I have taken classes at other locations in Portland and found this one to be the best by far…read more The location is great, facilitators are good, handouts well organized and relevant, the material is true to NVC and informed by latest psychology research as well. Offered in person, online and self-paced study.

I wish this was a resource everyone knew! I took a one-day individual workshop on Mindful…read moreCompassionate Communication and absolutely loved it. I honestly did feel dread to spend a full Saturday to talk about sticky feelings, but I left the workshop feeling energized and fulfilled in my needs for competence and authenticity. LaShelle and Sarah were fantastic mentors. A while back, I mentioned to my therapist that I'd read parts of Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication and found it extremely difficult to apply. That's when I was referred to LaShelle. Wise Heart solved this application issue with sturdy frameworks and sentence structures that one can't convolute. One classmate joked at the close of the session that they didn't realize how "needy" they were. It was a hilarious moment that also shined a spotlight on how many universal needs we all have but bring ourselves so much suffering in denying them. I think the pricing for the workshops is reasonable and accessible. Please give even a two-hr introduction a try if you're curious! Working through things with groups and partners is so valuable. The world would be a better place if each person invested in identifying their own thoughts, feelings, and needs.

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I took Bruce's class in the Spring time of 2022. He is a compassionate instructor who offers a lot…read morein this class. He has many decades of experience as a consulting hypnotist. I really enjoyed the sessions. Time goes by really fast. Don't wait until next class, sign up today.

I should have sued him when I had the chance. What a predatory practice this is. He preys on his…read moreclients when they're vulnerable and seeking therapy and convinces them to pay for his course, telling them they're so gifted and would be good at hypnosis. Older women who lost their partners, people seeking hypnotherapy for trauma support... so vulnerable and desperate. His job is to help them, not take advantage of their low point and convince them they'd be good at something just to make money. I was not one of them fortunately, but I saw a pattern and most of my class were women who he preyed on to get money out of them. Honestly I'd like to see statistics of how many students actually go on to practice because I'd say 18 of 20 students were his clients seeking support. I had actually heard about his school because a friend had gone to him for therapy, where they were convinced to pay for his course. I questioned a lot of practices within the curriculum because I was genuinely curious about learning hypnotherapy as a future practice for myself. When asking for clarification, he completely lost it on me. Threw a book and yelled at me and in front of everyone while he was visibly shaking and red in the face. Then demanded I go to his office where he completely berated me, continued to yell and used every single personal detail of trauma he knew about me, only to throw it in my face and belittle me, telling me I'm "too inquisitive". Several students quit after that. there used be a Facebook group of women harassed by him, but I can't find it anymore. When I asked for a refund to be mailed, he gave my personal information to a former student who kept calling g and texting trying to get me to meet them at Starbucks. Highly inappropriate. I felt so violated and almost ten years later, the trauma still sits with me. This man is dangerous and scary. Stay away!

One tremendously caring person, intelligent and shares her wisdom and intellect seamlessly and…read moregently. I've attended a lecture of hers also and it was insightful and engaging!!!

I am a career counselor and I have referred clients to Kate. Kate stands out for creating a safe,…read morenurturing environment. Two of her specialties are addiction and people's relations with her pets, she has advanced clinical skills appropriate for most mental health needs.

Jenni is an extraordinary therapist. She has a deep and warm presence that allows me to feel safe,…read moreheld, seen, heard and felt. Jenni is also really delightful and playful while also being so thoughtful, insightful and spiritually aware.  I really love how she helps me find my own inner resources and encourages me to practice my new capacities out in the world with others. Jenni takes the time to help me slow down, turn toward myself and get to really feel my inner knowingness. It is from this place, I feel that I have been able to make better choices for myself whether it be in my work life, my health or my relationships. I feel much more myself, more whole and truly, more happy through my time with Jenni and am deeply grateful for her in my life. I really love working with Jenni and would highly recommend her as a therapist, especially for anyone who is interested in mindfulness, somatic awareness or attachment theory.

My experience of Jenni is that she is an exquisitely sensitive and insightful therapist. She has a…read moreway of slowing me down just by her presence and her careful questions and word choice that helps me illuminate my own deeper understanding of myself. Her skill as a counselor has impacted my life in innumerable positive ways. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a wholistic body oriented therapist.

Kate is attentive and a great listener. She is very calming and takes her time really understanding…read morethe underlying conversation, not just the surface. She focuses on empowerment in self love and uses EMDR therapy like it's a miracle. My child was able to hold his PTSD after her help and I'm forever grateful. She's like a warm cup of tea. Soft and kind and cares about her clients.

Kate has been my counselor through some of the hardest times in my life. She has helped me navigate…read morethe loss of my mother and father as well as problems with my adult children (addiction and gender identity issues). She helped me with strategies to cope with the regular stresses of work and life as well as the greater issues of my grief, coping and an old fashioned mid-life crisis. I recommend her to all of my friends.

I came to see mark from a referral from my Doctor. I wasn't sure if I wanted to see a man therapist…read moreor not being a female... I choose Mark because the sex of my therapist didn't matter and that he was on the SW side. When I met mark he was very attentive and very informative and I was happy with my decision. He gave me food for thought and taught me some strong boundaries I needed to have. I saw Mark for three visits and I do recommend Mark

Having worked with Mark since 2010, he helped me through an extremely trying part of my life, and…read moredid so with a grace, compassion, and understanding. I experienced a very relaxed, non-judgmental approach from him and the environment is welcoming. He helped my wife and I develop effective communication skills that we use regularly to aid in our marriage and is a core skill to our overall marriage success. I have also used communication techniques learned from Mark in the business world and have found great success in coaching team members and dealing with disgruntled coworkers. He teaches much more than communication and my life is better for having worked with him.

Dr Natasha is literally the most amazing medical practitioner I have ever worked with. I cannot…read morerecommend working with her enough!!! She is so compassionate, trauma informed, and full of so much wisdom and knowledge. She has guided me through one of the most difficult years of my life with a breast cancer diagnosis, and other autoimmune conditions and diagnoses. She always makes me feel set up for success in the implementation of medical care for myself. I always feel heard and seen in our sessions. I am so grateful to be able to see her and be guided by her as I work on optimizing my overall health and wellbeing. If you are interested in seeing a naturopathic doctor who genuinely cares about your health and overall person - Dr Natasha is the one to reach out to for help and guidance!

Dr. Kassam has been so valuable to my journey in the short time we have worked together. She has…read moreshown dedication and knowledge, and provided benefits through her suggestions and neurofeedback. I also appreciate her sensitive, intuitive, and consent-oriented approach.