Portland Therapy Center
Alicia Pasik

Alicia Pasik (She/They)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MS, CRC, LPC

Hello! My name is Alicia I am a licensed professional counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor.

Client Status

waitlist

Contact

971-606-4101

4080 SW Alice Street

Portland, 97219

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2018

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Group

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield

My Ideal Client

Are you looking for a therapist who incorporates art therapy & sand tray therapy into sessions? Perhaps you have tried traditional talk therapy and haven't seen much success. Do you identify as autistic, have ADHD, or otherwise consider yourself neurodiverse? Are you going through a major life transition, and needing some help navigating the muddy waters? Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who will hold you accountable? If the answer to either question is yes, we may be a match.

My Approach to Helping

As a certified rehabilitation counselor, I have specialized training in helping adults with disabilities and mental illness. Additionally, my undergraduate degree focused on expressive arts therapy, which informs my practice today. I believe that incorporating imagery and art can facilitate a deeper understanding of oneself, as well as get to the core issue a lot faster than talking can do. Sometimes, there aren't words, and that is ok. As a licensed counselor in the state of Oregon, I am required to complete ongoing education annually. My previous role in an inpatient crisis center included extensive trauma counseling, for which I saw first hand how powerful of a tool the sand tray can be in helping process and integrate trauma. I understand that some folks are not interested in working with this modality, and I always go at the pace of the client. Some folks will go through years of therapy without ever touching the sand, and that is ok.

My Values as a Therapist

The research shows that the biggest driving force for change is the therapeutic relationship. Thus, I prioritize our counseling relationship first and foremost. This includes having unconditional positive regard for you, as well as believing in your strengths and abilities. This also includes challenging you to see your own blind spots, or how you may be getting in your own way sometimes. I value authenticity, and have a warm, steady presence. Together, with our relationship as the safety net, we can dig deeper into what needs to be uncovered for your healing journey. I value uncovering all parts of ourselves, especially those parts that we may deem "bad" or "ugly" and having compassion for those parts.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Sand Tray External link

    I am trained in the Sand Play method from the Sandplay Training Worldwide institute.

  • Art Therapy External link

    My undergraduate degree coursework at Lesley College focused largely on art and expressive arts therapy.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Autism External link

    I have extensive experience helping folks who are diagnosed or self-identify as neurodiverse. I see neurodiversity as a unique way of existing in the world, rather than as an issue to treat. Some challenges that may be experienced with this diagnosis include feeling different or misunderstood, sensory processing difficulties, and difficulty understanding social cues. I provide neurodivergent-affirming care and believe that you are the expert of your own experience.

  • ADHD External link

    My previous work experience as a job coach for adults with disabilities informs my approach to treating ADHD. I am creative in my approach, and tailor it to your specific learning style. As a visual and kinesthetic learner, I have had great success incorporating visual aids to enhance our counseling sessions when indicated.

  • Anxiety External link

    At the inpatient crisis center, I had great success in treating adults with anxiety. I incorporate engaging the five senses as grounding techniques for anxiety, and include breath work. I can give you concrete tools to take with you outside of our therapy sessions to assist in treating anxiety.

  • Aspergers External link

    Aspergers is no longer listed in the DSM, however, there are many folks who still self-identify with the diagnosis. I have extensive experience supporting this population in my work history at the crisis center, as well as a case manager and job coach for adults with disabilities.

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