Jaye Bahre

Jaye Bahre found an early fascination with the human mind after discovering a book about Freud at age ten, and that curiosity eventually guided her back to a long-held dream of practicing therapy.

At eighteen she became a hairstylist to support her young son, enjoying the fast pace, creativity, and the trust clients placed in her. She worked as a hairdresser on and off for eighteen years while raising three children, and later returned to school in 2003 to pursue psychology.

Jaye began working in mental health in 2005, first co-running groups for children and then supporting men diagnosed with schizophrenia in a small locked facility. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology in 2005 and entered graduate school in 2006. In 2008 she was hired by the Washington Department of Corrections and transitioned into forensic mental health, where she worked across a variety of Pacific Northwest facilities for thirteen years.

In 2017 Jaye also worked in community health settings and spent time at the Multnomah County Jail. After a long career in forensic settings she chose to shift into private practice to pursue new challenges and to focus on individual and couples work.

Jaye brings fifteen years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon. Her approach blends client-centered and solution-focused methods with strength-based work, guided by empathy, validation, and compassion. She describes her clinical stance as being “with the heart of a teacher,” helping clients identify what they want and teaching practical skills to reach their goals through collaborative, holistic effort.

Her primary areas of focus include anxiety and depression, identity and LGBTQ issues, intimacy and couples concerns (including sex and divorce), and trauma-related work. Jaye utilizes a trauma-informed framework that emphasizes mindfulness for symptom management and distress tolerance, meeting clients where they are and using exercises, skills training, and journaling as pathways for change.

Jaye is a proud member of the LGBTQ community. Outside of clinical work she enjoys spending time with her dog, growing mushrooms, writing group materials, and outdoor adventures with her wife—kayaking while her wife paddleboards—along with hiking, camping, foraging, art projects, and cooking. She looks forward to hearing each person’s story and supports clients in doing the hard work necessary for meaningful change.