| Office: |
Portland Mindfulness Therapy
522 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 725
Portland, OR 97202
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| Phone: |
(503) 222-2361
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| E-mail: |
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| Profession: |
Psychologist Resident
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Coaching
Consultation Services to Employers
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological Testing
Mindfulness Training
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| Practice Description: |
I specialize in working with children and teens (ages 4-17), couples counseling, and adults. I treat depression, anger, anxiety, trauma, ADD/ADHD, relationship problems, substance abuse, and issues related to disability, medical concerns, chronic pain, creativity, grief and loss, and life transitions. I also teach workshops on mindfulness for stress reduction.
My approach to treatment is based on the idea that nobody wants to be unhappy, but the way people often try to "fix" being unhappy can cause more problems. It seems that the more we try to get away from our pain, the more it seems to follow. Or we take an approach of "attacking" problems, which often causes them to become worse. We get stuck in patterns of "attack and defend," and this approach to becoming happier ends up making us feel more hurt, more stuck, and more broken.
We all want to feel healthy, connected, and whole. Mindfulness-based psychotherapy teaches how to let go of "attack and defend" and approach our pain and problems with kindness, courage, and clarity.
Mindfulness reveals how wellness is our natural state of being, and that everyone has the potential to reclaim and rediscover their inherent vitality, sanity, and kindness. Positive change, better emotional health, and a more satisfying life is possible because this natural wellness is always available.
Call me at 503-222-2361 for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Stress Management
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Co-dependency
Crisis/Trauma
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Grief/Loss
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Pain Management
Physical Disabilities
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Substance Abuse
Dream Interpretation
Child Mental Health
Creativity
Meditation Skills
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Art Therapy
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Asian American
Buddhist
Christian
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
Latino American
Middle Eastern
Military/Veterans
People with Disabilities
Women/Feminist
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| Education: |
PsyD, California School of Professional Psychology, 2007
BA, Pitzer College, 1997
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| License #: |
Pre-licensed |
| License State: |
Oregon |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Oregon Psychological Association | | Portland Psychological Association |
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| Fee Schedule: |
For people not using insurance, I charge $30 - $70
I offer a sliding scale fee based on financial need. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
ODS
PacificSource
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
ODS
Pacific Source |
| Office Hours: |
Monday-Friday 9am - 8pm |
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Additional Information
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| Years in Practice: 0-5 |
| Gender: Male |
| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
| Prescribe Medication: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes |
| Public Transportation: Yes |
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