Portland Therapy Center
Andrew Rose

Andrew Rose (He/him/his)

Professional Counselor

Intern, will be APC in 7/2025

Supervisor: Julie Berman, LPC

I practice existential and talk-oriented therapy. My expertise is in working with people with chronic illnesses and their families.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-893-9943

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $$90

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2024

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Group

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna

My Ideal Client

I generally do not employ behavioral (such as CBT) methods that only attempt to change behavior without understanding root causes. Patients often come to me who are experiencing chronic illness or disability. My experience with these issues has given me unique insight into their struggles. Such conditions often lead to anxiety and depression, and together I hope to work with patients to provide coping mechanisms and loving self-talk.

My Approach to Helping

I practice depth psychology, meaning I believe that healing can only come about when we begin to understand the root causes of symptoms. We are all living in a world defined by the people around us, yet also by our absolute individuality and freedom of choice. Together with my patients, we work to understand how one’s view of reality colors other parts one’s life, including affect and mood. Rather than try to talk patients out of these feelings, I prefer to work on understanding how one’s place in existence can become such that one’s days become darker and the will to live in the world and the search for joy seem meaningless. To me, meaning is essential for any successful therapy. We have to find, through our choices and our view of reality, a way toward meaning. Meaning cannot be bestowed on you, and it must be reinvigorated regularly, but it is the most satisfying part of being alive.

My Values as a Therapist

The first principle I rely on as a therapist is that of autonomy. Ultimately, it is the patient’s decision how much they want to share in therapy, or if they even wish to continue seeing a clinician. I also strongly value ethics. Most therapists take their ethical responsibilities seriously, but, regrettably not all. Confidentiality is more than the black-and-white text of HIPAA; it is a sacred trust. Patients must be able to trust that their clinician will withhold personal opinions and always offer unconditional positive regard. As therapists, we cannot make decisions for you, but helping you understand the impact of a decision and what is really at stake is a shared goal.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Chronic Pain or Illness External link

    My caseload is composed almost entirely of people suffering from chronic illness. I also lead a weekly group, sponsored and endorsed by the MS Society of Portland, designed to teach mindful self-compassion to partners and loved ones of people with multiple sclerosis.

  • Compassion Fatigue External link

    Part of the focus of my practice is with the families of those who are chronically ill. It is a huge burden—no matter how willing one is, and how much they want to care for their loved ones—to be responsible for someone’s day-to-day care. I try to teach partners and caregivers meditation techniques and self-compassion, both of which are evidence based and I have found them to be exceptionally helpful to many patients.

  • Family Caregiving External link

    As part of my work with caregivers and partners of people with chronic illness, I have developed a great deal of experience navigating the logistical and interpersonal demands of being a caregiver.

  • Gender Identity External link

    I have worked with many transgender and gender questioning patients. I am trans-competent, highly sensitive to the importance of gender reaffirmation, and, as a member of the queer community myself, deeply invested in the rights and needs of the trans community.

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