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Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC

Catherine Dahrens-Epperly

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC (she, her)

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Hollywood Professional Center, 3939 NE Hancock, Suite 204, Portland, OR 97212
Let's Connect (971) 247-9974
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It happens to everyone at some point, but still there is no way to fully prepare for it.  The unthinkable.  The potential loss you never want to acknowledge.  The loss that never even crossed your mind as a possibility. And you find yourself completely side-swiped by unrelenting grief.  Waves of depression, shock, anger, and sheer pain wash over your life leaving you feeling unstable, out of control, and many times misunderstood by those closest to you. You need someone to talk to who really understands the impact of grief and hard transitions, and gives you permission to speak and feel anything and everything you are experiencing.
You need to hear that what you are feeling is normal for the loss and that there is no expectation from me that you 'get over it', 'move on already', and 'be thankful for what you still have.'  Grief doesn't resolve as quickly as we wish it would. If we are not healthy in how we approach grief it is easy to get 'stuck' and fall into unhealthy coping.
Staying stuck in grief means that eventually all of life can become defined by that loss.   Whether you are experiencing grief from the death of a child, a loved one by suicide, a miscarriage, the loss of a fur baby, or a difficult transition, I can provide support for moving through grief so you can begin to find some solid ground for your life again.
Call or Catherine Dahrens-Epperly now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 247-9974

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Professional Grief Counselor

Hollywood Professional Center

3939 NE Hancock, Suite 204

Portland, OR 97212 map

(971) 247-9974
I specialize in Grief  
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (971) 247-9974
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Professional Grief Counselor

Hollywood Professional Center

3939 NE Hancock, Suite 204

Portland, OR 97212 map

(971) 247-9974
I specialize in Grief  
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I do not accept insurance, but am happy to provide a superbill for my out of network clients to help with reimbursement. Check with your insurance company to see if they will in fact reimburse for out of network therapy.
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 247-9974
"
I do not accept insurance, but am happy to provide a superbill for my out of network clients to help with reimbursement. Check with your insurance company to see if they will in fact reimburse for out of network therapy.
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 247-9974

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C7550 Catherine Chapman
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Capella University, Master in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2015
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 247-9974
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 247-9974

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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While I do primarily work with those experiencing grief and loss, I also have extensive training in childhood trauma, and overcoming family of origin dysfunction. I use EMDR, IFS, and talk therapy. Somatic exercises are used throughout to help with nervous system dysregulation.
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 247-9974
"
While I do primarily work with those experiencing grief and loss, I also have extensive training in childhood trauma, and overcoming family of origin dysfunction. I use EMDR, IFS, and talk therapy. Somatic exercises are used throughout to help with nervous system dysregulation.
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 247-9974

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • EMDR
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My primary forms of grief and/or trauma modalities are EMDR and IFS. I also use Somatic exercises to help with nervous system regulation.
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 247-9974
"
My primary forms of grief and/or trauma modalities are EMDR and IFS. I also use Somatic exercises to help with nervous system regulation.
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 247-9974

Location

Primary Location

Professional Grief Counselor

Hollywood Professional Center

3939 NE Hancock, Suite 204

Portland, OR 97212

(971) 247-9974

Nearby Areas

Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 247-9974
Photo of Catherine Dahrens-Epperly, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Catherine Dahrens-Epperly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 247-9974