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Kari Gjerde, LPC

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

About

Kari Gjerde is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Oregon) and LMHC (Washington) whose practice explicitly includes queer, trans, and nonbinary clients, survivors of interpersonal violence, and people managing depression, bipolar, trauma, and anxiety. She sees clients in Portland and via telehealth across Oregon and Washington. 503-388-8649.

Communities centered

Trans & nonbinaryLGBTQ+

Services offered

Mental health

Who it's for

Adults 18+
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