My approach to healing is grounded in strengths theory, utilizing and highlighting our innate resilience to support individuals on their journey through challenging times. Too often in our busy day to day activities paired with the fast paced demands of our society we spend much of our time focused on what's wrong, what we don't have, and t
The essence of good mental health is the ability to regard ourselves with a warm and caring heart. Too often, we fall into ruts of self-criticism, defensiveness, blame and get lost in cycles of shame that alienate ourselves from others and from ourselves. Through therapeutic work, we can reconsider the way we relate to ourselves and our inner exper
My approach to therapy is primarily based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). A core idea in ACT is that trying too hard to get rid of or control our emotions tends to backfire. Instead of trying to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings, I will help you learn to react differently to them so that you can keep your focus on living a meani
We seek therapy in order to decrease suffering. My commitment is to aide you in achieving this goal. Where we focus-- whether that\'s on your current experience, on your early attachment to caregivers, or on developing effective coping skills-- depends on what you feel is most important. This is one of the things we address in our first consult
I welcome you to come as you are.
I consider our collaborative therapeutic relationship an authentic meeting of equals. I understand you as essentially good, worthy, unique, and capable. In this relationship, your voice matters. And if you're not feeling confident just yet, I'll help you cultivate your authentic voice. I'll help you
I support people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, and life transitions. My passion is to walk alongside individuals to support them in finding their strengths. I am compassionate and will meet you where you are. I think that self-investing and community care are essential to our mental wellness, and together, I will walk alo
I love relationships, connection, and the feeling you get when you are able to truly connect with others. This passion has driven me to form a practice where I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families on relationship issues. If you are struggling in your marriage, wanting more connection with others, or finding yourself constan
When I sit with a couple, I see two people who love each other deeply but have lost their way of feeling connected. I understand how painful it can be to keep circling the same arguments, wanting closeness, yet feeling stuck in patterns that create distance. I know how much courage it takes to reach out for help when you are exhausted, hurting, or
I founded The Portland Couples Counseling Center on the guiding belief that with the proper support, encouragement, counseling, and education every couple is capable of having the relationship they truly desire and deserve.
My dream, and driving conviction --the passion that gets me out of bed in the morning-- is the belief that couples form the
I have been in practice since 1994. In my experience change, growth and healing is possible in the context of a safe therapeutic relationship. My approach is to guide you in getting to know parts of yourself you may have only had a glimmer of in the past and to learn more about other parts you may already know. We will increase your access to and
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