I am delighted you are visiting this site –welcome! I hope you take time to scroll through a few pages,gather some helpful ideas and perhaps a title of a book to read. Now that Spring is bringing us promises of warmer days,may you find hidden treasures in your walks around your neighborhoods. May you be inspired by the bountiful greens in the farmer’s markets and be awed by the blossoms everywhere (unless of course you are cursed with allergies!)
You are invited to call me to talk about how I may be of assistance in your life at this time. I promise to make our first conversation easy and helpful.
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 
depth oriented approach to counseling that works for both short-term and extended counseling.
Advanced Integrative Therapy –AIT –integrates “Energy Medicine”and Depth Psychology that heals long held patterns of trauma and beliefs,clearing the blocks we are ready to say goodbye to. You may find yourself being drawn to this type of transformational healing.
Beginning with mindfulness and centering,our time together moves towards immediate solutions while allowing your transformational process to unfold. What else you will find:You are invited to utilize dreams,journaling,image making,movement and sand tray to access your deepest wisdom.
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. Our work is sacred alchemy,where suffering is transformed into wisdom.
My standard fee is $90 per 50 minute session. I am committed to offering affordable fees and flexible hours so that everyone can access quality services and support from a licensed caring professional. My practice allows for 40% of my clients to use a sliding scale between $60 and $90 when needed. I also offer longer sessions for 80-90 minutes at $120. These extended sessions are especially helpful for couples and parent/child sessions.
Specialty areas include:
- Empowering change
- Mother-Daughter Relationships
- Depressive and Anxious feeling states
- 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
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