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Mike Schwarting

LPC, CADCI

Licensed Professional Counselor, Designated Clinical Supervisor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I

Hi my name is Mike and it is nice to meet you!  My pronouns are He/They

Hi I am glad you are here.  I’m Mike Schwarting, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I believe that therapy is a process of making connections between people. In a chaotic and unsettled world, having a real connection with a knowledgeable, kind, and above all supportive therapist can mean the difference between despair and living the life you deserve.

I work primarily with adults, and have extensive experience with men’s issues, the LGBTQIA+ community, and relationship therapy. I practice an eclectic style incorporating CBT, DBT, and person-first therapies, focused on what you want to accomplish on your terms. I hold an MS in Mental Health Counseling and a graduate certificate in couples and family systems, and am deeply devoted to helping people integrate their experiences into their daily lives.  I practice according to WPATH and APA standards of care. My approach is person-first; I am affirming of all the parts that make up you, including your sexuality, gender identity, trauma history, and life story.

You matter. Let’s talk,

Education

Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) March 2017:  Capella University, Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Minneapolis, MN

Graduate Certificate, Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems March 2016: Capella University, Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts, Management and Information Systems July 2005:  Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor, Oregon

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, Oregon

American Counseling Association, Member, 2013-present

Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities, Member, 2014-present

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certification, 2015