Erin Berk, LPC, ATR

Erin Berk, LPC, ATR I am an licensed counselor located in Portland, OR . I specialize working with adults. I have 21 years of experienced working with children, teens and families.

My name is Erin Berk and I have worked in Portland, Oregon since 2001 as a child and family art therapist. I am a Registered Art therapist and a Licensed professional counselor. I thoroughly enjoy working with youth and adults— I feel honored to be a part of you or your teen's journeys of self discovery and a return to balance. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, open to growing and willing to explore their minds, hearts, feelings, and thoughts in collaborative approach. In this collaboration we work to resolve the conflict, habit patterns, emotional blockages and other painful situations that the client brings to treatment. I enjoy working with youth ages 8 year old and up and their families, as well as adults. How I can help
Blending conventional Talk therapy and alternative, creative art therapy approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I bring humor, warmth and deep listening and creativity to my work. Everyone is unique, therefore therapy is designed to fit –your needs–Please call me for a free 20 minutes phone consultation to see if we would work well together! I know that it takes courage to seek help and support, just know that by reaching out–you are one step closer to feeling better–and that Is my goal for you——Life can be hard sometimes, we all struggle, there are times when we feel better and times when life is harder– and therapy can be essential to wellness—it is a investment in yourself or your child! My approach focuses on each person’s strengths and I work with each client to help them build on the places need attention and clarity so you are better able to identify and achieve life goals for greater self actualization and clarity. Children, teens, adults all struggle from time to time and therapy can be short or long term depending on each persons needs and goals. I offer a safe and nurturing space that holds your life’s concerns in a warm and compassionate way. My areas of specialization for adults include:

Anxiety
Depression
Body image issues
Parenting
Spirituality
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Relationship issues
Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

Attaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals and values
Developing skills for improving your relationships
Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
Find new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Managing anger, depression, and other emotional pressures
Improving communications skills – learn how to listen to others, and have others listen to you
Getting “unstuck” from unhealthy patterns – breaking old behaviors and develop new ones
Discovering new ways to solve problems
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
With children and teens, I’m able to assist with:

Childhood transitions and trauma
Attachment issues
Behavior and school problems
Depression
Anxiety
Anger management
Body image
Sexual abuse
Coping with divorce
Complications of blended families
Grief and loss

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When I am sitting at the bedside as someone is nearing their last breath, I am often asked the question, “how much longer?” In the early days of my work, I would answer as I was taught: hours to days. But over time, I have learned that the body holds its own wisdom, one that does not always follow our timelines or textbooks.

Sometimes, even when a person has made complete peace with their life and is leaning gently toward what comes next, their body still isn’t ready to let go. And other times, when it seems the heart is strong and the body should hold on, it releases sooner than we expect. The truth is, we cannot predict it. What I say now is that all we can be absolutely certain of is this moment, today. And if tomorrow comes, that is a bonus day, a gift of a little more time.

We can’t rush that final breath. It asks of us patience, presence, and trust. Our role is to ensure comfort, to ease pain and suffering, and to offer support so that no one feels alone in the waiting. After that, all we can do is be still. To sit in that sacred space and whisper, “I’m here, however long this might take.” Because this moment is not about us, it’s about surrendering to the deep knowing that the body always knows what to do, in its own time, and in its own way.

xo
Gabby

From my book: End of Life Tips
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Tips-Gabrielle-Elise-Jimenez/dp/B0C9G8PZZ5/ref=pd_aw_sim_m_sccl_2_4/130-2232800-4346236?

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Portland, OR

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
6pm - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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