Therapy for People Going Through It
I mix practical neuroscience and psychology with a dash of irreverent humor and a dollop of ancient wisdom—because we humans have been around for a while now, and we’ve learned a lot from all that living.
Sessions feel relaxed, optimistic, and totally focused on what makes you thrive (and, of course, rooting out what’s harshing your vibe).
We’re both experts here: you know yourself the best, and I know my craft. I nerd out on all aspects of the human experience and helping people enjoy their time on earth: trials, tribulations, treasures, and troughs.
My goals are to learn from you and alongside you, to (re)connect you to your intuitive wisdom and innate wholeness, and have you leaving each session with a bit more clarity, confidence, and self-awareness.
Worried there’s something about you that I couldn’t possibly understand? A part of you that you’re afraid to express? Bring it.
All of you is welcome here.
I meditate. A lot. In a lot of different ways.
I’ve been meditating formally since I was 18. I would love to introduce you to some practices so you can find a thing or two (or five) you can stick with or come back to when you need it.
It will change your life.
I’ve been meditating informally since I can remember. And one of my favorite things is to adapt formal meditation practices into practical, everyday applications.
Let me teach you micro-meditations and mindfulness practices you can do anytime, anywhere to help you level up or level out.
Not ready to try even a tiny meditative practice? Not interested? No worries—You’ll still reap the benefits of having a therapist who’s deep into meditative play.
Monica Bahan, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
B.A. in Politics from Pomona College, 2008
B.A. in Psychology from Portland State University, 2014
M.A. in Professional Mental Health Counseling form Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, 2017
Dual Focus: Adult and Child
Academic Track: Body, Mind, Spirit
I completed two years of intensive post-graduate education in neuroscience-based play therapy to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I continue to practice play therapy, follow developments in the field, and further my education through play therapy trainings each year. I
My current practice is informed by years of diverse experience in the field: I have worked with youth in the foster care system; served as a research assistant on studies investigating ADHD, mindfulness and self-compassion programs in elementary schools, and the relationships between alcohol use and shame; worked in medium and small mental health clinics; served as a teaching assistant in an undergraduate Behavioral Neuroscience class; and volunteered as an after-school program facilitator and mentor for immigrant and refugee youth.
Areas of special interest and extensive education: behavioral/relational neuroscience, ecotherapy, somatic psychology, trauma recovery, expressive arts therapy, parts work / inner community, attachment psychology, developmental psychology, sensory processing sensitivity / high perceivers / deep processors / highly sensitive persons (HSP), holistic mental health, LGBTQIA* issues and advocacy, liberation / anti-oppression psychology, unclassified neurodiversity, vicarious trauma, and ancient wisdom traditions.
Ready to get started?
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208 . 721 . 5549
monica [@] monicabahantherapy.com