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The practice name, logo, and motto, "Therapy for the Emotional Intelligence in You, " reflect the belief that what is needed for overcoming an issue is already within. Pulling this intelligence into awareness is a form of learning called insight. When insight becomes blocked by stress, significant life events, etc., then developing a trusting relationship with an objective confidant, who doesn't feel burdened by your troubles, can help in the process of bringing this intelligence into light.
It is important then to find a therapist who you can connect with, is knowledgeable, and supports your needs. This website was created for You, with this pursuit in mind. Your privacy is important. It is Eastside Insight's (Ei) policy to respect your privacy regarding any information collected from you across the Ei website, http://eastsideinsight.com, and other sites Ei owns and operates.
Ei will only ask for personal information when truly needed to provide a service to you, and it is only collected by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent.
It is important then to find a therapist who you can connect with, is knowledgeable, and supports your needs. This website was created for You, with this pursuit in mind. Your privacy is important. It is Eastside Insight's (Ei) policy to respect your privacy regarding any information collected from you across the Ei website, http://eastsideinsight.com, and other sites Ei owns and operates.
Ei will only ask for personal information when truly needed to provide a service to you, and it is only collected by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent.
Services
Therapy
Even more so than the type of therapy, research and experience show that the biggest catalyst to positive change is the therapeutic relationship.
For most though, it's not exactly easy, or pleasurable, to be vulnerable and trust a total stranger.
To jump-start this process, it requires authenticity, good communication, acceptance, problem-solving, flexibility, self-awareness, and empathy on the part of the therapist to hold the space for this developing relationship.
These same qualities of relationship building are transferred into the therapy, where an alliance of learning and understanding is deepened by the strength of the bond, ensuing healing and growth by you.
For most though, it's not exactly easy, or pleasurable, to be vulnerable and trust a total stranger.
To jump-start this process, it requires authenticity, good communication, acceptance, problem-solving, flexibility, self-awareness, and empathy on the part of the therapist to hold the space for this developing relationship.
These same qualities of relationship building are transferred into the therapy, where an alliance of learning and understanding is deepened by the strength of the bond, ensuing healing and growth by you.
Rose Gillis
In doing general psychotherapeutic practice for the rural population of Oregon, and then serving as a Trauma Therapist at Harborview (a level 1 trauma hospital), I've learned what it means to embrace moments of crisis for my clients, as well as serve marginalized populations.
From these experiences, a deeper seriousness and passion for psychotherapy has developed-one that has been forged by the love of clients who inspire me with their grit of overcoming a stacked deck and the privilege to see them through the metamorphosis of crisis-to-change: entering into a period of safety and stabilization, then onto working through the trauma, depression, or anxiety, and finally into a life transformed by the pain, and the awakening of what it means to embrace their story.
From these experiences, a deeper seriousness and passion for psychotherapy has developed-one that has been forged by the love of clients who inspire me with their grit of overcoming a stacked deck and the privilege to see them through the metamorphosis of crisis-to-change: entering into a period of safety and stabilization, then onto working through the trauma, depression, or anxiety, and finally into a life transformed by the pain, and the awakening of what it means to embrace their story.
Chanel Ryssel
I believe that healing begins with being heard.
The therapeutic relationship allows me to witness and attune to your experiences with acceptance and positive regard.
Together in practice, we can foster internal exploration that leads to supported change.
My therapeutic approach is guided by a feminist, person-in-the-environment perspective.
Real wellness is grounded by insight to one's personal story, and how the language, habits, and our personal reactions influence our well-being and internal state.
The therapeutic relationship allows me to witness and attune to your experiences with acceptance and positive regard.
Together in practice, we can foster internal exploration that leads to supported change.
My therapeutic approach is guided by a feminist, person-in-the-environment perspective.
Real wellness is grounded by insight to one's personal story, and how the language, habits, and our personal reactions influence our well-being and internal state.
General
To live means life will change-and often, in the moment, this change does not always feel for the better.
There is no 'how-to' workbook to re-adjust after divorce, separation, loss, set-back, and situational or cumulative life stress-and if that book exists, please, don't buy it.
Why?
Because each life story has its own special circumstances and roadmap to recovery.
Finding that place of adjustment to life change and stress is actually chiropractic in the sense that it is a re-alignment-the difference being, that under the guidance of therapy, it is a re-alignment takes place within one's own life.
There is no 'how-to' workbook to re-adjust after divorce, separation, loss, set-back, and situational or cumulative life stress-and if that book exists, please, don't buy it.
