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Michelle M. Pliske
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Michelle M. Pliske

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Verified by Psychology Today
4950 NE Belknap Ct, Suite 205, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Let's Connect (503) 925-3118
I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. My work involves complex divorce and reunification therapy. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.
Play therapy offers the child an environment of safety. If children are able to say what they think or how they feel through toys/art/sand/media with someone who can translate their behavior and facilitate the process, they will respond positively and can successfully work through their presenting issues.
I have credentialing in EMDR, expressive therapies (play therapy supervisor RPT-S, children's yoga) and certification in trauma informed services. I am certified in adoption and foster care issues and work in conjunction with multiple therapy dogs with certification in Animal Assisted Therapy.
Call or Michelle M. Pliske now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 925-3118

My Practice at a Glance

Firefly Institute

4950 NE Belknap Ct

Suite 205

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 925-3118

Available both in-person and online
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD, and Divorce
I accept insurance
I see individuals, families and groups
Let's Connect (503) 925-3118

My Practice at a Glance

Firefly Institute

4950 NE Belknap Ct

Suite 205

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 925-3118

Available both in-person and online
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD, and Divorce
I accept insurance
I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Beacon Health Options | Carelon
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Crime Victims Compensation
  • Health Advocate
  • Health Net
  • Healthy Kids Connect
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • MHN | Health Net
  • Moda Health
  • Optum
  • PacificSource
  • Premera
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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The Firefly Institute has a care coordination team to help you navigate the complexities of the insurance industry, eligibility and benefits
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
"
The Firefly Institute has a care coordination team to help you navigate the complexities of the insurance industry, eligibility and benefits
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L5487
  • In Practice for 13 Years
  • Certificate from University of Denver Animal Assisted Human Health / 2016
  • Certificate from Association for Play Therapy RPT-S / 2016
  • Attended University of Pennsylvania Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Practice, DSW (Doctorate in Clinical Social Work), Graduated 2020
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Divorce

Expertise

  • Acute or Chronic Illness in the Family
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Transgender Health/LBGTQ+
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Cancer
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Cancer
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Children's Yoga
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Group Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Firefly Institute

4950 NE Belknap Ct

Suite 205

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 925-3118
"
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
"
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Last Modified: 16 Sep 2021