Bob works from an Existential Humanistic Perspective. This perspective involves the exploration of how you can live your life more consciously. This perspective allows for an unfolding process of discovering yourself. It assumes you are responsible for how you exist in the world and how you respond to the conditions and challenges presented to you.

In the exploration of your inner life, you find your unique identity. By listening to yourself in the moment, you discover who you are and find your place in the world. You are able to live with integrity and authenticity.

The results of this approach are a greater awareness of the wide range of choices we have, the ability to make effective decisions, an increased sense of personal power, and the discovery of deeper meaning in your life.

Therapy

Bob works with individuals, couples, families, and groups providing life changing, in-depth therapy. Issues he focuses on include:

  • personal growth
  • life transitions
  • relationship concerns
  • co-dependency
  • chemical dependency
  • anxiety
  • depression

Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy leads to deeper engagement and intimacy with yourself and others.

Bob has been a therapist and consultant since 1973. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a certified Clinical Supervisor, and a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Upcoming Workshop for Professionals

Deepen Your Therapeutic Work Using an Existential Humanistic Perspective

Saturday - May 22, 2010
9 AM - 5 PM
6 CEs Approved*

Click here to Register Now!
Seating is limited. Early registration recommended.

Workshop will be held at:

OSM
9500 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 100
Portland, Oregon

* This training is co-sponsored by the Oregon Counseling Association (ORCA) to provide NBCC continuing education contact hours. ORCA is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors (NBCC provider #2038). ORCA adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.

Learn more about Bob Edelstein's clinical consultation, supervision, and training services.

“I love hearing peoples’ stories, exploring what brings them joy and what they struggle with. I feel very privileged to be in a profession whose purpose is to support deeper connection, meaning, and healing in peoples’ lives.”

- Bob Edelstein