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Mari
Kresge Alexander, PA-C, LMFT
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1318 NW 20th Avenue, Suite A |
Work: |
503-523-9630 |
| Portland,
Oregon 97209 |
Voice
Mail: |
503-523-9630 |
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Fax: |
503-227-8058 |
| Disabled Accessible: No |
E-Mail: |
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Location: |
NW Portland |
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It is close to the
trolley line and highways (30, 405 and 26). |
Degrees: |
Bachelor of Science |
Health Care Sciences |
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Certificate |
Physician Assistant |
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Master of Science |
Clinical Psychology |
Licenses: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
Physician
Assistant-Board Certified |
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| Training &
Certifications: |
EMDR Level I
Intercultural Communication (in process)
Non Violent Communication Trainer (in process) |
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| Availability: |
I will see any new client one week of initial
contact unless there are urgent circumstances which necessitate a
quicker response. I
have flexibility in my schedule to provide an urgent response.
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| Affiliations: |
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American Mental
Health Alliance - Oregon
Intercultural Institute
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Portland Nonviolent Communication Academy
ASTD – American Society for Training and Development
Society for International Education, Training and Research,
Baby Blues Connection and Post Partum Support International
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Fees: |
$95 per 50
minute hour |
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$150 per 1.5 hour
couple or family session |
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I have an
additional sliding scale for those who have no insurance and pay
each visit. I also accept major credit cards with an
additional $5.00 per visit to cover my additional costs. |
Specialization
Anxiety, Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Couples |
| Conception, infertility, pregnancy, post partum and early parenting
issues |
Siblings,
families
& households (roommates) |
| Perinatal and post partum mood disorders |
Cross Cultural adaptation and communication |
Focus of Practice
& Interests
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Medical
issues including
chronic illness.
(Hospital and home visits) |
I am skilled in EMDR and use
it within my practice mainly with different levels of PTSD. |
| Transitions are an opportunity for growth and an
area that I enjoy working with whether it is partnership or
dissolution of one, having a child or dealing with the empty-nest
phenomenon, loss of employment or physical competency.
Together we can turn the scariness of change into positive
directions for your life now and in the future.
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I have worked with
multi-generational roommate households, businesses and organizations
to assist them in team building, communication, goal setting and
strategizing.
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Communication
challenges incorporating my work in NonViolent Communication and
brief psychotherapy models. |
Gay
Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Queer (GLBTQ) community and have a
special focus on GLBT families.
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Divorce and
care for their children |
Existential-Humanistic philosophy.
This may present as depression, anxiety,
restlessness or discontent. |
| Women
with PMS or Menopausal mood disorders or feelings of “lose of
control” is another population I’ve worked with a lot. |
Training
in cultural competency, intercultural communication, prejudice
reduction and nonviolent communication |
Background &
Experience
Licenced
marriage and family therapist
21 years.
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Physician Assistant
in Family Medicine
26 years
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Therapist in solo private practice |
Community
mental health centers |
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Organizational development
& training |
Mental health provider to
expatriates overseas for the US Government.
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10 years experience in the field of perinatal psychology
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Patient &
Client Populations Served
| Elder (66 yrs and up) |
Teenage (13 to 17 yrs) |
| Adult (18 to 65 yrs) |
Small
Business |
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Orientation &
Approach
I received my MS in an orthodox program that
incorporated all major schools of thought from Jungian to Gestalt to
Psychodynamic. I did
one year internship in a Kaiser Permanente and 2+ years in long-term
Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy.
The latter focused on presence and growth.
I draw from all these schools when I work with clients, with
the intent of matching the client’s needs not getting them to fit
my theoretical mold.
I work in partnership with my clients, guiding them to
uncover their own feelings, needs and desires.
I do not offer advice but am present with them as they define
who they are now and what is interfering with them being who they
want to be. My
effort is to empower my clients to capitalize on what brings them
joy in life and to live from these truths with themselves and in
relationship. I also
offer coaching in communication, negotiation and creating goals for
themselves if that is what is needed.
People who are undergoing medical treatment for
chronic or severe illness or people who are affected by a loved ones
health situation. Menopause,
cancer, diabetes, etc. are all areas I enjoy working in. As I am also a medical practitioner I incorporate advocacy
and education when appropriate.
I will also make hospital or home visits when needed.
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Personal
Comments
| I often feel humbled and
honored as I sit with clients and witness them grapple with their
feelings and needs.
I
enjoy my work and am constantly learning more about myself as well
as more about how to best empower my clients to be who they want to
be.
I engage in
continuing
education,
formally and informally and I participate in peer supervision as I
know that my colleagues can offer me new ideas
and insights that will benefit my clients.
I regard my therapy office as
a safe container and a place for clients to begin practicing how
they want to live their lives, with me.
I will stand by them, will not break if they are angry or
disappointed with me, and will encourage them to be all that they
want to be for themselves and in their relationships.
I
have worked extensively with people who feel that they want more
from life; that something is interfering with their being the person
they want to be:
growth work from an Existential-Humanistic
philosophy.
This may present as depression, anxiety,
restlessness or discontent. I utilize EMDR to work with people who
suffer from various levels of PTSD.
I work
with couples who are having communication challenges incorporating
my work in NonViolent Communication and brief psychotherapy models.
I will work with couples who are considering
divorce and help them get through this stage of their relationship
with as much care and integrity as possible and to care for their
children simultaneously.
I also do
training in cultural competency, intercultural communication,
prejudice reduction and nonviolent communication for families, Non
Governmental Organizations, and businesses.
Women
with PMS or Menopausal mood disorders or feelings of “lose of
control” is another population I’ve worked with a lot.
I include some education and we look at
it from a coaching perspective along with counseling. I offer groups
for “Women with Hormonal Mood Disorders”.
I have
experience and training in cross-cultural and multi-cultural issues
and enjoy seeing people from other cultures. I have lived in traveled in
several other countries.
I incorporate my knowledge about
cultures, adaptation and repatriation in my work with these people.
I also work with the Gay Lesbian
Bisexual Transgender Queer (GLBTQ) community and have a special
focus on GLBT families.
I look forward to meeting with
you to see how we might work together.
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