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Elena Gold

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC (she, her)

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Portland, OR 97219
Perhaps you feel like you’ve been knocking at the door of your own life, waiting for someone to answer. Maybe you feel that you’re too much, or not enough, or you can’t breathe under the weight of something. You may be aware of what hurts, or you may struggle with a nameless ache that haunts you. Therapy can be a detangling process; together we create a nurturing space that allows all parts of yourself to have a voice and feel understood. A more generous way of being with yourself, your relationships, and the world becomes possible.
I work with adults in all life phases struggling with issues such as grief, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and life transitions. My approach is warm, creative, and insightful. Together we’ll explore what lies beneath the surface with compassion and gentle curiosity.
Healing is rarely linear, it’s woven into everything. It’s a process that can be tender, surprising, and meaningful. The insights discovered in therapy can bring relief and profound growth. If you feel a pull to work with me or have questions, you can contact me to set up a free initial call. I’m happy to let you get a feel for my way of being with you.
Call or Elena Gold now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 257-9268

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Portland, OR 97219

(971) 257-9268
My website
I specialize in Depression, Grief and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (971) 257-9268
Photo of Elena Gold, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Portland, OR 97219

(971) 257-9268
My website
I specialize in Depression, Grief and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • MagnaCare
  • Optum
  • PacificSource
  • Providence
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (971) 257-9268
Photo of Elena Gold, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (971) 257-9268

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R11248 Supervised by Rachael Berkeley (Oregon / L3656) Elena Gold
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, MA in Depth Psychotherapy Counseling, Graduated 2025
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Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 257-9268
Photo of Elena Gold, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 257-9268

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Dementia
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (971) 257-9268
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Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (971) 257-9268

6 Endorsements

John Chapman
John Chapman
Professional Counselor AssociateAMFTAPCCADC-II
Elena is a gifted and compassionate therapist. She brings an inspiring presence to her work, combining gentleness, and deep intuition to create a truly safe and supportive space for clients. I highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for support.
Katie Hathor-Jones
Katie Hathor-Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor CandidateMA
Elena is an empathetic and thoughtful therapist with a gift for making connections that others often overlook. She sees into the heart of an issue, offering new perspectives and approaches that help her clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
Dr. Sarah Wilson-Montemayor
Dr. Sarah Wilson-Montemayor
Professional Counselor AssociatePhDMAAPC
Elena's presence is uniquely and unconditionally compassionate, meeting whatever you bring with depth and care. Her intuitive wisdom hones in on what matters most, and with her you'll feel truly held, safe, and free to explore any place you long to heal.
Tressa Yellig
Tressa Yellig
Pre-Licensed Professional
In Elena's care, I feel like all of me is held carefully. Her soulful attunement, compassion, and tender presence create a sanctuary where all of me is welcomed with grace and thoughtful attention to the specific details of my life.
Ruby Johnstone
Ruby Johnstone
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMA
Elena is a deeply empathic & intuitive therapist who listens with her entire soul. Her approach invites healing by weaving a tapestry of symbol, story, and shadow-helping clients reconnect with meaning, authenticity, and the forgotten wisdom within.
Natalie Rempalski
Natalie Rempalski
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
As a former colleague of Elena's, I can confirm she walks her talk. She is a true depth-therapist, she lives symbolically, finds meaningful metaphors, and treats dreams as sacred messengers. She is a truly gifted clinician. Her clients are lucky!

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Jungian
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I primarily use a relational psychodynamic approach that welcomes the layered complexity of your inner world, with particular attention paid to how early attachment patterns, intergenerational familial trauma, and larger systems of oppression affect your present challenges and relationships. This approach is interwoven with various theories that support holding the complexity of being human.
Photo of Elena Gold, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 257-9268
"
I primarily use a relational psychodynamic approach that welcomes the layered complexity of your inner world, with particular attention paid to how early attachment patterns, intergenerational familial trauma, and larger systems of oppression affect your present challenges and relationships. This approach is interwoven with various theories that support holding the complexity of being human.
Photo of Elena Gold, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 257-9268

Location

Primary Location

Portland, OR 97219

(971) 257-9268
Photo of Elena Gold, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 257-9268
Photo of Elena Gold, Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Elena Gold
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, APC
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 257-9268