Mancinelli & Associates

 

                                      Cross-Cultural Counseling 

Client-Centered/Guided Therapies 

I limit my practice to adults dealing with anger, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, life transitions, sexual orientation, and other emotional health issues. Hopefully here you will find information that will make your decision easier and practical.

I am also a mediator and have done work in intercultural negotiations.

Relationship issues are usually well-suited for dispute resolution strategies/techniques. 







WHEN TO SEEK HELP

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It is not the "crazy" people who seek counseling, contrary to popular belief, but the mature ones, who despite having a strong support system and loving family, want a neutral person to assist them. As humans, we will be challenged by many life events which in most cases we will overcome, but the conflicting feelings and odd behaviors that have become unmanageable are the ones needing to be addressed and restored to their natural  balance. The following are some symptoms that might indicate the need to seek help:

  • Feeling suicidal or thinking about it -- if severe, call 911,  nearest mental health center or suicide prevention hotline 
  • Prolonged periods of sadness and/or anger
  • Abusing  alcohol, recreational drugs or overeating
  • Being sexually irresponsible
  • Experiencing prolonged grief over the death of a loved one
  • You or a loved one has physically experienced, seen or heard a traumatic event or occurrence
  • Loss of interest in ordinary things  


I do not treat severe mental health issues requiring intensive intervention, but I can refer you to a licensed professional who is qualified to handle these cases. I work with people who need short-term, goal-oriented therapy in order to work on specific issues,  interpersonal conflict, or major life changes or decisions. I provide an opportunity for you to talk without being judged 


AREAS ADDRESSED

Motivational difficulties    -  Anxiety – worries and concerns - Attentional/organizational difficulties - Couple conflicts - Depression – sadness - Disordered eating - Family difficulties - Grief and loss - Identity concerns - Life transitions - Post-traumatic stress disorder -
Relationship issues -Self-injury - Social functioning - Substance use - Conflict Resolution

Sessions that Fit your Schedule 

SUICIDE PREVENTION - PREVENCIóN DEL SUICIDIO 


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:           Call     1-800-273-8255

Línea Nacional de Prevención de Suicidio: Lláme 1-888-628-9454

Text CONNECT to 741741 anywhere in the USA, for any type of crisis.


OREGON

Portland & Multnomah County Crisis Line 24 hours / 7 days: (503) 988-4888 
                                                                                                       1-800-716-9769 
WASHINGTON
Southwest Washington Crisis Line at: (800) 626-8137 | TTY (866) 

https://www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/clark-county-crisis-services

 

The client-therapist relationship requires mutual compatibility, immense trust, great skill and much perseverance for this is a healing journey. When you acknowledge you need help for resolving or   healing issues or challenges you are facing, you are taking the first and most important step towards achieving your objective. The type of therapist/counselor you need will become clear as you read further about what I do.  

 

Cross-Cultural Humanistic Psychology

SCHEDULE

Tuesdays:    9am-4pm
Thursdays:  9am-3pm
Fridays:       9am-5pm

and by appointment.




 

​​"Freedom is man's capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves."                                         Rollo May

                                                                                                  

“we cannot change, we cannot move away from what we are, until we thoroughly accept what we are. Then change seems to come about almost unnoticed.”  
                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                   Carl R. Rogers, On Becoming a Person