Larry Venaska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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1829 Northeast Alberta Street, Suite 8 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97211
Let's Connect (971) 205-2892
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless? Can't get your needs met to your satisfaction? Do you find one or more areas of your life to be unfullfilling such as romantic relationship, work, parenting, extended family? Do you have legal or financial struggles or relationship conflicts that affect your mood significantly? I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, experience in working with past clients and personal experience to collaborate with you in creating the best healing environment specific for you.
I have extensive experience treating addictions including process addictions (sex addiction, gambling, co-dependency, emotional eating) and substance abuse and specialize in family issues and conflict resolution. I work compassionately with trauma, grief and loss issues and helping you overcome overwhelming feelings or memories to create an increasingly empowered life.
I listen deeply discovering unsatisfactory themes that hold you back and the unexpressed feelings and unmet needs you struggle with. I assess your strengths and challenges to collaborate with and empower you to meet your goals and access your dreams to create the life you want that fits your values.
Call or Email Larry Venaska now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 205-2892
Let's Connect (971) 205-2892
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $225
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (971) 205-2892
Larry Venaska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L3591 Larry Venaska
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Degree/Diploma from San Francisco State University Bachelors in Psychology / 1997
- Attended Portland State University, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2000
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (971) 205-2892
Larry Venaska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Developmental Trauma & Attachment Wounds
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (971) 205-2892
Larry Venaska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Filipino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Filipino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Empowerment Based and Collaborative
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (971) 205-2892
Larry Venaska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Groups
Recovery Group
Next group forming soon. Anyone who is struggling with addictive behaviors of any kind, relationship struggles or inability to break out of patterns could be a great fit for this group. The focus varies as the group desires and needs. Strong and consistent themes will be empowerment, increasing self understanding/ acceptance, underlying motivations for behavior that is unwanted or troublesome in some way, building resiliency to overcome barriers to more effective living and improving relationships and intimacy.
Expertise
Addiction
Codependency
Substance Use
Types of Therapy
Relational
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$50
Group Meets
Every Tue 5:45 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Wilson Park Building
1820 SW Vermont St
Suite P 2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97219
Email Larry Venaska about this group or call - (971) 205-2892
Location
Primary Location
Larry Venaska
1829 Northeast Alberta Street
Suite 8 2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97211
(971) 205-2892Email me
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 205-2892
Larry Venaska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW