Liv Siulagi, Professional Counselor Associate

Life can be challenging. Additionally many of us have internalized messages from society or from others that make life more challenging. I am a BIPoC counselor (she/her) who works with individual clients to cultivate tools that not only counter these messages, but help them build strength, resiliency, and serenity.

In our sessions we will work together to identify your goals and build skills that will help you lead a life that aligns with your values. As my client you provide expertise on yourself, and as your therapist I provide science-based, empathic guidance. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means we will spend many of our sessions discussing the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I ground this more “micro” approach in liberation psychology and my own understanding that we live in a society that limits our ability to heal, build lasting connections, and live full, meaningful lives. If you are interested we will also incorporate art as therapy in our sessions, using creativity as a vehicle to deepen self-understanding.

Professional Life

I completed my Master of Science in Art Therapy at Lewis and Clark College. My experience in psychology includes:

• Art Therapy Counseling intern at Connective Therapy Collective, a pleasure-centered sex therapy group practice specializing in work with individuals that identify as LGBTQIA2s+, kinky, and non-monogamous.

• Co-founder of Art for Social Change.

• Studio facilitator of Art for Social Change.

• Art Therapy Practicum student at Catlin Gabel.

• Strong theoretical foundation in liberation psychology and feminist psychology. As well as extensive research experience on effective activism and women’s sexuality.

I specialize in working with individual adults. I provide telehealth mental health services for a variety of challenges such as:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Life Transitions

• Living with oppression

• Recovery from trauma

• Women’s issues and empowerment

Personal Life

I have lived in Portland, Oregon since age three. As an undergraduate, I attended Kenyon College in Ohio and then returned home where I spent several years living in the Woodstock neighborhood enjoying my twenties. I spend my free time lifting weights, seeing friends, trying new foods, and attempting to Konmari my apartment.