Holly HeSS, LCSW
About me
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My name is Holly Hess. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have over 25 years experience working with individuals of all ages. My specialties include working with people who have experienced abuse, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, disabilities and neurodivergent disorders, and the parents/guardians of people with disabilities.
Why a kestreL?
A kestrel hawk represents agility, strength, and purpose. I strive to work with individuals to help them unlock these inherent qualities in themselves by using a relational and strengths-based approach. My hope is to help each person understand their unique abilities and build upon these to heal wounds from trauma, abuse, isolation, grief, and oppression.
MY THERAPY APPROACH
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TRUST
The most fundamental aspect of entering therapy is to build trust and feel safe.
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Listen
Feeling heard, validated, and honored is essential in helping build the therapeutic relationship and understanding the individual’s hopes and goals for therapy.
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GROWTH
Identifying your strengths, recognizing traumas and barriers in your life, and learning adaptive coping strategies can propel your personal growth toward a fuller sense of self and happiness.
Focuses
Abuse/Trauma
Grief/Loss
Parenting children with disabilities
ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Relationship Problems
Anxiety and Depression
My Specialties
Populations
Pre-adolescents
Adolescents
Adults
Unfortunately, my office is not set up for
young children or school-aged children
at this time.
Therapy Models
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Relational Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Contact
Holly Hess, LCSW
holly@kestrelcounseling.com
503-476-1165
823 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
In-person
a nd
Virtual sessions
Available
Insurances
Quest Behavioral Health
Aetna
Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Moda Health (in process of credentialing)
OHP Caremark (in process of credentialing)
Out of Network billing available