Paula Fontenelle

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA (she, her)

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3 Endorsed

Portland, OR 97202

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From battling anxiety, depression, and self-doubt to navigating the complexities of unresolved trauma, your pain may feel overwhelming. It creates internal dialogues filled with guilt, shame, and fear, leaving you stuck and disconnected from yourself and others. Finding self-acceptance and meaning can be an arduous journey surrounded by internal battles over identity, purpose, and belonging. You wrestle with deep-seated beliefs about your value and place in the world, and these beliefs hinder your ability to cultivate connections, pursue your passions, and live a fulfilling life

By fostering a deep sense of acceptance and empathy, I will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and your goals. Together, we will work to identify and challenge any self-limiting beliefs or patterns that may be holding you back, while also celebrating your strengths and resilience, ultimately creating the life you envision.

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work towards understanding your experiences, identifying your strengths, and creating a path towards healing and growth. Your journey is unique, and I am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.

Call or Email Paula Fontenelle now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 447-7763

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Flourishing Minds LLC

Portland, OR 97202

(503) 447-7763

I specialize in Grief, Depression and Anxiety

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (503) 447-7763

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Flourishing Minds LLC

Portland, OR 97202

(503) 447-7763

I specialize in Grief, Depression and Anxiety

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

CareOregon
HealthShare
Medicaid
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

Under OHP, I accept CareOregon or HealthShare (Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas counties). Please make sure you have either one as it depends on the county you live in.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 447-7763

Paula Fontenelle

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Under OHP, I accept CareOregon or HealthShare (Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas counties). Please make sure you have either one as it depends on the county you live in.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 447-7763

Paula Fontenelle

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C8511 Paula Fontenelle
Certificate from Center for Studies in Psychoanalysis (São Paulo, Brazil) 2014
Attended George Fox University, MA in Clinical Mental Health

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (503) 447-7763

Paula Fontenelle

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (503) 447-7763

Paula Fontenelle

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Grief
Depression
Anxiety

Expertise

Behavioral Issues
Bisexual
Family Conflict
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD

I offer a welcoming space for clients feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and seeking to explore their thoughts and behaviors. We will identify and challenge self-limiting beliefs, celebrate your strengths, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself so that change can happen. By fostering acceptance, we will create a plan to achieve the life you envision, walking alongside you every step of the way.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 447-7763

Paula Fontenelle

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA