Email: dsamu@spiritone.com   Phone: (503) 283-0380   Address: 1016 SE 12th Ave. Portland OR 97214 Click for Map

Counseling Philosophy My work is multifaceted. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to become aware of the many parts of themselves, to accept themselves, and to learn and practice new skills. We work together to build self-esteem, improve relationships, and build awareness of strengths and inner resources.   GO FLY A KITE!!! It's great therapy.   Techniques & Methods I use humor, acceptance, and humility to build the therapeutic relationship. I teach breathing to help connect with the body, the emotions, and the wise self. I use guided imagery and Ericksonian hypnotherapy to help clients develop awareness of their own strengths, and to build self-efficacy on a deep level. I use metaphors to help create natural solutions. I use Gestalt to help clients see and accept different parts of themselves and others. I use concepts from developmental theory to highlight normal transitions. I use cognitive approaches to help clients retrain their thinking about themselves. I draw on concepts from Systemic therapy to help clients build and improve their relationships. I use group work to help clients build self-esteem, develop a support system and develop coping skills. Most of all, I use my humanness and sense of self to help clients heal and grow.   Copyright © 2003, All rights reserved by Deborah Samuels Website designed and Developed by Designer Softare If you you have a technical problem with this please contact the webmistress