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Jan Conlin

Jan Conlin, MSW, LCSW

Professional Disclosure Statement

I believe that all people have a basic goodness that propels them toward health and growth. At times life challenges may get in the way of realizing this, but the ability for change is always with us. My intention is to create an open and safe space in which you can share your thoughts and express your feelings freely. I can offer professional guidance to help you become aware of the things that stand in your way of living a fulfilling and happy life. Together we can find workable solutions to everyday problems.

I enjoy counseling with individuals who are going through any type of transition. For what may appear to be better or worse, our lives are constantly changing and adjustments are frequently required of us. With the help of counseling, these changes can provide an excellent opportunity to more deeply develop your strengths and abilities.

At times life can confront us with problems that seem unmanageable or more then we can handle alone. My style is to create a connection of unconditional presence to help support you through this difficult passage.

My approach will assist you to be aware of how your body, mind, and spirit are responding to your situation. If you like we can explore creative forms of therapy such as art, music and movement. I can also help you to get started on a mindfulness practice if you are interested.

I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Social Work. I am a licensed clinician in the State of Oregon and have completed a two year curriculum in Gestalt therapy. My professional experience as an elementary school teacher and as a medical social worker has provided me with the opportunity to work in diverse situations with individuals, couples children, and families. In this capacity I have also worked with issues surrounding chronic illness, death and dying, and bereavement. Many years of contemplative practice has provided me with insight, inspiration, and guidance for this work.

Anna Belle Marin

Anna Belle Marin, Ph.D, MA Counseling

Grotto Counseling Center Coordinator

I believe our natural state is one of physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness and balance. Life events can bring us out of alignment with our true selves and authentic nature. I see the ultimate goal in therapy is to help you gain skills to realign yourself to your center, to your environment and others. I offer support for:

mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety
stress and life adjustments,
improving self image and confidence,
enhancing relationships through better communication.

Therapy approaches I use include:

self psychology,
present-centered awareness/mindfulness,
body-centered awareness including Somatic Experiencing®
psychoanalytic theory, depth psychology, including sand tray therapy family systems
Prepare-Enrich Inventory for marriage preparation and couples counseling.

I draw from a wealth of life experience as a yoga teacher, dancer, research scientist and world traveler, as well as a strong education to serve clients. I hold the following degrees and certifications:

MA degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy and depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA
Ph.D. in Food Science with a minor in Psychology from Cornell U., Ithaca, NY.
Registered Intern # 1601 with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Intermediate Level Somatic Experiencing® practitioner, a modality used for helping people heal from trauma,
Prepare-Enrich facilitator for marriage preparation and couples counseling

I look forward to supporting you on your life journey.

Sr. Christine Hock

Sr. Christine Hock, RGS, LPC
Sr. Christine holds an MA in Pastoral Counseling and a 30 Hour Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. Her experience has included a private practice of psychotherapy, with a specialization in trauma work. She is trained in EMDR and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Sr. Christine works with individual adults, adolescents and with families.

Marlene Graham

Marlene Graham, LCSW
Marlene holds an MSW degree. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon. Her experience has included outpatient family service programs as a counselor and supervisor. Marlene works with individual adults and couples, specializing in grief resolution, life transitions and communication skills for couples.

Sandplay Therapy

Sandplay therapy is a psychotherapeutic tool used with children and adults. The method consists of the client’s creation of a three-dimensional picture with miniature figures in a tray of sand in the protective presence of a trained practitioner.”

The Grotto was given the generous gift of a very special collection of Sandplay miniatures by Rosalind Winter, LCSW, JA, an esteemed member of the Sandplay therapist community.

Rosalind was a long-standing member of the ISST (International Society of Sandplay Therapists) and the STA (Sandplay Therapists of America). She was a renowned Jungian analyst who lectured worldwide, and developed a process she called Symbol Formation in response to the aftermath of 9/11. She had been an analyst in NYC during the events of 9/11, and afterwards brought her method of Symbol Formation, a simplified form of Sandplay, into the nearby schools, training teachers and counselors in this method.

Rosalind had only lived in Portland a few short years before passing away from cancer at age 61, December, 2008. She asked Diane Hyde, a Portland Sandplay therapist and colleague to tend to the dispersing of her Sandplay collection when she died. Diane Chose The Grotto to house this special collection.

Therapy Services at The Grotto

Therapy Process: Counseling is essentially a relationship between the client and the counselor. In therapy the client talks openly and honestly about him/herself while the counselor listens and facilitates talking so the client understands the significance of what is said and done.
In the course of therapy, thoughts, feelings and experiences in the client’s past and present life come to light in ways that clarify the nature of his or her personality and the origin of the difficulties experienced. Therapy, then, offers the support to foster the client’s desired change. The client is responsible for deciding the ultimate course of action as he or she gains the ability to understand and implement change.

