A little about my private practice as of 2025 (while I work on updating my website!)

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), and am registered in accordance with Oregon Law (Art Therapist).

I have been in private practice since 2012, and have been a Telehealth practitioner since 2020. I work with female identified folks ages 18 and up, and am LGBTQ+ affirming. I am in-network with Regence BCBS, Aetna, Moda, and out of pocket. My fee is $195 for a 60 minute session and $160 for 45 minute sessions. I am open to discussing a sliding scale, on a case to case basis.

I have received certification in Grief, Loss & Trauma (from SWC Graduate School), completed and continue to stay current on CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional). I am level one trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and am currently in a year long group consult group for IFS clinicians. I am trained in and apply Trauma-Informed Stabilization Tx (TIST), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Art Therapy, Brainspotting, Narrative and Journal Work/Writing, and Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy.

I also apply and teach my clients: psychoeducation, mindfulness techniques, communication and attachment styles, address mood diagnosis, review intergenerational trauma/strengths, identify possible neurodiverse characteristics, address how perimenopause and menopause can play a role in mental health, and look at how certain coping skills have shown up in their lives through an IFS lens of compassion and curiosity (disordered eating, substance use, dissociation, food, codependency, etc).

I have the pleasure of working with folks whose autoimmune systems have been compromised and who are navigating life in a body that affects the way that they move through the world. I work with folks who are struggling with a current or chronic physical illness or physical health condition; in addition to, or because of their trauma histories. I help clients understand the important connection between the body and the mind, gently guiding them back into conversation with their bodies.

I help my clients begin to identify and reduce the shame that they may be carrying on account of their symptoms. Much of my work addresses my client's trauma history and C-PTSD diagnosis. I help my clients begin to identify and work with the parts of themselves that are "stuck" in time, stuck in negative self-talk, intrusive thoughts and/or flashbacks. Clients will be able to identify and shift out of old pattens (of coping), which are no longer serving them in their lives today.

I help my clients set down self-blame and help them focus on healing through self compassion and continued curiosity. I am a strengths-based clinician. I provide a safe space to be heard, without judgement. I help folks regain their authentic voice, sometimes for the first time in their lives! These tools can make lasting changes; reducing and managing mental health symptoms.

~ Rachael Patoray, LPC, ATR