Somatic Solutions Counseling PDX 4431 SE Woostock, Portland, OR 97216

"Seeking help can be intimidating and a daunting task. However, Renee made the whole process an easy and comfortable one. I started therapy over a year ago, and I cannot thank Renee enough for helping me navigate the treacherous waters of life’s circumstances and relationships. From our first session, Renee put me at ease and created a safe space to open up about various inter and intrapersonal issues. I have always experienced immense kindness, nonjudgemental active listening, and empathy with Renee. Renee often asked me thought-provoking questions that led me to reflect on a more profound level of thinking. This resulted in solutions tailored to my unique and highly complicated circumstances. Her style of therapy is highly collaborative, resulting in solid trust and a strong therapeutic bond. She has empowered me by helping me see myself in a more compassionate light. The evidence-based, mindfulness-somatic techniques have been immensely helpful in overcoming trauma experienced since childhood, limiting belief systems, poor self-esteem, and anxiety causing attachment issues. The coping mechanisms and skills taught in the sessions have proven to help me overcome my anxieties and fears. They have also helped me regulate my emotional states with newfound compassion for myself. Her commitment to understanding her clients became apparent when she pointed out that I had been bypassing my feelings due to my spiritual practices/meditations. She encouraged me to sit and feel the emotions with love and compassion. It blew my mind when she explained that my anxiety serves a protective function. That created a paradigm shift In my thinking and helped me understand an important lesson in self-love, which is to express compassion to all parts of myself, especially those I deemed negative. I got reminded that light would only come when I worked with my shadows. Another thing that stood out for me regarding Renee was her genuine interest in helping me evolve. Her in-depth knowledge, backed with kindness and understated humor, made even the most difficult conversations comfortable. I always leave the sessions feeling lighter and encouraged. Renee is highly intuitive and receptive. I sincerely appreciate her feedback or perspectives, as they are nonbiased and balanced. Such feedback has often helped me understand the other side of the situation and has resulted in meaningful transformations. If you are reading this review and are unsure about starting counseling. I would highly recommend Renee! It would be the best thing you could do for yourself. I can vouch for that, as I have experienced a ton of growth, gained knowledge, and learned valuable skills that have helped me to become a better version of myself. I am and will be forever grateful to have Renee as my therapist."

"Renee's comittment to her clients is evident in the counseling that she does. She is extremely caring and supportive, and is very clearly passionate about supporting others."

"Renee is an incredibly passionate, knowledgeable and empathic somatic healer. Not only is she a competent therapist, she really cares about her clients well being."