Licensed Clinical Psychologist
People are often very good at expressing compassion towards people they care about. For example, when we have a friend or family member who is going through a tough time, we often drop what we are doing to call them, send a text or meet up with them in person. Self-compassion however is harder for …
Given last week’s tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, talking about suicide or why people die by suicide can be often difficult topic to discuss amongst loved ones and friends. People have all types of reactions and beliefs about suicide, but it is important to note helping someone who is truly struggling can …
This is a question that a lot of people struggle with before they reach out to a mental health professional. As people, we do not hesitate to help or support someone we love who is struggling or going through something really tough. Often we provide empathic statements and help them with tasks they may not …
Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed at work? Has this negatively affected your family, the relationship you have with your friends, and just every day interactions? These feelings can be quite common and it is important to spot them before they lead to other mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Below …
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Whenever first contact is made between myself and the potential client, I am mindful that I validate, listen, and understand why out of all the mental health providers in the area, this person has chosen me. Answers range from, “You take my insurance” to “I have a friend who sees you and they said …
Meeting someone for the first time can be anxiety provoking in any context. This is especially true when beginning the process of psychotherapy. I often find that a majority of patients come to my office with a great number of questions. This internal peril may look like this: do I really need therapy? Is …
I cannot even begin to describe to you what a privilege it is to be a therapist. To hear people’s most intimate details, the memories they suppress, the finer points of their life they will not share with other people, bears great responsibility as a listener and healer. To witness a person’s truth is the …
Thank you for clicking on my website. I hope you find the information on here helpful as you begin the process of self-improvement and transforming your personal well-being. I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon and provide coaching, counseling and individual therapy; I also engage in public speaking, writing, and research.
Dr. Alex Rowell 