Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Oregon
With over two decades of dedicated practice, I have cultivated a counseling approach rooted in humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic principles, enhanced by mindfulness practices. My journey began in healthcare as an osteopath in London, evolving through years of work in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, where I transitioned to mental health counseling. Trained at Southern Oregon University, I integrate biopsychosociospiritual perspectives to help clients reconnect with their authentic selves, heal from trauma and grief, and navigate anxiety or depression. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon and a National Board Certified Counselor, I prioritize creating a safe, empathetic space for clients to explore their inner worlds and foster meaningful personal growth.My practice emphasizes the inherent worth of every individual, guiding clients to transcend self-limiting patterns and align their lives with their true essence. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern therapeutic techniques, I help clients discover the paradoxical fullness of presence and authenticity. My commitment extends beyond sessions through continuous professional development and adherence to ethical standards, ensuring clients receive reliable, client-centered care. Whether addressing relationship dynamics, existential questions, or emotional challenges, my goal is to empower clients to live more fulfilling, self-expressed lives.
Services
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Management
Depression Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Self-Discovery Coaching
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Existential Counseling
Psychodynamic Therapy
Highlights and features
- We integrate humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic approaches with mindfulness practices for holistic healing.
- Our counselor holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Oregon licensure.
- We emphasize personalized care aligned with clients' unique journeys toward self-actualization.
- Our practice combines 20+ years of international healthcare experience with mental health specialization.
- We prioritize ethical, client-centered therapy grounded in biopsychosociospiritual understanding.
Associations and certifications
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- American Counseling Association
Services
Trauma Counseling
Specialized therapy addressing trauma and grief through psychodynamic and mindfulness techniques. Designed for adults seeking to resolve past wounds, this service fosters emotional healing by integrating unconscious patterns into conscious awareness. Clients develop tools to manage distress while rediscovering inherent wholeness and self-worth.
Anxiety Management
Holistic approach combining humanistic principles with mindfulness practices to address anxiety. Focuses on identifying root causes while cultivating present-moment awareness. Clients learn to reframe thought patterns, reduce physiological symptoms, and restore balance through personalized coping strategies aligned with their authentic values.
Self-Discovery Coaching
Guided exploration of identity and purpose using existential counseling frameworks. Helps clients recognize self-limiting beliefs, reconnect with innate potential, and align life choices with authentic essence. Emphasizes self-acceptance and meaningful engagement with personal and professional relationships.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Integrates mindfulness meditation with traditional counseling to enhance self-awareness. Teaches clients to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment, creating space for intentional responses. Particularly effective for stress reduction, emotional regulation, and cultivating presence in daily life.
Relationship Counseling
Focuses on improving interpersonal dynamics through communication skill development. Explores patterns in relationships while promoting mutual understanding. Helps clients navigate conflicts, set healthy boundaries, and foster connections that reflect their authentic selves and shared values.
People
Authentic Essence Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
A licensed counselor in Oregon with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Combines humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic approaches with mindfulness practices. Specializes in trauma recovery, self-discovery, and anxiety management through client-centered therapy.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and personal growth goals.
Do you offer online counseling sessions?
Currently, sessions are conducted in-person at my Oregon office to maintain the therapeutic connection and environment.
What are your cancellation policies?
Please notify at least 24 hours in advance for cancellations to avoid fees, allowing time to offer the session to others.
How do you define 'authentic self' in counseling?
Authentic self refers to your true nature beyond societal expectations, discovered through self-awareness and alignment with personal values and purpose.
What issues do you specialize in addressing?
I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety and depression management, relationship dynamics, self-discovery, and existential life transitions for adults.
