Rachelle Kliewer, Licensed Professional Counselor
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Rachelle Kliewer, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

A decade of experience across inpatient, outpatient, private practice, and school settings — all grounded in a belief that the answers are already within you.

Licensed in Oregon & Washington · Telehealth

Philosophy

My approach to therapy

My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment where therapy is collaborative — built on acceptance and authenticity. I strive to meet clients where they are and walk beside them through difficult times.

I believe that challenging seasons provide opportunities for growth rather than defining who we are. The answers we look for are often within us — therapy helps clear the fog so you can find them.

I balance working through hard things with appropriate humor and encouragement. I'm genuinely invested in your progress, and I love celebrating what you're building toward — not just what you're healing from.

Methods

Approaches I draw from

I use multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's needs, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).

Areas of Focus

What I specialize in

  1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma
  2. Depression and mood disorders
  3. Anxiety, panic, and chronic stress
  4. Grief and loss
  5. Life transitions
  6. Relational and family concerns
  7. Self-esteem and self-worth
  8. Adolescent emotional and behavioral challenges
Credentials

Training & licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor (OR License #C5000)

IFS Training Level 1 Certified

Master of Arts, Professional Counseling — Multnomah University, 2016

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology — Western Oregon University, 2011

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Ready to connect with Rachelle?

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to meet and see if it feels like the right fit.