Allison Strausberg

Allison Strausberg (she/they)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

Welcome! I work with individuals and couples and specialize in EMDR, parts work, , and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-208-6748

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180-$190

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2016

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

I work with adults individually and with couples who feel stuck in thoughts, emotions, or relationship patterns that just aren’t working. I also work with those struggling with a sudden stressor or those who want to work through past events. This includes things like trauma, depression, a challenging transition or loss, and low self-esteem. Or maybe you and your partner feel stuck in cycles of conflict and disconnection. You might feel lonely, unsatisfied, worn out, or hopeless.

My Approach to Helping

My collaborative approach integrates evidence-based therapy methods with compassion, humor, and attuned listening. My practice is Internal Family Systems informed and incorporates mindfulness-based somatic work, interpersonal effectiveness skill building such as mutually respectful boundary setting, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR. I am proactive, provide structure, and welcome long silences, fast-paced intensity, and everything in between. I find that most people who come to see me are ultimately longing for a sense of inner peace, personal agency, and meaningful connections. My focus is on creating a safe and authentic space where you (or you and your partner) can heal your nervous system, expand your emotional capacity, learn to relate more effectively, and begin to build a life that resonates deeply with your dreams and values.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I received my Bachelor of Arts from Juniata College with a double major in International Relations and Theater. I have worked as a process facilitator of restorative justice in Maine and a housing access case manager in rural Colorado. I practiced applied arts and theater for social change across many settings including rural Ecuador and Portland, ME before receiving my Master of Social Work with a certificate in Applied Arts and Social Justice from the University of New England in 2016. As a clinician, I worked in residential treatment programs with adults struggling with co-occurring mental illnesses and houselessness and residential treatment programs with neurodivergent teens and teens struggling with complex trauma, before transitioning to outpatient therapy settings in 2019. I am originally from the east coast and relocated to Oregon in 2020. My life outside of work is guided by a love of adventure, play, and connection.

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