A Bit About Audrianna

About Audrianna

Audrianna Joy Gurr is currently in her 20th year of being a therapist and 16th year in private practice as a licensed, professional counselor, seeing individuals and groups, telehealth and some in person. She has conducted over 14,000 therapy sessions in her practice. She has worked in community mental health since 2005 and has received official citations of thanks from Portland Police and the FBI for her work in stopping human trafficking. Since 2009 she has been a Certified Addictions Therapist (CADCI) and a Daring Way™ Facilitator (Brené Brown) since 2013. 

Since becoming a mother, she has done specialty focused work in the perinatal communities using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) among other methods.

Now that she is officially in the perimenopause cusp—whew, pass that fan please—she is leaning into becoming the support she wishes she had as she experiences her menopause journey. 

Audrianna was born in a small town in Idaho. She studied at University of Idaho, in Moscow, Idaho for her BA in International Studies, Minor in Economics. She studied abroad at Groningen University, Tilburg University and Leiden University (all the Netherlands) for two years during her undergraduate years. Previously, she worked for several years, stateside and overseas (the Netherlands, Hong Kong) in international education. She received her MA in International Relations from the University of Essex, UK and her MS in Counseling from Portland State University.

She became a mental health therapist in the early 00s. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon with her teen sons, chef husband and pandemic pet twin cats.

Audrianna Gurr, Therapist

Professional Background

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience
  • Over 14,000 therapy sessions conducted

A Safe Space for LGBTQAI+ Individuals

Your identity, experiences, and story matter. At Therapy by Audrianna, inclusivity isn’t just a value—it’s a commitment. This is a space where LGBTQAI+ individuals and gender-diverse clients can access therapy free from judgment, bias, or barriers.

Audrianna is a dedicated ally who understands the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals may face, from identity exploration to relationships, mental health concerns, and systemic barriers. Her approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based support, and the belief that everyone deserves to be heard and affirmed.

Additionally, for those engaged in ethical non-monogamous relationships, this space is poly-secure, offering understanding and support for diverse relationship structures.

You are welcome. You are respected. You are enough.

Embracing Menopause: Mental Health & Empowerment

In this featured conversation, Audrianna Gurr discusses the emotional impact of menopause, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and how women can reclaim clarity, confidence, and calm during midlife transitions.

This episode offers practical insight, validation, and tools for navigating anxiety, sleep changes, and identity shifts with strength and self-trust.

Listen to the Full Episode on Apple Podcasts
Lewis & Clark Graduate School
Upcoming Event
JUL
10

Understanding, Exploring, and Supporting Perimenopause

Lewis & Clark Graduate School | Portland, Oregon
Time 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Format In-person community event
Facilitated by:
Audrianna J. Gurr, LPC, CADC I
Psychotherapist specializing in women’s mental health, anxiety, and midlife transitions.

This event explores the emotional, psychological, and relational impact of perimenopause — a phase that is often misunderstood or overlooked.

Through a compassionate and evidence-informed lens, this conversation offers clarity on mood changes, anxiety, sleep disruption, and identity shifts.

Designed as both an educational and reflective space, this event centers validation, understanding, and practical tools for navigating this transition.

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    Therapy For Every Stage of Life

    I offer individual and group counseling in Portland, Oregon, creating a safe and supportive space for healing, growth, and transformation. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, life transitions, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, therapy can be a powerful step toward emotional well-being

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    Specialized Treatment Areas

    My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, with expertise in:

     Support for substance abuse and gambling recovery journeys.

    Overcoming burnout, workplace challenges, and career shifts.

    Including perinatal mood and emotional health support.

    Support for all forms of personal and profound loss, providing a path toward healing.

    Emotional support for chronic illness and life-changing diagnoses.

    Guidance for parents navigating transitions and new roles.

    Navigating emotional, physical, and identity shifts with care.

    Healing from past wounds in a compassionate, safe space.

    Support for navigating communication and personal relationship dynamics.

    Tools to navigate life’s pressures with resilience.

    Start your Therapy Journey with Audrianna

    Every journey begins with a first step—and you don’t have to take it alone.

    Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to walk with you. Audrianna provides compassionate, experienced care in a nurturing environment. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific challenge or simply want space to grow, you are welcome here.

    To schedule your first session, you’ll need to complete a few simple forms. This helps us provide the best support for your needs.

    Learn more about:

    • Session rates & payment options
    • Insurance & policies
    • Required forms before your first visit

    Click below to visit our New Client Info page and get started today.

    Insurance

    Audrianna is currently on various insurance panels and is currently accepting: Aetna and Pacific Source.

    She is considered out-of-network for many plans.

    Please ask about your specific needs and coverage.

    Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan.

    Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

    • Do I have mental health benefits?
    • What is my deductible and has it been met?
    • How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
    • How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
    • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
    • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

    Rates

    $175 per 50-minute individual session starting 1 January, 2026. 

    Reduced Fee

    Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis.

    Payment

    Cash or credit card.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay a late cancel fee of the treatment as booked.

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    Licensed Therapist, Women’s Advocate, Mom of 2 tween/teens, Chef’s Wife, Washi Tape Lover, Baker, Movie Buff and World Explorer
    • Here's what's actually happening when anxiety hits: your nervous system activates before your thinking brain has a chance to intervene. Breathing shifts. Chest tightens. Stomach drops.

Your emotional brain starts scanning for threat and the part of you that reasons, reflects, and self-soothes goes partially offline.

This is why logic doesn't land in those moments. You're not being irrational. You're being human.

Anxiety isn't a thinking problem. It's a body problem and it asks for a body-based response.
That doesn't mean you're helpless. It means you start with the body: breath, sensation, presence.

You're not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do.

