Portland Therapy Center
Christina Sheehan

Christina Sheehan (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MS, LPC

Radical Counseling for Highly Sensitive People. I specialize in helping highly sensitive people integrate their trauma and thrive.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-470-3128

Mailing Address: 1327 SE Tacoma St.

#110

Portland, 97202

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $175

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2016

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

Highly Sensitive People (HSP) make up a 15-20% of the population. It's not a disorder or a weakness. In fact it is estimated that 50% of all people in therapy possess this trait, so there is a 50/50 chance right off the bat that you might be an HSP! As an HSP you are meant to do great things. Your trait is here for a reason and your superpowers make you very valuable. Therapy provides the roadmap to understanding yourself and designing your life in order to take advantage of your gifts.

How I Can Help You

I know that you are exhausted and feel there is nothing to be done about it. Too many responsibilities and people depending on you. You want to let go, but fear disaster if you are not in control. I know you feel pressure from friends/family/society to be ok, think happy thoughts, just do yoga, try this diet, stop being so sensitive, meditate 3 hours a day—and Oh the real reason I called you, can you do me a favor? I know that it feels like putting yourself first is selfish. I know that the over thinking, replaying conversations and worrying about making someone upset is exhausting, and I know there is more in life for you then to-do lists, and fulfilling others priorities.

My Approach to Helping

Counter-Culture. Rebellious. Empowered. Radical Counseling is about acknowledging that we do not grow up in a world free from influence and agendas and that social justice ills affect us all. We look critically at what society is offering- like the limited definitions of success, patriarchy, gender roles, developmental expectations, and we consider whether those things add value to our lives or not. We tune into our own guidance & sensitivity system- instead of only referencing the outer world-and use this wisdom to create the life that supports our inner wisdom.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Depth Therapy External link

    Depth Therapy is based on the psychology of Carl Jung and believes you have a conscious and an unconscious life. The unconscious can be running the show without your knowledge. In this type of therapy I guide you through a process to help you access self awareness and inner wisdom as we gently uncover the parts of you that need conscious healing. We work from the inside out & we always uncover without shame or blame. This is how we start becoming more of who we are & less of who we are not.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Aging Concerns External link

    Mid Life Crisis! Feeling stuck, disillusioned and purposeless when you are supposed to feel only gratitude sucks. You have no energy, you're crabby all the time, and nothing really matters. It's not just anxiety or depression, it's your life/soul calling you to grow. Midlife gives you the challenge of realigning to a new purpose. The problem is we can't see the new purpose and meaning while the old is still hanging around. I help support and guide this process.

  • Anxiety External link

    In everyday life anxiety can be a helpful feeling. It can encourage you to finish the work or school assignment, push you to get the oil changed in your car, or help you notice when something important has been forgotten. When anxiety is happening more often then not, is not attached to a specific thing or floats from one thing to another and is causing you distress, it might be time to get some help. Constant anxiety is not a fun way to live and change is possible.

  • Spirituality External link

    Your Soul is Calling. Soul work is all about empowerment. It’s about deciding to move in a direction that honors what you truly want for yourself, not what your family or society believe is best for you. Our culture has worked hard to have a powerful hold on us and it takes courage to take a look at ourselves and our lives to see if we are leading it, or if others are doing it for us.

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