Therapist in Beaverton, Oregon Angela Shy, Therapist

Angela Shy is an experienced and compassionate therapist who offers a supportive, non-judgmental space for adults to navigate mental health challenges. Based in Oregon, she specializes in helping individuals work through issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, Angela empowers her clients to explore their concerns, uncover underlying patterns, and develop effective coping strategies that promote healing and growth.

She takes pride in tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs, utilizing evidence-based modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques\ to help clients build practical tools for managing their emotions and making meaningful changes in their lives.

Angela is particularly passionate about supporting military veterans, drawing on her own experiences as a service member to connect with veterans dealing with trauma, PTSD, and the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. She understands the unique emotional struggles that can arise from military service and offers a safe, empathetic space for veterans to heal and thrive. This specialized focus helps her provide trauma-informed care tailored to veterans, ensuring they have the support they need to rebuild and regain a sense of well-being. In addition to her work with veterans, Angela is highly skilled in addressing a range of other mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety. She also works with individuals dealing with grief and loss, midlife transitions, and sleep disorders, such as insomnia. Angela understands that these challenges can impact many aspects of a person’s life, and she works alongside her clients to build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and move towards a more fulfilling life. Angela’s approach is grounded in a deep commitment to creating a trusting therapist-client relationship. She fosters an environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take active steps toward their personal goals. Outside of her work, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, gardening, and engaging in arts and crafts.