#NervousSystemRegulation #AnxietyRelief #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthEducation #TraumaInformed #BodyMindConnection #YouAreNotBroken #MentalHealth"
    • If you're a therapist, counselor, or helping professional, how prepared do you feel when a client walks in describing mood swings, brain fog, sudden anxiety, or a complete loss of herself… and it turns out perimenopause is at the center of it?
Most of us weren't trained for this. And our clients are paying the price.
I'm presenting a 3-hour, skills-based, in-person training at Lewis & Clark Graduate School on July 10th and I want you there.

Understanding, Exploring, and Supporting Perimenopause and Menopause Experiences in The Therapy Room

Here's what you'll walk away with:
— A framework for identifying emotional patterns specific to perimenopause
— The ""Three Tiers"" tool for reducing anxiety-driven over-control in clients
— Assertiveness + boundary-setting skills using a Personal Bill of Rights lens
— Culturally responsive, equity-informed interventions you can use immediately in session

📅 July 10, 2026 · 9am–12pm
📍 Lewis & Clark Graduate School, Portland, OR
💳 $79 · 3 CEUs included
🎓 20% discount for GSEC alumni, adjuncts & supervisors · $40 student rate
Link in bio to register. Spots are limited.

💬 What's the biggest gap you've felt in your training around perimenopause? Drop it below.

#MentalHealthProfessionals #TherapistTraining #ContinuingEducation #Perimenopause #TraumaInformed #ClinicalPractice #WomensHealth #PortlandTherapist #CEUs #MenopauseAwareness
    • We've been conditioned to believe that if something isn't working, we just need to try harder.

But sometimes the problem isn't effort. It's depletion.

Your body has a limit. And when you cross it, pushing harder doesn't create progress, it creates breakdown.

Here are 3 signs your body is asking for rest, not more discipline. Pay attention.

Which sign is speaking to you right now? 💙

#RestNotPush #BurnoutPrevention #ListenToYourBody #MentalHealthAwareness #NervousSystemCare
    Here's what's actually happening when anxiety hits: your nervous system activates before your thinking brain has a chance to intervene. Breathing shifts. Chest tightens. Stomach drops. Your emotional brain starts scanning for threat and the part of you that reasons, reflects, and self-soothes goes partially offline. This is why logic doesn't land in those moments. You're not being irrational. You're being human. Anxiety isn't a thinking problem. It's a body problem and it asks for a body-based response. That doesn't mean you're helpless. It means you start with the body: breath, sensation, presence. You're not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do. #NervousSystemRegulation #AnxietyRelief #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthEducation #TraumaInformed #BodyMindConnection #YouAreNotBroken #MentalHealth"
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    If you're a therapist, counselor, or helping professional, how prepared do you feel when a client walks in describing mood swings, brain fog, sudden anxiety, or a complete loss of herself… and it turns out perimenopause is at the center of it?
Most of us weren't trained for this. And our clients are paying the price.
I'm presenting a 3-hour, skills-based, in-person training at Lewis & Clark Graduate School on July 10th and I want you there.

Understanding, Exploring, and Supporting Perimenopause and Menopause Experiences in The Therapy Room

Here's what you'll walk away with:
— A framework for identifying emotional patterns specific to perimenopause
— The ""Three Tiers"" tool for reducing anxiety-driven over-control in clients
— Assertiveness + boundary-setting skills using a Personal Bill of Rights lens
— Culturally responsive, equity-informed interventions you can use immediately in session

📅 July 10, 2026 · 9am–12pm
📍 Lewis & Clark Graduate School, Portland, OR
💳 $79 · 3 CEUs included
🎓 20% discount for GSEC alumni, adjuncts & supervisors · $40 student rate
Link in bio to register. Spots are limited.

💬 What's the biggest gap you've felt in your training around perimenopause? Drop it below.

#MentalHealthProfessionals #TherapistTraining #ContinuingEducation #Perimenopause #TraumaInformed #ClinicalPractice #WomensHealth #PortlandTherapist #CEUs #MenopauseAwareness
    If you're a therapist, counselor, or helping professional, how prepared do you feel when a client walks in describing mood swings, brain fog, sudden anxiety, or a complete loss of herself… and it turns out perimenopause is at the center of it? Most of us weren't trained for this. And our clients are paying the price. I'm presenting a 3-hour, skills-based, in-person training at Lewis & Clark Graduate School on July 10th and I want you there. Understanding, Exploring, and Supporting Perimenopause and Menopause Experiences in The Therapy Room Here's what you'll walk away with: — A framework for identifying emotional patterns specific to perimenopause — The ""Three Tiers"" tool for reducing anxiety-driven over-control in clients — Assertiveness + boundary-setting skills using a Personal Bill of Rights lens — Culturally responsive, equity-informed interventions you can use immediately in session 📅 July 10, 2026 · 9am–12pm 📍 Lewis & Clark Graduate School, Portland, OR 💳 $79 · 3 CEUs included 🎓 20% discount for GSEC alumni, adjuncts & supervisors · $40 student rate Link in bio to register. Spots are limited. 💬 What's the biggest gap you've felt in your training around perimenopause? Drop it below. #MentalHealthProfessionals #TherapistTraining #ContinuingEducation #Perimenopause #TraumaInformed #ClinicalPractice #WomensHealth #PortlandTherapist #CEUs #MenopauseAwareness
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    We've been conditioned to believe that if something isn't working, we just need to try harder. But sometimes the problem isn't effort. It's depletion. Your body has a limit. And when you cross it, pushing harder doesn't create progress, it creates breakdown. Here are 3 signs your body is asking for rest, not more discipline. Pay attention. Which sign is speaking to you right now? 💙 #RestNotPush #BurnoutPrevention #ListenToYourBody #MentalHealthAwareness #NervousSystemCare
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