Alder Therapy

Psychotherapy for adults

A place to set down the weight of holding it all.

Accepting new clients

Thoughtful therapy with Maya Chen, LPC, in Portland and online across Oregon.

Maya Chen seated in her Portland office
Maya Chen, LPCShe / her
In-person · PortlandVirtual · throughout Oregon$185 per sessionFree 15-minute consultation

What brings people here

You may look capable on the outside—and feel exhausted by how much effort it takes to keep everything moving.

Therapy can be a place to notice the patterns beneath the pressure, understand what they’ve been protecting, and make room for another way of living.

01Anxiety & worry
02Perfectionism
03Burnout & overwhelm
04Life transitions
05Pregnancy & new parenthood
06Relationships
Two chairs in Alder Therapy's Portland office

Maya’s approach

Therapy that is curious, collaborative, and grounded in your actual life.

I won’t hand you a checklist for becoming a better version of yourself. We’ll pay close attention to what’s happening—at your pace—and work toward changes that feel honest and sustainable.

My style is engaged and warm, with room for both depth and humor. You don’t need to arrive with the right words.

— Maya

A first conversation

You don’t have to know if therapy is right before we talk.

A free 15-minute consultation is a chance to ask questions, share a little about what you’re looking for, and get a feel for whether working together could make sense.

Accepting new clients