Next Generation Counseling PDX, LLC
Eliza McBride,MS, NCC, LPC-A
Mental Health Counselor
About Me
Counseling theories I use include:
Person Centered Therapy
Systems Theory
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution Focused Therapy
CBT, DBT, EMDR
Hello! My name is Eliza Alvarez McBride (she/her), and I'm a Nationally Certified Counselor. I completed my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and certificate in Trauma-Informed Services at Portland State University in 2018. Prior to my graduate degree, I completed a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies.
I have experience working with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress related to life transitions and adjustments. I have training in suicide intervention and working with survivors of domestic violence, childhood abuse, and generational trauma. Additionally, I have training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and Basic EMDR therapy.
As a first generation Filipina-American, Asian-American, and as a woman of color, I became interested in counseling because I realized the need for more representation in this field. Growing up, it was a challenge finding a counselor who could acknowledge or understand my cultural backgrounds. I wanted to change this by becoming the therapist I needed when I was younger. I hope to encourage individuals, especially those from the margins, to seek help.
I feel that each generation shows progress with de-stigmatizing mental health services. I named my practice Next Generation Counseling PDX because I want my generation and the next generation to know that trauma-informed and culturally-informed help is available.
License info:
As a Professional Counselor Associate (#R5469) with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, I am currently supervised by Summer Brown, LMFT (#T1497). I am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (#LH61225215) with the Washington State Dept. of Health. More info can be found on my Professional Disclosure Statement