Jaye understands my challenges and is patient and kind as she helps me work through them. I appreciate her help and would highly recommend her!
Jaye Bahre, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Jaye is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Jaye. View 35 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Oregon
Recent reviews
Non-judgmental and offers personalized advice well
More about Jaye
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Hello! Allow me to introduce myself!
My name is Jaye and I am glad to have the opportunity to serve you.
They say, “Do what you love and never work a day in your life”, well, I don’t know who “they” are, but they are right!
I knew I wanted to be a therapist after finding a book about Freud when I was 10 years old. I was a voracious reader and I was captivated! Yeah, I know I was a nutty little kid, but I held fast to my dream.
When I was 18, my life took a different path and I became a hairstylist instead, as I had a young son to support. I loved that work – the fast pace, the creativity, the mixing of chemicals in the backroom… it was FUN! The best part though, was learning about my clients through their stories and becoming a trusted part of their lives. People tell their hairdressers everything, right? What better training ground!
I worked as a hairdresser off and on for 18 years and spent the rest of the time raising 3 beautiful children. When my children were a bit older, I decided I wanted to go back to school and fulfill my dream of being a therapist. I went back to school in 2003 and then started working in mental health in 2005. At first I helped co-running groups with children and then working with men diagnosed with schizophrenia within a small locked facility. While working there, I finished my undergrad in psychology in 2005 and started grad school in 2006.
In 2008, I was hired by the Washington Department of Corrections and moved into forensic mental health. I have worked in forensic mental health, at a variety of facilities in the Pacific NW, for 13 years. In 2017, I worked at a couple ‘community health’ facilities and even spent some time working at the Multnomah County Jail. Its all been a wonderful, wild ride but I am ready now for new challenges, and thusly, I have decided to leave forensics behind and move into private practice.
I love working with individuals and couples! I have years of experience with 'people of color' (is that a politically correct, relevant phrase anymore? I don't know... :) ) and years of experience with just about every mental health concern imaginable. I have many “specialties”, as in mental health topics that I like to help with, but my top specialties are anxiety/depression; identity issues; LGBTQ issues, intimacy issues and couples’ issues (intimacy, sex, divorce). My counselor ‘style’ is client-centered and solution-centered based in Mindfulness. I utilize various exercises/skills teaching and journaling as my modality of change with my clients. We will always work in collaboration together… Your therapy is all about YOU!
I have practiced as a therapist for the last 15 years utilizing client-centered, solution-centered, strength-based style combined with empathy, validation and compassion to form a strong therapeutic relationship. I view my therapeutic role as one "with the heart of a teacher" in which I spend time finding out what the client desires in their life and then teach the client ways to create and attain their own vision of success through holistic, collaborative effort.
My specialty is working from a trauma informed standpoint teaching Mindfulness for symptom management and distress tolerance. Starting where the client is on their therapeutic journey the learning/practice of Mindfulness allows for the exploration of belief systems and offers the client consistent safety and support needed for them to shift beliefs and try new behaviors.
I am a proud member of the LGBTQ community! In my personal life I love spending time playing with my dog, growing mushrooms, writing group materials and having many outdoors adventures with my wife such as kayaking (she paddleboards, I am the kayak!), hiking, camping and foraging in the forest. We also love to do art projects and cook together. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you meet your goals in life… I can promise your hard work will be worth it!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- 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
Licenses
Jaye Bahre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619416625.
- LPC · Oregon · C6120 · Expires November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Jaye Bahre
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Jaye understands my challenges and is patient and kind as she helps me work through them. I appreciate her help and would highly recommend her!
Non-judgmental and offers personalized advice well
I have been working through some huge life transitions as well as pushback from my employer, and Jaye has been incredibly helpful and supportive. I am glad that Better Help matched us together .
Jaye haz been Wonderful!!! She really cares how am doing and because I am not good bout contacting her..she will check in on me Thank you soooo much Jaye fo being there fo Me
Jaye has been supportive of me and willing to accommodate my needs.
First Session and I feel like she can understand me
Jaye has been a great support as a counselor! Jay brings a creative, smart, compassionate, and understanding lens to our sessions. Simply the best.
A great therapist, who takes the time to listen and understand.
