Jaye Bahre
Experienced therapist focused on practical change
LPC Oregon
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jaye
Jaye Bahre, LPC, began her mental health career after many years of life experience and a long-held interest in people’s stories. She left hairdressing and parenting behind to pursue psychology and then clinical work.
Background and approach
She has 15 years of experience working in a range of settings across the Pacific Northwest and now focuses on independent practice in Oregon. Jaye draws on a client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration.
Sessions are practical and skills-based. She uses mindfulness and exercises that clients can practice between meetings to manage stress and strong emotions.
Her background includes work in forensic mental health and community settings, where she supported people with complex needs. That experience shaped a trauma-informed way of working and a focus on safety and pacing when memories or strong reactions come up.
Jaye helps people with a wide range of concerns. These include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, attention differences, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, communication problems, and coping with life changes.
She also addresses identity and LGBT concerns and is familiar with alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Jaye blends skills teaching, journaling, and practical homework to support change.
She asks questions, listens closely, and works with each person to set realistic goals. Outside of work she enjoys outdoor adventures, foraging, kayaking with her wife, writing group materials, and caring for her dog.
Her style is warm, direct, and encouraging as she helps people take the next step toward their goals.
Approaches used online and how they help
Jaye commonly blends the Gottman Method, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. The Gottman Method offers structured ways to improve communication and resolve relationship problems through specific skill practice and exercises. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead so goals come from what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jaye will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. She remains flexible and adjusts techniques based on what helps most in early sessions and over time.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Video calls are useful for in-depth work that benefits from visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are good for brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue progress from different locations.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed in
Oregon
Languages
English