Portland Counseling | Portland Therapy for the Whole Person

portland Therapy | counseling with a holistic approach to your personal growth needs

What is holistic or humanistic counseling?

Unlike the popular view of counseling as just talking, actually there are many different styles of therapy. Each style presumes a different view of human nature and how to work with its issues. The older "medical model" views persons as either healthy or ill. Instead my Portland private practice is based on the holistic "humanistic" psychology model which considers persons as being anywhere on a spectrum of personal growth.

The clients with whom I am privileged to work are everyday persons like you and me, who experience problems which prevent them from leading a more enjoyable and fullfilling life. Because no single approach can possibly address all of our needs, to be a more effective therapist and counselor, I am trained in a variety of therapy modalities including:

• Somatic (Mind/Body) - An experiential approach which integrates, talk, experiencing, feeling, and the body in a holistic approach to your personal growth.
• Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis is a therapeutic method applicable to many habits, behaviors, and attitudes which thwart a greater ease in living.
• Authenticity / Existential - A counseling approach 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.

I hope you will feel welcomed to explore any of these counseling approaches which might interest you by using the green navigation buttons on the 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 youI arrange a consultation?

The easiest way to arrange a consultation is to use the "Book your appointment online" link in the column to the left. There you can book a consultation (or any appointment) 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 and Vancouver. Directions to my Portland and Vancouver offices and maps may be found using the "Directions to My Office" link in the left column.

Thank you for your interest!