Live True Counseling — Counselor in Portland, OR
Address333 SW Taylor St #200 OR, Portland, OR 97204
Phone+1503-446-2500
Websitelivetruecounseling.com
Justin Rock is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Portland, Oregon. From 2016 to 2024, he was part of Live True Counseling, a group practice focused on relational depth, presence, and care. Following the practice's closure at the end of 2024, this website serves as a landing place to honor that work and offer direction. Justin Rock also holds an EH Supervisor credential. The physical space formerly occupied by Live True Counseling now houses The Being With Collective, a shared office community for therapists committed to relational, embodied, and liberatory work.
Best for
- Individuals seeking relational therapy
- Couples seeking relational therapy
- Clients seeking continuity of care
- Therapists seeking community
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples counseling, LMFT services, LPC services, Clinical supervision |
| Tags | portland therapist, lmft, lpc, couples counseling, individual therapy, relational therapy, trauma informed, embodied therapy, clinical supervision, ending and transition |
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