Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Tigard, OR
At Life Encounter Counseling, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for personal growth through safe, meaningful engagement with life's challenges. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive experience in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma recovery, and life transitions. We prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships, recognizing that trust and consistency form the foundation of effective counseling. While rooted in faith-based values, we serve all individuals without expectation or influence, ensuring a respectful and inclusive space for every client.Our collaborative approach allows counselors to share expertise across modalities, delivering tailored solutions for couples, families, children, and individuals facing complex obstacles. With accessibility from major highways and a commitment to ethical practices, we aim to be a trusted resource for mental health support in Tigard, Oregon.
Services
Couples Counseling
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Adolescent Counseling
Hypnotherapy Services
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Communication Coaching
Life Transitions Support
Highlights and features
- Our counselors hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications in trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy
- We offer tailored counseling modalities for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents
- Therapists collaborate across specialties to provide comprehensive care solutions
- Faith-based practice maintains strict confidentiality and non-judgmental support
- Convenient Tigard location accessible from I-5 and Highway 217
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns, relationship conflicts, and intimacy issues. Our counselors employ evidence-based interventions to improve connection while respecting individual boundaries. Sessions focus on developing practical communication strategies and rebuilding trust through structured exercises tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health support for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Therapists utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques and trauma-informed care to address personal challenges. Sessions emphasize creating safe spaces for self-exploration while developing coping mechanisms for stress management and emotional regulation.
Family Counseling
Comprehensive family therapy addressing intergenerational patterns, parenting challenges, and family conflicts. Our approach focuses on improving communication between family members while establishing healthy boundaries. Counselors work with all family systems to resolve conflicts through structured interventions that promote understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
Adolescent Counseling
Specialized mental health support for teenagers navigating anxiety, depression, and developmental challenges. Therapists employ age-appropriate techniques to address behavioral issues and improve parent-child communication. Sessions focus on building resilience while addressing common adolescent concerns through developmentally informed therapeutic approaches.
Hypnotherapy Services
Certified hypnotherapy for habit modification, anxiety reduction, and trauma processing. Sessions use guided relaxation techniques to access subconscious patterns while maintaining client control. Our hypnotherapists work ethically within professional standards to address specific goals like smoking cessation, phobia management, and stress reduction through suggestion therapy.
People
Nathan Hawkins
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
With advanced degrees in counseling and specialized certifications in trauma and hypnotherapy, Nathan leads our clinical team while maintaining active client sessions. He supervises counselors and develops therapeutic protocols that integrate evidence-based practices with compassionate care.
Melanie Kim
Office Administrator
Managing day-to-day operations, Melanie serves as primary contact for scheduling and administrative support. She ensures smooth client onboarding and coordinates communication between counselors and clients while maintaining office protocols.
Summer Valentine
Counselor
Specializing in adult mental health and Gottman-trained couples counseling, Summer provides therapy for individuals and partners dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Her approach combines empathy with practical skill-building for lasting improvements.
Danielle Biegler
Counselor
Focusing on teen and family dynamics, Danielle addresses behavioral issues and communication breakdowns through evidence-based interventions. She works with adolescents and their families to develop healthier interaction patterns and coping strategies for emotional regulation.
TJ Maxwell
Counselor
Providing support for teen and family challenges, TJ specializes in addressing destructive communication patterns and behavioral issues. He works with adolescents and their families to establish healthier relational dynamics through structured therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide couples counseling, individual therapy, family counseling, adolescent counseling, and hypnotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed professional counselors (LPCs) with specialized certifications in trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy.
Is counseling faith-based?
Our counselors follow Christian values but maintain strict confidentiality and non-judgmental support for all clients regardless of beliefs.
How do I book an appointment?
Use our online booking system for available slots or contact our office administrator Melanie Kim at (503) 300-8281 for assistance.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement, though insurance typically doesn't cover couples counseling directly.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our collaborative model combines multiple therapeutic modalities with personalized care plans tailored to each client's specific needs.
