From Trauma To Healing
Trauma touches every aspect of our lives. We can explore past trauma and how it is impacting your relationships, your view of yourself, and your life choices. I can help you to face the past in a way that allows you to integrate the experiences and memories while living more in the present and being able to create the future you want for yourself.  

From Addictions To Freedom
Whether it be using substances to excess or engaging in behaviors that are harming your life, addictions can be highly damaging to ourselves, relationships, and life opportunities. I am trained in and comfortable with both abstinence only and harm-reduction approaches which allows me to meet you where you are and help you to take concrete steps toward your individual goals.

From Isolation To Connection
The quality of our relationships is integral to our sense of happiness and well-being. Being honest with ourselves and others about what we want in relationships and learning to balance our needs with the needs of others is key to building and maintaining life-enhancing relationships.

From Self-Loathing To Self-Acceptance
We all develop narratives about who we are and what we are capable of based on our life experiences. I can help you to identify the parts of this story that may be keeping you stuck and build upon the parts that can empower you to be your truest self.

From Tolerance To Affirming

I provide a safe and celebratory environment for LGBTQQIAAP youth and adults to explore and embrace all aspects of their sexual and gender identity. I also know it is key to aid family members and support people in their own process of accepting and honoring a person’s gender and sexual identity.

503-926-7807

info@joleenrosslcsw.com  

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​​​​Joleen Ross​, LCSW, CADC I

​​​Issues we can address together:​

• Trauma, including the diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  
• Sexual and domestic violence
  
• Depression
  
• Anxiety
  
• Substance abuse
  
• Managing intense and painful emotions
  
• Dealing with shame and thoughts of worthlessness
  
• Life transitions
  
• Behavior change
  
• Relationship difficulties
  
• Issues around sexuality and gender