Frequently Asked Questions about My Portland & Vancouver Counseling Practices
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.
Where are you located?
I have two office locations from which I practice. In Portland, my location is 819 SE Morrison, Suite 265. In Vancouver, my office is 2904 Main Street, Suite 201. The hours in which I practice at these locations are given below.
What are your office hours?
I practice from two locations: Portland and Vancouver. My Portland office is located at 819 SE Morrison, Suite 265. My Portland office hours are as follows:
| PORTLAND OFFICE HOURS | ||
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| First Session Starts | Last Session Ends | |
| Monday | 1 PM |
7 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM |
7 PM |
| Wednesday | At Vancouver Office | |
| Thursday | 1 PM |
7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM |
5:30 PM |
| Saturday | No sessions regularly scheduled |
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| Sunday | No sessions scheduled |
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My Vancouver office is located at 2904 Main Street, Suite 201. My Vancouver office hours are as follows:
| VANCOUVER OFFICE HOURS | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Session Starts | Last Session Ends | |
| Monday | At Portland Office | |
| Tuesday | At Portland Office | |
| Wednesday | 12 PM |
6 PM |
| Thursday | At Portland Office | |
| Friday | At Portland Office | |
| Saturday | No sessions scheduled |
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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.
Telephone Sessions
I offer the possibility of telephone counseling to residents of Oregon. Given interstate restrictions on counseling by telephone, I am available to work by telephone with non-Oregon residents as a personal growth mentor and educator.
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 card and debit card 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.
Lending Library
As a support for the personal growth of my clients, I offer a lending library of booksof psychology, self-help, and spiritual interest.
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 complimentary consultation?
The easiest way to arrange a complimentary consultation (or any appointment) is to use the "Make an Appointment" link in the column to the left. From there, you can book a consultation online 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.