Fifth Ave Counseling & Consulting

"Debra Perko-Kornberg is a family counselor that proudly serves Portland and the surrounding areas. She loves to help her patients live life to their full potential. She specializes in these counseling areas: Family Children Individual Marriage Couples Set up an appointment today!"

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in older adults and their families. I am currently in private practice, providing counseling and care coordination to individuals and families. I practice from a person-centered approach, with dignity and respect for the individual and their choices. I provide support, guidance, and advocacy to my clients and their families, often times during crisis and confusion. With 10 years experience in long-term care, I am uniquely suited to serve this population with the specialized knowledge that is needed to guide my clients. I am first and foremost a listener; by being attune with what my clients are after, I am able to serve them with compassion, warmth, and kindness.

Asking for help is an important first step in making your life better. I know it can be difficult navigating relationships - whether you're trying to find or maintain a healthy relationship - or getting over unhealthy ones. Overcoming the effects of childhood or relationship abuse, learning to control anxiety or compulsive behaviors in the way of healthy functioning, dealing with the challenges of sexual dysfunction or negotiating incompatibility in sexual desire - these are concerns I've helped individuals and couples with for 30+ years. My style is warm, nonjudgmental and interactive. I strongly believe that therapy is a collaborative experience. A major focus of my practice continues to be relationship and sex therapy, although I enjoy working with individual issues as well. These include overcoming childhood trauma and managing life's transitions and challenges. I became an AASECT certified sex therapist in 1975, and have both practiced and taught in that specialty ever since. I use a variety of treatment modalities including talk therapy, EMDR, CBT, and Thoughtfield Therapy. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Isn't it time you enjoyed your life more? Let me help you. You'll find my personal style warm and supportive - as well as actively directive. Let's talk. QualificationsYears in Practice: 30+ Years School: Governors State University Year Graduated: 1973 License No. and State: C0493 Oregon ..