For all the advantages our society offers in making our lives easier and more comfortable, our lives have become increasingly complex. As a result, our emotional support systems have become disjointed and fractured, and too often we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and alone. These feelings can manifest as a variety of symptoms, including difficulty sleeping, low energy, poor concentration, irritability, anxiety and panic.
During times like these we often seek the support of friends and family. In most instances these support systems are all we need to help us regain our composure, our confidence and the ability to resume life's journey. Therapist Dr. Blakeslee understands that at times family and friends alone aren't enough, and can even be a hindrance to allowing vulnerability in emotional discovery.
During times like these we often seek the support of friends and family. In most instances these support systems are all we need to help us regain our composure, our confidence and the ability to resume life's journey. Therapist Dr. Blakeslee understands that at times family and friends alone aren't enough, and can even be a hindrance to allowing vulnerability in emotional discovery.
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Dr. Blakeslee obtained his post-graduate degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (1982) and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, Biola University (1987). He has been serving his clients for over 30 years and was licensed as a psychologist in Oregon in 1990.
If you've made it this far on a website for Lake Oswego counseling, you probably hope to gain a better understanding of how working with a therapist will make a positive difference in your life, and help you make better decisions about the suffering you experience daily. Let's first start with how I see you: You are a capable person, with many examples of making challenging and satisfying decisions throughout your life.
It was not long ago that the founding fathers of clinical psychology took a harsh stance against religious practice and believed, at best, it was neutral and most likely negative for the mental health of their patients. Freud described it as a neurotic activity meant to allay fears of daily life. Dr. Skinner believed it was merely superstitious behavior wrongly associated with pleasant or painful outcomes.
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S. K.
May 30, 2020
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Julie V. Herbison
Dec 12, 2018
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Dr. Blakeslee is by far the best psychologist I have ever known. If we still lived in the Portland area, I would certainly recommend him as an expert to help someone in a crisis. His voice was always calm and comforting when I was coming unglued. He was so wise and helped us repair our marriage, and if yours needs help....he's the man for the job!
Jane Lewis
Jun 20, 2015
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My husband and I saw Dr. Blakeslee ten years ago. Anytime I hear of, or know of, any one who needs counseling, especially marital counseling, I recommend Dr. Blakeslee. He's highly professional and at the same time compassionate and caring. His knowledge and insight were amazing and he was able to counsel and guide us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.
