Multnomah Therapy
A Client Centered Counseling Practice
IMG_1318.jpg

Counseling Services

Empathy. Regard. Open-minded.

My Approach

I hold great regard and empathy for each person I counsel. I view you as the expert of your own experiences, and so I take a collaborative approach to counseling. I have extensive experience helping others and a strong sense of confidence as a therapist. After identifying options for change, together we create a treatment plan designed to help you meet your goals. I utilize evidence-based treatments such as mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy in addition to personal creativity, wilderness experiences and even humor. I value your input and aim to treat you with respect and open-mindedness. I will challenge you to move beyond your comfort zone as you engage in your therapy. You can expect to receive practical techniques that you can apply right away and a gentle presence that you can count on as you begin to make desired changes.

 
 

Treatment Orientations 

  • EcoTherapy

  • Wilderness Immersion Therapy

  • Attachment-focused EMDR/Flash Technique

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Interoceptive Exposure Therapy (IET)

  • Experiential

  • Holistic

  • Humanistic

  • Humor

  • Interpersonal Neurobiology

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Nonviolent Communication

 

Issues I Treat

  • Trauma reactions/PTSD

  • Reactions to war exposure

  • Reactions to natural disasters

  • Fear

  • Anxiety

  • Loss and Grief

  • Panic

  • Depression

  • Wilderness Disconnection

  • Veterans/Military Family Services

  • ADHD

  • Cultivating deeper self-confidence

  • Building effective communication skills

  • Personal Growth

  • Life Adjustment

  • Adversity

 

PTSD

In response to trauma, we adapt to our circumstances to the best of our abilities. I offer guidance and support to help people re-gain a sense of safety, connection, and acceptance. I specialize in helping those that have been exposed to war (veterans, civilians or refugees), an accident, natural disaster or a violent crime or assault.

Fear of Fear

When we learn to fear the sensations of our own fear response system, we are often burdened with an increase in avoidance behaviors. I help people learn how to trust their fear sensations without experiencing undue distress. This often times helps with reducing feelings of fatigue, pain, loneliness and disconnection to oneself.

Loss or Grief

Supporting those navigating the process of grief whether in response to a death or healing from the impact of past trauma and loss.

Wilderness Disconnection

Offering outdoor therapy in a natural setting while incorporating wilderness and lifestyle sustainability principles into all sessions. 

Depression

I provide treatment of depression using a holistic approach, including nature-based therapies and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Anxiety

Serving those who struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings. Providing mindfulness-based anxiety treatment for building acceptance and distress tolerance.

Fee Schedule

Individual Therapy - First Session: $265; Following Sessions: $230

Individual Therapy in Outdoor Setting - $230 If using insurance, please inquire if this service is covered.

Wilderness Immersion Counseling - Fee dependent upon Oregon location and duration of session.

Payment - Cash, check, credit card are accepted.

Sliding Fee - I reserve a limited amount of appointments based upon a sliding fee scale. If affordability is a barrier to your treatment, please inquire about a sliding scale fee.

Accepted Insurance - Pacific Source Health Plan. Superbills can be provided for out-of-network re-imbursements.