Counseling for Individuals
This website is offered as assistance to adults and young adults who wish to be more familiar with
counseling and therapy, or who would like to know more about Carol Walnum's way of working before
they call or meet with her. In this site, counseling is described in general and specific ways.
- Finding a counselor or psychotherapist who most closely matches your needs is key. It also
involves finding a competent, trained, and licensed professional.
- Seeking a counselor doesn't mean people can't handle their own problems. On the contrary,
choosing to address and explore difficulties is a courageous and significant decision.
- People differ and so do counselors. As a consumer, you have choice.
- You may want to call a few counselors or psychotherapists to see if they will take some time on
the telephone so you can learn a bit about them, and they can initially respond to your call.
- Another option is to think about whether you want individual or couples or family therapy. You
may want to ask about a counselor's approach to counseling and areas of expertise, training, or
experience.
- Establishing that a counselor or psychotherapist is currently licensed is important.
- Each person is unique, so reasons for seeking therapeutic counseling or psychotherapy vary with
the person. Each reason is valid.
- Why do individuals seek therapy? There are many answers. Personal issues or concerns;
relationship, family or career distress; emotional crises and difficulties; and issues that seem to
persist or repeat are a few of the reasons people seek support. Sometimes concerns and distress
increase during difficult times or with specific events. Often, inner pain becomes too much to
bear alone, and it becomes time to find someone to talk to.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services of NE Portland was established to provide therapeutic counseling in the Portland,
Oregon/Vancouver, Washington metropolitan areas.
Carol Walnum, LPC offers therapeutic counseling at her comfortable office in the Hollywood District
neighborhood (NE Portland). She works with adults and young adults who experience a range of
chronic or acute emotional distress and unresolved personal issues.
Distress can include depression and anxieties, or feeling numb, stuck, hopeless or meaningless, or
being oppressed with inner pain, guilt, anger, or shame. Distress can emerge from trauma; relationship
difficulties; low self-esteem or confidence; job, career and life direction changes; spiritual crisis and
other life difficulties. Distress can include problems and issues not described above.
- A full list of psychotherapeutic services offered by her practice is found on Counseling Services.
- Carol has specific training in helping adult children of self-absorbed parents and those who
struggle or cope with similar, complicated issues in spouses or partners.
- Carol participates in continuing clinical education and training, clinical supervision, and
consultation as a part of her practice and her standard of care.
She encourages readers to explore the pages describing her Services and Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
Location
- Hollywood District of Portland, Oregon. Close to Beverly/Whole Foods Building. Within walking
distance of the 39th/Hollywood Max Station. Bus routes (#75) stop nearby. Easy exits from
Portland's I-84 East or West and I-5 North or South highways.
- Parking is free. Secure bicycle parking available.
To make an appointment or if you have questions, call: 503 287-1526
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