Marc Hess - Counseling Practice Areas

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Individual Counseling

I provide individual counseling for anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, panic, and problems in relating to others.

Couples Counseling

As a couples counselor, I use a collaborative method based on John Gottman's 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. My approach helps couples move from being adversaries and/or strangers to collaborators and confidantes.

Anger Management

I can help you resolve anger that is creating trouble in your relationship. I will help you use a combination of self-observation and skill building to create new ways to respond to stress and provocation.

Trauma

I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a proven method for resolving self-limiting beliefs, anxiety, depression, and self-defeating behavior that results from a traumatic event. For more information on this treatment, please visit the EMDR website.

Creating Peak Performance

I draw from principles from Ki-Aikido, EMDR and visualization to help you rise above self-imposed limitations and realize your full potential in your career, school, and/or sports.

Domestic Violence Intervention and Assessment

I have extensive experience in domestic violence counseling, having worked with domestic violence offenders and victims since 1991.

In 1995, I created the Family Treatment and Violence Intervention Program in cooperation with the Multnomah County Community Justice Department. I currently work with Allies in Change Counseling Center to provide domestic violence assessment and support groups for men.

Useful Websites

• Wise Counsel and Comfort
• Barney McDowell
• Allies in Change
• American Mental Health Alliance
• Psychology Today
• EMDR Therapists in Portland Area