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Michelle Pliske, MSW LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Firefly Counseling Services
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4950 NE Belknap Ct. Ste 205 Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Michelle Pliske, MSW LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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.
Years In Practice 12
Primary Specialty

Child and Youth Counseling

Gender Female
Education University of Washington-Department of Psychology
Portland State University-Graduate School of Social Work
Training Oregon State Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers
The Association for Play Therapy Practices
University of Denver Animal Assisted Human Health
Portland State University Trauma Informed Services
Affiliations NASW
The Association for Play Therapy
EMDR
Therapy Dogs International
Certification Trauma Informed Services
Animal Assisted Human Health
EMDR
Play Therapy
Drama Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Gottman Couples Counseling
Office Staff Michelle Pliske, MSW LCSW RPT
Sara Pitkanen, M.Ed, LMFT
Mindy Feather, LPC RPT
Sarah Williams, LMFT
Megan Zabala, LMFT
Katherine Reed, LCSW CADC1
Xavier Schmitz, LCSW
Jamie Sinnott, LCSW
Lindsay Balboa, MSW CSWA
Marsha Leonard, LMFT RDT
Payment Options Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Cash, Check, Insurance Billing (in and out of network billing options)
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4950 NE Belknap Ct. Ste 205, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Services Individual and family therapy
Specialized treatment for children and adolescents utilizing expressive therapies including play based approaches
Support groups with topics targeting specific populations
Consultation to parents, schools, agencies and other organizations
Parent education and training
Presentations for schools and organizations
Mental health consultation/diagnosis
School observation/consultation
 Additional Services PTSD/Trauma, Grief and Loss, Illness in the family, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Family Conflict, Play Therapy, Art Therapy
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Recent Reviews
Ms. Pliske provided child evaluations and counseling for my daughter during a divorce proceeding. Her engagement with my child as well as the facilities enabling child interaction were top rate. In addition, she offered much flexibility in scheduling. This said, providing feedback and insight to me as a co-parent of the child was limited; and Ms. Pliske lacked the capability to keep information shared about the other parent in confidence. Moreover, Ms. Pliske allowed one parent's input to bias her program for the child which yielded limited results (more to satisfy the parent vs. help the child). Lastly I was told by Ms. Pliske in advance that the program for my child would be targeted to start with weekly visits then move to monthly within a 6 month period ...this did not occur and even upon my insurance provider reaching out to validate the necessity of the program terms. Services continued for 16 months ...it truly felt as if "$'s for business" super-ceded the requirements for the child or need for the family. As such I would not recommend, nor will use Ms. Pliske's services in the future.
by Portland Father xxx.xxx.223.57
August 20, 2015