Elena Knepprath, LCSW — Therapist in Oregon

Hi there, I'm Elena!

If you are looking to understand or change the patterns in your life that leave you feeling stuck and unsatisfied, I welcome you! Together, in a safe and compassionate space, we will reflect and identify a path forward. I am an LCSW who is passionate about walking alongside young adults, women, and people with chronic illness.

My focus

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in patterns that feel unfulfilling and exhausting? I help young adults, women, and people with chronic illness reconnect with their values and build coping skills to navigate and overcome life's challenges.

My approach

I take a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy that focuses on emotional safety, self-understanding, and skill building. Together, we work to develop practical tools for coping with stress, regulating emotions, and creating meaningful, lasting change in a supportive and trusting environment.

My communication style

I value direct, honest, and supportive communication. Throughout our journey, I will create an environment that actively invites feedback and collaboration. When things get tough, I will be a calm and patient presence.

My journey to mental healthcare

As someone with lived experience with chronic illness, ADHD, and being a first-generation immigrant, I understand how life's challenges can become overwhelming and difficult to navigate. I also believe everyone, with the right support, can live a meaningful life marked with joy, growth, and healing.

My goals for you

Through the assessment and initial conversation, we will identify the goals that are most meaningful to you and create a personalized plan for achieving these goals. We will check in on progress throughout our time together and celebrate successes in whatever size or shape they come. We will update these goals to make sure they are meaningful.

Our first session

During the first session, we will get to know each other and establish expectations for our time together. I will have a lot of questions for you as I learn about what is important to you. Then, together, we will identify the goals that will guide our work.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Immune-Disorders

Body Positivity

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Queer

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Health Across the Lifespan from Portland State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Elena Knepprath