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Alice Williams, LMFT, LPC
Location: |
NW Portland |
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My office is
conveniently located in the Portland's Nob Hill district at the
intersection of NW 21st Avenue and Northrup Street. Both The
Max and city buses stop at this intersection. |
Degrees: |
Master of Arts |
Counseling Psychology |
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Bachelor of Arts |
Liberal Studies |
Licenses: |
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor |
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| Training &
Certifications: |
Registered
Addictions Specialist, The Briening Institute in California |
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| Availability: |
Routine ~ When I am
scheduled to be available I can see returning clients on a weekly
basis and I can see first time clients within one week of first
contact request.
Urgent ~ I will see first time client
within 72 hours of contact.
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Affiliations: |
American Mental
Health Alliance - Oregon
Columbia River Eating Disorder Network |
Fees: |
Individual
Sessions: $125/session (session is 50 minutes). |
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Group Session:
$55/session (session is 1.5 hours).
Couples and Family sessions: $140/session (session is 50 minutes).
Discount for payment at time of service with no billing.
Credit and Debit cards accepted.. |
Specialization
| Interracial Issues in Relationships |
Binge
Eating Disorder |
| Addictions and Recovery |
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Focus of Practice
& Interests
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Eating
Disorders |
Counseling
and Pre-Marital Counseling |
| Depression and Anxiety |
Chemical Dependency Issues |
| Family of Origin Issues |
Grief/Loss |
| Stress Reduction |
Life Transitions |
Background &
Experience
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Private
Practice |
Eating
Disorder Clinic |
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Chemical
Dependency Treatment |
Urgent
Care Mental Health Agency |
| Family Counseling Center |
Alternative High Schools |
| Crisis Counseling Center |
University Ombudsman |
Patient &
Client Populations Served
| Older
Adolescents (17-18 years) |
Adults |
| I
have a proven ability to work effectively with clients from
differing ethnic and cultural backgrounds who have been experiencing
a range of life and mental health challenges. |
Orientation &
Approach
| I
am an experienced professional who works collaboratively with
clients, using interventions
from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including family systems,
cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapies, as well
as existential and humanistic theories.
The specific interventions are determined by the client's
level of readiness to change their current life circumstances. I
place high value of the therapeutic bond between my client and
myself. It is this
critical connection that engenders trust, which increases the
probability that a client will make the changes they say they want
to make.
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Personal
Comments
| Life
can be challenging, and there is wisdom in seeking assistance in
getting back on track, in re-gaining your footing, in working with
the pendulum swing to move toward moderation........in other words,
a balance really does matter!
Being
out of balance can manifest in:
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self-sabotaging
patterns and addictive behaviors;
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thought
patterns that only allow you to see limited options and choices;
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a
sense of disconnection from others, from your feelings, from
yourself;
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insufficient
interpersonal boundary management;
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loss
of self by trying to please everyone else;
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guilt,
shame, hopelessness, intolerance, anger, judgment, loneliness; and
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anxiety,
depression, and low self-confidence.
I
strive to provide a therapeutic environment that is honest,
supportive, respectful, challenging and client-centered.
I work with clients to strengthen their belief that they have
the courage to change their lives, that peace of mind and spirit can
be achieved, and that engagement with oneself is time and energy
well spent. Internal
realignment results in life changes that are positive, self-esteem
enhancing, empowering and reality oriented.
It is an honor to work with my clients.
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by Alice Williams:
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