Ms. Mari Kresge Alexander

Marriage & Family Therapist, PA-C, LMFT



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2340 NW Thurman St
Portland, Oregon 97210
(503) 342-7827
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Teenagers
Adults
Elders (65+)
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Couples
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Do you feel like you're not living the life you want to...feel stuck and unable to make positive changes for yourself? Whether you come depressed or anxious, challenged by transitions of job, relationship or lifestyle, we can work together to gain empathy & understanding as you develop new skills. Life situations can trigger old pain creating confusion and impacting relationships. Becoming conscious of your triggers, your needs and your limits can enlighten you on how to live your life toward more ease and satisfaction. Therapy is a process of self- discovery that can impact the quality of the rest of your life. Areas of Expertise include: Depression - situational, chronic, post-partum, menopausal or premenstrual: Anxiety - mood lability; bipolar, OCD; PTSD from past abuse or neglect: Relationship issues - communication and being an effective team: Transitions: job, relationship, loss, lifestyle Cross Cultural issues- adaptation, bias/prejudice & e-entering mother country People dealing with health challenges Existential - Life concerns I am also a medical provider in primary care which aides my counseling of people with health issues. I have expertise in working across cultures & ethnicities; bicultural families and expats. Also work as an intercultural & diversity consultant. I have additional training & experience as an interculturalist & diversity consultant. I employ interpersonal neurobiology in my practice
My Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Infertility
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Adoption
Codependency
Depression
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Life Coaching
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Multicultural Issues & Transitions