Tony Lash, LPC

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I know firsthand how working with a trusted therapist in a safe environment can help us uncover and change stubborn patterns, and improve our relationships.When working with clients, I find it especially rewarding to help people identify patterns that prevent connecting with others meaningfully and authentically. I am passionate about addressing issues such as:<ul><li>healthy boundaries</li><li>difficulty getting needs met</li><li>healthy masculinity</li><li>healing from narcissistic abuse</li><li>improving closeness and trust</li></ul>My first career as a musician and record producer also allows me to bring special insight and sensitivity to the emotional challenges faced by people in the creative community.I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from Portland State University.

Our Work Together

Therapy for individuals and couplesDevelop a healthier balance between independence and closeness in: &nbsp;<ul><li>Intimate Relationships</li><li>Friendships and Family Connections</li><li>Collaboration with Creatives</li></ul>Connect to yourself and others in the way you truly want.

Create More Rewarding Relationships

Having a counselor who is a good fit is important for counseling to be effective. I offer prospective clients a free 20-minute consultation session. This will give you a sense of my personal style and allows us to discuss your counseling goals and my approach.If you want to schedule a consultation or appointment, please do not hesitate to call or email. I try to respond to all communication within two business days. Please be aware that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed with email communication.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:tony@tonylashcounseling.com">tony@tonylashcounseling.com</a> (971) 386-4595

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Get In Touch

I believe in a counseling relationship based on curiosity, warmth, and acceptance. A space of safety, exploration, and insight allows you to practice improved ways of relating to yourself and connecting with others.We all want to change patterns that keep us from having rewarding relationships. My psychodynamic approach considers how early experiences can influence relationships and behaviors throughout life. These experiences can affect our ability to trust our true selves and connect authentically with others. This can show up in many areas: emotional well-being, romantic and professional relationships, parenting, and the ability to pursue goals.Internalized wounds may lead to negative thoughts and behaviors that try to protect us from pain. In sessions, using Internal Family Systems, I’ll help you identify and develop compassion for all parts of yourself. This will allow you to increase self-acceptance, deepen connection to your true self, and better understand your emotional and relational experiences.In intimate relationships, cycles of conflict and painful events can disrupt feelings of trust and connection. This can cause us to move away from partners when we deeply desire more closeness, especially if one or more partners has experienced trauma in their lives. Using Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, I’ll help you identify and end these cycles, increase trust and vulnerability, and strengthen your bonds.Through use of these techniques and others, I strive to help you live in alignment with your values and in touch with the desire to grow and connect that resides within all of us.

My Approach

<h3>We all want to be seen and valued for who we are.</h3>Sometimes, life experiences make us feel guarded, anxious, or unsafe in relationships. You may have learned patterns of relating in a way that is not true to yourself or meeting your emotional needs. Together, we’ll discover how you can accept yourself, value your needs, and better connect with others.I love working with individuals who want to improve all types of relationships, both with others and within themselves. Three areas of focus are:Intimate RelationshipsYou’re looking for support navigating a current relationship or creating a new healthy partnership, and may have challenges with:<ul><li>Setting healthy boundaries</li><li>Getting dependable emotional support</li><li>Fear of rejection</li><li>Communicating your needs constructively</li></ul>I enjoy working with people of all genders who want to be more secure and authentic in how they relate to intimate partners.Family RelationshipsYou may seek to resolve challenges with:<ul><li>Your birth family. You are an adult striving for a better balance with parents, siblings, etc.</li><li>Your chosen family. You seek healthy boundaries with friends, roommates, and community.</li><li>Your children. You seek support while navigating the challenges of parenting adolescents and young adults.</li></ul>We’ll explore the tension between your needs and those of the important people in your life. I’ll help you be more grounded and express needs clearly and confidently so that they will be heard. As you develop healthy boundaries, you’ll feel more relaxed, open and connected with people in your life.Creative RelationshipsMusicians, artists and other creatives seek relationships that nurture inspiration and the vulnerability that comes with creative expression. My long-time career as a musician and record producer has given me special insight into the following issues:<ul><li>Navigating creative differences with respect and understanding</li><li>Balancing practical needs with creative drive and passion</li><li>Resolving insecurities that lead to creative blocks</li></ul>We’ll delve into the emotional meaning of creativity in your life and how this affects your identity and relationships. You will learn to trust yourself more, remain grounded in your inspiration, and collaborate more openly.Please <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:tony@tonylashcounseling.com">contact me</a> to schedule an appointment and begin connecting to yourself and others in the way you truly want.

Individual Counseling

$150 for a 50-minute individual session.$180 for a 50-minute couple’s session.I offer some sliding scale rates for people experiencing financial hardship. Please contact me for availability.Unless other arrangements are made, payment is due at the time of services. I do not accept insurance, but may be able to provide you with a superbill for reimbursement from your insurance company.

Fees

<h3>In intimate relationships, we all desire:</h3><ul><li>Partners who understand and support our emotional needs</li><li>To maintain trust and connection while pursuing our own passions</li><li>Open communication in our sexual relationships</li><li>To be able to disagree while remaining connected</li></ul>If your needs are not being met, conflicts can show up in areas like household duties, parenting, sex, finances, and the ability to face challenges together. Often, cycles of conflict and painful events disrupt your feelings of trust and connection. This can cause you to move away from your partner when what you really want is more closeness.&nbsp;How does Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy work?In our first sessions, I want to learn your story, what drew you to each other, and the strengths in your relationship. I’ll hear from each of you what has changed, and learn why your needs are no longer being met. We will identify wounds and negative cycles that leave you feeling disconnected, angry, or sad.As we work together, I can witness the ways you engage with each other and see what triggers your negative cycle. Understanding your patterns of conflict helps us see the deeper emotional needs that you each long to have met. In the safety of our sessions, you’ll learn new ways to deescalate conflict, express your needs, feel heard, and restore closeness.Your Renewed RelationshipAs you practice new ways to communicate, you will experience:<ul><li>Deeper trust and ability to support each other</li><li>Increased ability to stop negative cycles before they escalate</li><li>A healthier balance between closeness and independence</li><li>The joy of being truly connected</li></ul>Please <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:tony@tonylashcounseling.com">contact me </a>to schedule an appointment and begin creating the relationship you truly want.

