Portland Therapy Center
ariel reiner

ariel reiner (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA

I am so glad you are here. Whether you are new to therapy or have not achieved your goals in regular talk therapy, somatic therapy can help.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

5035834107

6118 Southeast Belmont Street

Portland, 97215

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $170-$190

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2019

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Group
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

In therapy, I provide a warm and accepting space where we work together, respectfully exploring what nourishes you and what your needs, values, and aspirations are. We’ll explore what holds you back, where you’d like to see change, and what may support you in expressing your whole authentic self. We’ll gently and slowly uncover what experiences your body may be holding as they arise in the present moment and how to interpret your body's innate guidance and knowledge.

My Approach to Helping

My work is informed by bioenergetics, spiritual psychology, and a relational, solutions-oriented approach. In my work with couples, I lean into the Hakomi principles of mindfulness, organicity, non-violence, body/mind holism, and unity. I am passionate about supporting people in becoming more fully embodied.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Many of us want the same things: to feel safe, to love and be loved, to be seen, heard and supported, and to be at home in our bodies. However, being a human is complicated, and when presented with more than is manageable, our bodies' innate intelligence takes over and holds onto tough experiences for us. This is where somatic psychotherapy can help.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Relational  External link

    I practice relationally meaning I am a human in the room with you - I may cry and laugh with you and use self-disclosure. We are equals in the therapy room.

  • Couples Counseling External link

    While I love working with individuals around empowerment and embodiment, I am particularly passionate about working with couples. Couples therapy works best when both parties are in individual counseling.

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered) External link

    Our past pains and trauma don't live in our mind, the residual of our experiences is held in the tissues and fascia of our bodies. This is why a bottom-up approach is helpful in therapy. When we lean into our body's intelligence and learn to listen to and honor the voice of our body, that's where healing happens.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    As a society, we don't collectively have a proper container for marriages and partnerships, and so I seek to provide a solid ground and container where we work together to improve communication and deepen intimacy.

  • Women's Issues External link

    Trauma and abuse have been passed down from generation to generation. And, so has resilience. I hold a transgenerational lense in our approach to moving forward.

  • Spirituality External link

    For many of us in the West spirituality is missing from our lives. Let's work together to uncover what fills your cup.

Contact ariel

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