Group Therapy
Seeking Safety
Seeking safety is a structured, present-focused therapy designed to help people with trauma to achieve safety in their current lives. The Seeking Safety group seeks to help improve self-respect, self-understanding, and self-esteem.Safety includes the ability to:
Manage trauma symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, and negative feelings
Improve self-care
Find safe, supportive people
Separate from abusive relationships
Prevent self-destructive acts including self-harm, suicidal impulses, and unsafe sex
Find ways to feel good and enjoy life
Struggling with substance use and mental health concerns? Learn more about how Seeking Safety is an effective approach to address substance use and its impact on you.
Group Details
Seeking Safety is a 10-week therapy group that is offered via Telehealth (ZOOM) on Thursdays at various times.
Call us at 503-334-3035 or submit a new client request to set up a group therapy screening appointment.
Seeking Safety covers….
Interpersonal Topics
Honesty, Asking for Help, Setting Boundaries in Relationships, Healthy Relationships
Cognitive Topics
Taking Back Your Power, Compassion, Creating Meaning, Discovery
Behavioral Topics
Taking Good Care of Yourself, Commitment, Respecting Your Time, Coping with Triggers, Self-Nurturing, Grounding
Combination Topics
Safety, Life Choices
Hi, I’m Summer. Here is a little about me…
I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion to help others gain a sense of empowerment and choice. I want to help people take back their life from the grips of trauma through building helpful coping strategies to improve their relationships, emotions, negative thinking and self-esteem. I found my “home” in the philosophy of Seeking Safety and spend my time leading therapy groups and teaching my fellow therapists how to help others through the Seeking Safety principles.
Curious? Here are few of Summer’s favorite Seeking Safety tools…..
Therapy Your Way
Visit us in-person at one of our four Portland metro locations. Prefer to stay cozy at home? Our Telehealth sessions bring therapy to you! We serve anywhere in the state(s) of Oregon and Washington.
trust, let go and be open.
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Fill out the “Prospective Patient Form” and we will reach out within 48 hours.
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Intake
Starts with an assessment (50-55 minutes). You will chat about your current situation, your history, and goals. A plan for treatment will be made with your goals and plan for follow up
Follow-up Appointments
Appointments last 30-55 minutes. We'll start by understanding your concerns and work together toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. As symptoms improve, the frequency will reduce.
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In-Network: AETNA, Kaiser, PacificSource and Providence Health Plans.
Self pay available.
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48-Hour Cancellation Policy
$75 Therapy Appointment
$20 Group Appointment
$100 Medication Appointment
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HIPAA secured, telehealth therapy via ZOOM is available for all clients.
In-Person services available at our 4 locations.
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Business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Office staff are available for scheduling during business hours only.
All providers keep their own schedule with some offering evening or weekend hours.
Beaverton
Downtown Portland
Central Eastside Portland
Sellwood
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No after-hours or crisis support.
If you are in crisis or emergency:
Call 911 or go to the hospital.
Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Use Lifeline Chat at www.988lifeline.org.
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Your access to services depends on things like whether you prefer in-person or telehealth, your available days and times, your age, your insurance coverage, your concerns, and the type of services you’re looking for. Being flexible can help you get an appointment sooner!
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Medication
Specialty Services (EMDR, WPATH Evaluations, Ecotherapy, and more).
