Julianna Waters, MSWJulianna Waters, MSW, LCSW
1130 SW Morrison St, Suite 240 Work: 503-225-0908
Portland, Oregon   97205 Voice Mail: 503-225-0908
Fax: 503-771-3107
Disabled Accessible: Yes E-Mail: juliannawaters@comcast.net

Location:
Downtown Portland
Located in the Mayer Building at 11th and Morrison. Accessible, safe parking located at the church, on the northwest side of the intersection of SW 12th and SW Morrison.
Look for the sign on the west side of the street. Parking cost: $2.00 hr. Building located on MAX line.

Degrees:
Master of Social Work		  

Licenses:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Training & Certifications:  
 
Availability: I can usually see initial appointments within one week of the original request. I can see return appointments on a weekly basis.  I am also available for home visits for homebound individuals.
Affiliations:
National Association of Social Workers
American Mental Health Alliance - OR
Oregon Association for Death Education and Counseling
Oregon Friends of C.G. Jung
 

Fees:
$140 Initial Session
$120 per individual session
20% discount on individual or family sessions with cash payment.  Insurance billing available.

Specialization

Co-occurring Conditions Specific to Medical/Mental Health Issues Depression/Anxiety/Relationship Issues
Disability End of Life/Bereavement and Loss/Trauma

Focus of Practice & Interests

Individual psychotherapy Life threatening or life changing illnesses, injuries and/or disabilities.
Grief, loss and complicated bereavement Depression, anxiety, relationship issues and trauma
Clinical Supervision for licensure: LCSW, LMFT, LPC Deafness/Hard of Hearing
   

Background & Experience

15 years Private Practice Community Mental Health
Extensive experience working with disabilities, chronic pain/illness and terminal illness Hospice
25 years working with Deafness and Hearing Loss Employee Assistance Programs
Clinical Consultation and Supervision  

Patient & Client Populations Served

Adults (19+ yrs) Adolescents (14 to 19 yrs)
Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ASL proficient) Homebound individuals

Orientation & Approach

My clinical approach is to focus on helping individuals//families find meaning when faced with life changing illnesses, disabilities, injuries and/or events. I am interactive, therefore we both talk and we both listen. I consider everyone unique and tailor therapy to those unique needs and characteristics. I believe that persistent curiosity is the gateway to self knowledge and personal growth. I am committed to learning through compassion and to owning one's life. I see most of my clients in my office. I also see people in their homes when medical issues limit safe, comfortable mobility. I usually see clients once weekly.

Personal Comments

I don't take this work lightly. I think good therapy starts with a solid match between client and therapist. I also think good therapy is about the combination of a therapist's skill, experience and emotional depth meshed with a client's honest, heartfelt intentions. I don't know how long "therapy" takes. Everybody is different. But I do know that life has a way of letting us know when we need help and it also has a way of letting us know when we don't need that help anymore. I absolutely trust life.

I came to be a therapist out of a drive to understand some of the losses and grievances that had passed through my own life. In  the process of that journey, I fell in love with the human condition and the art of life. I came to see pain and transformation as a dignified part of life, something that, due to its very nature, is confusing and frightening, thus, sometimes requiring a seasoned guide.

I don't believe that becoming a good therapist, or guide, is as simple as going to school and wanting to help, though both things are essential. I believe that good guidance, good therapy, is all about the discipline of remaining curious, providing clear feedback, and walking beside people as they make decisions on how to shift their lives. A good therapist is not in a hurry. A good therapist will make no decisions for you. A good therapist is always learning. A good therapist will be clear with you about fees, appointment times, and availability. And, finally, a good therapist will communicate his/her limitations as they apply to the work you decide to do together. I try to approach my work with those values in mind.

In my "other life," I'm a working musician and writer, I garden, I raise animals, and spend time in the wilderness whenever possible. I cherish time with my husband, family and friends. I value living a creative life, being close to nature, serving, and involving myself in loving, growing relationships.