At Life Encounter Counseling, we are dedicated to fostering a helpful and encouraging environment for personal growth through a measured and safe encounter with the realities of life. Our team of experienced counselors and therapists are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and predictable environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe encounter that promotes personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional healing. We believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to a successful counseling process, and we strive to create a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere for our clients.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of counseling services, including individual, couples, and family therapy. Our areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, communication, Christian counseling, self-esteem, life transitions, and trauma recovery. We also offer hypnosis services to help you overcome phobias, addictions, and other challenges.
Meet Our Team
Our team of counselors and therapists are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. We have a diverse range of counselors who specialize in different areas, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and child and adolescent counseling. Our team is led by Nathan Hawkins, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor.
Our Approach
We believe that a successful counseling process is based on a strong therapeutic relationship between the counselor and client. We take the time to understand your unique needs and concerns, and work with you to develop a personalized approach to addressing your challenges.
Get to Know Us
At Life Encounter Counseling, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where you feel comfortable sharing your story and working towards positive change.
Overall Experience
The reviews provided reveal a highly positive experience at Life Encounter Counseling Services (LECS). The majority of reviewers have had excellent experiences with the therapists, citing feelings of safety, care, and empathy. The providers' ability to understand their unique personalities and challenges is emphasized.
Therapy Approach
Several reviewers highlight the effectiveness of specific therapy approaches, such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These approaches have helped individuals work through trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Therapists
Many reviewers praise the therapists for being knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in their clients' well-being. Nathan Hawkins, in particular, is mentioned as a skilled and caring therapist. Aaron Potratz, another reviewer, mentions his positive experiences with multiple therapists at LECS.
Atmosphere and Scheduling
The comfortable atmosphere and flexible scheduling options at LECS are also appreciated by reviewers. Telehealth and late hours are mentioned as examples of accommodating scheduling.
Concerns and Complaints
One reviewer, Becca Mischel, expresses concerns about an intern therapist's failure to follow Oregon's indoor mask mandate. Despite a prompt response from the supervisor, the reviewer remains unsatisfied due to the therapist's misbehavior and the supervisor's subsequent lie to OR-OSHA.
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