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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou
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About

Restoration is Our Birthright

At Rising Self Wellness, compassionate, holistic care nurtures mental health and well-being. Ruth Tessema, a licensed holistic psychotherapist, empowers clients to take charge of their healing journey, helping them discover insights and make decisions that are uniquely their own. Grounded in person-centered, trauma-informed practices, Ruth fosters growth, resilience, and lasting well-being for each client. Rooted in holistic wellness, Ruth integrates physical, energetic, mental, and spiritual aspects into her practice. As a licensed therapist and educator, she specializes in somatic trauma healing and is passionate about addressing inequities in mental health and wellness for marginalized communities. She offers a bottom-up approach to psychotherapy, breathwork, sound healing, and wellness workshops tailored to her client's diverse needs. An initial consultation is an opportunity to ask your questions and see what services would best meet your needs. Reach out to schedule a free consultation today!
Ruth Tessema
LPC

Services

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Relationship Issues
  • Family Conflict

Approaches

  • Somatic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Breathwork
  • Expressive Arts
  • Therapeutic Journaling

Insurance Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Oregon Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • PacificSource Health Plans

Fees

  • Consultation: $0
  • Intake and Assessment: $200
  • Individual Psychotherapy: $175
  • Couples Psychotherapy: $250

Location

In-Person and Virtual

A street map for office location at Portland, OR 97214-2400

In-Person Office

Portland, OR 97214-2400