• What is an LPC?

  • I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed to practice exclusively in the state of Oregon. I graduated from Oregon State University - Cascades with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

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• What is PACT?

  • “Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy” is a cutting-edge modality in couple’s counseling created by Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Stan Tatkin.  PACT is a here-and-now model of therapy that helps couples move towards what is referred to as “secure functioning”.  PACT is built off the virtues of justice, fairness, sensitivity, and true mutuality.  PACT combines the therapeutic domains of developmental neuroscience, attachment theory, and arousal regulation and brings these themes into the session so that partners can get to know one another on a deeper level.  The whole aim of PACT is to bring partners to a space of security so that they can protect one another throughout the course of their relationship.  It can be fun and exciting and uses a wide array of creative techniques, such as psychodrama, role playing, and movement exercises.

    • For more information on PACT, please visit www.thepactinstitute.com

 

• What is IFS?

  • “Internal Family Systems” is a non-pathologizing model of therapy that conceptualizes human beings as consisting of many parts of Self.  We can essentially identify a feeling, thought, or behavior and externalize is by calling it a “part”.  By doing so, we can stand back and achieve more curiosity and clarity as to the role this part plays in our lives.  Ultimately, the goal is to unblend out parts of Self to such an extent that we are leading from what is referred to as Self. “Self” comprises of qualities such as compassion, courage, curiosity, clarity, calm, and connectedness.  IFS believes that we are all inherently born with a core Self and the aim of therapy is to re-access this innate spirit within ourselves to help move us towards wellness.

    • For more information on IFS, please visit www.ifs-institute.com

 

• What is clinical hypnosis?

  • Clinical hypnosis is an evidence-based modality that can be used on its own or in conjunction with any number of other treatment methods. I utilize hypnosis as a vehicle for relaxation, ego-strengthening, and clarity of mind.  With hypnosis, clients can access their unconscious minds easier than when they are in a “normal” state.  Hypnosis also allows evocative suggestion to take place in a manner that is calm, welcome, and effective. Feel free to ask me for more clarification.

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• How can I pay for sessions?

  • I accept payment via cash, credit card, check, or Venmo.

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• How do I pronounce your last name?

  • BO - RAWN (rhymes with "yawn") - YO = Boragno​  (It’s Italian, go figure).

 

• Resources

  • For medical and mental health emergencies, please dial 911.

  • For crisis intervention, please call the Deschutes County Crisis line at 541-322-7500 ex.9.