No part of your story is too difficult to be heard
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for trauma, complex life changes, and the “cycles” that keep you stuck.
We all inherit stories, automatic behaviors, and emotional loops that shape our lives. At some point, you may realize that these patterns no longer serve you. When past experiences live on in the body – fueling perfectionism, people pleasing, emotional reactivity, anger, defensiveness, anxiety or depression – it is easy to feel stuck. I understand this deeply, and I offer my help so you can move forward to regain the life you aspire to live.
Specialties
Trauma & PTSD
Helping the body and nervous system release “stuck” emotional memories.
Trauma lives in the nervous system. Whether you are dealing with the echoes of childhood neglect or the sharp impact of recent PTSD, the work is to help you process the past without being overwhelmed by it. We move beyond ‘just coping’ to reclaiming a sense of safety in your own body.
Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Burnout
Breaking the loops that keep you stuck.
The racing heart of a panic attack that brings overwhelming terror, the heavy fog of depression that feels like lead, or the exhaustion of burnout that never ends – these aren’t just symptoms; they are loops of thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck in a version of life that feels exhausting. We work to identify these invisible loops, then interrupt them. We dismantle the inner-most mechanics that keep them running, thus creating space you need to finally breathe easy and move forward.
Serious and Persistent Mental Illness & Dual Diagnosis
Navigating the complex journeys of mental illness and substance use paired with mental health struggles.
Living with a complex diagnosis or the dual weight of substance use and mental health struggles can feel like being lost in a storm, the path forward unclear. In our work, we move past the labels and focus on on You. We create a partnership to help you stabilize the noise, find a path through the maze, and build a steady, reliable foundation to help you regain your sense of peace as well as momentum forward.
“You are not a burden. You have a burden, which by definition is too heavy to carry alone.”
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Meet Šárka
My path to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight line—it was a journey across borders, languages, and profound life transitions.
Why Me
I have worked as a therapist on an Assertive Community Treatment team, addressing the needs of clients with severe mental illness, as well as providing therapy to dual diagnosis clients at a substance use treatment center. I have received training in TEAM-CBT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Illness Management and Recovery, Crisis Intervention, and other modalities.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. I offer therapy in-person in Portland and via telehealth across Oregon.