For a therapy consultation call: (858) 900-3799

Lucent Psychotherapy

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Michelle Alius, LCSW

OR License # L13223

CA License # 101578

My Practice

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with a variety of people from all walks of life. I am a social worker at heart here to support and guide you to feeling and functioning better using a combination of evidence-based practices, human connection, and collaboration.  I offer Telehealth individual therapy services for residents of California and Oregon, and as well as in-person treatment for Oregon residents.

Treatment

I provide individual and couples therapy tailored to your unique needs. My approach focuses on understanding you first as a person, learning the challenges you're facing, and fostering growth through evidence-based techniques. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions, identify patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. Start your journey toward a more fulfilling life today.

Training

The modalities that I have been trained in include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Mindfulness. I also have training in the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, am a certified Domestic Violence Counselor, & have experience navigating various government systems. My focus is to treat individuals and couples seeking therapy for general life stress, depression, anxiety, grief, & conflict. I treat those who experience a range of severity in symptoms from mild to severe. 

Education

I graduated from Chapman University with my B.A. in Psychology in 2012 and completed my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2015. 

Background

I have always had a passion for serving others, which is the driving force of my career in social work and therapy. With over a decade in the field, I have worked in a transitional housing organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness, been a job coach, resource counselor, and social worker for children and adults with developmental disabilities, have experience in school social work, worked as a Protective Services Worker for Child Welfare Services, & most recently worked in a psychiatric hospital setting serving individuals with mental illness. My clients have included a range of professionals, single parents, adolescents struggling with life transitions, women with perinatal & postpartum depression,  military, first responder, and government personnel including special ops, & more. My range of experiences both professionally and personally allows me to tailor your treatment plan to your unique, individual needs.

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Now offering Telehealth sessions to clients located in California & Oregon and in-person sessions in Portland, OR. My response time to consultation requests and client requests is within 24 hours with exceptions made for weekends and major holidays.

Lucent Psychotherapy

Office location: 401 Northeast 19th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232, United States

Session Hours

Mon

12:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Tue

12:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Wed

12:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Thu

12:00 pm – 04:00 pm

Fri

12:00 pm – 05:00 pm

Sat

10:00 am – 03:00 pm

Sun

Closed

*In-person sessions available Thurs & Sat

*Telehealth options available Mon-Fri.

Schedule subject to change

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