Jaye has been the most amazing person to speak with. Although I've only done counseling a short time, she completely understands and takes the time needed to help me through things. Very much appreciated
Jaye has been awesome. Excellent listener and drills down to the core issue really well. Great at cutting to the chase but at the same time offering hope and support.
She seems very attentive. And is a great listener...
I couldn’t afford therapy for a while but as soon as I got back it was like talking to an old friend! It was wonderful and she’s amazing 11/10 if you have the chance definitely talk with her
She has really turned my life around to a positive outlook.
I had relocated across the country and it has been a difficult 2 years. Unprepared for so many changes. Talking to my therapist has helped me to cope with so much that I feel has gone wrong in my elder years she has not been afraid to be encouraging and step out and offer to help with my MANY questions about family - mental health- depression / anxiety - fear and fear of change it has been a god-send of guidance. Thanks
I have had a handful of therapists before Jaye and I can say with certainty this is the most I have felt understood and heard by a therapist by far. I have made progress in talking about some of the most difficult things with Jaye and although I still feel hesitant to bring things up, I am always met with kindness and empathy. I feel like I can talk about anything and Jaye is there to listen but also gives the best advice and solutions when asked. I am a very solution oriented person so to get all sides is important to my progress and I can't wait to continue.
Jaye is warm, supportive and very knowledgeable. They’ve listened to and supported me in a variety of ways including providing very helpful resources to work on outside our sessions.
She is wonderful
Jaye was attentive and supportive with helping me process a separation. Would highly recommend!
I am very comfortable with Jaye as she actually listens closely to what I say and sometimes what I do not say. She is not shy of the very tough subjects that can haunt any of us in any stage of life. I feel cared about and less alone in my states of anxiety , depression , and many behavior patters that are long standing and not serving my mental health. Thank You.
Jaye is conscientious and relatable. She always meets me where I am and is creative in her therapeutic process. I feel comfortable with and have confidence in Jaye's intelligence and emotional understanding. I am so grateful for her as my therapist.
simply amazing and a great listner and rockin hair
Jaye is an experienced therapist/counselor and an all around wise person. I find her able to get a quick read on where I am at and offer something relevant and helpful every time we meet. Highly recommend
Jayne is a great listener and very intuitive. She gives very professional guidance and is very honest with me. I have gained so much from her in just a few sessions. Concrete step I can take to help me. So glad I found her.
Jaye is very empathetic and a good listener. She asks a lot of tough questions that force you to confront what is really troubling you. I really appreciate visiting with her.
Jaye is a great listener and helped me through a stressful time. She gave good advice, and was very understanding.
I really appreciate Jaye!
She listens and gives good advice and says things have you thought about this
Very focused and specific help when needed most. Very supportive and great follow up. Helped me through some very difficult times and provided tools for long term success.
She is unquestionably supportive and understanding. While I know she is on my team, her advice and guidance continues to be objective. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and BetterHelp to ANYONE.
Jaye has immediately made me feel comfortable, safe, and very human. She respects my inner struggles and I feel no judgement or shame from her. I am so grateful to have been matched with her as a counselor to me.
I appreciate that my counselor is always willing to respond to my texts and she's excellent to talk with when I'm able to actually book with her. I wish that she had longer appointments available.
Jaye has helped me start to understand therapy again. She always listens to what I have to say and gives appropriate responses for where I’m at mentally at that moment. She always refers back to topics we haven’t covered and gives me ample opportunity to inform her on what’s going on in my day to day life. She’s extremely responsive to all of my messages and respected my gender identity right off the bat!
Jaye is very compassionate and insightful. Always helping me to discover what’s lying at the root of the issue at hand.
Active listening helps Jay understand what’s really important.
I always enjoy our sessions, and feel comfortable talking and value her insight
Frequently asked questions
Does Jaye Bahre offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Jaye Bahre works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Jaye Bahre speak?
Jaye Bahre speaks English.
How many years of experience does Jaye Bahre have?
Jaye Bahre has 15 years of experience.
Where is Jaye Bahre licensed to practice?
Jaye Bahre is licensed to practice in Oregon.
Does Jaye Bahre accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Jaye Bahre does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Jaye Bahre offer?
Jaye Bahre offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Jaye Bahre?
Jaye Bahre can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Jaye Bahre?
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