Portland Therapy Center
Michelle Debelis

Michelle Debelis (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Hi there! I'm providing individual therapy to diverse populations looking to heal and grow. Openings available Monday-Friday.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

(971)2661553

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $80-$150

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2017

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • United Behavioral Health
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My Ideal Client

I work best with clients seeking self-empowerment, healing, and support in building a life they can flourish in. Life isn’t easy, and many people find themselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I support clients in developing skills, processing past trauma, and navigating challenges such as anxiety, panic, and depression. Together, we can work toward greater resilience and a more authentic way of living. No matter where you are on your journey, I'd love to meet you where you're at.

My Approach to Helping

I aim for my clients to feel heard, comfortable, and supported; not like they're at a cold doctor's office. Let's take a breath and actually get to know one another. My approach to helping is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual. I use a person-centered framework that honors your lived experience and trusts that you are the expert on your own life. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to help process and heal from past experiences that continue to impact the present. I believe in finding ways to support the nervous system with my clients to build greater resilience and peace. I also integrate Collaborative Problem Solving to strengthen interpersonal relationships, connect with adolescents, and support parents in navigating challenges. It takes courage to seek support and it is my passion to create a healing space where compassion, inner strength, and insight can grow.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am queer and hold values grounded in equity, compassion, and inclusion that inform my work as a therapist. I believe in approaches to care that prioritize healing, dignity, and community over punishment. I recognize how systems and social inequities can impact mental health and wellness. I am also vegan (but you don't have to be!) and value compassion toward people, animals, and the environment. My goal is to create an affirming, inclusive space where clients of different backgrounds and ages feel respected, supported, and able to show up as their full selves.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • PTSD External link

    Trauma work has been foundational to my practice since I began counseling in 2017. Whether I was supporting families in crisis at higher levels of care or meeting clients in outpatient settings, there has often been an aspect of trauma that needed to be addressed for real healing and growth to happen. I’m trained in both EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and I draw from both modalities and others depending on what each client needs.

  • LGBTQ Issues External link

    As a queer therapist, I have deep passion and genuine enjoyment in supporting other members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My work with queer people spans the entirety of my career, and I’ve come to understand the unique and layered challenges this community faces. My role is to be a grounded support whether someone’s mental health challenges are directly connected to identity-related struggles or exist alongside them.

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