Alissa Ellis, CSWA

I am currently a clinical social work associate, having completed my Social Work degree at Portland State University in 2024. I believe deeply in the power of therapy, and the human capacity to heal, grow, or adapt to new environments and challenges. I want to help people find their best selves and know that they don’t have to continue to live in ways that aren’t meeting their needs. I am open to meeting with a wide variety of clients, ages 18+, to find the ways that they might need assistance in moving forward. That might involve reexamining old beliefs, healing trauma, working through grief, finding motivation, or just finding a path that fits you. I’m excited to walk with you on this journey.

I use a variety of interventions including CBT, ACT, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing in my work with people, and am pursuing additional training in other techniques to best meet the needs of my clients. I firmly believe in feedback informed treatment, cultural humility, and value collaboration in my work. I specialize in working with individuals with trauma related diagnoses such as depression, PTSD, CPTSD, BPD, and have experience in working with individuals with co-occurring or substance use disorders as well as the LGBTQ community.