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Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Dr. Michelle M. Pliske

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4950 NE Belknap Ct, Suite 205, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Let's Connect (503) 925-3118
I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. My work involves complex divorce and family therapy needs. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.
Play therapy offers the child an environment of safety. If children are able to say what they think or how they feel through toys/art/sand/media with someone who can translate their behavior and facilitate the process, they will respond positively and can successfully work through their presenting issues.
I am a board approved supervisor for clinical mental health and play therapy. I am trained in EMDR and hold certification in trauma informed services. I am certified in adoption and foster care issues and work in conjunction with multiple therapy dogs with certification in Animal Assisted Human Health (AAHH).
Call or Dr. Michelle M. Pliske now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 925-3118

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Firefly Institute

4950 NE Belknap Ct

Suite 205

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 925-3118
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822
I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (503) 925-3118

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Firefly Institute

4950 NE Belknap Ct

Suite 205

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 925-3118
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822
I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Beacon Health Options | Carelon
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Crime Victims Compensation
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser In Network
  • MHN | Health Net
  • Moda Health
  • Optum
  • PacificSource
  • Premera
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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The Firefly Institute has a care coordination team to help you navigate the complexities of the insurance industry, eligibility and benefits
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
"
The Firefly Institute has a care coordination team to help you navigate the complexities of the insurance industry, eligibility and benefits
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L5487 Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
  • In Practice for 14 Years
  • Certificate from University of Denver Animal Assisted Human Health / 2016
  • Certificate from Association for Play Therapy RPT-S / 2016
  • Attended University of Pennsylvania Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Practice, DSW (Doctorate in Clinical Social Work), Graduated 2020
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I have over fifteen years of experience working in the field of mental health and clinical research. I'm a board approved supervisor for clinical mental health counseling and assistant professor at Pacific University.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
"
I have over fifteen years of experience working in the field of mental health and clinical research. I'm a board approved supervisor for clinical mental health counseling and assistant professor at Pacific University.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sexual Abuse

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs? or (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Cancer
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Cancer
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Children's Yoga
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Group Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Location

Primary Location

Firefly Institute

4950 NE Belknap Ct

Suite 205

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 925-3118
"
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
"
Individual, family and group sessions are being offered via telehealth. Please see my website or contact my office at 503-560-5822
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 925-3118
Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Last Modified: 6 Jan 2024