Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC (She, Her)
Verified by Psychology Today
12 SE 14th Avenue, Suite 203, Portland, OR 97214
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (503) 925-4041
Not accepting new clients
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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Melissa Chernaik
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 925-4041
Let's Connect (503) 925-4041
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor,
MS,
NCC,
LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C5754
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Attended Portland State University, Graduated 2017
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-4041
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor,
MS,
NCC,
LPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-4041
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor,
MS,
NCC,
LPC
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Body Positivity,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex Worker Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Body Positivity,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex Worker Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-4041
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor,
MS,
NCC,
LPC
Location
Primary Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-4041
Melissa Chernaik
Licensed Professional Counselor,
MS,
NCC,
LPC
Last Modified: 3 Jan 2023