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Portland Mental Health Resources
  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Professional Mission

Professional Services

I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for people who are struggling with the difficulties that life often presents, to help them let go of that struggle and create whole, vital lives that can be lived with integrity. I strive to help people live better, to be more fully alive in their lives, present to each moment, and accepting of themselves. I help people to clarify what matters most in their lives and act toward that end. 

My main approach to psychotherapy is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is a version of cognitive-behavior therapy. This approach to psychotherapy is about empowering people to face life's challenges, overcome difficulties, and attaining a purposeful and meaningful life. ACT has a good set of scientific studies supporting its effectiveness with a variety of problems.

I work with adults dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Difficulties, Anger, Panic Attacks, Worry, Grief, Shyness & Social Phobia, School or Job Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress, Life Crises, Sexual Identity Concerns, HIV and other Medical Problems, Transitions & Personal Growth.

For more information about my practice, go to my Frequently Asked Questions page .
Research
 

In addition to being a practicing psychotherapist, I am a clinical researcher. I believe this second role allows me to bring particular strengths to my clinical practice, such as allowing me to stay up to date on advances in psychological science that others may not be aware of. To learn more about my experience and my work history, see my background page.

I currently am involved in research projects on psychotherapy training, helping counselors with demoralization/burnout, and stigma/prejudice, particularly relating to substance abuse.
Education/Training

 
I offer educational workshops to the community and custom-designed trainings on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and other topics. I also provide phone and in-person supervision in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

As a further educational service, I maintain a webpage which lists many different online mental health resources in the Portland, OR area. Please click the link above or the one at the top of the page that says "Portland Mental Health Resources."

Diversity


Diversity is one of my central values. I strive to respect people's unique values and culture and consider these when determining how to help.

 
My professional mission is the application of the science of human behavior to the transformation of lives, to the realizaton of new possibilities, and the reduction of suffering. 

I work to accomplish this mission providing psychotherapy services, through education/training to professionals and other groups, and through scientific research.


































 

 





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1940 NE Broadway.
Portland, OR 97232-1502
Phone: 503-260-8424
email: email@drluoma.com

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