Ruth Tessema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Not accepting new clients
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You may find yourself struggling with the demands of society along with personal stressors. I specialize in helping people understand the ways trauma, especially complex trauma, impacts their lives, their relationships, and their sense of Self. With support, one can build resilience after experiencing tremendous grief and trauma. As your counselor I aim to provide safe and therapeutic support as you garner skills to face difficult roadblocks that might otherwise seem too overwhelming to tackle or unconsciously hidden. Some of these obstacles can cause anxiety, anger, depression, insecurities, and conflicts with relationships.
As your counselor, I use specific styles and techniques to help you create a path of wellness. My methods tends to reflect a holistic framework of wellness which involves mind, body, spirit, and social integration methods. I also use culturally relevant techniques to cater to those of Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities.
There are multiple, if not infinite, layers and intersectionalities in ones life. My role is to help individuals examine, reflect, and explore those layers as this is essentially part of the healing journey. Counseling is a deep therapeutic relationship with the healing and the supporter. You do not need to take the journey alone.
Call or Email Ruth Tessema now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 274-5782
Let's Connect (971) 274-5782
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $250
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
- PacificSource
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5782
Ruth Tessema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C7215 Ruth Tessema
- License: Oregon Teachers Standards Practices and Commission 515106 / 2017
- Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) 833359 / 2017
- Attended PennWest University -California, PA, Master's in Counselor Education, Graduated 2017
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5782
Ruth Tessema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Racial Identity
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (971) 274-5782
Ruth Tessema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Existential
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (971) 274-5782
Ruth Tessema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
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Ruth Tessema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC