Professional Counseling Disclosure Somatic Therapy trauma informed counseling

Lavinia Magliocco, MS, LPC, CRC

License #C8691

Equipoise Integral Counseling LLC

1722 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97209

For inquiries about professional disclosure and the services offered, including somatic therapy and trauma-informed counseling, please reach out via email at lavinia.counseling@gmail.com.

You can also contact me at 503-887-3608 (cell) or 503-809-5088 (FAX).

My experience confirms that no matter the trauma, each of us possesses innate wisdom, yearning to lead our lives towards greater freedom, connection, and well-being. While we may not control many aspects of life, we can liberate ourselves from behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that perpetuate unfulfilling patterns. Strategies that kept us safe in childhood may hinder us as adults. It is essential to live in your body and express who you truly are. That's what somatic therapy helps build.

As a queer, bicultural first-generation Italian-American with a chronic illness, I approach counseling with an open, curiosity-driven mindset. I respect your life experiences as they intersect with your circumstances and the sociopolitical systems that affect them, providing a space for professional disclosure. I maintain a non-punitive harm reduction view of addictive behaviors, ensuring a supportive environment.

Understanding that your body serves as a gateway to resolving trauma and integrating emotions, I utilize trauma-informed counseling and mindfulness-based somatic therapy interventions. When appropriate, we may incorporate movement and physical activity to enhance awareness, help you regulate intense feelings, and address trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, or depression.

You can expect deep listening from me as I challenge you to expand beyond your perceived limitations. I employ a psychodynamic orientation, meaning we will use the therapeutic relationship itself to explore your patterns. My approach may include IFS (Internal Family Systems), ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior/Cognitive Therapy), Gestalt, Somatic, and existentially oriented interventions.

As a long-time student of Eastern wisdom traditions, my work is informed by Buddhist psychology, Taoism, and Qigong—a Chinese mindful movement healing practice that supports health and well-being. I have also studied spirituality in counseling, Christian mysticism, and Kabbalah, and I draw on my meditation experience to enrich my life and work.

Before becoming a counselor, I was a professional ballet dancer, performer, radio host, and writer. After retiring from the stage, I dedicated 25 years as a movement therapist and Certified Pilates teacher for individuals with chronic pain, injuries, and neurological disabilities. I am fluent in Italian and French and embrace an LGBTQA+, body-positive, and sex and kink-positive philosophy.

I hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University, where my coursework emphasized key areas such as Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical Aspects of Disability, and Multicultural Perspectives. I gained expertise in trauma-informed counseling and person-based treatment modalities, including somatic therapy and Spiritual Counseling. Additionally, my studies covered Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Legal and Ethical Issues, Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling, Sexuality, Psychopharmacology and Addictions, Social Security Disability Law, Career and Lifestyle Planning, Occupational/Vocational Analysis, and Group Counseling, which are all essential for professional disclosure in the field.

As a licensee of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT), I adhere to its Code of Ethics and provide a professional disclosure to my clients. To maintain my license, I am required to engage in continuing education through online and in-person courses relevant to my field, totaling 40 clock hours every 24-month period, which includes essential topics such as ethics, cultural competency, and suicide risk assessment, as well as techniques utilized in somatic therapy and trauma-informed counseling.

Confidentiality: I strictly follow OBLPCT ethical standards of confidentiality. I will never disclose the contents of our interactions or your identity unless required by a court of law, or when there is a significant risk to yourself or others. To ensure that you receive the best care, I often seek supervision with other professionals. While supervision may include references to your process, your identity will remain confidential. We will discuss the details of your rights to confidentiality during our initial session.

Pricing at Equipoise Integral Counseling LLC includes individual services priced between $175 and $250 for a 55-minute session. For family and couples counseling, the cost ranges from $250 to $300 for sessions lasting 60 to 85 minutes. All services are delivered with a strong commitment to professional disclosure, ensuring transparency, and incorporate somatic therapy techniques and trauma-informed counseling approaches to support your healing journey.

As a client of an Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor, you have the following rights regarding professional disclosure and the services you receive, including somatic therapy and trauma-informed counseling: 

• To expect that a registered associate has met the qualifications of training and experience required by state law;

• To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a registered associate;

• To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics; 

• To report complaints to the Board;

• To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;

• To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule or law, with the following exceptions:

1) Reporting suspected child abuse;

2) Reporting imminent danger to you or others;

3) Reporting information required in court proceedings or by your insurance company, or other relevant agencies;

4) Providing information concerning associate case consultation or supervision; and

5) Defending claims brought by you against me; and

• To be free from being the object of discrimination on any basis listed in the Code of Ethics while receiving services.

You may contact the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists at:

3218 Pringle Rd SE, #120, Salem, OR 97302-6312

Telephone: (503) 378-5499

Email: lpct.board@mhra.oregon.gov

Additional information about this registered associate, including details on somatic therapy and trauma-informed counseling, is available on the Board’s website: www.oregon.gov/OBLPCT