Whole Person Counseling and Therapy

Welcome to my Portland Oregon Counseling Practice with a Holistic Approach to Therapy

An Audio Welcome Message from Michael Nagel MA Portland Counselor / Therapist

About my counseling practice

Unlike the popular view of counseling as just talk therapy, actually there are many different styles of therapy. Each therapy style presumes a different view of human nature and how to work with its issues. In my Portland private practice, my counseling approach is humanistic: the clients with whom I work are everyday persons like you and me, whose problems are obstacles to a more fullfilling life as they progress on the spectrum of personal growth.

Of course no single counseling or therapy approach can address all of our needs. A holistic approach is needed. Therefore as a therapist and counselor who seeks to best serve my clients in my Portland Oregon practice, I am trained in a variety of therapy modalities including:

• Somatic (Mind/Body) - A therapy which more than just talk integrates experiencing, feeling, and the body in a holistic approach to our personal growth.
• Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis is a therapy method applicable to many habits, behaviors, and attitudes which thwart a greater ease in living.
• Authenticity / Existential - A therapy which points the individual to taking her own place in life as the unique being she is, and taking personal responsibility her own, unique existence.
• Transpersonal- A method of therapy that honors the questions and issues we face as we integrate the spiritual dimension with our human experience.

My counseling derives from a humanistic therapy approach that views the persons with whom I work as clients on the spectrum of personal growth, not patients who are ill. I hope you will feel welcomed to explore any of these counseling approaches which might interest you by using the green navigation bar located above.

Consider a free consultation

Counseling is a transformative relationship shared by two persons. So, it is important that you take the time to check out counselor with whom you might work. Is the chemistry right for you? Does the therapist's background and abilities meet your needs? Would a referral be appropriate? Because I believe that it is important that you explore such questions at no cost to you before beginning work, I offer prospective clients the opportunity to meet with me for a free 50-minute consultation.

How do I arrange a consultation?

The easiest way to arrange a consultation is to use the "Complimentary Consultation" link in the column to the left. There you can book a consultation at a day and time of your convenience. Of course this can be done by phone (503.226.2771) or email, but my busy practice may result in my not replying to you in a timely manner.

My counseling offices are located in Portland, Oregon. Directions to my Portland office and maps may be found using the "Directions to My Office" link in the left column.

Thank you for your interest!