Michelle Pliske, MSW LCSW RPT
4950 NE Belknap Ct. Ste 205
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Michelle Pliske is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and is the owner and clinical director of Firefly Counseling Services, P.C. She holds a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Washington, Department of Psychology, where she studied developmental psychology. She worked in multiple research studies as a post graduate at the University of Washington's Institute of Brain and Learning Sciences and Center on Human Development and Disability. Her research included: infant and child development, childhood trauma, child behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorder. Michelle received her graduate degree with honors from Portland State University, School of Social Work. Michelle holds certificates of education in Trauma Informed Services from Portland State University, EMDR from the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Institute and a certificate of education in Play Therapy Practices with recognition as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) through The Association for Play Therapy. Michelle completed her post-graduate certificate degree in Animal Assisted Human Health from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and currently works in partnership with Apollo a therapeutic service dog in training. Michelle is also recognized as a certified children's yoga instructor through Imagination Yoga and provides movement therapies for children and families through the calm, concentration and social skills curriculums. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and is on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Oregon. Michelle currently is adjunct faculty at Pacific University for the department of Social Work and Social Policy. Michelle focuses her clinical practice with individuals affected by abuse/trauma, anxiety, acute or chronic illness in the family and grief/bereavement. Michelle utilizes a prescriptive approach to mental health treatment, drawing from a variety of theoretical practices to meet the unique needs of her clients. Michelle provides frequent education and training to the public on topics related to child development, clinical applications, practices and interventions, child and adolescent mental health disorders, traumatic grief and loss and acute or chronic medical illness within the family system.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Michelle Pliske is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and is the owner and clinical director of Firefly Counseling Services, P.C. She holds a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Washington, Department of Psychology, where she studied developmental psychology. She worked in multiple research studies as a post graduate at the University of Washington's Institute of Brain and Learning Sciences and Center on Human Development and Disability. Her research included: infant and child development, childhood trauma, child behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorder. Michelle received her graduate degree with honors from Portland State University, School of Social Work. Michelle holds certificates of education in Trauma Informed Services from Portland State University, EMDR from the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Institute and a certificate of education in Play Therapy Practices with recognition as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) through The Association for Play Therapy. Michelle completed her post-graduate certificate degree in Animal Assisted Human Health from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and currently works in partnership with Apollo a therapeutic service dog in training. Michelle is also recognized as a certified children's yoga instructor through Imagination Yoga and provides movement therapies for children and families through the calm, concentration and social skills curriculums. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and is on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Oregon. Michelle currently is adjunct faculty at Pacific University for the department of Social Work and Social Policy. Michelle focuses her clinical practice with individuals affected by abuse/trauma, anxiety, acute or chronic illness in the family and grief/bereavement. Michelle utilizes a prescriptive approach to mental health treatment, drawing from a variety of theoretical practices to meet the unique needs of her clients. Michelle provides frequent education and training to the public on topics related to child development, clinical applications, practices and interventions, child and adolescent mental health disorders, traumatic grief and loss and acute or chronic medical illness within the family system.
Hometown: Hillsboro, OR United States
Occupation: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Interests: Acute or Chronic Illness in the Family System, Anxiety, Art Therapy, Attention Deficit (ADHD), Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression/Mood Disorders, Developmental Disorders,
Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Family Conflict, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Play Therapy, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence
Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Family Conflict, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Play Therapy, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence
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