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Gary Arfstrom, LPC

Gary Arfstrom, LPC

Psychotherapist
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Gary career spans 30 years as a social worker, therapist and teacher. He is dedicated to helping families and all adults impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and / or substance use that may be impacting home, work, or school. 400 clients who worked with Gary over the last two years completed an exit survey upon reaching goals and finishing therapy. He was scored on a scale of 1 to 5 with one the worst and five the best on the following six dimensions: client recommendation, communication variety, timely responses, respect & support, empathy and expertise. Gary scored an impressive 4.9 out of 5 points overall. His education includes master's degrees from Portland State University in counseling, and Southern Oregon University in teaching, with three years at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. First language Spanish? No worries; Gary will work with you in Spanish too. Further, he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) approaches. It's been proven. If you change the way you think you can change the way you feel. Gary welcomes all adult clients, regardless of age, background or concern. If you've read this far then thank you. I hope you choose me and then we may make the rest of your life the best of your life.
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Overall rating

4.90

About Gary Arfstrom

Focus areas

Anxiety
Mental Health Problem
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Social Anxiety
Insomnia
Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Gary Arfstrom

Gary career spans 30 years as a social worker, therapist and teacher. He is dedicated to helping families and all adults impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and / or substance use that may be impacting home, work, or school. 400 clients who worked with Gary over the last two years completed an exit survey upon reaching goals and finishing therapy. He was scored on a scale of 1 to 5 with one the worst and five the best on the following six dimensions: client recommendation, communication variety, timely responses, respect & support, empathy and expertise. Gary scored an impressive 4.9 out of 5 points overall. His education includes master's degrees from Portland State University in counseling, and Southern Oregon University in teaching, with three years at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. First language Spanish? No worries; Gary will work with you in Spanish too. Further, he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) approaches. It's been proven. If you change the way you think you can change the way you feel. Gary welcomes all adult clients, regardless of age, background or concern. If you've read this far then thank you. I hope you choose me and then we may make the rest of your life the best of your life.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Portland State University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1588995773

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Gary Arfstrom frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gary Arfstrom on their profile.

What languages does Gary Arfstrom speak?

Gary Arfstrom speaks English and Spanish.

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