Welcome

I am delighted you are visiting this site – welcome! I hope you take time to scroll through a few pages, get some ideas of book to read, and find time for your self care this Summer. Please know that you are invited to call me to talk about how I may be of assistance in your life at this time.

Licensed as an MFT – Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I work with Adults, Couples, Teens, Parents and children. Integrating Jungian and cognitive-behavioral concepts, I offer a kristydepth oriented approach to counseling that works for both short-term and extended therapy.

What to expect: Expressive Arts- you are invited to utilize dreams, journaling, image making, movement and sand tray to access your deepest wisdom. Traditional insight oriented talk therapy – moves towards immediate solutions while allowing your transformational process to unfold. Couples are encouraged to practice the skills they learn here and to select books to read between sessions. Parent and children are often seen together in session for playful interaction. Teens are asked to guide their time here with their own goals and dreams. I am a QLGBT ally

Your invitation is towards renewal. Whether you choose to use expressive arts or dream exploration, there is an opportunity for you to be deeply listened to. Most people who meet with me are in a transformational stage of life. They understand that the events in their lives reflect a purpose, however hidden. The work in therapy is sacred alchemy, where suffering is transformed into wisdom.

I am committed to offering affordable fees and flexible hours so that everyone can access quality psychotherapy and support from a licensed caring professional. My practice allows for 40% of my clients to use a sliding scale between $50 and $80 when needed. My standard fee is $90 per 60 minute session. Couples and parent-child sessions are generally 60 – 75 minutes in length.

Specialty areas include:

  • Empowering change
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Honoring Anger
  • Addiction relapse prevention
  • Women & Body Image
  • Creative Menopause
  • Creative Arts therapy
  • Healthy Sexuality
  • Couples – non-violent communication
  • Befriending Dreams
  • Grief and loss
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychic Grounding
  • Children of Divorce
  • Families – children with special needs
  • Young adults – Personal Growth and Development

I invite you to call for a free 30 minute telephone consultation and explore with me what you are hoping for. I promise to make our first conversation fruitful and easy. Sessions are 1 hour in length by telephone or in my SE Portland office. I look forward to speaking with you.

Please click on the “SoulFriending” tab to read more about my unique orientation and training in psychology including expressive arts, Jungian, Spiritual inquiry and my work as a “Soul Friend.”

With Warm Blessings,

Kristy Hellum, MA, MFT (Licensed in California, #44937)
503 863-7900