Couples Counseling

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Tony Lash, Licensed Professional Counselor6124 SE Milwaukee Avenue, #204Portland, OR 97202(971) 386-4595<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:tony@tonylashcounseling.com">tony@tonylashcounseling.com</a>Philosophy and ApproachI believe all people possess strengths that can aid their personal growth and improve their connection with others. Sometimes, life experiences make it harder to recognize and use these strengths, and lead us to use coping strategies that, over time, keep us from experiencing growth and connection. As your counselor, I am deeply interested in helping you explore the emotional roots of obstacles to growth, connection, and well-being, and use these insights and our relationship to change unhealthy patterns and experience more happiness. My grounding in object relations theory means I pay special attention to early experiences can influence relationships and behaviors throughout life, and how patterns of relating to others can be improved. I also integrate internal family systems, emotion-focused therapy, emotionally-focused couples therapy, and mindfulness techniques. My goal is to help you increase self- acceptance, deepen connection to your core self, and create more rewarding relationships. I can help you live more in touch with your values, others, and the desire to grow that resides within all of us.Formal EducationI hold a Master of Arts (MA) in Counselor Education (2020), as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology (2017), from Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Key coursework included: theory, human growth and development, mental health diagnosis and treatment planning, crisis assessment and intervention, group counseling, grief and loss, and relationship counseling.Risks, Benefits, and Limitations of CounselingAs with any health service, there exist both benefits and risks to counseling. Most people who actively participate in counseling find it helpful. During counseling, however, we may discuss issues that bring up difficult or uncomfortable emotions. It is not uncommon for these feelings to increase in the early stages of counseling. This is generally a sign you are doing important work, and usually these feelings begin to improve as counseling continues. With continued effort, the benefits of counseling generally far outweigh any discomfort experienced during the process.ConfidentialityWhat we discuss in session will be held in the strictest confidence. Except under certain circumstances, I will not share anything we talk about with others without your written permission to do so. Any documentation related to you or your counseling will be stored electronically by secure, HIPPA compliant software. These files will only be accessible to me and my supervisor. There are certain circumstances when I may be required to break confidentiality. These are outlined in the ‘client rights’ section below.Counselor / Client InteractionsEthical guidelines require that I relate to you exclusively in my role as your professional counselor. If we should meet in public or socially, I will refrain from acknowledging you in order to maintain your privacy. You are welcome to choose to acknowledge me, but I will keep conversation to a minimum.Electronic CommunicationsI am reachable by email, phone call, and text message. For confidentiality reasons, text and email communications should be limited to scheduling matters as much as possible. I may not respond to texts or emails outside of regular business hours.FeesMy fee is $150 for a 50-minute individual session, and $180 for a 50-minute couples session. I also offer a limited number of hardship-based sliding scale fee slots. Payment is due at the time of services. I do not accept insurance.Good Faith EstimateThis consent document provides a “Good Faith Estimate” of costs. It is often not possible to determine the exact length of time required to address psychological and relational issues, especially without having a clear conceptualization or diagnosis before treatment begins. It is common for psychological and relational issues to take months to resolve. I encourage clients to calculate the cost of sessions and collaboratively discuss treatment frequency with me as the process evolves. In addition, there is an annual cost-of-living fee increase, with notice being given at least two months in advance. Please let me know if you have questions about cost estimates of my services.CancellationsIf you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, I ask that you please provide at least 24 hours notice. You will be charged the full appointment fee if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance.Jurisdictional IssuesIf we are meeting via telehealth, it is important that you be located in the state where I can legally practice (i.e., Oregon). Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you plan to be outside of the state of Oregon at the time of our appointment. Less than 24 hours’ notice, no notice, or if I have to cancel your appointment within 24 hours of your session due to learning you are outside of Oregon for your telehealth appointment will incur a fee equal to the cost of one counseling session.Code of EthicsAs a Licensee of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, I abide by Oregon Licensing Board’s Code of Ethics set forth in OAR Chapter 833, Division 60, the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf">https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf</a>). To maintain my license, I am required to participate in continuing education, taking classes dealing with subjects relevant to this <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://profession.As">profession.</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://profession.As">As</a> a client of an Oregon Licensee, you have the following rights:• To expect that a licensee has met the qualifications of training and experience required by state law;• To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a licensee;• To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics (Oregon Administrative Rules 833-100);• To report complaints to the Board;• To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;• To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule or law, with the following exceptions:1) Reporting suspected child abuse;2) Reporting imminent danger to you or others;3) Reporting information required in court proceedings or by your insurance company, or other relevant agencies;4) Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision;5) Defending claims brought by you against me;• To be free from discrimination because of age, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, national origin, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.You may contact the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists at:3218 Pringle Rd SE, #120, Salem, OR 97302-6312Telephone: (503) 378-5499Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:lpct.board@mhra.oregon.gov">lpct.board@mhra.oregon.gov</a>Additional information about this licensee is available on the Board’s website:www.oregon.gov/OBLPCT