PTC

Diana Oxley, Ph.D.

Professional Counselor Intern

I have a doctorate in psychology and diploma in analytical psychology from the C.G. Jung Institute Zurich. I am a registered intern of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors & Therapists and abide by the Board's Code of Ethics and supervision requirements.

Services

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

My Approach

I use cognitive, behavioral, and depth psychology techniques as clients’ needs and wishes dictate. I have a special interest in supporting clients' efforts to find and follow a meaningful life path and bring experience working with diverse age groups and the issues that arise around negotiating difficult life transitions -adolescence to adulthood and work, mid-life upheaval and changes, and retirement and growing older. I help clients look at troublesome behavior and disappointing outcomes as outward expressions of what they are struggling with at a deeper level. I encourage clients to look to their own mind and body, their dreams, and life events as sources of knowledge about themselves that they may have learned to ignore. The benefit is gaining greater objectivity about what's going on in their life and the capacity to make more courageous and authentic moves.

My Background

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I pursued a 30-year career in secondary school reform, taught adolescent development in the UO secondary teacher education program, and provided technical assistance to teachers and school administrators. My interest in healthy development is lifelong whether directed toward organizations or individuals over their life span. I draw on training in psychology as well as life experience to understand and support my clients.