Odyssey Counseling & Therapy

Well-rounded (bald head and otherwise)...

Heart and perspective.

Sixteen years in social work and counseling have brought me a deep respect for the beliefs, values, and experiences of others - from refugees losing their country of birth and forging new lives, to street children learning to organize and protect their rights in South America, to American teens struggling with addictions and identity, to parents making strides to strike deeper bonds with their infants while also recovering from meth addiction.  We're a tough bunch, we humans.  We go through a lot of pain, and I think we have an inner drive to learn and grow.  

Experience.

Before going into private practice, I was fortunate enough to always work in non-profit organizations and agencies.  This gave me the unique opportunity to gain diversified experience in providing counseling and therapy. 

It opened the door to serving people both long- and short-term, with focus on individuals, groups, couples, and families.  It also allowed me to work with people who speak various languages and who come from diverse cultures, races, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Non-profit values - like giving back to the community, celebrating diversity, and championing fairness - will always inform my work.

Areas of focus. (also listed in "Mike's Approach")

I have extensive experience in addressing depression, anxiety, panic, histories of trauma or abuse, self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior, addictions, grief and bereavement, adult attention deficit, and issues revolving around minority status.  I do individual therapy for adults, as well as individual and family therapy for older adolescents and their parents.

Training, licensure, and certification.

• Master of Education (MEd), Educational Psychology; University of Utah
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Oregon
• Master-level Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC III); Oregon
• Trained & registered with Oregon Board of LPCs and Therapists to provide the required clinical supervision for aspiring LPCs
• Nationally PAIRS-Certified (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills)

I look forward to talking with you...

I'm always open to talking a bit with you about your needs before you make any appointments, and if what I do isn't quite what you're looking for, I'll point you to other community resources.  Drop me a line, by phone or e-mail!

phone (503) 740-0573

 Mike's pics: Kenton Waltz Photography