Portland Therapy Center
Danièla Murrieta

Danièla Murrieta (they, them)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA, MFT, RYT, RM

Supervisor: Kelly Winter, LMFT

I specialize in relationship issues, abuse recovery and anxiety disorders. I also frequently work with spirituality and life transitions.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

9713509340

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $120-$160

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2019

Languages: English, Français

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • OHP Single Case Agreement

My Ideal Client

If you're motivated towards change and ready to put in the hard work it may take to create true and lasting change, we're a good fit. If you're more than okay that I'm probably jacked up on coffee we're a good fit. If the idea of having someone stoked about being in your corner elates you, we're probably a good fit. Finally, if you're willing to do homework or reading outside of therapy, we're a probably a good fit. I'm LGBTQ+ friendly, kink friendly, culturally sensitive and gender affirming.

My Approach to Helping

Full disclosure: I’m not a typical therapist. I don’t want you to sit on the couch (so to speak) for years. My goal will ultimately be to help you change your patterns, tame your relationship issues and/or anxieties, and find your inner spiritual gangster so you can spread your wings and fly like the renegade you are. I’m strength-focused, goal-oriented, empathetic, accepting (yet not afraid to challenge), a little witchy, a little funky, informative, and creative. I strive to blend our narratives and journeys as existential beings together in session (think metaphors, profound imagery and symbolism; dreamwork, mind/body/spirit based exploration) with coping skills from behavioral models. As a Registered Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master, I may also offer to blend energetic healing, breathwork, yoga, meditation and even tarot into our work—but ultimately the choice is yours. Where you are at is meaningful; I will meet you there and honor your unique unfolding internal process.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Diversity and authenticity are essential to becoming who we truly are, thus I aim to hold safe and inclusive spaces during our journey together. I welcome you here with an open mind & heart.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Mindfulness can help you slow down and make conscious choices that are in line with your life path; living in a way that is less reactive to the world around you.

  • Transpersonal External link

    Exploration of non-ordinary states of consciousness and use of mindfulness practices can be an effective way step outside of the ego and gain a wider perspective on one's problems. I also frequently infuse Jungian based work into my practice.

  • Narrative  External link

    Using Narrative Therapy, I help you get to know these stories you have and begin to identify what you really believe and value.

  • Gottman Method External link

    When starting with most couples, I offer them a Gottman Relationship Check-up assessment to help me understand, which areas in the relationship are the most pressing.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    I specialize in working with couples who struggle with communication, intimacy, and attachment issues. I work with all relationships, including LGBTQIA+, poly, kink.

  • Abuse External link

    Many people are dealing with the aftermath of emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, or spiritual abuse which can stem from many different experiences. Together, we can heal from the trauma of past abuse, and learn coping strategies, identify patterns and red flags, and learn how create healthy boundaries, so that you can stop the cycle of abuse moving forward.

  • Depression External link

    While depression is very common and treatable--it doesn't make it any easier to live with. We will work to help you get unstuck from sadness and hopelessness of depression by addressing your own unique experience.

  • Spirituality External link

    I offer transpersonal-influenced therapy work to explore spirituality and am also a Spiritual Life-Coach for those seeking a deeper more integrative practice.

  • Gambling Addiction External link

    I have all thee hours required to be a certified gambling counselor and worked with this addiction and many others.

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