David C Manfield, PhD

Specialties

I am a therapist with over thirty years clinical experience. Over the years I’ve worked with and helped hundreds of individuals and couples through a wide range of difficulties. My style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. I’ve learned that there are a lot ways to help, to heal and to promote personal growth, and that no particular approach fits every person or situation. For some individuals problems arise from recent traumatic events, while others struggle with childhood trauma or neglect. Some have disabling anxiety, chronic sleep problems, self-​destructive behaviors, self-​worth issues or general depression. Each issue reflects a lack of resolution or closure from some developmental stage, indicating a specific type of therapy tailored to that need. I often combine EMDR with cognitive behavioral strategies, though hypnotherapy and psychodynamic strategies may be useful as well.

Others seek therapy because of chronic relationship issues, issues of self-​worth, or compulsive patterns they know to be self-​defeating. In all cases, I use the first few sessions to fully understand the origins of the problem, and together, we develop a plan of action.

If you are a couple seeking help, I’d be happy to meet with you for a consultation. Treating couples is an exciting part of my practice, and like individual therapy, one size does not fit all. Our first session will focus on assessing the difficulties and pitfalls in your relationship. From there, we develop a plan.

History

Established in 1988.

Dr. Manfield was trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro, the originator of EMDR, in 1991. He has been a faculty member of the EMDR Institute for roughly twenty years and is currently a facilitator for the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program. Dr. Manfield is a contributor to Extending EMDR: A Casebook of Innovative Applications (P. Manfield, ed.). In addition, he is a founding member of the EMDR International Association and is the EMDRIA Regional Coordinator for Western Oregon. He has facilitated trainings worldwide and also has lead a consulting and supervision group for advanced EMDR clinicians since 2001.

In addition to EMDR trauma work, Dr. Manfield is trained in family systems, marital and Gestalt therapies. He is particularly interested in ego state work and the enhancement of object relations and attachment.

Education: PhD University of Wisconsin– Madison 1986

MSW University of Wisconsin– Madison 1977

License: Psychologist, Oregon #0773