Elizabeth Sokolowski PhD — Psychologist in Portland, OR
Address1110 SE Alder St #301 OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1503-427-1885
Websiteportlandtherapycenter.com
Elizabeth Sokolowski, PhD (She/They) is a licensed psychologist in Portland, Oregon, offering therapy for adults. With a PhD from Colorado State University, she specializes in helping clients heal trauma, regulate emotions, and build self-trust. Her approach integrates trauma-informed, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) lenses, focusing on exploring personal narratives, building coping skills, and challenging unhelpful thought patterns. Elizabeth works with individuals experiencing trauma, grief, chronic illness, neurodivergence, PTSD, depression, social phobia, ADHD, and gender identity concerns. She utilizes techniques such as Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD and CBT to foster awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. Her practice emphasizes warmth, empathy, and humor, creating a safe space to discuss identity and lived experiences.
Best for
- Adults healing from trauma
- Individuals exploring neurodivergence
- Clients with chronic illness
- LGBTQ+ individuals
| Key services | Individual therapy, Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic therapy, Free initial consultation |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | psychologist, trauma-informed, humanistic, cbt, portland, lgbtq+ affirming, adult therapy, genderfluid, queer, ptsd treatment |
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