PTC

Rhoberta Michaels

Licensed Professional Counselor

I have been an LPC in the State of Oregon since 1991 and an NCC since 1992, and received my Master of Education in Counselor Education/Counseling from the University of Southern California. I have worked for over 27 years providing counseling and therapy in a variety of settings .

Services

Adolescent/Teen Therapy
Child Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Adolescent/Teen Therapy
Child Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

My Approach

My philosophy regarding counseling is based on accepting the client where they are when they enter counseling. Each individual is unique, with different needs and a different history, so each counseling experience will be unique as well. My foundation is in Humanistic-Existential Theory which includes considering the whole person, working from their strengths and helping them to achieve health and well-being by providing a supportive environment for them to express their thoughts and feelings without judgement. I believe that everyone needs to feel that they are valued, that they have some connection to others and that their lives are meaningful.

My Background

I have consulted with schools, physicians, community programs and government agencies and have provided individual, group, couples and family therapy. I have worked as a Clinical Supervisor as well as a Therapist and have helped my clients to address a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, overcoming current and past trauma, parenting, marital/relationship issues, women’s issues, family of origin issues and working with high risk youth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with youth from early childhood through adolescence as well as adults. In a position as a School-Based Counselor I not only provided therapeutic support to students but also provided consultation to school administrators and staff, served on IEP teams and ran a variety of groups including Circle of Security.