Patrick Nagel M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor
As a psychotherapist, the theories and modalities I draw from include an attachment theory lens, Person-Centered therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Brainspotting (see more about Brainspotting in My Practice). I believe in the importance of both top-down (traditional talk therapy) and bottom-up processing (the body leads the process). When approaching mental health, I believe it's crucial to holistically address biological, spiritual, emotional, and cultural factors.
Years spent as a health educator and health researcher have taught me the importance of identifying individualized mechanisms that create meaning, insight, and change. My clinical experience includes an evolving skill set focusing on sexuality, identity, healthy relationships, addiction, persistent anxiety, and chronic depression. I also continue my efforts to educate the counseling community by teaching classes at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling.
In my free time I enjoy playing/writing/producing music, having spent the past decade learning piano, keyboards, and guitar.
Education
B.A. Major-Psychology, Minor-Human Sexuality (2011). Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
M.S. Counseling and Counselor's Education (2014). Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. (CACREP accredited)
Brainspotting trained Phase 1 (2018) Salem, Oregon
Brainspotting trained Phase 2 (2019) Salem, Oregon