Sally Gradin, LCSW LLC

Considering therapy and searching for "the one" to provide it can feel intimidating. As you consider sharing your story with me, you need to know a little about me to feel that we might be comfortable with each other. Positive experiences in therapy after trauma and other life-stretching experiences led to my desire to become a counselor. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon (#L10213). My education includes a Master of Social Work from the University of New England and a Postgraduate Certificate in Therapy with Adoptive and Foster Families from Portland State University. I am a Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner and have been trained in Theraplay, Circle of Security, Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Lifespan Integration. I continue to pursue reading and new techniques to provide service that is current and holistic. I also provide clinical supervision to Clinical Social Work Associates (CSWAs). Prior to private practice, I provided trauma-informed therapy in a family mental health center and moved into clinical supervision of it. My practice has been built on many years of providing therapy and supervision extensively with: • Victims of abuse and neglect • Adoptees, foster children, parents, and other family members • Individuals grappling with cross-cultural challenges or spiritual crises • Those facing medical or terminal conditions of their own or loved ones • Therapists in training I have spent much of my life in the Pacific Northwest and overseas. When I'm not with clients, I can be found with family, playing in a band, gardening, traveling, or on a kayak or bicycle. As your counselor, you honor me by sharing your life and growth with me. I will bring authenticity and a holistic perspective into weaving mind, body, and emotions for a whole and healthy person. Please feel free to arrange a chat about whether we may be a good fit together.