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Morene Jen , MA, LPC
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Biography
I believe that our past experiences and the various influences in our lives, such as our relationships and cultures, shape us into who we are today. Understanding these can inform us of our strengths and areas of growth, especially when confronting challenges to daily functioning or patterns of dysfunction in relationships and decision-making.
My main approach is Family Systems therapy integrated with Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Cognitive-behavioral techniques. I work with clients to help understand the context in which they grew up and how that has influenced their decisions, relationships, and view of themselves. I integrate this family and relationship systems perspective with cognitive-behavioral approaches to promote present grounding, address unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, and collaborate on tangible future goals.
I desire to create a safe space where you are accepted with warmth and heard without judgment. I’m interested in your personal story, exploring how you interact with yourself, the people around you, and your environment. If we decide that working together is a good fit, my goal is to explore with you the feelings and thoughts that arise in these interactions and collaborate with you on reasonable goals for change.
Areas of current focus and strengths, but not limited to:
About me:
A bit about me: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon and have a master’s degree in counseling from Western Seminary and a master’s degree in education from University of California, Davis. I have past experience as a high school public school teacher. It was through times sitting with students dealing with the pressures of school and life, listening to parents overwhelmed with the responsibilities of family life, and my own personal therapy journey of healing and growth that I transitioned into the counseling field. Since then, I have worked with clients in group practice and school-based settings from elementary school age up to those well into adulthood.
I was born and raised in San Francisco but moved to Oregon to enjoy time away from the city. In my free time, I like to go on peaceful walks with my husband, spend time with friends and family, and practice my creativity through drawing or knitting.
My main approach is Family Systems therapy integrated with Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Cognitive-behavioral techniques. I work with clients to help understand the context in which they grew up and how that has influenced their decisions, relationships, and view of themselves. I integrate this family and relationship systems perspective with cognitive-behavioral approaches to promote present grounding, address unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, and collaborate on tangible future goals.
I desire to create a safe space where you are accepted with warmth and heard without judgment. I’m interested in your personal story, exploring how you interact with yourself, the people around you, and your environment. If we decide that working together is a good fit, my goal is to explore with you the feelings and thoughts that arise in these interactions and collaborate with you on reasonable goals for change.
Areas of current focus and strengths, but not limited to:
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
- Life Transitions
- Premarital/Marital/Relationship Issues
- Self-esteem
- Stress Reduction
- Trauma
About me:
A bit about me: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oregon and have a master’s degree in counseling from Western Seminary and a master’s degree in education from University of California, Davis. I have past experience as a high school public school teacher. It was through times sitting with students dealing with the pressures of school and life, listening to parents overwhelmed with the responsibilities of family life, and my own personal therapy journey of healing and growth that I transitioned into the counseling field. Since then, I have worked with clients in group practice and school-based settings from elementary school age up to those well into adulthood.
I was born and raised in San Francisco but moved to Oregon to enjoy time away from the city. In my free time, I like to go on peaceful walks with my husband, spend time with friends and family, and practice my creativity through drawing or knitting.
