Mindful Place...Lighten Your Load. Love Your Life. Denise Gour, LCSW 503.860.1227
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About Me

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     My therapeutic focus helps people reduce their stress and learn to navigate adversity with more self-compassion, clarity and ease.   I have over 15 years of experience working in Portland with adults and families facing complex issues related to parenting, family and relationships, recovery from addictions, aging, grief and loss, career shifts, physical injury and illness, and the associated symptoms of depression and anxiety.  I also offer presentations and trainings for health care providers, schools, and businesses interested in using mindfulness and stress reduction skills in the workplace. 

     I am deeply inspired by the courage and perseverance shown by the wonderful people I am privileged to work with.  I find purpose and connection in my life by joining with all who are willing to face life's challenges with a compassionate heart and the abiding strength of a good sense of humor.   

Experience in Mental Health and Addictions

Private Practice                                                 2006-to date
Volunteers of America Oregon 
    Mindfulness Consultant and Instructor            2008 to date
    Women's Residential Treatment Center
    Prison Re-Entry Program Director                   2004-2006
Cascadia Behavioral HealthCare                           1996-2008
    Therapist and Consultant
Metropolitan Family Service
   Adult and Family Support Program Director      1996-2004

Mindfulness Trainer & Consultant

Oregon Attorney Assistance Program
Women's Residential Treatment Program, Volunteers of America Oregon
INACT, Gambling Addiction Treatment, Volunteers of America Oregon
Tuality Healthcare, Hillsboro, Oregon

My Education and Training

 Continuing Professional Education                                           30 hrs/yr
     Includes studies in neuropsychology, mind-body practices for
     treating stress, addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
 Professional Instructor Training Mindfulness Based Curricula       2009
           Omega Institute and UC San Diego School of Medicine  
Professional Yoga Instructor Training                                           2008
    Yoga Union, Portland 
Licensure by Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers          1998
  Masters in Social Work, Portland State University                       1996
Bachelors in Science, Communications, University of Texas, Austin   1974

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    I was born in Miami, grew up in New Orleans, married in San Francisco, had two daughters in Los Angeles and chose to settle with my husband and children in SE Portland 22 years ago.
    I continue to appreciate living in the Northwest.  When not working, I love visiting my daughters in Seattle and LA, practicing yoga, and traveling with my husband to faraway places.