Rose City Psychological Center, LLC — Psychologist in Portland, OR
Address2014 SE 11th Ave Suite 105 OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1541-241-6651
Rose City Psychological Center, LLC, founded by Amber Valenkamph, PsyD, offers psychological services grounded in a person-centered approach. Dr. Valenkamph utilizes evidence-based interventions, primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), delivered in a warm, playful, and compassionate manner. The practice aims to illuminate ingrained patterns of thought, values, and behaviors, disrupting cycles that lead to unsatisfying relationships and routines. Dr. Valenkamph has extensive experience working with underserved and underrepresented populations, including individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, youth in the juvenile justice system, children in foster care, adult children of mentally ill or addicted parents, the elderly, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She also provides psychological testing and assessment for children, teens, and adults, and serves as an expert witness in juvenile and family court.
Best for
- Individuals seeking to understand ingrained patterns
- Underserved and underrepresented populations
- Children and adults needing psychological assessment
- Clients referred by juvenile and family court
| Key services | Psychotherapy, Psychological testing, Assessment, Expert witness testimony |
| Tags | psychologist, portland, cbt, person-centered, trauma, lgbtqia+, assessment, mental illness, juvenile justice, family court |
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