Portland Therapy Center
Rose Novak

Rose Novak (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

M.A. Professional Mental Health Counseling

Supervisor: Julianna Vermeys, MA, LPC, NCC, RYT

I enjoy the challenges that accompany growth and change. Let's explore the complexity and nuance of your lived experiences with intention.

Client Status

waitlist

Contact

503-420-3005

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $175-$200

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2022

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

My Ideal Client

I serve adult individuals who are both curious about their healing journey and ready for change. Over the years, I have worked with clients who collectively hold a variety of identities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and cultures. My clients tend to have experienced childhood trauma, attachment wounding, complex-PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, relational concerns, and life transitions. Some are also hoping to deepen their spiritual practice or connection to Nature.

My Approach to Helping

I believe that healing happens through connection. The therapeutic relationship is the medium through which we will practice communication, honesty, authenticity, vulnerability, safety, compassion, and mindful presence with one another. I believe that you, the client, are the expert of your own experience, and together we will curiously explore your emotional, physical, and spiritual experiences with intention. I align with Compassion Focused Therapy and Somatic Psychotherapy which both emphasize gentleness, de-shaming, practicing compassion as a learnable skill, and honoring our mind-body experiences. Additionally, my work is guided by Multicultural and Social Justice orientations, meaning that our work together will include exploration around your cultural identities and potential greater social systems at play. Healing is not a linear process, but together we will meet the ebbs and flows of your journey with honesty, care, and probably some humor!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

For a lot of us, "healing" can feel like a vague destination point reserved for a select few. I don't believe there is any one way to heal (nor do I believe there is an end point). I believe that you already have the knowledge of what is and what is not working for you. Therapy can be a place to explore some of our most painful emotions such as grief and shame, but also can be a place to celebrate growth and have some fun. We will probably laugh and cry together. We will most likely engage in a variety of therapeutic activities together such as body work, creative/intuitive therapy, or inner child healing work to name a few, but I will always tailor my interventions to meet your needs and preferences. I also welcome client feedback in session! In a world where everyone is looking for answers, let's look within and around. Let's not overcomplicate an already overwhelming existence, sometimes the simplest interventions are the most profound.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered) External link

    I am currently receiving supervision from a Somatic Psychotherapy Mental Health Professional, and recently completed a an internship program with a somatically oriented practice. Over the years, I have gained knowledge and experience in healing stored trauma in the body. My approach is slow and gentle, we will practice learning how to listen to your body's cues and innate wisdom.

  • EcoTherapy External link

    Incorporating Nature into counseling does not necessarily mean that we have to go on a long hike together (although we could!). In fact, many of the ways in which I incorporate Nature into counseling can be done over Telehealth. We might explore your attachments towards geographical locations, discover activities that you find to be rejuvenating, or incorporate Nature into our mindfulness work. Therapy can be a dynamic space where we get creative together about your treatment.

  • Attachment Theory External link

    Early childhood and relational experiences are at the heart of many mental health related diagnoses and symptoms. We will likely explore how you developed into the person you are today and if you have any behaviors or concerns that you would like to evolve from. We will practice relational ways of being together, so that you may start to experience relationships differently outside of therapy.

Issues I Treat

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