Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

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Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

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3 Endorsed

Portland, OR 97214

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Available both in-person and online

Portland, OR 97214

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I am currently accepting new clients. As your counselor, I provide a safe, supportive space to set goals, process challenges, and create meaningful change. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or a sense of disconnection, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, motivation, joy, and empowerment so you can move forward with confidence and feel more connected to yourself and others.

I view therapy as a space to deepen self-understanding and make choices aligned with your goals. My approach is person-centered, integrating Internal Family Systems, somatic awareness, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt techniques, and creative expressive tools to support healing and growth.

By creating a deeper connection to your body's responses to emotions and discovering different perspectives to develop more self awareness, I hope to work as a compassionate supporter of your growth. I believe that you are always the expert in your own life, and I welcome feedback and collaboration about tools that you find most useful for your progress.

Call or Email Melissa Rose Sanders now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 265-6543

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Introspective Collective

Portland, OR 97214

(971) 265-6543

227 W 13th Ave

Eugene, OR 97401 map

My website

I offer Telehealth therapy sessions and some in person therapy. In person sessions are located in Eugene, Oregon.

I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Substance Use

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Greetings and welcome.

Let's Connect (971) 265-6543

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Introspective Collective

Portland, OR 97214

(971) 265-6543

227 W 13th Ave

Eugene, OR 97401 map

My website

I offer Telehealth therapy sessions and some in person therapy. In person sessions are located in Eugene, Oregon.

I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Substance Use

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Greetings and welcome.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
PacificSource
Providence
Regence

I accept Providence, Cigna, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, and PacificSource insurance. For Private Pay, my fees are $160 per 50 minute session.

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

I accept Providence, Cigna, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, and PacificSource insurance. For Private Pay, my fees are $160 per 50 minute session.

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C11390 Melissa Sanders

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 8 years

Attended Sacred Heart University , M.A.

Additional Credentials

Certificate from MHACBO 2018

I have 5 years experience helping adults, children and families. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon and hold a certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from the Mental Health & Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon.

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Substance Use

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I work with clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety or depression related to family or life circumstances. During our initial sessions I will discuss your current goals in treatment and collaborate with you to address your needs in a way that helps to empower you toward healing. Most of my clients will see a gradual improvement in their symptoms within the first few months of treatment.

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

3 Endorsements

Justine Elstad

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Melissa is a creative, insightful, and highly intelligent therapist. She brings curiosity and depth to her work, helping clients explore patterns, gain clarity, and grow. Her thoughtful approach fosters meaningful insight and lasting change.

Kathleen Aguilar

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-A

I've had the privilege of working with Melissa. She's a deeply compassionate, skilled, and empowering therapist-supportive, respectful, and warm in every interaction. Her clinical expertise is matched by her genuine care and ability to foster growth.

Lily Suhanovsky

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Melissa combines deep clinical insight with warmth and curiosity. Her thoughtful, empowering approach helps clients understand themselves more fully and make lasting change. She brings both intelligence and genuine care to every interaction!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Brainspotting
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Expressive Arts
Feminist
Gestalt
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Trauma Focused

At our initial sessions, we will explore what brought you to therapy and some potential types of therapies that may be beneficial for your treatment. I often use CBT tools and Narrative approaches during our sessions, with additional focus on somatic body awareness to bring more attention to your physical responses to thoughts and emotions.

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 265-6543

Location

Primary Location

Introspective Collective

Portland, OR 97214

(971) 265-6543

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My website

Additional Location

227 W 13th Ave

Eugene, OR 97401

(971) 265-6543

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer Telehealth therapy sessions and some in person therapy. In person sessions are located in Eugene, Oregon.

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call for a free consultation now - (971) 265-6543

I offer Telehealth therapy sessions and some in person therapy. In person sessions are located in Eugene, Oregon.

Melissa Rose Sanders

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I

Call for a free consultation now - (971) 265-6543

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