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Deborah Orandon, MS, LPC, BCC

Deborah Orandon, MS, LPC, BCC

Portland, Oregon
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Life Coach, Mental Health Counselor, Other

Languages: English

Telephone: 971-340-4816

My Approach to Therapy

Your innermost Self knows, better than anyone, what your wounds are and what you need to heal and soar! My job is to help you discover that truth and come to trust its guidance. I'll help you learn to extend a compassionate ear even to your most scared, angry, critical or suffering parts, as ALL of your parts have invaluable information to share about what needs to change for you to heal and thrive. I combine experiential and mindfulness techniques with Solution-Focused tools that can help you explore your feelings and history with curiosity, safety, and depth. Together we will work to: 1. Discover the hidden beliefs that may be holding you back. 2. Study your experiences to help you uncover your unique keys to healing. 3. Use what you've learned to develop new tools that will help you create the life that you want. At the core of my Self-Awareness practice is a practical, body-centered, "somatic" philosophy that recognizes that the body and mind truly are a unified whole and are constantly engaged in an inner--dialogue. This process treats the body as an expressive extension of the mind and vice versa to help you discover your untapped inner resources. This therapeutic approach harnesses your body/mind's full potential to spur healing change and increase your repertoire of coping mechanisms. My practice draws from many therapeutic techniques to tailor the approach I use with each individual but most frequently makes creative use of an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework and methodology. Additionally I will weave in aspects of Hakomi and Re-Creation of the Self, as taught in the Mindful Experiential Therapy Approaches (M.E.T.A.) trainings, as well many Solution-Focused and Coaching approaches for optimizing lifestyle changes in the work toward your goals.

My Practice & Services

Free 30-minute introductory meeting. Finding a counselor that you feel you can develop a trusting, safe & productive counseling relationship with is central to the success of therapy. Because of this, I am happy to offer a free 30-minute meeting. We can discuss what you are looking for, any questions you may have, and how your goals might fit with my approach. FEES: $110/55-mins when using the $25 Bookkeeping Discount (for payment at time of service--discount for not using the bookkeeping services that accompany utilizing Insurance. Regularly $135/55-min) Out-of-Network claims only.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I work with sensitive, creative and gifted teens and adults based on the highly sensitive person (HSP) work of Elaine Aron. I also work with athletes and artists, people struggling with career changes and choices, and people struggling with anxiety, panic, mid-life transitions, and self-transformation. I embrace mindfulness and movement and body-centered therapy.

Therapy Services & Specialties

CoachingConsultationCreative Arts TherapyIndividual Therapy & CounselingTelehealthOther

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAddictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAgoraphobiaAnxiety

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Art TherapyBody PsychotherapyBody-Mind PsychotherapyControl Mastery TheoryCreative Art TherapyDance / Movement Therapy (DMT)Existential PsychotherapyExpressive Arts Therapy

Location & Contact