Michelle
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHCI
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (971) 316-4540
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than two decades in neuroscience research, and that background shapes everything I do. I understand, at a cellular level, that the brain can change. That healing isn't just possible; it's how we're wired.
I work with adults, teens, couples, and parents navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and questions of identity and belonging. Many of my clients arrive carrying more than they can name: patterns that repeat, pain that lingers, a sense that something needs to shift but they're not sure where to start. You don't have to have it figured out to begin.
My approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in the neuroscience of change. I draw on my research background to bring you therapy that is both deeply relational and evidence-based. I'm committed to LGBTQIA+ affirming, weight-inclusive, anti-racist care—because the systems we live in shape our wellbeing, and good therapy makes room for all.
I believe that meaningful change happens in the context of safe, attuned relationships. I know how much courage it takes to seek support. Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you're looking. My hope is to create a space where all of you is welcome: your history, your complexity, your resilience. If something here resonates, I'd love to connect.
Call or Email Michelle Sorensen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 316-4540
Let's Connect (971) 316-4540
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $50
- Couple Sessions $50
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
Michelle Sorensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHCI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 316-4540
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Bridget Saladino (Oregon / C9933) Michelle Sorensen
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended George Fox University, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Expected May 2027
- Certificate from Nurtured Heart Institute 2026
- Certificate from Memory Reconsolidation / Rapid Trauma Processing 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle Sorensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHCI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 316-4540
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
Expertise
- Ageism
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Fat Bias
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Michelle Sorensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHCI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 316-4540
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Nurtured Heart Approach
- Person-Centered
- Rapid Trauma Processing & Memory Reconsolidation
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Michelle Sorensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHCI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 316-4540
Location
Primary Location
Bridge to Relationship
1110 Southeast Alder Street
Portland, OR 97214
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Additional Location
Portland, OR 97215
(971) 316-4540Nearby Areas
Cities
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Michelle Sorensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHCI
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 316-4540