Meet Our Team

James Boyda, Licensed Professional Counselor (he/him)

Grounded, relational therapy for adults & couples in Portland, OR

“Again and again, we return to center, and from there, things begin to change.”

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Hi, I’m James (“Jimmy”).

I work with adults and couples who want stronger relationships, a deeper understanding of themselves, and a life guided by what matters most.

With a background in education and family therapy, I help people work through trauma, grief, relationship conflict, sex and intimacy concerns, and major life transitions. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences have shaped the way you see yourself, relate to others, and navigate the world.

Drawing from mindfulness and trauma-informed practices, I’ll invite you to slow down and notice what’s happening in the present moment. As you develop greater self-awareness, you can create more choice in how you respond to life’s challenges and begin to shift patterns that no longer serve you.

Just as important, therapy can offer a different kind of relationship—one where you feel accepted and understood, with enough safety and support to take risks, try something new, and grow.

Rather than chasing quick fixes, we’ll focus on steady, meaningful progress. I’ll know we’ve done good work when you feel more at ease with yourself, secure in your relationships, and grounded in your values.

  • What I Treat

    • Anxiety and depression

    • Family conflict and dynamics

    • Gender and sexuality concerns

    • Grief and loss

    • LGBTQ+ issues

    • Life transitions, including End-of-Life

    • Relationship concerns, including infidelity

    • Sex and intimacy

    • Trauma

    Orientations & Trainings

    • Attachment-based

    • CBT Interventions in Cancer Support Care (National Cancer Institute 2019)

    • Family Systems and Trauma Systems

    • Mindfulness

    • Positive Psychology

    • Psychodynamic

    Who’s a good fit?

    We may be a good fit if you're open to learning more about yourself, healing old wounds, and looking beneath the surface. You don't need to have everything figured out—just a willingness to slow down, explore new perspectives, and engage in the process.

  • I grew up in Portland, surrounded by the city, the rivers, and the trees. After living in several wonderful cities across the country, I'm grateful to be back in the Pacific Northwest as a co-founder of Riverwood Psychotherapy.

    Work Experience

    With over five years of post-graduate experience in family therapy, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across community mental health, group practice, and private practice settings.

    I began my career providing intensive in-home family therapy, supporting youth with severe emotional and behavioral challenges, along with their family members and other caregivers. This experience laid the foundation for my trauma-informed approach to therapy, teaching me to look beyond symptoms and understand how current relationships, generational family patterns, and social environments influence our mental health.

    Before becoming a therapist, I taught film and critical studies at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles while contributing to research and documentary filmmaking focused on health and human development. My years as an educator continue to shape how I understand people, their stories, and the cultural and social forces that influence their lives.

    Beyond the Office

    Outside the therapy room, you'll usually find me outdoors—playing tennis, biking, or swimming. I also enjoy catching a movie at Cinema 21 or exploring Portland's many coffee shops.

    Favorite Reads

    • In Cold Blood — Truman Capote

    • Just Kids — Patti Smith

    • Pedro Páramo — Juan Rulfo

    • The Remains of the Day — Kazuo Ishiguro

    • The White Album — Joan Didion

  • MA in Counseling
    Northwestern University
    Evanston, IL

    PhD in Critical Studies
    University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, CA

    MA in Critical Studies
    University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, CA

    BA in Program in Literature
    Duke University
    Durham, NC

    Oregon #C10570

    Colorado LPC.0019970

Availability

Appointment Hours
Tue, Wed & Thu: 1:30PM–7PM
Fri: 2PM–5PM

In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday

Telehealth: Thursday, or based on availability

Let’s work together.

If you have questions about my services, the process, or what to expect, please reach out. I'd be happy to help.

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Collin King, Licensed Professional Counselor (he/him)

Therapy for self-understanding, emotional resilience, and meaningful change in Portland, OR

“When I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

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Hi, I’m Collin.

I provide a steady, supportive space for individual adults who want to better understand themselves, navigate difficult emotions, and change patterns that no longer serve them.

With a background in community mental health, I work with adults navigating complex trauma, life transitions, questions of meaning and purpose, and self-criticism or perfectionism.

I believe meaningful change begins with learning to understand and accept yourself more fully. Together, we'll explore the patterns and protective strategies that shape how you relate to yourself and others, helping you respond with greater flexibility, self-compassion, and intention.

My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. Years of clinical practice, specialized training in personality assessment, and experience in public health shape my understanding of the many factors that influence your well-being.

Our work together can help you trust yourself, approach life's challenges with greater resilience, and build a life that feels more aligned with what matters most to you.

  • What I Treat

    • Complex trauma

    • Anxiety and depression

    • LGBTQ+ issues

    • Life transitions

    • Perfectionism

    • Personality (Assessment)

    • Religious trauma

    • Spiritual exploration

    • Suicidal thoughts and self-harm

    Orientations & Trainings

    • Gestalt

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Mindfulness

    • Psychodynamic

    • Schema

    • Somatic

  • Raised in Ruston, Louisiana—a college town famous for its annual Peach Festival and small community feel—I now call Portland home, where I enjoy local coffee shops, good food, bookstores, and the outdoors.

    Work Experience

    My clinical experience spans community mental health, group practice, and academic settings, where I have provided therapy to adults and supervised counselors-in-training. This work has reinforced my belief that meaningful healing is supported not only through therapy, but also through connection, community, and equitable access to quality care.

    Before becoming a therapist, I studied public health and taught French and Spanish to early learners. I have also provided counseling services in Spanish. This background continues to deepen my appreciation for the ways language, culture, and identity shape how people understand themselves, connect with others, and navigate the world.

    Together, these experiences have shaped my commitment to providing thoughtful, culturally responsive care that honors each person's strengths, values, and lived experience.

    Beyond the Office

    Outside of the office, I enjoy cooking, drawing, lifting weights, playing the piano, and learning languages. Currently, I am working on my Italian and Japanese skills, and one day hope to take classes on pasta-making.

    Favorite Reads:

    • Far from the Tree - Andrew Solomon

    • James - Percival Everett

    • Meditations for Mortals - Oliver Burkeman

    • The Mother Tongue - Bill Bryson

    • The Wise Heart - Jack Cornfield

  • MA in Counseling Psychology
    University of Denver
    Denver, CO

    Graduate Certificate in Public Health
    University of Texas at Austin
    Austin, TX

    BA in French & Spanish
    Louisiana Tech University
    Ruston, LA

    Oregon #C10262

Availability

Appointment Hours
Mon, Tue & Thu: 10AM–6PM
Fri: 10AM–1PM

In-office: Monday, Thursday, & Friday

Telehealth: Tuesday, or based on availability

Let’s work together.

Please reach out if you have any questions. I'd be happy to talk about how I can help.

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Our Mission

We are committed to learning, listening, and providing care that honors each client's lived experience.

SEEING YOU IN CONTEXT

We affirm and support LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent minds, people of color, and people with disabilities. We honor the identities, experiences, and relationships that shape who you are, while listening to your needs and moving at a pace that feels right for you.

OUR ONGOING WORK

We are committed to ongoing self-reflection and education so we can better understand and support your needs. By examining our practices, remaining open to feedback, and learning from mistakes, we work to reduce assumptions and barriers, build trust, and provide care that is more effective for you.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that our office is on the second floor and is accessible only by a flight of stairs; there is no elevator.

If you have access needs or mobility limitations, we're committed to working with you to identify options that best support your care.

To discuss accommodations, please call us at (971) 328-3919 or send us a secure message through our Contact page.