Jaye Bahre, LPC
Client-centered counselor specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness and skills
- LGBTQ affirming
About Jaye Bahre
Jaye Bahre is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon with 15 years of clinical experience. She first discovered a fascination with psychology as a child and carried that interest forward through a winding career path that included many years as a hairstylist and raising three children before returning to school to pursue mental health work. Those early years in service work informed her ability to listen closely, build trust, and meet people where they are.
Jaye has extensive experience in forensic mental health, having worked in a range of facilities across the Pacific Northwest and with populations including individuals in correctional settings. More recently she transitioned into private practice to focus on direct work with individuals and couples. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life transitions, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBTQ concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and a number of additional areas such as attachment issues and alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.
Her counseling style is client-centered, solution-focused, and grounded in mindfulness. She often combines skills teaching, journaling, and practical exercises to help clients learn new ways of coping and shifting long-held beliefs. Jaye describes her role as one with the heart of a teacher - partnering with clients to define what success looks like and then offering tools and guidance to help them reach those goals.
Trauma-informed work and mindfulness practices are central to her approach for symptom management and distress tolerance, starting from wherever a client is in their healing journey. As a proud member of the LGBTQ community, she brings lived experience and cultural awareness to her practice. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her wife and dog, foraging and growing mushrooms, kayaking, hiking, camping, writing group materials, doing art projects, and cooking together. Jaye looks forward to hearing each person's story and supporting them as they pursue meaningful change.
Jaye has extensive experience in forensic mental health, having worked in a range of facilities across the Pacific Northwest and with populations including individuals in correctional settings. More recently she transitioned into private practice to focus on direct work with individuals and couples. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life transitions, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBTQ concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and a number of additional areas such as attachment issues and alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.
Her counseling style is client-centered, solution-focused, and grounded in mindfulness. She often combines skills teaching, journaling, and practical exercises to help clients learn new ways of coping and shifting long-held beliefs. Jaye describes her role as one with the heart of a teacher - partnering with clients to define what success looks like and then offering tools and guidance to help them reach those goals.
Trauma-informed work and mindfulness practices are central to her approach for symptom management and distress tolerance, starting from wherever a client is in their healing journey. As a proud member of the LGBTQ community, she brings lived experience and cultural awareness to her practice. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her wife and dog, foraging and growing mushrooms, kayaking, hiking, camping, writing group materials, doing art projects, and cooking together. Jaye looks forward to hearing each person's story and supporting them as they pursue meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCommunication problemsControl issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jaye Bahre have?
Jaye has 15 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Jaye Bahre a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jaye holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with license details OR LPC C6120.
In which languages does Jaye Bahre provide therapy?
Jaye provides therapy in English.
Where is Jaye Bahre located?
Jaye is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Jaye Bahre as my therapist?
You can work with Jaye through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jaye Bahre work with international clients?
Jaye does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jaye Bahre cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Jaye. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jaye Bahre
Jaye integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into her online work to meet a wide range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective - the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can explore values, identity, and relationship goals in a nonjudgmental way. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical, skills-based exercises that support relief from anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices for managing strong emotions and increasing distress tolerance, which can be especially useful for trauma recovery and daily symptom management.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jaye works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors a blend of methods that fit those priorities rather than relying on a single fixed model. This partnership helps clients try techniques and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules, long-distance situations, or different comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from licensed professionals without the barriers of travel.