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Dr. Thomas Pankau, PhD

Dr. Thomas Pankau, PhD

Psychologist
2525 Nw Lovejoy St, Portland, OR
Thomas Pankau helps adults and older adolescents in Oregon navigate lifes challenges with clarity, resilience, and purpose. He offers a thoughtful, evidence-based approach for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, grief, or post-traumatic stress. Through both individual and group therapy, Thomas creates a space where clients feel seen and supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change. With a clinical focus on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma, Thomas integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques. He collaborates closely with clients to help them identify unhelpful patterns, build coping tools, and reconnect with their core values. His calm, grounded presence helps clients feel safe exploring difficult thoughts and emotions while working at a pace that supports sustainable progress. Thomas is particularly passionate about helping individuals recover from trauma, including those with PTSD or histories of chronic stress. His work is trauma-informed and designed to promote nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and personal empowerment. Whether someone is healing from a single event or years of cumulative experiences, Thomas offers guidance rooted in compassion, clinical knowledge, and trust in each person's capacity for growth. He also has experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, military and veteran populations, and those within the LGBTQ+ community. In every therapeutic relationship, he aims to foster inclusivity, authenticity, and a deep sense of human connection. Additional areas of support include mens issues and navigating complex grief. Outside of his clinical work, Thomas enjoys traveling, playing guitar, reading about American history, and spending time with his dogs. These personal passions reflect his belief in balance and the importance of maintaining joy and curiosity in life.

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About Dr. Thomas Pankau

Focus areas

Anxiety
Men's Mental Health Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Thomas Pankau

Thomas Pankau helps adults and older adolescents in Oregon navigate lifes challenges with clarity, resilience, and purpose. He offers a thoughtful, evidence-based approach for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, grief, or post-traumatic stress. Through both individual and group therapy, Thomas creates a space where clients feel seen and supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change. With a clinical focus on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma, Thomas integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques. He collaborates closely with clients to help them identify unhelpful patterns, build coping tools, and reconnect with their core values. His calm, grounded presence helps clients feel safe exploring difficult thoughts and emotions while working at a pace that supports sustainable progress. Thomas is particularly passionate about helping individuals recover from trauma, including those with PTSD or histories of chronic stress. His work is trauma-informed and designed to promote nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and personal empowerment. Whether someone is healing from a single event or years of cumulative experiences, Thomas offers guidance rooted in compassion, clinical knowledge, and trust in each person's capacity for growth. He also has experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, military and veteran populations, and those within the LGBTQ+ community. In every therapeutic relationship, he aims to foster inclusivity, authenticity, and a deep sense of human connection. Additional areas of support include mens issues and navigating complex grief. Outside of his clinical work, Thomas enjoys traveling, playing guitar, reading about American history, and spending time with his dogs. These personal passions reflect his belief in balance and the importance of maintaining joy and curiosity in life.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Mood Swings

Office location

Dr. Thomas Pankau, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Lifestance Health - Oregon
2525 Nw Lovejoy St, Portland, OR 97201
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Seattle Pacific University, PhD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1467128876

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Dr. Thomas Pankau has 2 office locations in Portland, view full addresses on Dr. Pankau's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Thomas Pankau?

Dr. Thomas Pankau frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Thomas Pankau on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Thomas Pankau speak?

Dr. Thomas Pankau speaks English.

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