Individual Counseling To Help You Connect With Your Whole Self
Intro
Welcome! I offer individual therapy to adults looking to deepen their relationship with themselves, with those around them, and with their purpose in the world. I tend to work well with folks who have already done a lot of therapy but have hit a new roadblock, as well as with folks who are new to therapy and wondering how it can help them. Either way, my job will be to help you find some of the missing pieces that may be holding you back from the fullest expression of yourself.
What Challenges Can You Help Me With In Counseling?
I most enjoy working with neurodivergent clients, queer clients, and folks working with depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, and identity. I treat children, teens, adults couples and families via insight-oriented, mindfulness-based, and systemic approaches including family therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and emotion-focused work
I Would Like An Individual Counselor Who Is Affirming Of Gay, Lesbian, Queer And Transgender Lifestyles, Are You?
Absolutely! Queerness is a part of my personal story (I have a non-traditional queer family and quite a bit of fluidity in my general way of being), and an area of personal and professional interest for me.
Because of that, I tend to read and think quite a bit about the cultural and historical context of queerness. Additionally, I think a lot about the risks inherent in holding too rigidly to any kind of heteronormative approach in the world of psychology, education, and any pursuit where liberation is the goal.
More about my approach to queer-affirming counseling can be found here
I Am Neurodivergent And I Am Looking For A Counselor With Experience In Those Areas, Are You?
Yes! I often work with clients who are neurodivergent. This term is most often used to describe autism and ADHD, although it can also describe a wider range of differences in ways of thinking and perceiving the world.
I align with the social model of disability. This means that I see neurodivergence not as an impairment, but as a true difference that the world needs! These differences can cause problems when the needs of the neurodivergent person run against the expectations of a world that often assumes that everyone is neurotypical. You can read more about my approach here .
What Is Individual Counseling Like?
I think of individual counseling as a way for us to work together as a team, with you as the expert on your experience and me as a seasoned consultant on overall patterns and themes in the world of being a human.
Over the years I have experienced urban and rural, inpatient and outpatient treatment settings which have taught me about the many challenges an individual may face including experiences of oppression and injustice, as well as a deep appreciation for the richness of the human experience.
My style is described as warm, analytical and collaborative, balancing deep emotional work with elements of humor and lightness when appropriate. I aim to help clients address the root of complex challenges, in a safe and supported way.
I also seek to help clients understand patterns that may not be serving them, and to hold a safe and empowering space in which positive shifts can occur. I am a student and teacher of yoga and meditation and I often weave these practices into my work with clients.
Do You Offer In-person And Virtual Counseling?
I offer primarily virtual counseling, with limited availability for in-person sessions for clients based on Portland, Oregon. My virtual license extends to Oregon, New York, Vermont and Colorado. If you are in any of those states and interested in working together, please reach out.
What Does Counseling Cost?
My rate is $200 per session, and I can help you submit for out-of-network benefits if your plan provides those. Under certain circumstances I am also able to offer sliding-scale with some flexibility on cost.
Do You Offer In-person And Virtual Counseling?
I offer primarily virtual counseling, with limited availability for in-person sessions for clients based on Portland, Oregon. My virtual license extends to Oregon, New York, Vermont and Colorado. If you are in any of those states and interested in working together, please reach out.
What Does Counseling Cost?
My rate is $200 per session, and I can help you submit for out-of-network benefits if your plan provides those. Under certain circumstances I am also able to offer sliding-scale with some flexibility on cost.
How Can I Get Started?
If you would like to have a chat to explore working together, please reach out by email at gillianboudreau@gillianboudreauphd.com, or by phone at 802-671-4037. You can also find answers to common questions about my practice can be found here
How Can I Get Started?
If you would like to have a chat to explore working together, please reach out by email at gillianboudreau@gillianboudreauphd.com, or by phone at 802-671-4037. You can also find answers to common questions about my practice here.