PROFESSIONAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
BOB LEWIS, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Place of
Business
Salem
Pastoral Counseling Center
565 Union St. NE Suite 100
Salem, OR 97301-2460
Telephone: (503) 370-8050
Education
My professional
development involved studies at Loyola University Chicago
and Wesley Theological Seminary. I received an M.A.
degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University
Chicago. The primary area of my training was marriage and
family therapy. Developmental psychology, family systems, and
brief therapy provide the theoretical framework for my practice.
Approach to Counseling
My work is guided by the
vision of the developing human person in the context of his or
her interpersonal relationships. I believe that counseling is
most effective when both client and counselor have the same
well-defined goals, and that these goals are explicitly stated.
I hold the following assumptions:
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change is inevitable
ü
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collaboration is necessary
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clients possess inherent strengths
ü
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change is action-based
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there are many ways to view problems
ü
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therapy is short-term
I am currently a Member of
the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
and a licensee of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional
Counselors and Therapists. As such, I abide by the Code of
Ethics of both organizations.
Continuing Education
To maintain my status as a
licensed therapist, I am required to participate in continuing
education, attending seminars dealing with subjects relevant to
this profession. I may substitute professional consultation for
part of this requirement. I would be happy to discuss with you
how this consultation relates to your counseling experience.
Fee Schedule
Fees for counseling services
are $105.00 per 50 minute session. Some adjustment in fees is
possible in cases of need and when discussed in advance with the
counselor.
Client Bill of Rights
As a client working with me,
you have the following rights:
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To obtain a copy of the Code
of Ethics for either the American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy or the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional
Counselors and Therapists.
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To privacy as defined by rule
and law, including the exceptions to confidentiality of
information obtained in the course of services that include the
following: *reporting suspected child or elder abuse,
*reporting imminent danger to clients or others, *court-ordered
release of information, *providing information concerning
licensee case consultation or supervision, and *defending claims
brought by client against licensee.
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To be informed of the cost of
professional services before receiving the services.
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To be free from discrimination
on the basis of race, religion, gender, or other unlawful
category in receiving services.
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To participate fully in
developing your counseling plan.
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To expect that a licensed
therapist has met minimal qualifications required by state law.
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To examine public records
maintained by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional
Counselors and Therapists and to have the Board confirm
credentials of a licensee.
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To report complaints to the
Executive Board through either of the Co-Director(s) of Salem
Pastoral Counseling Center, and/or to report complaints to the
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
You may contact the Oregon
Board at the address below:
Oregon Board of
Licensed
Professional Counselors and Therapists
3218 Pringle Road SE #250
Salem, Oregon 97302-6312
(503) 378-5499
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