Finding Hope, Compassion, and Healing Collectively.
Compassionate, collaborative therapy & counseling services in Portland
Our Mission:
We strive to provide mental health services and healing for all, focusing on increasing access to services for underserved communities. Collective Insight Therapy’s purpose is to intervene and bridge the gap for healing and wellness for the mind, body, and soul. We value hope, compassion, and healing with community.
It takes courage to seek support during difficult times. I am here to help and empower you! We welcome all!
I use a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative, trauma focused approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
Charlene McCleoud, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I specialize in providing support for the following:
Anxiety:
Anxiety impacts many throughout the US. It is this intense, excessive fear and worries about everyday situations. One may experience racing thoughts and physical symptoms (racing heartbeat, sweaty hands, hot flashes, nervousness, etc.)
Racial Identity/Oppression
Racial Identity/Oppression/Racial trauma are a few terms that many of us use to describe the challenges we have faced historically/currently as we attempt to find our place in this world. Racial trauma is the mental and emotional injuries caused by racial biases, ethnic discrimination, and hate crimes.
Stress
Stress can lead to other problems, such as Depression, anxiety, and even burnout. Individuals experiencing stress can feel overwhelmed, irritable, tearful, exhausted, have physical pain, have health problems, have concentration challenges, etc.
Depression:
Depression is like a dark cloud that overshadows individuals. It's a repetitive cycle of physical, social, and behavioral challenges. One may feel persistent sadness, inability to get out of bed and tend to activities of daily living, irritability, isolation, etc.
Parenting:
Parenting is hard work; it's a challenging and full-time process. Parenting is a process that prepares your child for independence. Many may be juggling the perfect parent concept, attempting to find themselves as a new/existing parent, or attempting to create a work-life balance.
Coping Skills:
Coping Skills-looks different from person to person and can change given certain situations/circumstances. Let's build your coping toolbox.
How I can help!
Are you experiencing challenges with depression, stress, anxiety, racial discrimination/racial trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, or family conflict?
Do you find it difficult to engage fully with others because of these concerns?
Are they impacting your daily life and overall well-being?
Are you seeking support and empowerment to create a change? Are you looking for cultural sensitive services?
Do you need help identifying/prioritizing what you’re experiencing within this very moment?
“Self-care is never a selfish act it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others.” -Parker J. Palmer
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place.
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” -Oscar Wilde
About Collective Insight
Collective Insight Therapy Services, LLC was birthed after I struggled to locate safe and culturally sensitive spaces. I wanted a space not only that was full of culture and safety but also transparency, genuine people, and positive, warm, flowing energy. When I couldn't find this independently, I immediately stopped searching and decided to create and share this space with others.
We are a unique private practice providing mental health therapeutic support for individuals wanting to feel safe to be their authentic selves without any judgment attached.
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” -Sophia Bush
Our Session Types
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I provide psychotherapy services for short (6-10 sessions) or long-term support.
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I provide Empowerment group services to reach more individuals experiencing similar challenges.
“Keep dreaming and striving for everything you want to be in life. Don’t let the naysayers stop your shine or attempt to detour you from your purpose. Find peace, love and joy in the journey trusting in your authentic self.” -Charlene McCleoud, LCSW
Schedule a free 15 min consultation
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” -Maya Angelou
“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.” -Michelle Obama
“Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.”-Roy T. Bennett
“Believe in yourself, learn, and never stop wanting to build a better world.”
-Mary McLeoud Bethune
“Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am.”
-Janelle Monae’
“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it..”
– Tori Amos
