Our values
Our Mission
In 2020, after 10 years in private practice, Maria started this group counseling practice with a desire to create a nurturing, abundant, connected space for therapists. Burn out in the mental health field is extremely common, largely due to how isolated clinicians are in their work, the intensity of the work for low pay, and holding and maintaining the suffering and trauma of their clients all on their own. A key goal of MFSP is to create a supportive environment for therapists to be cared for and to be continually learning and evolving in their clinical skills. If your therapist is well cared for and well trained, you, our client, will receive significantly better care. And that's what we want at MFSP, for all of our clients to receive excellent care from well cared for therapists. We hope that you feel that care and support in every interaction you have with us.
At Moving Forward, Staying Present We Believe In...
EMPATHY
We know that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable experience, which is why empathy is at the core of our practice. We're here to listen and understand your unique experiences and perspectives, without judgment or criticism. Our goal is to create a space where you feel heard and validated, so you can explore your thoughts and feelings with confidence.
RESPECT
We believe in treating every client with respect and dignity, regardless of their background, beliefs, or life experiences. Our Portland therapists are committed to creating a non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and feel accepted for who you are. We value diversity and inclusivity, and celebrate the differences that make us all unique.
COLLABORATION
We view therapy as a collaborative process, where you and your therapist work together to achieve your goals. We're here to support you and guide you, but ultimately you're in the driver's seat. We'll work with you to identify what you want to achieve, and develop a plan to get there. Our Portland therapists are skilled at facilitating open and honest communication, so you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings.
PROFESSIONALISM
We take pride in upholding the highest standards of professionalism in our work. Our therapists are passionate about ongoing education and training, so we can provide you with the most up-to-date and evidence-based care. We're committed to your success and care deeply about doing right by each client we serve. Each therapist is committed to ongoing self work to ensure that we create the safest possible therapy space, especially for clients with marginalized identities.
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GETTING HERE
Location:
Our office is located in the Sellwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland at 8083 SE 13th Ave, Suites 2 & 4. Your therapist will specify which suite they are in. Come on upstairs to the second floor, but please keep in mind we are not ADA accessible.
Parking:
There is plenty of free street parking in front of the building as well as in the lot in the back of the building, just behind OnPoint Credit Union (13th and Tacoma St). Park in a spot NOT labeled OnPoint Credit Union and walk up the stairs at the back of the building. Find your Suite: 2 or 4.
Public Transport:
From downtown
Take the southbound #40 bus towards Tacoma, get off at SE Tacoma & 13th, or
Take the southbound MAX orange line towards Milwaukie, get off at SE Bybee Blvd and transfer to the northbound #40 bus towards Swan Island. Get off at SE Tacoma & 13th.
From Concordia, Grant Park, Buckman, Hosford-Abernathy, etc.
Take the southbound #70 bus towards Milwaukie, get off at SE 17th & Tacoma. Walk four blocks west to SE 13th & Tacoma.
From anywhere else:
Google Maps can provide useful routes that include bus schedules.
By Bike:
From anywhere along the Willamette
Take the Willamette Greenway Trail along the river to the Sellwood Bridge, cross the bridge and take Tacoma St to SE Tacoma & 13th.
Take the Springwater on the Willamette, turn off and take Spokane St to Spokane & 13th.
From anywhere else
There are many neighborhood greenways and bike paths that link up in Sellwood. Google Maps can give specific directions. Here are instructions for how to enable the biking paths layer.