- 336 NE Norton Avenue, Suite #4
Bend, Oregon 97701
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Office: 541-848-9076
Fax: 541-317-8488
Email: cherylemerson.counselor@gmail.com
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Hourly Rate:
$90.
Sliding Scale: YES
Accept Insurance: Will provide client with reimbursement form to submit to insurance.
Medicaid: NO
Accessible to persons with disabilities: YES |
Internet:
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Practice
Description: I
view the client–counselor relationship as a collaborative one. I
believe we are ‘fellow travelers’ on life’s journey. I believe it is a
sign of great strength to seek help and support in times of need. I
believe in providing ‘sacred space’ where people can discover greater
meaning in their relationships and lives. I use an integrated approach
that values your uniqueness, autonomy and strengths. I respect your
abilities and your discernment as to what is best for you. I also
believe in advocating for you for your overall well being. I take care
in valuing the personal beliefs and cultural/diversity paradigms of
each client. My desire is that my clients know, feel and trust that
they are safe, revered, listened to and heard as they make their
personal journey. In the helping process, I believe in the benefit of:
- Clearly
understanding the concerns of each client by reflective listening
coupled with questions designed to help you connect with your own
insights and beliefs
- The therapeutic power of both humor and silence.
- Unconditional, positive regard for each client
- Providing space for each client to tell their story in safety and confidentiality
- Exploring one’s relationship to self, others and their spiritual source
- Understanding connections between our past experiences and our present ways of being
- The EMDR process of attending to Adaptive Information Processing
- Paying attention to our emotions and what our bodies are experiencing
- Being mindful of our thought and behavior patterns with the hope of optimal well being
- Focusing on strengths and healthy life skills
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Education:
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Experience:
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Master of Science - Counseling (clinical mental health)
- National Certified Counselor
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- Individual (adults and adolescents), couples and group therapy.
- Support and psycho-educational groups for: anger, depression and anxiety.
- EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Area
of Practice:
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Specialization:
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Aging
- Anger
- Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
- Chronic Health issues
- Depression
- EMDR
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- Relationships
- Self Esteem Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality and Religion
- Trauma and Abuse
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- Certified Trainer: QPR (www.qprinstitute.com)
- Registered Trainer: ASIST (www.livingworks.net).
- I
provide on-going Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and ‘Best Practices’
suicide prevention and intervention training tailored to address the
needs and concerns of various populations, agencies and organizations.
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Populations
Served: |
| Teens, Adults, Elders, groups |
