Raelle Kaia, LPC provides psychotherapy for motivated, adult clients. She employs a psychodynamic depth psychology approach to mental and emotional health difficulties, working with clients to identify the formative attachment wounds that have shaped the psyche. A client's corresponding internalized belief systems, shame and trauma activation patterns, along with core beliefs about the self and the world are identified, examined, and applied to present-moment experiences and obstacles.
Raelle's practice is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), assisting clients in achieving distance from the repetitive thoughts and beliefs of the mind, as well as the corresponding emotional and traumatic states produced by the body. With consciousness centered in the present moment, the client is guided to identify core values to guide one's life through committed action. Through psychological flexibility, the mind and heart opens to an unlimited tapestry of what may be true and possible. From this expansive stance, the client gains increasing access to inner and external potentials that previously seemed out of reach.
Her practice is further informed by a person-centered approach that affirms the value and gifts of every human being, complimented by a philosophy of compassion for the wounded self, and for others, as expressed in Non-Violent Communication (NVC) principles and an emphasis on healthy boundaries and self-sovereignty to dissolve shame, resentment, and cyclical conflict.
In addition, Raelle assists clients in identifying and enriching their conception of themselves in relation to the mystery of being and the nature of our world, through existential or spiritual exploration. She provides an embodied, somatic approach to inner understanding - with mindfulness and emotional focusing methods to integrate the physical, felt experience of emotion and being with the mind and intellect in service of a holistic, unified experience of self.
Her practice is located in Portland, OR near 35th Ave and Hawthorne.
Trauma - Identifying, coping, healing from, and integrating past trauma, whether from past sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse, complex trauma from dysfunctional or abusive family systems, or exposure to shocking and disturbing events or threats to one's life and safety
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.
Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and values related to meaning, existence, life purpose, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, identity, kink, and ethical non-monogamy; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges; gender care for transgender or questioning clients
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 8 years
Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2019 - Present
Jackson County Mental Health, Mental Health Counselor, 2015 - 2018
Community Counseling Center, Mental Health Counselor, 2014 - 2015
Southern Oregon University, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2015
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D. Juris Doctor, 2007
Univeristy of Idaho, B.S. Philosophy, 2002
Oregon: C5063
English