Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (503) 925-4041
Just being human in this world can be confusing, exhausting and heartbreaking. We all feel stuck sometimes—in old patterns, painful feelings, anxious thoughts, or harsh beliefs about ourselves or others. And therapy is a great place to change those things. But I believe the true magic of therapy is in learning to feel—really feel in your bones—how whole and worthy you actually are, no matter how stuck or broken you might feel today. My job is to support and challenge you to get to know and accept all parts of yourself (yes, even that harsh inner critic). Together, we'll heal old wounds so you can feel more balanced and integrated.
I help people facing all sorts of challenges—self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, gender identity, sexuality, grief & loss. I'm LGBTQIA+, poly, and kink affirming, body-positive, and generally welcoming of humans in all our beautiful, flawed glory.
Stuckness, struggle and pain may be natural parts of life, but tackling them alone doesn't have to be. I offer a warm, safe, non-judgmental place to dig in—leaning on genuine human connection, self-compassion, and even humor. My style is honest, direct and collaborative; I'm 'in it' with you as a partner in the work. If that sounds good, please get in touch.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-4041
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C5754 Melissa Chernaik
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Portland State University, Graduated 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (503) 925-4041
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (503) 925-4041
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (503) 925-4041
Location
Primary Location
Melissa Chernaik Counseling
12 SE 14th Avenue
Suite 203
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 925-4041Email Me
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 925-4041