Jordan Nickel-Dubin, MA
Professional Counselor Associate
Individual Counseling for Adults, Children, and Adolescents | In-person & Online
As a therapist, I use a person-centered creative approach, and work from a heart-centered place. I am dedicated to crafting a collaborative therapeutic alliance, where the work is a mutual process that contributes to growth (whatever that may look like for each client!) I often use the creative arts of drama, art, storytelling, and movement to support and enhance the psychotherapeutic process.
Are you feeling stuck? Want to bring some joy and playfulness into your life and feel like something can change? Drama Therapy, an experiential method of facilitating change, is an incredible tool for self-discovery, transformation, and connection. You don’t need to be an actor or have any acting experience to benefit from Drama Therapy. We’ve got so many options for how to structure sessions, from drama to talk therapy and anywhere in between. You and I will figure out together what feels the most comfortable to try – and with flexibility to change your mind on what feels best! We are a team.
I am passionate about helping children and adolescents become aware of their mind/body connection, building coping skills through various modalities, and overall being a safe enough adult person as they work to find their true selves. I believe every child has the ability to thrive and I would like to support them in their journey of self-discovery and growth. I strive to meet each child where they are at, using play and embodiment to connect in ways that go beyond talking. I often emphasize storytelling, which is an important and brilliant way to help honor their lives.
Currently I work with adult individuals, children, and adolescents who reside in the state of Oregon for in-person or online sessions.
My Background
I have known I wanted to work with children and adolescents for as long as I can remember. I have been a theatre teacher for 13 years, working with children ages 2 to 16. I’ve found that the best method and language to work through tough stuff is through play, and I am looking forward to creating a therapeutic relationship and therapeutic rapport through the language children speak best, as well as bring out the inner child in adults. Additionally, as a proud queer woman and third-generation member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I specialize in working with clients of all ages who are LGBTQIA+, gender questioning, and queerspawn with LGBTQIA+ parents. I also formerly worked as a Drama Therapist in inpatient Palliative Medicine, directly working with patients ages 18-102 and family members 4-90, focusing on grief and loss and emphasizing anticipatory and disenfranchised grief.
I recently moved to Portland from New York City. Even though I was born and raised in California, I am a New Yorker. I hold a Masters degree in Drama Therapy from NYU and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Dance & Theatre Performance from Mills College.
I spend my free time loudly singing to musical theatre, dancing, reading, and watching medical TV shows. I am looking forward to exploring Portland and finding my favorite places!
Jordan is available in-person and online for individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents
Feel free to schedule an appointment with Jordan using the options below