“I came in thinking I needed to fix myself. Darren helped me see I needed to understand myself. He listened, and he never rushed me.”
Skylar B.Product manager
Individual therapy for adults
Therapy that actually fits your life.
For managers, founders and parents carrying a lot at work and at home. A space to think clearly, say what is true, and decide what to do next.
- In-office and video
- Saturday hours
50 min
Session lengthVideo
Or in-office sessions
- Can't switch off
- Dreading Mondays
- Snapping at home
- Carrying the team
- Email at midnight
- Saying yes to all
- Missing dinner
- Stretched thin
About
I'm Darren, and I've sat where you're sitting.
Before I became a psychologist, I spent years in high-pressure jobs wondering why I couldn't just handle it. Handling it was the problem. I was managing the pressure instead of understanding where it came from.
Now I help people do what I wish I'd done sooner: stop white-knuckling through the week and start living it. My approach is direct and warm, and I explain what we are doing and why.
Direct
No jargon, no runaround. I tell you what I see.
Warm
Honesty wrapped in care and respect.
Practical
Skills you can use in a meeting or at the kitchen table.
Licensed psychologist in Oregon
CBT and ACT methods
In office and by video
Dr. Darren Hendricks
Licensed psychologist
Services
Support for what you are carrying.
Every engagement is tailored. Here is where people usually begin.
Anxious tension and stress
Slow the alert. Spot your early signals.
Explore servicesSpotting your triggers
Body awareness
Practical daily tools
Work pressure and exhaustion
Rebuild a rhythm you can keep.
Explore servicesBoundaries that hold
Managing your energy
Life beyond work
Relationships and communication
Trace the patterns, try new ways to connect.
Explore servicesUnderstanding attachment
Handling conflict
Saying what you mean
Life transitions and identity
When the ground shifts, find what matters.
Explore servicesClarifying your values
Making room for grief
Finding direction
Client notes
What it is like to work together
“The room is quiet and nobody hurries you. I stopped dreading the drive over after the second visit.”
Tristan W.Architect“It never felt like the therapy I was afraid of. It felt like being honest with someone who was paying attention.”
Katie H.Startup founder“We talk about real situations from my week. The pace is mine, and I always know what we are working on.”
Zach R.Creative director
Sample reviews.
Frequently asked questions
If your question isn't here, ask when you get in touch.
01What's your approach?
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and I explain each skill before we use it. My style is direct and practical, with no jargon.
02How long does therapy take?
Your clinician sets the pace with you. We check in regularly on whether the work still feels useful, and you can stop or change course at any time.
03Do you take insurance?
This practice is out of network. If your plan reimburses out-of-network care, you can ask for a monthly receipt to send in. See how fees work for the details.
04Is this virtual or in-person?
Both. Sessions are in the Portland office or by secure video for clients located in Oregon. Many people mix the two.
05What if I need to cancel?
Please give 24 hours' notice when you can. The cancellation policy is in writing before your first session.
06What's the first session like?
We talk. I ask questions, you share what feels right, and you can ask me anything. There is no clipboard or checklist in the room. By the end we have a sense of direction.
How It Works
A clear path forward
- 01
Step 1: Get in touch
Send a message or call. We reply to set a time that works around your week.
- 02
Step 2: First session
We go deeper. I learn your story and what you want to change, and together we set a direction.
- 03
Step 3: Ongoing work
Weekly or every other week. We build skills, look at patterns, and check how the work is going.
- 04
Step 4: Spacing out
As you steady, we space sessions out. The aim is for you to need me less.
Ready to stop managing and start living?
Get in touch and we will find a time for a first session. No scripts, no pressure.
“Growth is not about becoming someone new. It is about meeting who you have always been.”
Dr. Darren HendricksSlate Therapy
Sample reviews.
Send us a message
Send a message and we will reply to set up a first session.
Phone(503) 555-0106
Hours
- Monday – FridayToday
- 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- SundayToday
- Closed