L. Karen Griswold, Licensed Professional Counselor

4500 Kruse Way Suite 100

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

503-744-3244

Philosophy and approach to counseling: My approach in working with clients focuses on creating a therapeutic relationship that facilitates positive change in her or his sense of self.  This supports empowering clients to affect positive change in his or her relationships and life circumstances. The client is encouraged in awareness of the self as a physical, emotional and spiritual being. In exploring and evaluating the challenges faced by the client, I attempt to help her or him gain understanding regarding the dynamics present in current primary relationships, including spouse, children, friends, community and/or employers. I also help the client explore his or her early family relationships in order to gain awareness of possible disturbances and patterns in these relationships that may affect current relationships. 

Formal education and training: I hold a Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Counseling from George Fox University.  Major coursework included: Human Growth and Development, Personality and Counseling Theories, Group Dynamics, Career Development, Research and Evaluation and Psychopathology.

As a Licensee of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (Oregon #2088), I will abide by its Code of Ethics.  To maintain my license I am required to participate in annual continuing education, attending classes that address subjects relevant to my profession. Even though I am licensed, in order to provide the highest quality of care possible, as part of my continuing education, I have elected to seek ongoing supervision with Dr. David Wenzel.

Fees: $125.00 per session.  Fees for additional services and testing will be discussed as needed. 

As a client of an Oregon Licensee, you have the following rights:

1. To expect that the licensee has met the minimal qualifications of training and experience required by state law;
2. To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a licensee;
3. To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics;
4. To report complaints to the Board;
5. To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;
6. To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule and law, including the following exceptions:
   1. Reporting suspected child abuse;
   2. Reporting imminent danger to client or others;
   3. Reporting information required in court proceedings or by client's insurance company, or other relevant agencies;
   4. Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision; and
   5. Defending claims brought by client against licensee;
7. To be free from being the object of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or other unlawful category while receiving services.

You may contact the board at the following address and telephone number:

Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors & Therapists

3218 Pringle Rd SE Ste 160, Salem, OR 97302-6312, Telephone:  (503) 378-5499

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