Dr. Pauline Botchway, LPC-S, LMHC, NCC
Owner, Assert Your Boundaries Counseling, LLC
I am Dr. Pauline Botchway, a Licensed Professional and Mental Health Counselor in the State of Oregon and Washington. Additionally, I am an Oregon Board-approved clinical supervisor for LPCs. I firmly believe that, as human beings, we have the capacity to change and transform our lives through choice.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), meaning that I have advanced training in supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic or disturbing events. I hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, which has enabled me to conduct extensive research on hoarding and related disorders. Additionally, I am nationally certified as a counselor, meaning that I continually demonstrate that my training and education meet national standards.
Since no single theory can fully capture our human experiences, I employ an integrated approach that combines aspects of Existential, Narrative, and Solution-focused therapy, as well as high utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. My primary goal as your clinician is to help and serve as a guide as you make the necessary changes to enhance your everyday living. Moreover, as your clinical supervisor and consultant, I utilize evidence-based practice and CBT as my theoretical framework in supporting you as you develop your professional identity in the counseling field, while building clinical skills to become an ethical and knowledgeable provider in your community.
Core Values: Boundaries, Connection, Community, Authenticity, and Learning from the past.
