Portland Therapy Center
ALISSA BURNHAM

ALISSA BURNHAM (She/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW, PMH-C

Hi, My name is Alissa, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

415-582-4610

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $145-$175

Provides free initial consultation

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna

My Ideal Client

My two specialty areas include perinatal mental health and young adults 18-26 years old. I am a certified perinatal mental health specialist offering support across the perinatal phase including pregnancy, postpartum anxiety and depression. I also offer services to clients struggling with parenting and issues in their primary/family relationship. I have 10+ years of experience working with young adults around anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, and relationships/family challenges.

My Approach to Helping

My therapeutic approach is collaborative, curious, relational and compassionate. I create a non judgmental space for you to explore challenging issues, strengthen inner resources, and learn new skills for moving forward. Through our discussions and evidence-based therapy methods, we will work together to understand your emotions/thoughts, make decisions aligned with your values, and live a more satisfying life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

A central part of my work is holding an anti-oppression framework and examining oppressive social structures including racism, classism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism. This could look like naming micro aggressions in the workplace, internalized capitalism and how it may cause you to label yourself in particular ways. Intersectionality is a core value personal and professional value, understanding how the world perceives and interacts with you and the impact this has.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Anxiety External link

    Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms I see in my practice. I have found a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness reduce client's anxiety.

  • Pregnancy (Prenatal Mental Health) External link

    I am a perinatal mental health specialist offering services to across the perinatal phase including pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, depression, relationship changes, and parenting challenges.

  • Postpartum External link

    Parents often come to me with concerns and challenges including depression, anxiety, adjusting to a whole new life, shifts in primary/family relationships, feeling isolated and surprised by how they are feeling and what they are experiencing.

  • Parenting External link

    I have worked with clients looking for support in parenting decisions, concerns around "Am I doing this right?" and considerations around parenting styles based on culture, background, personality, etc. We create a path forward that feels consistent with personal, family values and needs.

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    Most of my clients at some point in therapy discuss challenges in their primary relationship and/or marriage. We explore needs/values in relationships, attachment styles, and role models as a child to give us a sense of how you may want to move forward and/or what changes you'd like to see.

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