About the therapist:
Christian Wolff, like most people, has pieced together a world view from a variety of
experiences. Many of his life experiences have been in the therapist's office listening to
people tell him about what matters to them most. He has learned much and has come to
draw from a variety of cultural and world views. Christian draws from eastern and western
philosophies, from the philosophies of science, from the philosophies of religion,
philosophies of the affluent, philosophies of the oppressed, from his formal teachings and
from his continuingly developed skills of empathy, imagination and faith.
Christian Wolff has been practicing as a psychotherapist for over 15 years. He received his
Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology in 1993, but his experience in the delivery of
psychological and counseling services began in 1979 when he became the Coordinator of
Services at the Fone Crisis Center, a suicide hotline and walk-in center at Kansas State
University.
After achieving a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Christian worked for over 6 years at a
state psychiatric hospital in Topeka, Kansas. His work there was with adolescents and it was
there that he developed an interest in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD) and other disorders related to sexual and physical abuse in childhood. This lead to
specialization in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity
Disorder (also known as DID or Multiple Personality Disorder). Presently, Christian works
primarily with adults and has intentionally cultivated a general practice based upon his
beliefs regarding treatment.
From 1997 until 2003, Christian worked as a psychotherapist with Tualatin Valley Centers
(presently known as LifeWorks NW), one of the best community mental health centers in the
Portland area. There he helped people with problems which ranged from seemingly simple
difficulties such as mild depression to the more complex disorders such as schizophrenia.
Through this range of experience, Christian has come to see a continuity in the problems
which people face. He is a strong believer in the human spirit and has been enjoying the
expansion of his private practice over the course of the past 7 years.
In addition to his private practice, Christian has recently worked as a Supervisor of
Volunteers with the Oregon Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and, through
Clackamas County, has worked with those impaired by severe mental illness. For 5 years, a
member of the Board of Directors of the American Mental Health Alliance in Oregon (a
national organization dedicated to the oversight of ethical practice in the fields of mental
health), he remains an active member. He retains association with Psychologists for Social
Responsibility, The International Society of Political Psychology, and Radical and Critical
Psychological organizations. In 2007, Christian founded the Association for Oregon
Licensed Psychologist Associates. He is active in the development of policy and law through
the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners and presently Christian is running a public
blog called Oregon Psychologists Discuss OBPE. He is presently developing a second blog
called Falling on Deft Ears.
Christian Wolff, like most people, has pieced together a world view from a variety of
experiences. Many of his life experiences have been in the therapist's office listening to
people tell him about what matters to them most. He has learned much and has come to
draw from a variety of cultural and world views. Christian draws from eastern and western
philosophies, from the philosophies of science, from the philosophies of religion,
philosophies of the affluent, philosophies of the oppressed, from his formal teachings and
from his continuingly developed skills of empathy, imagination and faith.
Christian Wolff has been practicing as a psychotherapist for over 15 years. He received his
Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology in 1993, but his experience in the delivery of
psychological and counseling services began in 1979 when he became the Coordinator of
Services at the Fone Crisis Center, a suicide hotline and walk-in center at Kansas State
University.
After achieving a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Christian worked for over 6 years at a
state psychiatric hospital in Topeka, Kansas. His work there was with adolescents and it was
there that he developed an interest in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD) and other disorders related to sexual and physical abuse in childhood. This lead to
specialization in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity
Disorder (also known as DID or Multiple Personality Disorder). Presently, Christian works
primarily with adults and has intentionally cultivated a general practice based upon his
beliefs regarding treatment.
From 1997 until 2003, Christian worked as a psychotherapist with Tualatin Valley Centers
(presently known as LifeWorks NW), one of the best community mental health centers in the
Portland area. There he helped people with problems which ranged from seemingly simple
difficulties such as mild depression to the more complex disorders such as schizophrenia.
