prescribe or manage medication

  • I do not accept insurance, but I can provide a superbill

  • I currently work only with individuals, not couples

  • Free 20-minute video consultation available for new therapy clients