I'm glad you found your way to my website. My name is Gazit Vax, and I'm a therapist in Portland OR.

For more than 15 years I had the privilege of accompanying people along their inner journeys, looking to improve their lives.

Different circumstances in life can lead us to seek therapy. Sometimes the difficulty begins abruptly and sometimes we experience it for years. Our difficulties often have to do with deep pattern within us, beliefs about ourselves and the world. We may not be aware of these patterns, and yet they lead us to frustration, dissatisfaction, or pain. At some point we realize that we cannot, or will not, continue along the same path. We seek therapy to change parts of ourselves that block our ability to be creative, to be satisfied, to take joy in what we do.

When struggling we usually experience great despair and loneliness. And yet, as strange as it may sound, our difficulties could present an opportunity as well. An opportunity for reflection that can lead us to change. My doctoral dissertation dealt with the long-term effects of trauma and the potential for post- traumatic growth. Likewise, in my therapeutic work I believe in the ability to grow out of difficulties and limitations, in the human power for transformation and growth. Pain and suffering might be a driving force for change. Therapy can help understand and fulfill that change.

I see therapy as an opportunity to embark on an inner journey towards increasing our freedom and ability to choose. Feelings (mental and sensual), dreams, memories, thoughts, and dilemmas are all welcomed. While we cannot change our past experiences, we can gently explore them. Understanding ourselves and the deep meaning of our experiences make past wounds hurt less and ultimately make us lighter and more free in our ability to live happily in the present.

I invite you to contact me and check whether I am the right partner for your journey, for us to walk together.