Portland Therapy Center
Shelley Sauer

Shelley Sauer (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

If you have been struggling, or if you long for greater peace in your life, I may be able to help.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-954-2112

Portland, 97225

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $100-$160

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 1998

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Group

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Providence Health Plan
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My Ideal Client

I work with a wide range of clients, and my focus is to help you gain clarity, access inner wisdom, find relief and work towards healthy change. It is possible to feel better, experience more , connect in a more fulfilling way with others, express yourself with increased creativity.

My Approach to Helping

My approach is compassionate and heart-centered, and our work is collaborative. I utilize a variety of tools, including identifying and changing negative believes, working with the body-somatic system for understanding and change, weaving in creativity and spirituality to enhance. Practicing awareness of the present moment is a powerful healer, and helps to synthesize experiences, thoughts, and emotions. Working with the emotions--identifying them, expressing them, and interpreting their wisdom, is also crucial for healing.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My passion for psychological and spiritual health has been lifelong. Education includes ongoing training in EMDR, and somatic therapies. My work experience includes many years in community mental health, hospital-based programs, and private practice. Special interest in trauma, especially developmental trauma and neglect. My personal work around historical trauma allows me an additional level of understanding.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • EMDR External link

    Trained in 2016 and engage in ongoing advance trainings.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Spirituality External link

    We hear about the importance of exercising our bodies, stimulating our minds, and feeling our feelings. Many of us lack spiritual nourishment, which it vital for us to be our best selves. Common spiritual truths include love and compassion for self and others, and taking personal responsibility. You can gain immense security and profound peace by living from the wisdom of your higher self.

  • Anxiety External link

    Anxiety and worry can be a barometer to let us know that something is out of balance or wrong that we need to pay attention to, and this can include emotions that are blocked and not being tended to or listened to. I can assist you by seeking cause, gleaning wisdom, and finding relief and a feeling of greater ease.

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