Portland Therapy Center
Melissa Tomecek

Melissa Tomecek (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, LMHC

Hello! I am Melissa, I am your therapist, mentor, cheerleader and guide.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

9712362345

5200 Meadows Rd Ste 200

Lake Oswego, 97035

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $175-$250

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2016

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • MODA
  • PacificSource
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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My Ideal Client

I work with a wide variety of clients. I specialize in working with adults whom struggle with trauma which can lead to CPTSD symptoms. Seeking a therapist shows you're committed to improving yourself. The client-therapist relationship is key to the process. I've seen the most progress in clients who are motivated to change and learn about themselves. I truly believe that the strong connection between therapist and client makes it possible for real, long-term changes to happen.

My Approach to Helping

I tailor therapy to meet your individual needs and achieve your desired outcome. My approach is to work with ideas from a psycho-dynamic approach, IFS which focuses on healing trauma, that can create C-PTSD symptoms. I genuinely believe that it is the quality of the relationship between therapist and the client that allows for real, lasting changes to occur. My role as the therapist, is to walk alongside, and create a safe empathetic environment to explore feelings, emotions and thought patterns, while pushing you to become the best version of yourself you can be.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I received my masters in counseling in 2016 from Antioch University, Seattle. Since then I have worked with a wide variety of individuals including Severe and persistent mental illness, depression/anxiety and life transitions. I am passionate about how trauma can impact our mental health and overall life. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and feel passionate about helping others that feel 'different.'

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • EMDR External link

    EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. (https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) External link

    IFS is a transformative tool that conceives of every human being as a system of protective and wounded inner parts led by a core Self. We believe the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. Just like members of a family, inner parts are forced from their valuable states into extreme roles within us. Self is in everyone. It can’t be damaged. It knows how to heal. (https://ifs-institute.com/)

  • Attachment Theory External link
  • Emotionally Focused External link

    Provided for individuals and couples therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

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