Chris Lehman

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

I both trained and practiced Brief Therapy at Portland State Universities Graduate School of Counseling. Brief therapy is sometimes the most effective tool for change in the therapy setting. I often use brief therapy within the larger counseling relationship to help clients see identified problems as opportunities.

Emotionally Focused

I studied and practiced emotionally focused therapy at Portland State University. In my experience I find this approach to be an effective way for a client to change and grow through an authentic relationship with their therapist.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have specific training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Portland State Universities Graduate School of Counseling. My experience includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral techniques with clients across various presenting issues.

Child or Adolescent Issues

I have thirty years experience working with children and adolescents adjusting to developmental issues, family issues, disabilities, and academic issues.

Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence

I have over thirty hours of specific training in Alcohol abuse and dependency issues from Portland State Universities Graduate School of Counseling. I work with individual adults recovering from alcohol related issues on a daily basis.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

I have specific training in Relationship and Marriage Issues from Portland State University. I work on daily basis with individuals, couples, and families on relationship issues.

Anxiety

I have both training and experience from Portland State Universities Graduate School of Counseling in the treatment of Anxiety. I work with both adults and children on issues of anxiety on a daily basis.

Depression

I have both training and experience from Portland State Universities Graduate School of Counseling in the treatment of Depression. I work with both adults and children on issues of Depression on a daily basis.