Counseling and Therapy with a holistic approach
My counseling practice provides a holistic approach to therapy which considers you as a whole person (having body, emotions, mind, & spirit) who when supported with unconditional acceptance can not only achieve well-being, but also realize your human potential.
The types of changes which my clients typically bring to session typically include problems in functioning and in relating to themselves and others.
Also clients often work with me to help them find personal meaning in their lives. Others simply want to find themselves, to be authentic. I also guide clients to discover their own personal spirituality.
Whatever the reason clients seek me out as a therapist, in one way or another it relates to personal growth and the developing of their full human potential.
Counseling and Therapy Approaches
No single approach to mental health and personal growth can possibly address the many ways we seek to change. Therefore I am skilled in a variety of therapy methods which enable me to work with you effectively on many levels. Some of the methods in which I have been trained include:
My Blog: The Personal Authenticity Project
Living by Truth or Propaganda?
05/07/2013 12:05 pm
The government seemingly believes it is better to lie to the people about an economic recovery, than let them govern their own lives according to the truth. But so doing, we may founder upon the hard rocks of truth. To read the post, click >> Living by Truth or Propaganda?
Taking a Personal Interest in Yourself
04/07/2013 3:42 pm
Of all the tasks you will ever accomplish, none will be more precious than the innate value of your own person. Make a place for yourself in your life. Turn inwards. Get to know yourself - take a personal interest the unique expression of being which is you.To read the post, click >> Taking a Personal Interest in Yourself
Do You Want to be Special or Ordinary or …
01/28/2013 8:22 am
Do you want to be "special"? Are you driven to do "something significant" with your life, failing which you may feel your life is worthless? Or do you content yourself with the value of living an "ordinary" life? Perhaps neither of these ambitions expresses your authenticity. To read the post, click >> Do You Want to be Special or Ordinary or …
Thinking for Yourself vs. Mainstream Media
12/20/2012 8:05 am
The quality of our lives depends upon thinking for ourselves, thinking critically, and not putting our faith in the mainstream media or ancient prophecies. To read the post, click >> Thinking for Yourself vs. Mainstream Media
Do You Choose a Large or Small Life?
12/10/2012 7:32 am
Fear suppresses our life potential, causing us to live small. As we go through life, it helps to ask, is the course of our lives making us larger or smaller. To read the post, click >> Do You Choose a Large or Small Life?
- Somatic (body-oriented) - A body-oriented, experiential approach to personal growth which integrates, talk, experiencing, feeling, and the body.
- Existential / Authenticity - An approach which integrates the basic facts of existence and fosters your individual, unique life expression.
- Spiritual (transpersonal)- An approach which explores the questions and issues we face as we integrate the spiritual dimension with our human experience.
- Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis is a method whereby the habits, behaviors, and attitudes which thwart your life may be overcome, thereby allow you a greater ease in living.
I hope you will feel welcomed to explore any of these approaches which might interest you by using the menu selections located above.
Consider a free consultation
I believe it is important for you be able to explore your needs and the suitability of my working with you at no cost to you. Therefore I offer prospective clients the opportunity to meet with me for a free 50-minute consultation.
The easiest way to arrange a consultation or counseling session is to use this "Online Appointment Booking" link. There you can book your appointment at a day and time of your convenience. Of course this can be done by phone (503.226.2771) or email, but given my busy practice, I may not reply to you in a timely manner.
Directions and maps to my near-downtown office may be found using this "Portland office location" link.
by Michael Nagel
