Person-Centered EMDR Therapy for Healing & Growth
Hi, I’m Michelle Debelis (she/her), a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Desiderata Counseling. I’m a cisgender, queer-identified counselor in Portland, Oregon with an approach to therapy grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that healing happens in safe, authentic relationships, and I view my role as someone that helps people find their path and work towards their goals. I offer remote therapy services across the state of Oregon, accept insurance and a sliding scale is available for cash pay clients.
Sliding scale available: $90–$150 per session
Insurance Accepted: Providence and Blue Cross Blue Shield accepted
Services
EMDR
I’ve been offering EMDR since 2022, working with clients both in person and virtually across Portland, Beaverton, and all of Oregon. While EMDR was originally developed as a trauma therapy, it’s a versatile approach that also addresses anxiety, depression, and many other mental health concerns.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
As a queer therapist serving Portland, Beaverton, and all of Oregon, I have deep passion and genuine enjoyment in supporting other members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My role is to be a grounded, affirming support whether someone’s challenges are directly connected to identity-related struggles or exist alongside them.
Trauma Work
Trauma work has been foundational to my practice since I began counseling in 2017, serving adults and adolescents throughout Portland, Beaverton, and all of Oregon. I’m trained in both EMDR and TF-CBT, and I draw from both modalities and others depending on what each client needs.
Therapy for Adolescents, Teens, and Families
I’ve been working with adolescents, teens, and families from the beginning of my career, offering remote sessions throughout Portland, Beaverton, and all of Oregon. Adolescents thrive when they don’t feel like they’re sitting in a doctor’s office, and parents benefit from learning collaborative problem-solving skills they can apply directly at home.
Desiderata Counseling 