Graham Harriman
LPC
Therapist focused on connection and practical skills
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- Mindfulness based
- Values oriented
- Skills focused
About Graham
He describes a nonreligious, spiritual orientation that focuses on connection, meaning, and personal values. That perspective shapes how he talks about intimacy, sexuality, and identity, including work related to LGBT concerns. He also addresses substance use and harm reduction, with experience specific to crystal methamphetamine use.
Graham's background spans direct therapy, program management, public health leadership, and community planning. He has worked with service providers and people affected by HIV to help allocate resources and design programs. He is also a coauthor of a book titled The Healing Power of Community: Mutual Aid, AIDS, and Social Transformation in Psychology.
In session he blends practical skills and open conversation. That can include mindfulness practices, values-focused reflection, and skill building from approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He aims to help people manage anger, stress, mood changes, and relationship problems through steady, collaborative work.
People who reach out often want help with addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, or issues around intimacy and sexual identity. He also lists career concerns, coping with life changes, and multicultural topics among his focus areas.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. It involves open listening, reflection, and helping people identify their own goals and values to guide change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help with anger, mood swings, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple, present-moment practices to notice thoughts and bodily tension and to ease reactivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the focus as needed rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to continue therapy during work weeks or when travel is difficult. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Oregon
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Oregon)
- LPC · No. C1228
- NPI
- 1609529817
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, intimacy and sexual issues, stress, grief, sleeping problems, ADHD, and relationship challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach combines client-centered and existential ideas with mindfulness and practical skills. Sessions often mix reflection on values with tools for managing emotions.
What kind of background does the therapist have?
He has 14 years of experience across therapy, program management, and public health planning, plus work with community services related to HIV and resource allocation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LPC credential, listed as OR LPC, and practices in Oregon.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
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