Business Details
Your Portland Therapist for Mindful Transformation
Phoenix Rising Psychology is a private practice dedicated to helping clients cultivate self-awareness and live authentically through contemporary Gestalt therapy. Our approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind and body, addressing both short- and long-term therapeutic needs. We specialize in identity exploration, relationship enrichment, and navigating life transitions while fostering life-affirming perspectives on mortality. By prioritizing present-moment awareness and creative experimentation, we guide clients in overcoming obstacles to personal growth. Our practice integrates trauma processing, existential insights, and psychedelic experience integration within a harm reduction framework.We support clients in developing mindfulness practices to reinforce therapeutic progress and encourage social advocacy through deeper self-understanding. With over a decade of clinical experience, our founder combines academic expertise in self-compassion with practical therapeutic applications. Our commitment to accessibility includes discounted float therapy partnerships and sliding-scale referrals for uninsured clients. We maintain two Portland locations while actively pursuing future ADA-compliant facilities. Our mission aligns with the symbolic phoenix, helping clients transform through life's challenges into more vibrant versions of themselves.
Services
Therapy sessions
Psychedelic integration
Mindfulness training
Float therapy
Consultation
Highlights and features
- Specialized in Gestalt therapy with 10+ years clinical experience
- Integrates psychedelic experience processing within legal frameworks
- Offers discounted float therapy for enhanced mindfulness practice
- Maintains commitment to community accessibility through sliding-scale referrals
- Combines academic research on self-compassion with practical application
What people say
Deep self-awareness
Supportive environment
Meaningful progress
Personalized approach
Transformative insights
Services
Therapy sessions
Individual therapy sessions using contemporary Gestalt methodology to enhance self-awareness and personal growth. Focuses on mind-body connection, relationship dynamics, and life transitions through present-moment exploration. Combines clinical expertise with creative experimentation to help clients overcome personal barriers and develop authentic living patterns.
Psychedelic integration
Harm reduction-focused integration of psychedelic experiences within legal boundaries. Helps clients make meaning from altered state experiences while maintaining safety awareness. Addresses expectations management and post-experience processing to optimize personal growth outcomes through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Mindfulness training
Guided development of meditation practices tailored to individual needs and therapeutic goals. Addresses common barriers to mindfulness while cultivating beneficial mental habits. Focuses on practical application of present-moment awareness to reinforce therapeutic progress and daily life improvements.
Float therapy
Discounted floatation therapy sessions for enhanced mindfulness and stress reduction. Combines sensory isolation with therapeutic preparation and processing. Utilizes controlled environment to facilitate deep relaxation and self-exploration complementing traditional therapeutic approaches.
Consultation
Free 30-minute video consultations to determine therapeutic fit and discuss treatment goals. Provides opportunity for clients to explore therapeutic options and ask questions. Focuses on establishing comfort level and mutual understanding before beginning ongoing therapy sessions.
People
Sarah Voruz
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Sarah Voruz is a licensed clinical psychologist in Oregon with a doctorate from Pacific University. Specializing in Gestalt therapy, she focuses on self-compassion, identity development, and integrating transformative experiences. Her practice combines academic research with practical application for personal growth.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use contemporary Gestalt therapy with present-moment focus and creative experimentation.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm in-network with Aetna, FirstHealth, and PacificSource. Out-of-network billing available for other providers.
Are there accessibility options?
Current offices require navigating stairs. I'm actively working toward ADA-compliant locations.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
While I don't offer sliding scale directly, I provide referrals to local low-fee therapy options.
Can you help with psychedelic experiences?
I offer integration support for psychedelic experiences within legal frameworks, focusing on harm reduction.
What's your cancellation policy?
Please contact me directly to discuss scheduling and cancellation requirements for sessions.
