Kawa Kuller (she/her)

My Background and Approach

As someone who has both seen a therapist, and provided therapy to others, I know what it’s like to be vulnerable and how hard it can be to grow, stabilize, and change. I will provide gentle, honest, and non-judgmental support throughout our work together. I graduated from Portland State University in 2016 and have worked in Community Mental Health (mental health therapy for adults who are also experiencing poverty and trauma) since 2015. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in the nonprofit world for 10 years on issues including reproductive justice, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, pain management and advocacy, and making social justice work intersectional. Working with me, you will get the support and nurturing that you need to live the full life you've always dreamed of.

Social Justice Issues I Care About

I am committed to being anti-racist and anti-oppressive in my life and in my work as a therapist. I help clients heal from and identify shame and trauma and other symptoms of oppression. I make space to actively explore white privilege, economic privilege, gender privilege, passing privilege and additional forms of privilege in session and in my own life. I educate myself, and I know I’m not perfect. I am open to feedback, reflection, and admitting I’m wrong. We may not share the same identities, but I have a foundation of understanding my own “otherness” and hope you won’t feel you have to start at square one with me. Anti Oppressive Therapy also means trying to minimize the power dynamic between you and me in our sessions. I have specialized training, yes, but you are the expert in your own life. I want to harness your expertise and support you in the growth you want to achieve.