Brian H. Farr, MA., LPC

1020 SW Taylor Street, Suite 820 Work: 503-224-0114
Portland, Oregon   97205 Voice Mail: 503-224-0114
Fax: 503-224-9801
Disabled Accessible: Yes E-Mail: brianhfarr@gmail.com
www.bhfarr.com

Location:

Downtown Portland
Across the street from the Central Library, within two blocks of MAX and SMARTPARK.

Degrees:

Master of Arts

Counseling Psychology

Licenses:

Licensed Professional Counselor
Training & Certifications: Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor
AFCPE Certified Financial Counselor
Availability: Routine  
Affiliations:
American Counseling Association
Oregon Counseling Association
Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education
American Mental Health Alliance - Oregon
National Council on Problem Gambling

Fees:

$100  / 50 minute session 

Specialization

Financial Psychotherapy Couples Therapy
Addiction / Recovery / Codependency Small Business Coaching

Focus of Practice & Interests

Individuals and couples facing on-going difficulties with their personal finances.

Struggles to balance income and expenses; conflicts between partners about money; chronic credit card debt;
Long-term alcohol and drug recovery, couples therapy
Codependency Challenging life circumstances.
compulsive spending Problem gambling;

Background & Experience

Private practice and public mental health. Diverse background in business.
Partner in an investment management firm.  Owner/manager of a personnel agency
Member/broker at the Chicago Board of Trade  

Patient & Client Populations Served

Adults & Elders Individuals
Couples Business Consultation

Orientation & Approach

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches for creating a safe and collaborative environment to overcome negative behavior patterns and expand personal freedom. Sessions frequently incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques, strengths-based solution focus, motivational interviewing, and relevant insights from developmental psychology and contemporary neuroscience. Couples sessions explore systemic relational issues as well as identified areas of discord.

Personal Comments

I have an unshakable belief in the resiliency of individual human potential. I have seen individuals and couples become empowered as a result of the therapeutic process … and then create better lives for themselves and the people who are close to them.

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