Portland Therapy Center
Elizabeth Ellisan

Elizabeth Ellisan (they/them)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Individual and group therapy for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults.

Client Status

not accepting clients

Contact

971-287-9975

Beaverton, 97005

Online/Video Counseling (HIPAA Compliant)

Email

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $150-

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2015

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Group
  • Relationship
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • PacificSource

My Ideal Client

I'm passionate about helping adolescents and young adults in the queer community learn how to manage anxiety, navigate identity, and work with their brain. When we are growing into adulthood each day presents changes and new challenges. This constantly changing landscape can fill you with paralyzing dread and fear – therapy can help.

What I Specialize In

It is my goal to provide a safe, compassionate, and open space for you to navigate through life changes, identity changes, anxiety, panic, and past trauma. I can help with finding your voice and identity, coping with the impending sense of doom that comes with life changes, and identifying skills to move through anxiety and panic. It takes courage to begin therapy, even at the best of times. When you find the space, I hope you reach out and we can work together to find and maintain your personal sense of peace.

My Approach to Helping

I work from a mindful, humanistic foundation. This means that you can expect my nonjudgmental attention to the present moment and a deep respect for your personal experience. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and I believe you have the power to change the things that are no longer serving you, even when that change feels out of reach. I often use mindfulness techniques to help you remain in the present moment so that you can get the most out of your session. I incorporate creative interventions into therapy including pens, pencils, paintbrushes, games, and movement.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Anxiety External link

    At the point you are seeking professional services for your anxiety, it is impacting your life in big ways. Anxiety can be your best friend and your worst enemy. Anxiety can help you complete seemingly insurmountable work loads. Anxiety can prevent you from engaging in your life. I help clients find peace through identifying strengths and introducing new ways to cope with challenges.

  • Child or Adolescent Issues External link

    I have extensive training and experience working with teens and young adults. Adolescence is a period of stress; both for teens and the family members that love them. With stress comes growth and teens are growing a lot! They are managing day to day life and developing personally, cognitively, and emotionally. I enjoy supporting family and teens navigating this important life transition.

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    I love working with couples navigating the ways their relationship is changing over time. It is my goal to provide a safe, compassionate, and open space for you and your partner to identify what is working in your relationship and what isn’t. Seeking couples counseling is an incredibly vulnerable process and I strive to create a space where you feel safe to explore the tender parts of a relationship you’ve been nurturing for a while with your favorite human.

  • LGBTQ Issues External link

    As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I know how hard it is to find a therapist who is the right fit. I can offer a supportive, affirming environment regardless of sexuality, gender, and primary concern. I can help with identity exploration, coming out, microaggressions, and other aspects of a queer experience. I have training and experience working with trans and non-binary individuals, including teens and their families.

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