Marty Alan

Marty Alan Michelson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“Everyone needs help on some days. Life is complex. No person is immune from life’s pain. Informed by science & wisdom traditions, we’ll understand your values & perspectives so that you can shift toward your best future. ALL are welcome. Together we’ll discern your genius. Colorado, Idaho, Oregon & Washington.”

About Me

When life feels complex and pain seems unavoidable, you don't have to navigate it alone. I offer a welcoming space where all parts of you are truly welcome. Drawing on insights from science and wisdom traditions, we’ll explore your unique values and perspectives. This collaborative approach helps you uncover inherent strengths. Together, we can guide you toward your best future, helping you discern your genius.

Approach

Help shows up in practical, messy ways; I bring curiosity and steady structure to make sense of what you're living. Sessions in Lincoln City or online, in English, are paced to your rhythm—often blending quiet reflection, targeted processing, and small, doable experiments between meetings. We use grounding, focused memory work, coaching moves and collaborative planning so you leave with clearer steps and tools you can try right away. People navigating career shifts, anxiety, mood struggles or trauma tend to find this pace steadying and practical.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Qualifications

Southern Nazarene University

Service Areas

Peace and Flourishing

In-person & Online

Lincoln City, Oregon

United States