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JESSICA VAN DER MERWE

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LPC, LMHC JESSICA VAN DER MERWE
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse Survivors, Body Image Disorders,

Introduction

Therapy can feel heavy, but it doesn’t always have to. I use humor, creativity, and collaborate with you to achieve your goals. My goal is to establish an emotionally safe and a non-judgemental place for you to feel unburdened by expectations and get in touch with your most authentic self. Our work together will focus holistically on the body, mind, spirit, and cultural responses to stress to map a way toward healing. We might even laugh along the way. I am a certified Brainspotting therapist, which is a brain and body based approach to healing using points of vision. Brainspotting therapy is shown to be effective in the processing of trauma and various issues, as well as improving performance in athletes and in career goals. I am also trained in Gottman couples therapy and use a trauma-informed and social justice lens to best understand your needs and goals for counseling. This process will build confidence in your innate wisdom, strengths, and trust in your abilities. I believe that no matter what you have faced, or how long you have faced it, there is hope for change. Contact me today to set up an appointment.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White, Middle Eastern/North African

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LMHC #LH61170052 (WA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
  • LPC #C6884 (OR) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • People with Disabilities
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Multi-Faith

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake for Individuals $170
  • Individual Counseling Sessions $150
  • Intake for Couples $185
  • Couples Counseling Sessions $165

Locations

Protea Counseling
6011 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97213-4300
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Frequently asked questions

Is JESSICA VAN DER MERWE accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? JESSICA VAN DER MERWE is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does JESSICA VAN DER MERWE offer telehealth appointments? JESSICA VAN DER MERWE does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does JESSICA VAN DER MERWE specialize in? JESSICA VAN DER MERWE specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Abuse Survivors, Anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, Body Image Disorders, Codependency, Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Depression, Dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Emotional Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorders, and Trauma.
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