Catherine Palmer Counseling

Specialties

My areas of specialty include relational issues, depression, anxiety, phase-​of-​life/​transitional issues, trauma, family of origin issues, low self esteem, grief/​loss, and chronic illness.

*Individual Counseling — Through one-​on-​one meetings, you can begin to deepen your understanding of yourself, your obstacles, and your opportunities — and begin make decisions that will empower you and bring you closer to the life you want to live. My areas of expertise include depression, lack of motivation, loneliness, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, life transitions, grief/​loss, chronic illness, relationship crisis

* Couples Counseling — Through a series of private sessions, you and your partner can develop healthy ways to communicate, resolve conflicts, find compassion, and get what you need from your relationship. My areas of expertise include pre-​marital counseling, chronic fighting, communication problems, trust, infidelity, lack of intimacy and/​or sex, parenting, grief, separation, co-​dependency, divorce adjustment

* Family Counseling — Everyone in the family can participate in a series of counseling sessions to help nurture change and development in the family system as a whole. My areas of expertise include family conflict, communication problems, impaired family functioning, family challenges and grief, parenting, life transitions and changes

I now have a second office location (Mondays only) at the North Portland Growth Place, 7415 N. Oatman Ave. Portland, OR 97 217

History

Established in 2014.

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Meet the Business Owner

Catherine P.

Business Owner

I obtained my Masters degree in Counseling from Portland State University, with a specialty in Marital, Couple and Family Therapy, which has enriched my life. I have been certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and I have additional training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing. I have been able to help many individuals, families, and couples create healthier, more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. It is a profound experience to witness the ways in which people are able to overcome their struggles and empower themselves. It brings me great satisfaction to be able to help others make permanent positive changes in their lives and in their relationships. I grow and learn from each of my clients and have the utmost respect and admiration for their courage and commitment to heal.