Jessica Van der Merwe
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213
Let's Connect (360) 335-3906
Growing up in a dysfunctional family, being in a toxic or abusive relationship, or experiencing the horrors of a traumatic event can set you on a collision course with daily triggers to anger, sadness, overwhelm, panic, or dissociation. Maybe you notice your reactions in your relationships are causing harm, and you regularly experience the dreaded “shame spiral.” You minimize your pain, or others regularly do. If this is you, I’m glad you’re here. Long-term healing is possible. Even if only a small part of you hopes for change, I'm confident it's enough to start the journey toward a peaceful and thriving life.
I use humor, creativity and authentic presence as a therapist. I come from a trauma-informed strengths-based approach to trauma processing with Brainspotting therapy, and "parts" approaches. This approach is based on the science and wisdom of the body, while using a compassion-focused framework to reduce shame, excessive guilt, and trauma-related responses.
Emotional work is often the hardest work we will ever do. It doesn't come without having the courage and readiness to face your challenges. Existing with low confidence or feeling “stuck” can be transformed into a peaceful and thriving life. Call or email me today to connect for a free 15 min consultation, or read more about what I offer on my website.
Call or Email Jessica Van der Merwe now for a free 15 minute consultation - (360) 335-3906
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Jessica Van der Merwe
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 335-3906
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C6884 Jessica Van der Merwe
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Western Seminary, Masters of Arts in Counseling, Graduated 2019
- Licensed by State of Oregon / C6884
- License: Washington State Department of Health LH 61170052 / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jessica Van der Merwe
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 335-3906
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Complex Trauma and Attachment
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Jessica Van der Merwe
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (360) 335-3906
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Culturally Sensitive
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma-Informed Stabilization Therapy (TIST)
Jessica Van der Merwe
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (360) 335-3906