Ava Shih
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (503) 809-5386
Even the most capable people can reach a point where life feels unmanageable. The strategies that have gotten you this far aren’t working so well anymore. Lately, you’ve been thinking that you can’t go on like this. You know that something needs to change.
I am here to support you in defining and making that change. My style is warm, relational, collaborative, and down to earth. I will meet you where you are and be direct when it’s helpful. Sometimes we’ll laugh together, sometimes we’ll process things deeply, and sometimes I’ll gently point out patterns and encourage accountability.
If you want to maintain or improve performance while gaining balance, clarity, and meaning, schedule a consultation. We will discuss how therapy can help you build a more sustainable long-term strategy so that you can handle your responsibilities without constant overwhelm and move closer to a life you enjoy instead of just endure.
Call or Email Ava Shih now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 809-5386
Let's Connect (503) 809-5386
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- PacificSource
- Providence
- Regence
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Ava Shih
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (503) 809-5386
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Amanda Terry (Oregon / L12965) Ava Shih
Ava Shih
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (503) 809-5386
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Stress
- Parenting
- Chronic Pain
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Ava Shih
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (503) 809-5386
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Ava Shih
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (503) 809-5386