Dr. Michelle Pliske (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
DSW LCSW RPT-S
I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats.
Client Status
Contact
503-560-5822
4950 NE Belknap Ct. STE 205
Hillsboro, 97124
At a Glance
Me
Rate: $100-$150
Provides telehealth services
Practicing Since: 2008
Languages: English
Services
- Individual
- Family
- Group
- Child
- Teen
My Ideal Client
My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing.
My Approach to Helping
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Techniques I Use
Specialties
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Relational
Relational-cultural therapy examines the complexity of human relationships, exploring concepts of connection and disconnection as a primary source of stress, as well as recognizing and exploring the social implications of theory and mental health. Culture brings into focus the influence of larger dominate voices and policies and how power differentials impact the quality of daily living, adversity, trauma, and the nature of relationships.
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Play Therapy
Play therapy involves using toys, sand, art, games, and other materials to help children express themselves. Play offers the child an environment of safety. If children are able to say what they think or how they feel through toys and art with someone who can translate their behavior and facilitate the process, they will respond positively and are able to successfully work through their problems.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy includes every member of the family. My role is to find opportunities through creativity for every member to have a voice and to feel included regardless of age. Each family member holds a different role and perspective and should be a part of the therapy process.
Issues I Treat
Specialties
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Abuse
Adverse experiences in early childhood and throughout adulthood contribute to a variety of health issues. I provide clinical mental health care and collaborate with allied healthcare professionals to support children, adolescents, and adults impacted by abuse and trauma.
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Child or Adolescent Issues
Children frequently have difficulty talking about what is bothering them or talking about events that have occurred in their lives. My approach to counseling children and adolescents is to use a prescriptive method of play or expressive arts therapy (using the best fitting evidenced based practice that meets the needs of your child, integrated into hands-on work that brings counseling to life).
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a common condition in which the person excessively worries about a variety of different topics or a specific topic or experience. This worry is excessive and uncontrollable and associated with additional symptoms of anxiety. I provide support from a relational and cognitive behavioral approach to reduce stress and worry and engage in life.
- Abuse
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adoption Issues
- Aging Concerns
- Anxiety
- Aspergers
- Autism
- Cancer
- Child or Adolescent Issues
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Compassion Fatigue
- Cultural and Systemic Oppression
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Historical Trauma
- LGBTQ Issues
- Loss or Grief
- Parenting
- PTSD
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
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Dr. Michelle Pliske has not posted any group sessions.
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