Treatment: Your counselor will work with you to establish your goals for therapy and a treatment plan to achieve those goals. These are your goals and plan. You may review and revise your goals and plans at any time during the course of your therapy.

Confidentiality: All counseling sessions and records are confidential. The Grotto Counseling Center is HIPPA compliant.

Some benefits of therapy are:

improved ability to identify problems
ability to identify and evaluate reasonable options
to learn important things about one’s self including one’s values and integrity
to take action(s) in a manner consistent with one’s integrity
to acquire helpful life skills
to integrate both past and present learning toward higher functioning

For more information or to make an appointment
Call 503-261-2425 M-F 9AM to 5PM

Counseling Center

Compassionate professionals helping you to identify and work through your life challenges

Confidential appointments available for:

individuals
youth
couples
families
marriage preparation

A Place for Self-Discovery and Healing
The Grotto Counseling Center is one of the ministries of the Grotto offering therapy to people of all faiths and all walks of life.
Grotto counselors utilize therapeutic approaches accepted within the psychotherapy professional community and practice adhering to the legal and ethical guidelines for counseling professionals in Oregon and nationally.
In addition, Grotto counselors recognize an individal’s quality of life is a complex function of mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions. We respectfully meet people where they are in their personal growth. We work to assist client’s move toward normal, healthy development with the ultimate goal of improving their life functioning.

Our Mission

Provide high-quality, professional counseling
Provide counseling which respects each person’s total being and their unique needs
Provide counseling focused on the person’s healing process, not as defined by a specified number of therapy sessions

Our Philosophy

People can have difficulty navigating life’s complex problems
Each person and situation is unique
Problems may involve emotional, social, physical and spiritual aspects of life
Each person deserves compassionate, responsive support

The Grotto Counseling Center provides counseling designed to help people identify and implement changes to improve their lives.
For more information or to make an appointment please call 503-261-2425

The Grotto’s Counseling Center Staff

Therapists

The Grotto Couseling Center is staffed by the following therapists who provide a wide range of services:

Licensed Clinical Social Workers: (LCSW):

Jan Conlin, LCSW View Profile
Marlene Graham, LCSW View Profile

Licensed Professional Counselor: (LPC):

Sr. Christine Hock, RGS, LPC View Profile

Professional Couselor, Oregon Registered Intern:

Anna Belle Marin, Ph.D. MA Counseling View Profile

Graduate Student Counseling Trainees/Interns:

For more information or to make an appointment with one of the Counseling Center staff please call 503-261-2425.

Services & Fees

Sessions are 50 minutes long, though longer sessions can be arranged. Sessions are usually scheduled either once a week or every other week. The duration of therapy, total number of sessions, is determined by the client and counselor.

Fees and payment: A standard fee is charged for each session and the client is responsible for payment each session. Insurance billing is available but clients are responsible for co-payments at the time of service.

To make counseling services more accessible for those without insurance and in financial difficulty, we have a sliding fee scale based on monthly income and number in the household.

For more information please call our Counseling Center at 503-261-2425.

Couples Counseling and Marriage Preparation

Couples counseling sessions are available for couples at any stage in their relationship and are always private and confidential. Medical insurance typically does not cover relationship counseling. Couseling can help a couple to:

Explore the couple’s relationship
Identify a couples strenghts and potential growth areas
Enhance communication
Improve mutual understanding
Deepen mutual respect and commitment

Marriage preparation is conducted for any couple contemplating marriage whether the couple is Catholic, interfaith, or from any or no practicing denomination.

The marriage preparation process is as follows:

1. Couple separately take the on-line Prepare-Enrich Inventory
2. Couple meets with counselor/Prepare-Enrich facilitator for at least 3 sessions to:

Explore the couple’s strengths and growth areas on multiple dimensions
Learn effective communication skills
Clarify terms of the couple’s marriage commitment

3. The counselor provides a letter certifying marriage preparation completion summarizing the inventory and counseling session results to the couple and marrying priest or minister.

For more information please call the Counseling Center at 503-261-2425.

Contact Us

To Make an Appointment or for information:

The Grotto Counseling Center
(503) 261-2425
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Evening appointments are available.

Location
8840 NE Skidmore Street
Portland, Oregon 97220

Map: http://www.thegrotto.org/index.php/about-us/location/
The Counseling Center is located in The Grotto Administrative offices.

To leave a confidential voice mail for an individual therapist, call:

Counselor	Phone
Anna Belle Marin	503-261-2425 x. 751
Jan Conlin	503-261-2443 x. 752
Sr. Chris Hock	503-261-2425 x. 753
Marlene Graham	503-261-2443 x. 754
Greg Peterson	503-261-2437 x. 757
Beth Mogck	503-261-2437 x. 758