Portland Therapy Center
Ryan Grassmann

Ryan Grassmann (He/Him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

M.A., LPC

Hello, I appreciate the effort that this process takes. You can do this. Don't give up. Things can get better.

Client Status

waitlist

Contact

503-505-9672

1235 SE Division St

Suite 207

Portland, 97202

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $190-$225

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2015

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • First Choice Health
  • MODA
  • PacificSource

My Ideal Client

My clients occupy a broad demographic. I work with people here in my office and via telehealth, according to needs for accommodations. I work best with those that desire to build a working relationship founded in commitment and trust. I invite each of my clients to consider me an agent in developing resilience in living a fulfilling and purpose driven life. As a neurodivergent person, I find that my work with other neurodivergent folks brings me that very same purpose and fulfillment.

My Approach to Helping

While my therapeutic approach is grounded in the cognitive-behavioral practices, I integrate numerous other useful modalities, like Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, as well as an abundance of psycho-education that I introduce through many forms of media. My relatable style allows for our work to progress along a unique path that's co-created and tailored for each individual. No two clients are the same, and no two courses of therapy are the same. The process evolves along with us. Because I value my clients' experience in therapy, I regularly ask clients for feedback. With experience, my clients learn that I can hear their feedback and implement changes to the therapeutic process without unnecessary complications. I enjoy demonstrating a range of approaches to working with people. I consider this trait among my most helpful.

Why I Became a Therapist

Like many in the helping professions, my motivation to pursue this work arose from my lived experience. Like many folks, I've endured painful experiences. Eventually, I noticed an intuitive helping response; people, animals, even the environment. I don't know of any other way that would be more congruent with my core personal and professional values than to engage clients with authenticity and positive regard. A bit about my journey into the art and science of my training- I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Early in my education, I earned a Paralegal Science degree from PCC. Shortly after, I pursued a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Portland State University where I focused on neuroscience, cognition, and philosophy of medicine. Shortly after graduating from PSU, I enrolled at Pacific University School of Professional Psychology where I learned the value and purpose of utilizing evidence-based integrative healthcare in my work with every client.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Humanistic  External link

    In conjunction with the numerous forms to cognitive-behavioral therapies I use in session, I also take much pleasure in introducing clients to the benefits of doing our work as two humans. I'm a person; you're a person. This cannot be avoided, nor should it. My job is to hold the space for your experience, your thoughts and emotions. I take this role seriously but I never abandon the fact that we are two people sharing time and space with each other. This is the human condition.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Men's Issues External link

    As men, we're being asked to change, and we are. With effort and focused commitment, we can achieve a much more enriched way of life; a life that's free of emotional restriction. This work is best done individually with a therapist AND in a supportive group of other men. I facilitate a quarterly 10 week men's support group called Modern Man. 6-7 men work together for 10 weeks. We process and resolve issues involved contemporary masculine life. Please see my website for more information.

  • Autism External link

    I've always had a special interest in how people feel, think, and act. When I was diagnosed with ADHD and ASD in my 40's, this proved to be one of the most meaningful developments of my life. In addition to embarking on a personal journey of discovery and reintegration, I pursued advanced training in neuro-affirming therapeutic practices. Today, my practice consists of many neurodivergent adults who find themselves on their own quest to achieve the freedom to live authentically.

  • Loss or Grief External link

    I believe loss and grief is the great leveler. Nobody, regardless of their privilege, can escape the inevitability of loss. As a culture, we suffer from a lack of pathways to effective and meaningful grieving. I help people learn to identify the opportunities for meaning-making that follow loss. If you're experiencing acute loss, I recommend reading the work of David Kessler, particularly, "Making Meaning," released in late 2019. Professional support can help tremendously too.

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