| Office: |
1130 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
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| Phone: |
(503) 860-3406
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| Cell Phone: |
(503) 860-3406
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.transitionspdx.com
www.affordablecounselingpdx.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Individual Counseling
Couple's Counseling
Group Therapy
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| Practice Description: |
My personal approach to counseling incorporates theoretical techniques from evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Center therapy, Interpersonal, and contemporary Psychodynamic theory in conjunction with mindfulness techniques. Counseling can provide an individual with clarity, it can provide an opportunity to bring unknown strengths to awareness, and it can give an individual a different perspective on a situation while, all in all, promoting positive growth and change in a comfortable, compassionate, confidential and private setting.
Life in general can be challenging whether an individual is going though difficult change or adjustment, experiencing difficulty in his or her relationship or if an individual is coping with anxiety, depression or the sudden onset of a medical condition or disability. During these times of difficulty, counseling or psychotherapy can be used as a tool to conquer what life throws at us.
According to the majority of studies regarding the success of therapy, the number one factor is the therapeutic relationship that is built between the therapist and client. It is important to me as the therapist, to create an individualized treatment plan that fits the needs of each client that I work with. You, as the client, will find my counseling style to be proactive; I often ask clarifying questions, connect re-occurring themes and discuss suggestions to promote positive change. It is important for me as the counselor to get to know you as the client and build a trusting, comfortable working relationship and get the most out of the time we spend together.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Denver in Psychology and Sociology and a Master’s Degree from Portland State University in Counselor Education with a specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling. This specialization focused much of my education on learning about disabilities, both physical and mental as well as addictions. Both of these degrees are nationally accredited and the combination of both focusing on psychology and sociology gave me the ability and opportunity to look at my clients presenting concerns from a variety of different perspectives placing an emphasis on growth and positive change.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Physical Disabilities
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Addictions
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Alcoholism
Asperger's Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Brain Injury
Co-dependency
Crisis/Trauma
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Impaired Professionals
Life Transitions
OCD
Personality Disorders
PTSD
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Terminal/Chronic Illness
Tourette's Disorder
Women's Issues
Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
Disability-Related Couples Therapy
Setting Boundaries
Dissasociation and Depersonalization
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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
Behavioral
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Existential/Humanistic
Family Systems
Integrative
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Reality
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfullness
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
Middle Eastern
People with Disabilities
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| Education: |
M.S. in Counselor Education, Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling
Portland State University, 2007
B.A. in Psychology and Sociology
University of Denver, 2005
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| Registration #: |
R1211 - State Registered Counselor Intern |
| Registered In: |
Oregon |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
State Registered Intern; National Certified Counselor; Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | American Counseling Association | | Chi Sigma Iota (National Counselor Honor Society) |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$45/ 50 minute to 1 hour session. Lower fee arrangements can be made on a need-based basis. |
| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Currently I do not accept insurance, however, I can provide you with a reciet to submit to your insurance company for reinburcement |
| Office Hours: |
Flexable Hours |
| Driving Directions: |
In downtown Portland at the corner of 11th and Morrison
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