Connect with Compassion Focused therapy in Tigard, OR

Whatever you are facing, change can begin today. At Petya Wellness, I use simple solutions to help you find a life that is connected and fulfilled. My goal is to offer a supportive environment where you can fully express yourself, gain insight, and take steps toward personal growth.

I'm a listener. I would love to hear your story because your story is unique in the world. No one has your history, strengths, talents, or challenges.

I am a queer, biracial, neurodivergent therapist passionate about providing affirming and curiosity driven therapy. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and relationship challenges, with a focus on supporting LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and other individuals who may feel outside the "norm."

Do you believe therapy is a partnership designed to help you find strength through life's challenges? Are you working through a rough patch or recurring challenge? Do you seek to understand 'what happened' and discover a path forward? My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, warm, and empowering to foster clients' deeper self-understanding.

Starting therapy can be incredibly difficult and scary. I try to ease that difficulty and discomfort by bringing compassion, authenticity, and curiosity to the therapy space. I help support clients through whatever challenges they are facing to be able to realize the version of themselves they hope to be.

I work with young adults and adults navigating stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel understood while building practical tools to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in your life.

I focus on helping people navigate life's transitions with clarity and confidence. Whether you're working through stress, relationships, or personal growth, I guide you in building healthy strategies so you can thrive. I am here to help support you and your goals.

Feel that life is a bit too complex and overwhelming? You are not alone, and as your clinician, I bring a personal approach with insight into root patterns over time that may be keeping you stuck. My authentic/consistent style provides an easy transition into counseling, and I will consider your whole self (mind, body, and spirit/core) for change.

I work next to you to help create an organic space for you to reconnect with yourself, your desires, and your relationships, in a way that feels authentic and alive.

As a therapist, I specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals, those eager to explore spirituality in depth, teachers, creative minds, and individuals striving to enhance their roles as partners in relationships. My core therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness, shaped by my intensive training.

I am excited to work to help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with practical, evidence-based tools like CBT and DBT. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you build real, sustainable change—not just insight, but action.

Beginning therapy can seem daunting. My objective is to create a secure and comfortable environment where anxiety and stress are minimized. I employ a multifaceted approach centered on genuine connection and the development of rapport.

I am committed to providing a holistic approach that is client-centered. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based therapy to meet their goals.

My treatment philosophy centers on building a strong therapeutic relationship and rapport. This foundation allows me to effectively address your individual needs and support you in achieving your personal goals. Recognizing that every journey is unique, I tailor my approach to what is most effective for each individual.

Welcome! So, your path has brought you here to Rula; it's likely you are looking for some assistance in dealing with something in your life or your current situation, and hope to find a person who can offer that assistance. Perhaps you have found that person right here!

I studied at Boise State University where I obtained a Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on working with marginalized communities. I am a licensed clinical social worker, and I am also certified in mediation.

As a mental health counselor, I firmly believe in the power of a holistic perspective and intuitive approach. To me, it is not simply about addressing the symptoms or issues at hand; it is about looking at the whole person and understanding the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.

My job as a therapist is to help you navigate through the stumbling blocks that are preventing you from having the best quality of life. I am here to listen with empathy, provide coping skills and techniques, support, and resources to help you achieve your goals of a better state of mind or a healthier way of life.

I’m a clinical social worker deeply committed to serving BIPOC and Alaska Native communities through culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. I currently serve as a clinician in Southeast Alaska. Our work together is about finding your way back to yourself. In each session, we’ll make space for softness, for honesty, for breathing room.

We've all had difficult experiences. These experiences can cause pain and suffering. I believe we can heal from these experiences and grow from them, becoming more of who we truly are and want to be. I have worked with a large range of life circumstances, including anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, LGBT issues, and loss.

I'm passionate about helping people feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with kids, teens, adults, couples, and families, and I believe that with the right support, we all have the ability to grow and heal. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just trying to make sense of things, I'm here to walk alongside you.

I believe in empowering you to live your best life, including developing nurturing and healthy relationships, self-awareness, confidence, and purpose. I work with people facing depression, anxiety, situational changes, end-of-life concerns, addiction and recovery, and systemic issues like racism, sexism, ageism, and genderism.

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You are not alone! My goal is to help you become more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and the life you want to create. You are in charge of your therapy style and approach.

I enjoy spending time with my dog, cats, and chickens. My kids are adults, but I try to spend as much time with them as possible. My approach is to set clear goals and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress. I use an eclectic style and different therapy approaches to individualize our work together to best meet your needs.

Your friends and family are telling you to “just get another [dog, cat, hamster]” like you're buying a new toaster. But it’s not that easy. Any pet parent knows how gutted you feel. I know what it's like to lose a pet you loved. I work with adults who have experienced the loss of their pet and with ongoing challenges with anxiety and depression.