106: Depth Psychology in the Therapeutic Encounter
Women In-Depth: Conversations about the Inner Lives of WomenShow Notes
In this episode of Women In-Depth Dr. Viado speaks with Gary Alexander about the experience of therapy through the lens of depth psychology. Gary shares how he was drawn to depth psychology; how it informs his life and the work he does with clients. He also explains how symptoms are not necessarily the problems we think they are, but messengers from psyche (soul). Gary Alexander has been practicing psychotherapy for over 15 years. He has a BA in Psychology and MS in Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and completed his doctoral course work at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Originally from Las Vegas, Gary now practices full time in Portland, Oregon. He also teaches graduate counseling students and supervises post-graduate counseling interns. Gary works with a wide array of issues for individuals and couples, infidelity, chemical and behavior addictions, co-dependency and the health and development of the sexual minority community. To keep up with Gary: https://www.portlandtherapycenter.com/therapists/gary-alexander https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-alexander-2b591526/ https://www.facebook.com/GaryDAlexander
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