Place of
Business
Salem
Pastoral Counseling Center
1300 Broadway St. NE, Ste 409
Salem, OR 97301-1426
Telephone: (503) 370-8050
Philosophy and Approach
I operate from the assumption that individuals
and families are doing the best they can and may require
assistance in creating the positive changes they want for their
lives and relationships. You can expect our meetings to be
collaborative, meaning you and I will work together to identify
issues, goals, and possible solutions. My aim is to enter into a
partnership of mutual acceptance and trust with each client in
order to find tools for individuals to help themselves in
reaching their optimal health and wellbeing. I believe that
change should be driven by your own values and will do my best
to operate within your beliefs.
Typically I provide short-term therapy,
meaning three to six months of sessions. I employ multiple
family therapy techniques as well as Cognitive-Behavioral
interventions and rely often on my training in Solution
Focused Brief Therapy.
Areas of Concentration
While I have experience in many diverse areas, I
often focus my work on adolescents, families, and adults. I am
particularly familiar with oppositional behaviors, child and
parent conflict, and phase of life changes. Additional areas of
knowledge include depression, grief and loss, anxieties, AD/HD,
health and medical concerns, relationship issues, and spiritual
exploration.
Credentials and Education
I hold a Bachelor of Social Work from Calvin
College as well as a Master of Social Work from the
University of Michigan. Previous experience has included
in-home family therapy, community-based inner city Chicago
casework, emergency department psychological screening, and
hospital-based patient advocacy in Dearborn, Michigan.
As a licensee of the Oregon Board of
Licensed Social Workers, I am required to abide by its Code
of Ethics as well as engage in continuing education to maintain
my credentials. My license number is 4736.
You may contact the Oregon Board in one of the
following ways:
Address: 3218 Pringle Road SE, Suite 240
Salem, OR 97302-6310
Phone: 503/378-5735
Email: oregon.blsw@state.or.us
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.
