Helping People Find Therapists & Advocating for Ethical and Healthy Therapy & Marriage Counseling Practices

My Approach to Helping

Change is inevitable and yet, repeating old patterns and feeling stuck are very common experiences. As counselor, I help clients engage in compassionate and insightful self-explorations which translate in better coping and overall quality of life. My work is not about diagnosing or treating psychopathology, e.g. disorders as listed on the DSMIV-TR. I focus on helping clients understand their experience, learn to self-care, and create opportunities and skills for change. Through mindful and reflective dialogue, we explore complex issues compassionately and in depth.

I've been fortunate to work with clients at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in NYC (2002-2008), consult for the NY State Department of Mental Health (2004-2008), and more recently, provide mental health services at Morrison Child and Family Services here in Portland.

I offer an initial free consultation in my office or via phone. Feel free to call me. Look forward to speaking with you. Alejandro

 

More Info About My Practice

Sliding scale: yes.
Fee: $80 - $65

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Mediation
• Consultation

Ages I Work With

• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English
• Spanish

Groups I Work With

Counseling for Individuals and Couples

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Mindfulness Based Approaches

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Life Changes
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Family Problems
• Health & Body
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Relationships & Marriage
• Social Skills & Problems
• Emotion Management
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Sexuality
• Spirituality