

Phoenix Rising Therapy, LLC is the Portland practice of Dr. Cara Freudenberg (she/her), a licensed psychologist offering trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults. Cara specializes in EMDR and integrative, LGBTQIA+ and culturally affirming care to help people heal from trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and the lasting effects trauma can have on daily life. She also draws from attachment-based, relational, humanistic, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches...
Initial intake (60 minutes)
Published rate for the initial 60-minute intake.
Individual therapy (55 minutes)
Published rate for a 55-minute individual therapy session.
Individual therapy (45 minutes)
Published rate for a 45-minute individual therapy session.
Free consultation
Publicly offered free 20-minute phone consultation to assess fit.
PsyD
Based in Portland, OR. Appointments available virtually and in the local area where offered.
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Initial intake (60 minutes) is $295. A 55-minute individual session is $250. A 45-minute individual session is $205.
Cara is in-network with PacificSource Commercial & Medicare plans, Regence BlueCross BlueShield Commercial & Medicare plans, and Medicare Federal Plan Part B. Out-of-pocket and out-of-network options are also available.
Trauma-focused psychotherapy with a specialty in EMDR, plus integrative care for anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, and related concerns.
In person at 4424 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213, and online.
Phoenix is Cara’s canine Therapy Assistant and often comes to the office. Depending on client preference, he may nap nearby or be more actively included for emotional support.
Email DrCara@PhoenixRisingPDX.com or call (541) 321-0788 to request a free 20-minute consultation.
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