Karis Rook, QMHP
They/Them | Qualified Mental Health Professional
I am a non-binary art kid from Milwaukie who is more of a muppet than a person. I enjoy reading, learning, gardening/homesteading, and making weird art. Before becoming an art therapist, I was a teacher and sign language interpreter.
I am a qualified mental health professional, soon to have ATR-P and professional counselor associate.
Currently Accepting New Clients In-Person & Online
Contact them directly at Karis@linkpdx.org
How I Got Here
Life is funny. I had a lot of unhelpful/harmful experiences with the mental health industrial complex and knew therapy could be different and better for me and my community.
My Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is holistic and grounded in liberatory theory and practice. I bring in influence from somatic, occupational, and play therapies and learning; still a teacher at heart I believe that educating ourselves and each other is the foundation of the revolution. Our sessions might not look or feel like therapy you're used to, and that's by design.
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I draw from a variety of approaches, including:
DBT/ACT
Gestalt
Psychodynamic
Person centered
Somatic
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I work with a wide variety of clients across different ages, identities, and life experiences, including:
Adults
Chronically ill/disabled
LGTBQIA+
Neurodivergent
Teens
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Some of the clinical concerns I’m most passionate about include:
Autisum
AuDHD profile
Neurodivergence
A hobby I can talk about for hours…
Anything artmaking or craft! I love finding ways to express myself creatively. (And yes, there’s a reason I separate artmaking from crafting—ask me about it!)
Let’s Work Together!
If you find yourself connecting with what I’ve shared, I encourage fill out our online interest form and our admin team will reach out personally to learn more about what you're looking for and help match you with the right therapist. You also welcome to reach out to me directly at Karis@linkpdx.org with any questions you may have about me or how I work.