Kate Degenhardt

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of PNW Anxiety Center in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like hair pulling in adolescents, teens, and young adults. My work is grounded in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ERP, HRT, and ACT. I’m passionate about helping individuals—and their families—build resilience, reduce suffering, and reconnect with what matters most.

I offer specialized assessment and psychotherapy for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), with a focus on hair pulling (trichotillomania), using evidence-based interventions such as Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) treatment. I also provide therapy for children, teens, and young adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, school avoidance, perfectionism, and intrusive thoughts. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I often involve parents in treatment to support meaningful and lasting change.