Portland Therapy Center
Varsha Ruparel MS,CMHC,NCC

Varsha Ruparel MS,CMHC,NCC

Professional Counselor Associate

Life takes us down many roads, some having more twists than others. We all have a story. If yours contains themes of depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, life changing transitions, trauma, or just "seem to be stuck right now", let's have a conversation and see how to create a new path.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

(971)319-5332

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $80-$110

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2014

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship
  • Family
  • Group
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

I strongly believe that people have innate capability to overcome even the most difficult and complex mental, psychological and physical problems and find peace, stability and success. My primary focus is helping one connect to the real self and realize this potential within. I believe that an individual possesses the power to utilize their strengths and bring in the needed change. My focus is on strength based therapy and positive psychology. My practice is based on eclectic approach, integrating theories from schema/rational-emotive therapy, Gestalt therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. I incorporate systems approach, narratives therapy, emotion focused therapy and Gottman method for couples.

I am a qualified, multicultural mental health professional who is passionate about helping people heal and move forward in their life. I earned my degree, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Portland State University and I have been granted National Certified Counselor certification. I have over three years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families in both inpatient and outpatient setting. My specialties include helping adolescents and adults who have difficulty connecting with others because of daily struggles, such as, extreme sadness, worry, stress or trauma, low self-esteem and assertiveness issues; a broad spectrum of psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual issues with the goal to heal ruptures, reconnect to inner source of wisdom, strengths, and divinity. I am an active volunteer in the SAATHI project of ASHA international, a project focused on helping South Asian Community members dealing with mental health issues.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    I believe in mindfulness based practices. It's part of my daily routine. Its empirically proven results include decreased symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. It have been shown to improve mood, functionality, quality of life, and reductions in fear of negative evaluation and increased self-esteem and overall satisfaction with life.

  • Emotionally Focused External link

    EFT emphasizes creating and strengthening emotional bonds between family members or partners. I have successfully helped individuals identify adaptive and maladaptive relational patterns and develop more open, attuned, responsive, and loving relationships. I like this approach because it helps in addressing the underlying relational disturbance between people suffering from dysregulation.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) External link

    I have strong experiential training in DBT skills for the past 3 years, in a hospital setting. I have successfully worked with individual clients, families and done group therapy with DBT approach. I believe that DBT renders skills to people to manage their emotions, increase interpersonal effectiveness and tolerate distress more effectively.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Coronavirus/COVID-19 External link

    In todays new reality, there is so much uncertainty and tremendous anxiety. I have immediate openings, anyone needing help please reach out. I am here to help. I am available for teletherapy and phone therapy.

  • Drug Dependence / Abuse / Addiction External link

    I strongly believe that addiction is self medication for coping up with difficult issues that people struggle with, such as finding meaning of life, sustainability, chronic pain, relationships issues, failures, life roles etc. My work with people dealing with addiction includes having compassionate understanding, focusing on DBT skills, having a sound relapse prevention plan and mindfulness.

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    I am trained in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples and have completed the Gottman Level 1 couples training. I strongly believe that issues related to identity and attachment play a big role in our past/current relationships. I help my clients work though these issues for healthy and enduring relationships.

  • Anxiety External link

    Anxiety can become very overwhelming at times in our lives. There can be a number of reasons like fear of unknown, frustration, feeling 'stuck', anger, etc that may be the reason for anxiety. I focus on various skills to help reduce the intensity of these symptoms and hope to help you restore peace in your lives.

  • Depression External link

    Depression tends to effect us in many different ways. Sometimes it looks like irritability, or sadness, being more emotional than usual, thoughts of hurting ourselves, and/or not feeling motivated to achieve our goals. I focus on thought distortions, living in the moment and schema therapy to help my clients manage these symptoms.

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