Portland Therapy Center
Kawa Kuller

Kawa Kuller (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MSW, LCSW

I want to support you in getting the nurturing you need to live a life of abundance.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

5036622808

4035 SE Cora St

Portland, 97202

300 North 9th Street

Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $150-$250

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2015

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Columbia Pacific CCO
  • Eastern Oregon CCO (EOCCO)
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My Ideal Client

You may be BIPOC, LGTBQIA+, QTPOC, kinky, polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, intersectional, or neurodivergent. There can be great joy and pride in being different, but difference can also be met with oppression. I know what it’s like to feel othered, how it can effect self esteem, your ability to connect with others, and can lead to trauma, isolation, sadness, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, hopelessness and confusion.

My Background and Approach

As someone with many identities, I didn’t always have a space where I could be my whole self. I felt fractured, isolated and misunderstood. I was operating from a scarcity model, which meant I was focused on what I lacked. Co-creating queer BIPOC spaces in college was the first time I felt truly seen. I can’t describe how healing it was to find people who saw me in all my complexities. I want to provide this to you. I want to help you heal from oppression and difficult life experiences so you can focus on what makes you thrive. In addition to identity work, my mother died when I was 16 and my world shattered. Therapy was an important part of picking up the pieces and making sense of my grief. 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, warm, and non-judgmental support throughout our work together.

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” so you won't 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.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Racial Identity External link

    As a multiracial and intersectional person I know how important it is to be seen as a whole person. I provide nonjudgement, acceptance, and celebration of identity as well as support with racism and oppression and navigating complicated dynamics between different cultural pulls.

  • Gender Identity External link

    I am a cis woman. I do not believe therapists should be gatekeepers of gender but recognize this is the system we are in. I am well versed in supporting folks through transition - whatever that might look like in your personal journey. I write gender affirming letters and want to support you and help remove any barriers to achieving your goals.

  • LGBTQ Issues External link

    I am queer and love working with the LGBTQ community. I will provide affirming care and help process issues related to identity, including but not limited to family, embracing yourself, dating, sex, and will help process the effects of homophobia and transphobia.

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