Eric Nielson

Eric Nielson

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.

Client Status

not accepting clients

Contact

503-939-9024

2100 SE Lake Road

Suite 4

Milwaukie, OR 97222

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $45-$120

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2004

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Relationship
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket

My Ideal Client

A basic guiding principle in my work is that, when we are able to really see and accept where we are, and who we are, we begin to heal and grow.

My Approach to Helping

Overall, my style is what would be called humanistic and holistic, which means I see you as a whole person, with your own inner wisdom and innate health, who is in need of some guidance and assistance at this time in your life. It also means that I see the relationship between us as an important part of what will contribute to your growth. As such, I strive to create an open, safe and trusting relationship and setting for you to explore your life and experiences in a way that is authentic, healing and inspiring. A basic guiding principle in my work is that, when we are able to really see and accept where we are, and who we are, we begin to heal and grow. My way of working is informed by a number of therapeutic approaches, the primary ones being Gestalt Therapy and attachment-based therapies including Emotionally Focused Therapy, or "EFT" (for couples and families). I integrate trauma-based therapeutic approaches when this is helpful for my clients.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I graduated from Vassar College and then worked and studied at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, where I studied Gestalt Therapy and Gestalt Awareness Practice. I did my graduate training at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, California before settling with my family in the Portland area. I have over 15 years experience doing individual, couple and family counseling. I started my career working with children and teens in a residential psychiatric setting. I have worked in a foster care agency providing counseling for foster children and foster families, and worked in community mental health providing intensive in-home therapy to support families going through crisis. As I transitioned to private practice work, I also focused more on working with couples and individuals, which have now become the main focuses of my practice.

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