Through this range of experience, Christian has come to see a continuity in the problems
which people face. He is a strong believer in the human spirit and has been enjoying the
expansion of his private practice over the course of the past 7 years.
In addition to his private practice, Christian has recently worked as a Supervisor of
Volunteers with the Oregon Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and, through
Clackamas County, has worked with those impaired by severe mental illness. For 5 years, a
member of the Board of Directors of the American Mental Health Alliance in Oregon (a
national organization dedicated to the oversight of ethical practice in the fields of mental
health), he remains an active member. He retains association with Psychologists for Social
Responsibility, The International Society of Political Psychology, and Radical and Critical
Psychological organizations. In 2007, Christian founded the Association for Oregon
Licensed Psychologist Associates. He is active in the development of policy and law through
the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners and presently Christian is running a public
blog called Oregon Psychologists Discuss OBPE. He is presently developing a second blog
called Falling on Deft Ears.
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| Christian Wolff, Psy.A., Portland Psychologist Associate/ Counselor 820 NW 21st Avenue, Suite B. Portland.Oregon. 97209. 503.381.2032. christian@christianwolff.com |
Christian draws from
eastern & western
philosophies, from
the philosophies of
science, from the
philosophies of
religion, philosophies
of the affluent,
philosophies of the
oppressed, from his
formal teachings and
from his continuingly
developed skills of
empathy, imagination
and faith.
eastern & western
philosophies, from
the philosophies of
science, from the
philosophies of
religion, philosophies
of the affluent,
philosophies of the
oppressed, from his
formal teachings and
from his continuingly
developed skills of
empathy, imagination
and faith.
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Christian writes:
I enjoy working with great
diversities of people. I
value similarities and
differences and the
unique, heartfelt concerns
each individual brings to
therapy. In my office, I have
used many approaches,
often crafting them as I go.
I have helped doctors
grieve their losses,
lawyers to stay strong to
their conscience, and
artists to find their
inspiration. People with
extreme mental illnesses
have found their way to my
office and have left with
renewed hope for their
lives. Before my eyes, I
have seen the moment
when the wall comes
down between couples.
In my work, I practice
extreme compassion and
hold a great amount of
faith in the people I see,
even when they may have
lost hope for themselves. I
am softly direct, interactive,
honest and kind. My
specialty is in working with
people who feel
abandoned & alone,
misunderstood & lost.
For 25 years, I have
worked effectively in
mental health centers,
psychiatric hospitals, & in
private practice. My clients
have been some of the
most courageous and
fascinating people I have
ever met. I continue to
enjoy working with people
on their challenges and
changes, sincerely giving
them my very best.
I enjoy working with great
diversities of people. I
value similarities and
differences and the
unique, heartfelt concerns
each individual brings to
therapy. In my office, I have
used many approaches,
often crafting them as I go.
I have helped doctors
grieve their losses,
lawyers to stay strong to
their conscience, and
artists to find their
inspiration. People with
extreme mental illnesses
have found their way to my
office and have left with
renewed hope for their
lives. Before my eyes, I
have seen the moment
when the wall comes
down between couples.
In my work, I practice
extreme compassion and
hold a great amount of
faith in the people I see,
even when they may have
lost hope for themselves. I
am softly direct, interactive,
honest and kind. My
specialty is in working with
people who feel
abandoned & alone,
misunderstood & lost.
For 25 years, I have
worked effectively in
mental health centers,
psychiatric hospitals, & in
private practice. My clients
have been some of the
most courageous and
fascinating people I have
ever met. I continue to
enjoy working with people
on their challenges and
changes, sincerely giving
them my very best.
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websites:
ChristianWolff.com
The American
Mental Health
Alliance
Psychology Today
Mental Help
The Oregon Board of
Psychologist
Examiners
The Willamette
Week
Merchant Circle
Linked In
Life Quality
Improvement Center
All About Counseling
iPsychotherapist
KBOO Radio
Member Benefits
When You Know Its
Time
The Clinical Registry
Portland Mercury