Portland Therapy Center
Brigid Bello

Brigid Bello (she/her)

Clinical Social Work Associate

MSW, CSWA

Supervisor: Heidi Scanlan, LCSW

accessible, liberation-centered virtual counseling based in portland, oregon

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

5032986721‬

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $195

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2023

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • MODA
  • Optum
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • TRICARE
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My Ideal Client

I might be a good fit for you if you’re looking for support with any of the following: Disordered Eating / Body Image | Neurodivergence | Queer Fertility / Perinatal Mental Health | Racial Identity | Queer Identity | Cultural Alienation / Isolation | Relationships | Burnout. That said, I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and have experience supporting folks navigating a broad spectrum of experiences.

My Approach to Helping

​In my work as a therapist, I believe in centering you as the expert of your own experience. I value reciprocal feedback and I make an effort to approach the therapy process as a learner and collaborator. I strive to provide trauma-informed, anti-oppressive care that acknowledges how systems like capitalism, fatphobia, and white supremacy impact our well-being. Prior to my journey as a mental health practitioner, I completed my undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts which cultivated an appreciation for storytelling, empathy, and the power of personal narratives. I also spent many years working in the tech sector as a people manager and customer success coach. Navigating the corporate and start-up worlds gave me a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals seeking to find their authentic selves and overcome barriers to personal growth and fulfillment.

My Values as a Therapist

I am committed to Disability Justice, take daily Covid safety measures, and prioritize maintaining an accessible, anti-ableist therapy practice. As a Black, mixed-race, queer, cisgender woman, and as someone who grew up with most of my material needs met, figuring out how to leverage my various privileged identities while holding space for my marginalized, racialized existence is something that I am always exploring. I very much believe Maya Angelou’s assertion that no one of us can be free until everybody is free, and I approach this work doing what I can to help shift us towards that collective goal.

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