Portland Therapy Center
Lisette Heidtke

Lisette Heidtke (She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

Welcome! I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, OCD and trauma, utilizing a holistic approach.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-487-0439

2120 NE 12th Ave

Portland, 97212

9620 NE Tanasbourne Drive, Suite 300 #1111

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-7844

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At a Glance

Me

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2018

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Evernorth
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Eastern Oregon CCO (EOCCO)
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My Ideal Client

My clients often navigate challenges like life transitions, college or career changes, grief and loss, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and relationships. Many carry deeply rooted shame or guilt, which can show up as rumination, overwhelm, masking, comparison, and self-doubt. In our work together, my goal is to partner with you using psychoanalytic insight and experiential awareness to understand and shift these patterns so you can move toward a more grounded and sustainable sense of well-being.

My Background and Approach

With 15 years of clinical experience, I draw from an eclectic blend of EMDR, CBT, somatic, ACT, and IFS approaches. I work relationally and prioritize building a strong, trusting connection as the foundation for meaningful progress. Treatment is tailored to you, guided by both your preferences and my clinical perspective so that each step feels aligned with your pace and readiness. My experience spans supporting individuals with long-term, serious mental illness as well as providing solution-focused, brief therapy for higher-functioning clients. I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of complex situations and navigating personal adversity, both of which allow me to meet clients with flexibility, depth, and genuine understanding.

My Values as a Therapist

We live in a world where it can feel unsafe to fully express your feelings or your authentic self. Fears around vulnerability, perfectionism, lack of acceptance, and limited self-compassion often sit at the core of emotional distress. I believe authenticity is the foundation of self-actualization and emotional freedom. Therapy can offer a space to rebuild a sense of self, safety and belonging, regardless of past or present circumstances.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • ADHD External link

    With specialized training and personal experience with neurodivergence, I have an understanding of how difficult it can be to function with expectations of a neurotypical society. I operate from a person-centered lens when treating ADHD, recognizing that symptoms are variant and we may need creative solutions.

  • Anxiety External link

    Anxiety is unfortunately a common ailment affecting today’s environment. While there are some aspects out of our control, there is always the possibility of what can be managed. I utilize cognitive restructuring to help with overcoming rumination, hypervigilance, fear and misconceptions, in order to move forward mindfully and with chosen purpose.

  • Depression External link

    Overcoming depression requires consistency, support and understanding by the therapist. It's crucial to meet clients where they are emotionally and explore ruptures as well as history behind depressive thoughts. I find that relationship and rapport building to be the most important aspect of this work.

  • Self-Esteem External link

    For many, low self-esteem is a silent struggle. I work with clients to gain awareness of their strengths and understand cause and effect, so they begin to establish confidence in their everyday lives. Psychoanalysis and self-compassion are an important part of this work.

  • Loss or Grief External link

    Together I work with clients to process the immense pain that comes from experiencing loss; whether friendship, relationship, death, sudden or anticipated. Sessions are spent reflecting on emotions, the experience itself and gaining an understanding of how to move forward.

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