Allies In Change

Marc B. Hess, LCSW is a highly experienced counselor in Portland, OR, offering collaborative counseling services since 1991. With a unique blend of therapeutic approaches, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, and training in Ki and Aikido, Marc helps clients overcome obstacles and embrace personal growth while fostering self-acceptance. With a focus on utilizing personal strengths, courage, and creativity, Marc creates a safe and accepting environment for clients, combining respect, humor, and courageous inquisitiveness to support positive changes. Through cultivating mindfulness and effective response to life's challenges, Marc empowers individuals to live more fully in each moment and achieve a satisfying, fulfilled life.Generated from the website

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in older adults and their families. I am currently in private practice, providing counseling and care coordination to individuals and families. I practice from a person-centered approach, with dignity and respect for the individual and their choices. I provide support, guidance, and advocacy to my clients and their families, often times during crisis and confusion. With 10 years experience in long-term care, I am uniquely suited to serve this population with the specialized knowledge that is needed to guide my clients. I am first and foremost a listener; by being attune with what my clients are after, I am able to serve them with compassion, warmth, and kindness.