Portland Therapy Center
Shivon Ramadhin

Shivon Ramadhin (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW, SEP

Hi, I'm Shivon, a somatic psychotherapist helping you navigate complex trauma, explore your identity, and feel more at home in your body.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

97215

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180-$200

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2016

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket

My Ideal Client

You've spent much of your life being the strong one, meeting expectations, and putting others before yourself. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, with a special interest in people of color and first-generation adults, navigating complex trauma, anxiety, emotional neglect, family dynamics, and questions of identity and belonging. Together, we'll explore how early relationships shaped you, the patterns that helped you survive, and the meaningful work of becoming more fully yourself.

My Background and Approach

Growing up on the East Coast as the eldest daughter of Indo-Trinidadian immigrant parents, I learned to navigate multiple cultures, identities, and expectations. This third-culture lens has shaped my curiosity about people, the complexities of belonging, and the ways our histories live within us. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), integrating somatic, psychodynamic, and attachment-based approaches. I'm also expanding my training in therapeutic touch with Kathy Kain. I believe insight alone doesn't always lead to change. Our bodies carry patterns of protection and survival that words cannot always reach. Through a collaborative, relational approach, I help clients explore these patterns, deepen their connection with themselves, and create space for new ways of being.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I believe meaningful change begins when we feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted in the fullness of who we are. Healing doesn't happen in isolation; we're shaped by our relationships, communities, cultures, and the experiences that have brought us here. I'm particularly drawn to working with people navigating questions of identity, belonging, loneliness, and complicated family dynamics. I recognize that healing isn't a linear process, nor does it look the same for everyone. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a relational approach that honors the complexity of being human. My hope is to create a space where you can explore the patterns that have shaped you, deepen your connection with yourself, and honor where you come from while making room for who you want to become.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • PTSD External link

    I specialize in complex and developmental trauma, exploring how early experiences shape the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self through somatic and relational approaches.

  • Family Conflict External link

    I help clients navigate complicated family dynamics, intergenerational patterns, boundaries, and the tension between family expectations and individual needs.

  • Cultural and Systemic Oppression External link

    I support clients navigating the intersections of culture, racial identity, and belonging, including the experiences of immigrants and first-generation adults. My work explores how systemic inequities, cultural expectations, and intergenerational experiences shape our relationships and sense of self.

  • Anxiety External link

    I help clients explore anxiety beyond their thoughts, bringing awareness to how it shows up in the body and nervous system. Together, we explore underlying patterns, develop greater emotional awareness, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety and self-trust.

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    I work with individuals and couples, with a particular interest in interracial and intercultural relationships. Together, we explore attachment patterns, communication, emotional intimacy, and how cultural differences and family expectations shape our connections.

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