Holistic Trauma Healing

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-informed practices, Ruth is dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and lasting well-being for each client.

Ruth Tessema, LPC

(she/her)

Ruth Tessema is a Black, Ethiopian American, cisgender holistic psychotherapist based in Oregon. As a licensed professional counselor, Ruth combines her expertise with certifications in Breathwork and Vibrational Sound Healing, offering a unique, integrative approach to healing.

Specializing in the holistic treatment of complex trauma, Ruth’s practice weaves together spiritual, energetic, communal, physical, and mental health elements. She is passionate about decolonizing therapy, enhancing accessibility, and creating safer spaces for healing through evidence-based, relational care.

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

We approach every client with genuine empathy and understanding, recognizing their unique experiences and needs.

Wholehearted Trust

We build strong, trusting relationships to create a safe and supportive environment for healing.

Championing Growth

We are committed to fostering personal growth and transformation, helping clients achieve their fullest potential.

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 Healing

  • Private Breathwork & Sound Healing 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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