Andrea Robinson

Andrea Robinson

Licensed Professional Counselor

My approach is warm and collaborative. Clients describe my approach as compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

971-509-5476

2717 SW 2nd Ave

4

Portland, 97201

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $185

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2014

Services

  • Individual
  • Group
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • MODA
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield

My Ideal Client

Many of my clients are people who have held it all together on the outside while quietly struggling within. My work is grounded in a deep understanding of how our experiences shape the ways we see ourselves, navigate relationships, and move through the world. I work collaboratively with you to understand these patterns and begin addressing the experiences beneath them.

My Approach to Helping

Through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven, evidence-based approach, I guide clients in processing painful memories and unburdening their emotional weight. My goal is to help you find freedom from the patterns and emotions that no longer serve you, allowing space for growth and transformation.I work with adults from all walks of life who are ready to invest in their well-being. Many of my clients are navigating the aftermath of: ◦ Childhood or relational trauma • PTSD from life-altering events • Anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem linked to past experiences ◦ Whether you’ve tried therapy before or are considering it for the first time, we’ll create a tailored approach that aligns with your unique needs and goals. ◦ EMDR Specialization: I use this powerful, research-backed modality to help you prI use this powerful, research-backed modality to help you process and reframe memories, so they no longer define your present or future.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

At New Approaches Therapy, I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, just like you. I've had the privilege of witnessing hundreds of people navigate this challenging journey and find profound healing, experiencing peace and joy they once thought were impossible. I have also walked this path myself, giving me a deep understanding of the complexities involved. My unique therapeutic approach, incorporating highly specialized EMDR techniques, is designed to help reduce your suffering as effectively and efficiently as possible. There is hope for a brighter future, and I'm here to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • EMDR External link

    The unique Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR therapeutic approach from PTI is a trauma-informed model that considers how trauma affects an individuals ability to regulate the nervous system and to connect with others. Deb Kennard, founder of PTI, created the SAFE approach to simplify attachment and regulation theory to make the EMDR process more effective.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • PTSD External link

    Through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven, evidence-based approach, I guide clients in processing painful memories and unburdening their emotional weight. My goal is to help you find freedom from the patterns and emotions that no longer serve you, allowing space for growth and transformation. My training in th unique Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR therapeutic approach from PTI; a trauma-informed model that considers how trauma affects an individuals.

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