Gene Hall, LPC

Education

I hold a Masters of Arts in Counseling from George Fox University. I also hold a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Social Science from Northwest Christian University. I have had studies in Human Development, Social Psychology and Sociology, as well as Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, and training in counseling techniques and modalities such as individual/couples therapy, EMDR, and children’s play therapy. I have undergraduate studies in theology, Christian social ministry, and Integration work. I also have intensive training in the use of EEG Biofeedback as a primary and adjunct treatment modality.

Philosophy

My approach to counseling starts with developing a relationship with client/s, focusing on clearly understanding what has brought them into therapy. I look at the context of the client’s life as well as their family, relationships, culture, spiritual, and physical environment as we (the client/s and myself) evaluate what goals that the client/s wants to set for our time together. I believe that those goals become clear through a collaborative process of insight into past events and seeing how those events effect current thinking/behavior and future possibilities. My approach takes into account the person as whole; that is, relationally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is for this reason that I may encourage a patient to seek additional care from another health care practioner over the course of therapy in order to address possible physical root causes to issues that are brought up.I will abide by the Code of Ethics of the Oregon Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (OAR833-60-001). I also abide by the code of ethics of the American Christian Counseling Association (ACCA). I am not a physician and will not prescribe or perform medical procedures.

The Therapeutic Challenge for the Patient

It is important to understand that during the process of therapy the changes that the pursuit of your therapeutic goals may bring, can feel difficult and uncomfortable. It is important to remember that those feelings and changes are part of the transforming process to reach your goals. It is also important to note that for therapy to be effective appointments need to be regularly attended to facilitate changes, and gauge progress. As therapy proceeds we will evaluate progress and discuss what is helping you move towards your goals, as well as the changes that are forseen and unforseen.

EEG Biofeedback

As information is gathered from the client it may become evident that another form of therapy known as EEG Biofeedback may be beneficial. EEG Biofeedback (neurofeedback)is a process of training the brain’s arousal patterns in order to facilitate better cognitive processing and/or physical functioning in the client. If there is evidence that this process is an appropriate adjunct or primary therapy modality, additional information will need to be taken in addition to the regular intake forms that are completed at our first meeting.