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In my mental health therapy practice, I help individuals in Newberg and throughout Oregon navigate past experiences of trauma, life with chronic illness, and what it means to be truly you.

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The TL;DR on Intake Paperwork
Marie Christensen Marie Christensen

The TL;DR on Intake Paperwork

Many clients have told me they find the intake paperwork to be a major turn-off when it comes to starting therapy. So why do therapists keep asking for it? This article will talk through the important pieces of intake paperwork, what to read closely, and, yes, what you can leave to talk about when you finally get to your first session.

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How Therapy Works: Picking The Right Therapist For You
Marie Christensen Marie Christensen

How Therapy Works: Picking The Right Therapist For You

Have you ever stared at your phone in the middle of the night, scrolling through therapist profiles and thinking, “These all look the same. How am I supposed to know who can really help me?”

You aren’t alone.

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