Nice to meet you, I’m Kari.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC). I obtained a Master of Science (MS) in 2013 and have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. I am a Certified Thought Field Therapy Algorithm Practitioner (TFT-ALGO) - this is an alternative to EMDR and works in a similar manner to address trauma and anxiety.
Advocating for mental and holistic wellness is my passion. I love working with adult and young adult clients to manage their stress, gain better self-awareness and learn tools for navigating life's hardships, and improve self-agency and relationships. I focus on your strengths and kindly encourage you to come up with your best solutions.
I’ve been working in the mental health field for over a decade and feel honored to support people on their wellness journey.
Kari Halvorson (she/her), MS, LPC, CADC
Some fun things about me:
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Movie(s) I love: It's a Wonderful Life
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Favorite food to eat out: Pad Thai
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Favorite food to cook: Tacos
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Favorite thing to do in Bend: Mountain biking
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Hobby(ies): Hiking with my dogs, yoga, meditating
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Dream destination: Somewhere new in nature
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Favorite quote or personal motto: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi
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Favorite weekend destination: Paddle boarding on a lake or hiking on a trail
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Three words that describe me: Empathetic, integerious, insightful
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Number one bucket list item: Be in the moment
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On a day with no obligations, I will be: Reading a book in my hammock
