Nice to meet you, I’m Kari.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I obtained a Master of Science (MS) in 2013 and have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, and use other evidence based mental health counseling interventions.
Advocating for mental and holistic wellness is my passion. I love working with adult, couples, 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, NCC, 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
