Portland Therapy Center
Ramzy Darwish

Ramzy Darwish (he/him/his)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MSW, LCSW

I am originally from the Windy City, but have called the Rose City my home for 5 years, and have grown to love the region tremendously.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

9712029124

801 NE Alberta St.

Portland, 97211

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $100-$175

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2015

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • MODA
  • Optum
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My Ideal Client

I have found success in working with many different people from different walks of life. Yet, I have tended to find the most success with those who have a curiosity about themselves, and a strong desire to improve their current life situation. If you are struggling to get (back) on track in life, and have found past therapy experiences to be lacking, why not reach out for a free consultation to see how Ramzy's approach and personality can provide you with a unique and customized approach.

My Background

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in Behavioral Health, for almost 20 years, with my early career taking place in Illinois. I am currently living in Oregon, and have been licensed to work in the state since 2021. I mainly work with individuals struggling with anxiety and/or depression. We generally work to identify any external causes for the symptoms that the client is experiencing, and develop skills to help manage themselves in their daily life. Most clients begin to feel better after a few sessions, as they begin to see and process their lives in healthier ways. While I enjoy a collaborative, safe and informal approach, I often begin by helping the client to verbalize their wants and needs. We then work to expose and alter negative thought/behavior patterns that are preventing forward momentum. This is all done from a strengths-based approach, where the therapist aids the client in harnessing their natural strengths and talents to move forward in life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have had a great deal of experience working with very different people from very different backgrounds, and I truly enjoy getting to know and work with people from all walks of life. I currently work with adults suffering from mental illness, people who are struggling with life stressors, as well as people seeking to improve self-awareness or move towards a specific goal. I have found that providing a safe and inviting space, full of understanding and compassion, can provide the environment needed for meaningful personal growth and the improvement of one's life over time.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) External link

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a time-tested and evidence treatment modality meant to assist people in learning to challenge and change negative thinking, in order to change patterns and reactions to difficult events in life. We begin by recognizing the extent to which we are receiving negative messages, then move on to learning strategies to alter those messages, so that they lose their power, and we are free to move towards our goals with improved insight and self-esteem.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Men's Issues External link

    Let's be honest, therapy sounds kind of lame. Sometimes, you have to discuss really unpleasant, and maybe even embarrassing topics, and it sounds like a lot of work on top of what you already have going on. Moreover, as men we are taught to communicate differently and to avoid discussing the feelings associated with our challenges, as if they are unimportant or unhelpful. However, when you find the right match, therapy can be a very powerful tool that can lead to very dramatic changes in one's

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