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Samaritan Counseling Centers Center for Healthy Relationships 1205 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232
Feeling frustrated, weary, lonely, hopeless, or that you're somehow "missing out" as time goes by? Facing the demands of a life with a hectic pace, ever-growing expectations, and diminishing returns? You can turn it around! Read on, or you can learn more by clicking on the link: www.mikebinks.com. Turn down the self-doubt. Slow the racing, bouncing thoughts. Manage the overwhelming feelings. Move beyond loneliness, depression, anxiety, or panic. Get through debilitating grief. Overcome physical, sexual, or emotional trauma. Find that voice you feel you gave up. Stop the self-destructive behavior. Reign in the beast of addiction. Break free from meaninglessness. These are delicate and complex tasks. It takes real courage and wisdom to engage in therapy or counseling, and I’m deeply honored and humbled to be a part of your exploration. When it all boils down, I think you have within yourself the answers, healing, and peace of mind that you are after. My work (and passion) is to create a safe and understanding space, free of judgment, to accompany you as you find them inside yourself, and to point out possible strategies and skills that may serve you along the way. May your personal journey be insightful and rewarding!
• Master of Education (MEd), Educational Psychology; University of Utah
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Oregon
• Master-level Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC III); Oregon
• Certificate: Level I Gottman Method Couples Therapy (working toward advanced studies)
• Nationally PREP-Certified (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program)
• Nationally PAIRS-Certified (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills)
I have extensive experience in addressing histories of trauma or abuse, self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior, addictions, bereavement, adult attention deficit, topics concerning minority status, and LGBTQ issues. I work with adolescents and adults, providing therapy services (individual, couple, and family) in English and Portuguese. Want to know more? Give me a call or go to www.mikebinks.com.
