Business Details
25 Years
experience
Holistic Mental Health Therapy in Portland OR
Welcome to a holistic approach to mental health. As both a psychotherapist and bodyworker, I value the integration of mind, body, and spirit in healing. With over two decades of experience in mental health since 2001, I have witnessed the limitations of traditional institutional settings and pursued a path rooted in yoga, spirituality, and somatic therapies. My practice combines counseling with embodiment practices to address developmental trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, and spiritual challenges. Drawing from somatic psychotherapy, craniosacral therapy, and energy healing, I guide clients toward reconnecting with their innate life force.My work is informed by advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, Integral Somatic Psychology, and a deep yoga and meditation practice. I specialize in helping individuals committed to healing and service, offering sessions that blend talk therapy with body-centered techniques. My credentials include a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, licensure as a Professional Counselor and Massage Therapist in Oregon, and certifications in craniosacral therapy and somatic experiencing. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for transformation, where trauma can be processed and wholeness restored through mindful awareness and compassionate presence.
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Energy Healing
Trauma Recovery
Mindfulness Practices
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer a holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spirit.
- Our therapist has over 20 years of mental health experience.
- We specialize in somatic psychotherapy and craniosacral therapy.
- Sessions combine counseling with embodiment practices for trauma.
- We accept FSA/HSA and in-network insurance plans.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor #C3164 (Oregon)
- Licensed Massage Therapist #17024 (Oregon)
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certificate
- Certified Craniosacral Therapist (Carol Gray Center)
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic Psychotherapy integrates body awareness with traditional talk therapy to process trauma and emotional patterns. By focusing on physical sensations, clients release stored tension and reconnect with their innate wisdom. This approach addresses developmental trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain through mindfulness and nervous system regulation.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy uses gentle touch to balance the central nervous system's fluid rhythms. This non-invasive technique releases physical and emotional blocks, promoting deep relaxation and self-healing. It supports recovery from trauma, migraines, and stress-related conditions by restoring energy flow through the body.
Energy Healing
Energy Healing addresses imbalances in the subtle energy system through chakra alignment and tantric practices. By clearing energetic blockages, clients experience emotional release and spiritual awakening. This modality integrates Vedic philosophy and Kundalini yoga principles to enhance overall well-being and vitality.
People
Carolyn Knutson
Licensed Therapist & Bodyworker
Carolyn Knutson is a licensed psychotherapist and massage therapist in Oregon with over 20 years of mental health experience. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and certifications in Somatic Experiencing and craniosacral therapy. Her practice combines somatic psychotherapy with energy healing for trauma recovery.
Questions
What is somatic psychotherapy?
Somatic psychotherapy integrates body awareness with traditional talk therapy to process trauma and emotional patterns through physical sensations and nervous system regulation.
How does craniosacral therapy work?
Craniosacral therapy uses gentle touch to balance fluid rhythms in the central nervous system, releasing physical/emotional blocks and promoting deep relaxation and self-healing.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept PacificSource Health Plans and Trillium Community Health Plan. For other insurance, we provide out-of-network reimbursement documentation.
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and spiritual/energetic imbalances using holistic mind-body-spirit approaches.
What should I expect in a session?
Sessions combine counseling with embodiment practices like craniosacral therapy. We'll explore physical sensations, emotions, and energy patterns to process trauma and promote healing.
