Being Better Counseling — Counselor in Portland, OR
Address2300 SW 1st Ave #101 OR, Portland, OR 97201
Phone+1503-545-0016
Websitebeingbettercounseling.com
Patrick offers accessible and personalized mental healthcare, providing in-person or remote counseling sessions. With nearly thirty years of experience in mental health and ten years in private practice, he brings a wealth of knowledge from community mental health and private settings. His approach is primarily grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a modern evolution of CBT, focusing on understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical skills for navigating life's complexities. Patrick aims to help clients gain self-understanding, cope with challenges, resolve grief and trauma, and build new skills to improve their well-being. He works with individuals seeking personal growth, coping strategies, and resolution for issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Best for
- Individuals seeking personal growth
- Clients needing coping strategies
- Those experiencing depression or anxiety
- Individuals dealing with past trauma
| Key services | Individual counseling, In-person sessions, Remote sessions, Telehealth sessions |
| Tags | counseling, therapy, ACT, CBT, mental health, private practice, Portland, anxiety, depression, trauma |
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