Certified ADHD Professional | IFS-Informed & Somatic Therapy in Oregon

Stop surviving your past.

Start supporting your system.

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You make perfect sense.

Do you logically know you deserve self-care, yet your body still feels caught in distressing, confusing patterns?

You might find yourself wrestling with a relentless inner critic, a heavy layer of sensory burnout, or a deep-seated reflex to mask your traits and put everyone else first—even when you are trying your hardest to do everything "right." Even if you fully understand your past, your nervous system may still be trapped in survival mode, carrying the weight of unmet needs or environments that didn't fit your true design. These aren't personal flaws; they are protective parts of you that simply don't know it's safe to drop their armor yet.

I help expansive individuals and unique minds move beyond "knowing the answer" intellectually and into the actual, physical experience of relief.

If you are tired of the internal war, you are in exactly the right place.

Portland, OR therapist Kaitlyn "Red" Wilson sitting on a white cushioned chair outdoors, surrounded by green foliage. She is smiling, wearing a navy blue V-neck top, with her left hand resting on her chin and her right hand on her lap.

Kaitlyn “Red” Wilson, LPC
Oregon LPC-C9920

Hi, I’m Red!

I believe that we can’t force growth; we can only cultivate the conditions for it.

For over 20 years, I have worked with clients to create that fertile ground, helping them move from survival mode into a life of genuine, authentic connection.

As a therapist, my work focuses specifically on the intersection of attachment trauma, expansive identities, and neurodivergence—the unique soil where your story began. Instead of just managing or shaming your symptoms, we work together to unearth the roots of old patterns.

As a Certified ADHD Professional, I layer specialized clinical expertise onto body-centered and parts-based healing. This deep work allows you to release the heavy weight of the past, clearing the way for a secure, trusting relationship with yourself and the people you love.

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True peace comes not from fighting yourself, but from befriending your parts.

—An IFS Perspective

My Therapy Services

You bring a deeply unique history to therapy, often shaped by how safe it felt to navigate environments that weren't built for your unique brain, identity, or nervous system. If you’ve spent life twisting yourself into knots to fit in, masking, or stuck in old loops of survival—it makes sense that you are exhausted.

While I support individuals through a wide range of life’s complex seasons, these are the core areas where my practice goes deepest:

Healing from relational wounds and long-term stress requires more than just talking. We work gently to release stuck survival energy from your body, untangle the protective "parts" of your system, and rebuild a deep, lasting sense of internal safety.
As a Certified ADHD Professional, I skip the shaming behavioral checklists. Your brain is not broken; it is simply wired differently.
Together, we collaborate on tools that honor your unique executive functioning, protect against sensory burnout, and validate your lived experience.
You deserve a therapeutic space where your identity is celebrated, not just tolerated or clinically analyzed. Whether navigating coming out, exploring gender expansiveness, or processing minority stress, your whole, authentic self is deeply welcome here.
Relationships aren't one-size-fits-all. I provide a judgment-free, supportive container for folks navigating polyamory, open structures, unconventional relationship blueprints, and the complex communication and boundary-setting that makes them thrive.
When heavy seasons, shifting identities, or overwhelming anxiety leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, we use somatic and mindfulness tools to help you ground, process the grief of change, and navigate life's pivots with self-compassion.

My Approach to Therapy

Our work together is rooted in attunement, collaboration, and creativity. My goal is to create fertile ground where you feel truly seen and heard, allowing us to bridge the gap between logically knowing you are safe and physically feeling it.

My approach blends attachment-focused, relational therapy with gentle somatic practices like IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). By accessing the wisdom of the body, we soothe the parts of you stuck in survival mode—honoring your unique nervous system so you can return to a sense of ease and trust. You don't have to navigate this path alone.

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Some Testimonials from Actual Clients

“It’s my first experience with therapy and I hit a home run having you as my therapist... You were really easy to trust right away and open up to... If I do feel overwhelmed I have the tools to calm myself down.”
"I’ve had a handful of other therapists before I worked with you... you're the first therapist I've had that was actually really helpful to me in my life. I'm really proud of the work that we've done, and it's been really life changing for me.”
“I’ve gotten so much out of working with you and have gained a lot of clarity and insight... When we started I was not in a good place and it’s amazing to see how far I’ve come. I feel more tender toward myself since our work together... It changed my perspective on everything.”
"I appreciated the sense of safety and trust... It’s been so hard finding a therapist... that was able to meet me where I was, make space, hear and understand... and not feel judged.”
“I think you’re probably my favorite therapist that I’ve had so far. I like your willingness to actually help... without pushing your idea of a solution on me... you ask what can I do to help, instead of, you need to do this... you’ve helped me become someone who can deal with things a lot better on my own.”
“The mindful movement and breathing stuff that we do in session has been really helpful. Doing it on my own more has made a big difference. It’s not something I expected to affect me so much.”

Nurture Your Roots

You may logically understand your past, yet your body remains stuck in survival mode. Healing isn't just about "knowing" the answer; it’s about feeling safe enough to live it.

We’ll move beyond talk therapy to build the actual skills you need to self-soothe. By tending to the roots of your nervous system, we can turn your intellectual understanding into a felt sense of peace.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to see how we can tend to this new chapter together.