About Me

 
 

My Core Beliefs About People and How We Change:


  1. •We all do the best we can with what we have at the time.

  2. •Values are our heart’s deepest desires about how we want to live our lives.  Identifying and being guided by these values helps us make decisions and know what direction to take.

  3. •Human suffering is a natural and unavoidable part of life. 

  4. •When we try to avoid our thoughts and feelings we often act in ways that are harmful to us in the long-run.  (i.e. addictions, overwork, harmful relationships)

  5. •We have the ability to choose our attitude in any situation.

  6. •We can only control and change ourselves. 

 
Debbie Cairns LPC, LLC

Areas of Expertise:

  1. •anxiety and fear • depression • post traumatic stress and trauma • addictions including gambling • relapse prevention • dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders  • attention deficit disorder • anger  • personality disorders • life coaching • motivation and preparation for change.


Treatment Approaches:

  1. •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  2. •Cognitive Therapy (CBT)

  3. •Brief Therapy

  4. •Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  5. •Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  6. •Object Relations Orientation


25+ years of experience working in community mental health agencies and the criminal justice system.

20+ years supervising interns, LPC candidates, and employees.

BG Plaza

3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.

Suite 152E

Beaverton, OR  97005

(503) 320-5596


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