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About
My work is centered around empowering womxn and gender diverse folx, especially those who have experienced interpersonal or cultural trauma. I have special interest and training in working with the adolescent/young adult population, those who have experienced religious trauma, survivors of narcissistic abuse, and those interested in psychedelic integration work. I help others develop more secure relationships with themselves and those around them, and work with your inner critic to unburden the parts of self that have developed as a response to trauma. I also offer ADHD evaluations in a limited capacity.
I offer psychotherapy for healing from developmental trauma and attachment wounding from a holistic and relational lens, using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT), and both mindfulness-based and somatic approaches. I am currently completing training in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP) and a certificate in somatic trauma healing.
I understand how difficult it can be to be open and vulnerable with your heart when your experiences and emotions have not been responded to adequately. If you are struggling with feelings resulting from attachment wounding or relational anxiety, or want to find out more, please reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me.
Call or Email Jessica L Besner for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 755-8240
Finances
- Session Fee: $200 per session
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Accepted Insurance Plans
- PacificSource
- Out of Network
Not currently accepting insurance, in the process of getting paneled. Also offer sliding scale.
Email me or call (503) 755-8240 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 8 Years
- License: Oregon / C6855
- School: PsyD Candidate; Antioch University New England
- Year Graduated: 2017
I completed my doctoral internship at Portland State University; I'm currently a doctoral (PsyD) candidate with dissertation in progress.
Additional Credentials
- Degree: Rutgers University / B.A. - Religion
- Year graduated: 2012
- Membership: Portland Integration Network
Location
Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Psychedelic Integration
Issues
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- LGBTQ+
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Teen
Communities
- Body Positivity
- Immuno-disorders
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Single Mother
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Group
Last Modified: 1 Feb 2023
(503) 755-8240