Mary-Catherine (M-C) Nimphius

 

MS, LPC

I believe in a non-judgmental, collaborative approach to therapy. I try to prioritize inclusive, collaborative, and empowering communication in order to provide a validating space to work on life's challenges together. My goal in therapy is to foster and strengthen resilience so individuals can be who they are in their heart of hearts.

I have always been drawn to humans and the incredible ways people overcome challenges, traumas, and hardships. Throughout my childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, I faced considerable adversity, loss, and hardship; however, I was fortunate to receive tremendous support, kindness, and grace from others. We are all incredibly resilient, even when we do not always believe it for ourselves. My experience collaborating with survivors of trauma, complex challenges, and multifaceted mental health struggles has been life changing. I have learned that each of us has the potential to grow, become empowered, and find peace through the therapeutic process. Through compassionate guidance and self-reflection, therapy helps develop strengths and provides support to move toward greater fulfillment.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time in nature and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I also love playing table top games which my partner and I use them to determine who does undesirable household chores. I find so much peace and creativity in cooking, baking, sewing and other fiber arts. More often than not you will find me with a good book and spending time with my partner and dogs. Full disclosure, I probably watch to many movies and shows!

I assist clients who are experiencing a range of presenting concerns including: new life challenges and transitions, even the stress of daily life, can cause significant stress, anxiety, and depression that puts us out of balance. Whether adjusting to a new job, school, relationship, life event, or location, it can be difficult to find your way. I collaborate with folks to both recover, and make meaning from past hardships and traumatic invalidation.

Areas of Focus

Who I Work With: Adults and Couples

While I work with a wide range of people and presenting problems, some of my most common topics of focus include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life Transitions

  • OCD

  • Trauma

  • Relationship Support

  • Self-esteem

Counseling Technique

My experience with evidence-based treatments like, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), offers practical support for behavioral change that helps you live life aligned with your own values. We can work together in a supportive, nonjudgmental space to collaborate on strategies to move forward with loving kindness and self-efficacy.

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Professional Background

I have over ten years of DBT and behavioral therapy experience. During this time, I have also enjoyed serving as a faculty member and Internship Coordinator for a Community Psychology program with Alverno College in Wisconsin. I have served in both intensive outpatient (IOP) and private practice settings, providing comprehensive DBT to adults, adolescents and their families, couples, individuals struggling with disordered eating, folks with complex PTSD, and individuals that have struggled with significant OCD and anxiety. I have had the ability to practice comprehensive DBT in both Portland, Oregon and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In addition, I have had the great pleasure of supervising students and mentoring new clinicians during my experience in private practice. I have also been fortunate enough to be able to provide DBT and crisis trainings for practicing clinicians of all skill levels for the State of Wisconsin through the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The therapeutic work is sacred to me, and I feel grateful every day to be able to collaborate with such incredible folks during the most challenging times of their lives.

Education Credentials

I earned my BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Sociology with a focus on Civil Rights History. I earned my MS in Community Psychology from Alverno College. In addition, I earned my DBT-Linehan Board Certification in April of 2021.

Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor, Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

 
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