Restoration is our birthright

At Rising Self Wellness, mental health and well-being are nurtured through compassionate, holistic care. Ruth Tessema, a licensed holistic psychotherapist, empowers clients to take charge of their healing journey, helping them discover insights and make decisions that are uniquely their own. Grounded in person-centered, trauma-responsive practices, Ruth is dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and lasting well-being for each client.

Ruth Tessema, LPC

(she/her)

Rooted in holistic wellness, Ruth integrates physical, energetic, mental, and spiritual aspects into her practice. With expertise as a licensed therapist and educator, she specializes in somatic trauma healing and is passionate about addressing inequities in mental health and wellness for marginalized communities. She offers bottom-up approach to psychotherapy, breathwork, sound healing, and wellness workshops tailored to her clients' diverse needs.

Mission

Our mission is to guide clients on their healing journey, empowering them to recover from trauma, embrace the present, and build a fulfilling future. We believe restoration is a fundamental birthright, and we are dedicated to helping each individual reclaim it.

Vision

Our vision is to create holistic, personalized treatment plans that integrate spiritual, energetic, communal, physical, and mental health elements. By offering comprehensive support, we aim to foster sustained recovery and lasting well-being for every client.

Values

Authentic Compassion

Wholehearted Trust

Championing Growth

Holistic Counseling

Adult Individuals, Couples, & Support Groups

  • trauma history

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • intrusive thoughts

  • racial and ethnic identity

  • emotion regulation

  • grief and loss

  • communication

  • life transitions

Free 15 minute consultations

HIPAA Secure Client Portal

Virtual and In-person as needed

Workshops &

Private Treatments

  • BIPOC & Anxious: A Somatic Self-Care Workshop for Women and Femmes of Color

  • SOAR: Strengthening Ourselves with Awareness and Resilience

  • SOAR: Inner Child Edition – Strengthening Our Inner Child with Awareness and Resilience

  • Monthly Community Breathwork & Sound Baths

  • Private Breathwork & Sound Bath Treatments

  • Private Events

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” 

–Maya Angelou

“Go back and take care of yourself. Your body needs you, your feelings need you, your perceptions need you. Your suffering needs you to acknowledge it. Go home and be there for all these things.”

– Thich Nhat Hanh

Get In Touch

Phone (503) 714-6858

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