Frequently Asked Questions about My Practice
Free Initial Consultation
To meet me, to explore your needs, and to discuss my work, I welcome you to a free initial 50-minute consultation. During this time, you will have the opportunity to better understand how my different services may possibly may help you on your path to enhanced well-being and personal growth. To arrange for your complimentary consultation, please contact me either by telephone or by email (see below). Also, I welcome you to request a free information kit that further describes my work.
Contact Me by Email or Phone
Do you have a question? Are you wondering whether my work might be helpful for you? Would you like to be sent an information kit? If there is any way that I might be able to help, please don't hesitate to ask. Simply send Michael an email or telephone me at (503.226.2771). I look forward to hearing from you.
Also, if you would like to place your name on an email and/or postal mail mailing list, click to be notified of future events. You have my assurance that your information will be confidential in all respects.
Which types of counseling services do you offer?
As described elsewhere, I offer my clients a variety of services that are suited to the different challenges that we face as we mature across the spectrum of personal development. They include these different counseling approaches and programs:
- Somatic-focused Counseling (individual sessions, groups, and workshops) for profound personal growth.
- Clinical Hypnotherapy (individual sessions) - for rapid relief of specific ailments, especially those that are psychosomatic in origin.
- Authenticity Counseling Focus (individual sessions) - training in life skills that enhance your experience of living with personal authenticity.
- Transpersonal Counseling (individual sessions) - to integrate of our spiritual nature and spiritual experience.
- Classes, Groups & Workshops - on topics such as transpersonal psychology, somatic psychology, meditation, qigong, and self-hypnosis.
What are your office hours?
My office hours are as follows:
| First Session Starts | Last Session Ends | |
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| Monday | 1 PM |
8 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM |
8 PM |
| Wednesday | 1 PM |
7 PM |
| Thursday | 1 PM |
8 PM |
| Friday | 9 A M |
5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Sessions held on one Saturday of month (see events) |
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| Sunday | No sessions scheduled |
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* Although I do not regularly schedule sessions on the weekend, for the convenience of my clients who travel from afar, I can schedule weekend multiple-session intensives.
What are your fees?
My fees are affordable. Even so, I offer individual appointments, groups, and workshops on a sliding scale.
Which methods of payment do you accept?
I receive payments by personal check, cash, and Paypal. Clients can make payments by credit car to my Paypal account.
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Do you accept insurance?
Generally my services are not covered by insurance. There are a very few exceptions. A very few insurance companies will cover hypnosis treatment for certain conditions. Typically this requires that the hypnosis treatment be recommended by a doctor. However you may receive a 100% IRS Tax Credit for the cost of your smoking cessation program and weight loss program. For further information about the IRS tax credit, select IRS Tax Credit on the left panel.
Cancellation Policy
I request that if it is necessary for you to cancel an appointment or workshop registration, you please do so at least 24 hours ahead of time. Otherwise you will be charged. Of course, exceptions are made for cancellations due to medical reasons. Group fees are charged by the month, irrespective of your attendance.