Hello, I am Juliana Friedman, LPC.
about my work
I have a psychotherapy practice based in Portland, Oregon, working with adolescents and adults. I have been practicing in the mental health field for 25 years. I provide both in person and telehealth sessions.
My approach is based on the Internal Family Systems model which includes mindfulness and a body-based approach.
The work that we will do together will be collaborative, non-pathologizing and empowering. It will help support a deeper connection to your internal resources, which results in a greater sense of compassion and agency. I will guide you to get to know your parts and support awareness and understanding of their underlying beliefs and burdens.
We will identify and explore these self-limiting patterns, inviting curiosity, compassion, and a deeper connection to yourself. This will support you in accessing more choices (or agency) and discovering how to better meet your needs.
The therapy space created in my practice allows you to reflect and explore thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe space, without judgment so that you can be more fully yourself and experience the shifts/changes you are seeking.
My role is to help you stand back and see the whole picture, to see its complexity and appreciate its beauty.
I believe that psychotherapy can be a transformative journey
toward healing and self-discovery. As a passionate and grounded psychotherapist,
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-focused, body-based
and relational-based therapy. Within the safe and compassionate space of
our sessions, we navigate the unique landscapes of your internal world,
uncovering the complexities that shape your experiences. Through the lens
of IFS, we explore the various parts of your internal system and work to
connect with your internal resources fostering agency, harmony and
connection.
My approach honors and acknowledges the profound impact of past
experiences, guiding you toward resilience and empowerment. My work is
grounded in the understanding that connection is at the heart of healing.
Through connecting to the parts of ourselves with
awareness and compassion that we move towards healing and developing
greater health and wholeness. Together, we embark on a
journey to cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and authentic connections,
allowing you to lead a more meaningful life.
WORK WITH ME
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
FAMILY SESSIONS
Issues worked with:
Trauma, stress,
anxiety, fear,
depression,
life transitions,
parenting, co-parenting
grief and loss,
disordered eating,
body image,
addiction,
relationship challenges,
identity issues,
chronic illness and pain,
and many others.
TESTIMONIALS
“By emanating acceptance in her careful way, Juliana has shown me that I have space enough to fit the world. In doing so, Juliana has led me back to parts of myself I had left to carry heavy burdens for years. I feel so lucky to have found her”. 32 yr old
“Juliana’s approach to therapy has not only helped me heal from what initially brought me to her but has allowed me to explore parts of myself that I didn't know needed to heal as well. The most empowering part of this process has been that although Juliana provides deep and valuable insight, she has helped me discover the answers within myself, making the reconciliation of past traumas and unresolved wounds much more impactful. Through working with Juliana and her professional guidance, she has given me the greatest gift: the realization that everything I need to know is inside myself”. 37 yr old
“Juliana is deeply empathetic, never judgmental, and so inherently kind. If you have the opportunity to work with Juliana, do it. Just make sure you are ready to shine a light on pieces of yourself you may not realize are there. I am so grateful for the deep healing, long-lasting insight, and peace working with her has gifted me”. 37 yr old
“Juliana is warm, grounded and extremely insightful. Her guidance is calm and clear, and her demeanor is supportive. My work with her has helped me to improve my relationships with my husband, children and parents- and myself- and to realize the importance of such connection in my life”. 48 yr old
“Working with Juliana has been a major blessing in my life. She has guided me through some inner workings that have given me more freedom in my daily life. I still struggle every day, but Juliana has helped me develop tools to navigate through my daily storms. Juliana’s work has really brought out the real me, and I am so grateful. Thank you, Juliana!” 33 yr old
“I have been working with Juliana for a long time and every time I leave her office I have gained a sense of perspective that helps me to think more deeply about the challenges I face in my life”. 17 yr old
“I have been seeing Juliana for more than a year. She is compassionate and thoughtful and most importantly – insightful. She has an excellent memory for details, which makes me feel that she is paying close attention to what I am saying. I feel very lucky to have found Juliana – she is making a difference in my ability to deal with my past”. 65 yr old
“I have been working with Juliana for several years. My experience with extreme levels of anxiety made it difficult for me to talk with people outside my family. Juliana has been a warm and accepting person that I feel comfortable with and look forward to connecting to each week. She never puts pressure on me to be anything other than the real me”. 15 yr old
“Anyone, no matter their history, can begin to hear wholeness beckoning, whether in a shout or whisper, and resolve to move in its direction.
With the heart as a guide and the mind as a willing and curious partner, we follow whatever path most resonates with that call.”
— Gabor Mate
Contact ME
julianafriedman@yahoo.com
(503) 250-4373
5909 SE Division st
Portland, OR
97206