Why?
Because each life story has its own special circumstances and roadmap to recovery.
Finding that place of adjustment to life change and stress is actually chiropractic in the sense that it is a re-alignment-the difference being, that under the guidance of therapy, it is a re-alignment takes place within one's own life.
Services & Approach
The most important part of my therapeutic approach is being real in the present moment with who I am and who you are, as the heart of counseling resides in relationship, and every relationship brings with it different needs.
Therefore, I do not ascribe to therapy models developed to be interchangeable for all clients, but rather practice eclectically.
This means understanding your challenges through non-judgement, empathy, and the belief in your own abilities.
It also means having an eye towards epigenetics, the mind/body connection, and the effects of stress-be it grief, loss, economic hardships, abuse, etc.-and how this interplay works uniquely on each person.
Therefore, I do not ascribe to therapy models developed to be interchangeable for all clients, but rather practice eclectically.
This means understanding your challenges through non-judgement, empathy, and the belief in your own abilities.
It also means having an eye towards epigenetics, the mind/body connection, and the effects of stress-be it grief, loss, economic hardships, abuse, etc.-and how this interplay works uniquely on each person.
Fees & Appointment Policy
Please cancel or change your appointment 48-hours ahead of your scheduled appointment time, Monday through Friday.
This means to not incur a late fee or missed session charge, a 2PM Monday appointment will need to be cancelled or changed on the preceding Friday before 2PM.
If a fee does occur, the credit card on file will be charged 1/2 of a standard session fee.
These fees are not covered by out-of-pocket reimbursement.
Available slots are limited and not double-booked, so any notice above 48-hours is greatly appreciated, as it increases the chances of someone else being seen and allows this time to be better used.
This means to not incur a late fee or missed session charge, a 2PM Monday appointment will need to be cancelled or changed on the preceding Friday before 2PM.
If a fee does occur, the credit card on file will be charged 1/2 of a standard session fee.
These fees are not covered by out-of-pocket reimbursement.
Available slots are limited and not double-booked, so any notice above 48-hours is greatly appreciated, as it increases the chances of someone else being seen and allows this time to be better used.
Payment Policy
Your time is valuable!
Our time together is valuable!
To help keep your session for what it is for-therapy-every consideration has been made in creating a process for payments and billing statements that is as easy as possible.
Fees are due at time of service.
So that no extra time is spent collecting payment at the start of session, the card you have on file will be used to process your payment.
Payments are typically processed in 1-2 business days.
If you wish to use a different payment option, please indicate this at the beginning of session.
Our time together is valuable!
To help keep your session for what it is for-therapy-every consideration has been made in creating a process for payments and billing statements that is as easy as possible.
Fees are due at time of service.
So that no extra time is spent collecting payment at the start of session, the card you have on file will be used to process your payment.
Payments are typically processed in 1-2 business days.
If you wish to use a different payment option, please indicate this at the beginning of session.
Scheduling
To help facilitate the process of seeing if therapy is right for you, new client consultation calls are free.
Here we will discuss any prior experience in therapy, what type of service and treatment you are seeking, questions pertaining to payment and scheduling practices, as well as seeing if there is a recurring appointment time that matches your availability.
Therapy Appointment 2.0 is a HIPAA-compliant, web-based behavioral health software that allows you to engage in clerical, messaging, and telehealth needs.
Here we will discuss any prior experience in therapy, what type of service and treatment you are seeking, questions pertaining to payment and scheduling practices, as well as seeing if there is a recurring appointment time that matches your availability.
Therapy Appointment 2.0 is a HIPAA-compliant, web-based behavioral health software that allows you to engage in clerical, messaging, and telehealth needs.
Beginning Therapy
An intake is not a therapy session; rather the purpose of this 90-minute appointment is to review mental health guidelines and to gather bio-social and psychological information in order to better assess your presenting concern through a diagnostic lens.
Diagnosis can be an intimidating word.
However, a skilled therapist knows diagnosis only provides a clinical understanding of a person, so this is only the first step in developing a therapy tailored for holistic wellness.
Feeling uncomfortable sharing details about your life with a stranger is also normal, so knowing a little about what to expect can help.
Diagnosis can be an intimidating word.
However, a skilled therapist knows diagnosis only provides a clinical understanding of a person, so this is only the first step in developing a therapy tailored for holistic wellness.
Feeling uncomfortable sharing details about your life with a stranger is also normal, so knowing a little about what to expect can help.
