Robert L. Phillips, MA, LPC

1924 NE Couch Street

Portland, OR 97232

(503) 238-9755 Voice

I believe the counseling process needs to be a mutually constructive effort between counselor and client(s). People seek professional counseling generally because some aspect(s) of their life is causing them significant difficulty and/or emotional pain. As a therapist I believe the best counseling approach involves 4 steps – 1) Clarification of the treatment issue(s) 2) Selection of treatment approach 3) Therapy phase, and 4) Closure/Termination. Sometimes these may all be accomplished in brief therapy (1-4 sessions). Other times a longer period (10+ sessions) of therapy may be needed to facilitate healing or persistent change.

During the Therapy phase I may offer clients direct feedback (confrontational and/or supportive), social skills training, insight, advice, behavior modification strategies, EMDR, and/or writing/reading suggestions as deemed useful and consistent with your therapeutic goals.

My clinical experience includes group, family and individual therapy in Chemical Dependency Treatment provided in dual diagnosis psychiatric facility to both adolescents and adults. I held a general private practice in a state licensed mental health clinic specializing in the treatment of domestic violence. I keep current on continuing education requirements as determined by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Lewis and Clark College, 1993; Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, Seattle Pacific University, 1990.

$80 per 60-minute session; $120 per 90-minute payable at time of service. I am eligible for some third party reimbursement.

As a professional counselor I vow to offer professional and informed care in your effort to heal, change or grow. To this end I subscribe to the following Code of Ethics and Client Bill of Rights:

1. To expect the therapist has met the minimum qualifications of training and experience required by state law;

2. To examine public records maintained by the Board which contain the credentials of a licensee:

3. To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics;

4. To report complaints to the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;

5. To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;

6. To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule and law, including the following exceptions:

1. Reporting suspected child abuse;
2. Reporting imminent danger to client or other;
3. Reporting information required in court proceedings or by client’s insurance company or other relevant agencies;
4. Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision;
5. Defending claims brought by client against licensee;

7. To be free from being the object of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or other unlawful category while receiving services.

For further information, you may contact:

Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

First Floor, Suite G

3218 Pringle Road SE

Salem, OR 97310

(503) 378-5499

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