Portland Therapy Center
Brittany Kleinschnitz

Brittany Kleinschnitz (they/them)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

I'm a queer, non-binary somatic and nature-based/eco therapist. My approach is mindful, trauma-informed, and compassion and emotion focused.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-447-2366

22018 S Central Point Rd.

Canby, 97013

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2022

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Group
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • OHP Open Card
  • OHP Trillium
  • PacificSource

My Ideal Client

I primarily work with folks who experience anxiety, depression, low self worth, and/or have experienced trauma, both acute and complex. My primary populations are the LGBTQ+ and gender non conforming community, however, I work with people of all ages/races/sexes/genders/etc., families, grievers, historically marginalized communities such as Indigenous peoples, and anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with themselves and the Earth.

What I Specialize In

I specialize in: Somatic Trauma Modalities - Currently in my Advanced year of my Somatic Experiencing training and a trained Level 1 and 2 Brainspotter Ecotherapy - Level 1 Ecotherapy trained through Earth Body Institute EcoGrief and EcoAnxiety - 3+ years of study and experience facilitating groups through the Northcoast Environmental Center and independently Mindfulness and Meditation Internal Family Systems/Parts Work Grief and Death Work

My Values as a Therapist

I use a deeply relational and strengths-based approach. This means that our relationship is of primary importance in the therapeutic process. It also means that I believe you have many inherent strengths. My practice is guided by transpersonal and humanistic psychology. I fundamentally believe that our core trauma is severed belonging. This happens through trauma, loss, and living within oppressive social, cultural, and economic systems. Through my work, I hope to create a container for you to explore what it means to remember this belonging and return to a meaningful connection with all life. My work is grounded in anti-racism, decolonization, and social and environmental justice. I believe the structures that systematically perpetuate colonization and white, cis, hetero patriarchy have severed our belonging from the Earth. Because of this, decolonizing our minds, holding ourselves responsible, and caring for ourselves are radical acts.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered) External link

    Advanced Year Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) External link

    I have basic training in IFS concepts and have been integrating parts work into my Somatic practice.

  • EcoTherapy External link

    I work on a 60 acre horse farm in Canby where all of our sessions are conducted in an outdoor setting. Level 1 Ecotherapy Trained by EarthBody Institute

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    My experience is based in my personal meditation and mindfulness practice which I have been engaging in for 7+ years.

  • Attachment Theory External link

    14+ years of personal attachment work at 7+ years of self study and workshops.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • PTSD External link

    I am trained in both Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting (similar to EMDR) which are two somatic trauma modalities. I have experience with working with trauma that is the result of various experiences such as sexual abuse, childhood trauma, attachment trauma, accidents and injuries, loss, trauma from psychedelic experiences, etc. Trauma is defined by the client and my work is very client forward, somatic, and self-compassion focused.

  • Loss or Grief External link

    I have been exploring and studying grief and loss since 2016. I also have lived experience with tragic loss and acute grief. I also specialize in eco-grief and have been running eco-grief circles for a year and a half.

  • LGBTQ Issues External link

    As a queer non-binary therapist I have first hand, lived experience with gender issues. Approximately 50-60% of my clientele is LGBTQIA+ and/or gender nonconforming. I have experience working with folks who are currently transitioning socially and physically.

  • Anxiety External link

    Much of my work in wilderness therapy and in my current practice is centered around supporting teens and adults in managing anxiety. I also have experience and study in attachment anxiety specifically.

  • Spirituality External link

    I have been exploring the intersections of spirituality, ecology, and mental health since 2016 and am deeply interested in how cultivating spiritual practice supports a sense of belonging and wellness in people and communities.

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