Overview

Hello! I am a native Oregonian who loves the Northwest and a part of four generations here! Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent nearly twenty years entrusted by our community and local businesses in leadership. Currently, I offer professional counseling services for individual adults through Teletherapy.

Additionally, I provide speaking and training services to organizations, higher education institutions, and not-for-profits to help develop leaders in Oregon and Washington.

I am uniquely focused on building relationships that are based on trust and security for wellbeing personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Credentials & Education

I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling from George Fox University. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Study's from Warner Pacific University, with an emphasis on systemic and attachment approaches (relationships). Clinical studies and internship focused on individual adult development across the lifespan of young adult, middle adults, and older adults. I am registered with the state of Oregon as a Professional Counseling Associate. Supervision Provided by David Pulliam, LPC, LMHC, MAC   

Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) in Tigard, Oregon 

I have specialized education in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is one of the most recognized therapies. Some studies show it is outperforming more traditional therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT's) premise is that secure relationships serve as the catalyst to change and well-being. I as the therapist will serve as a guide to lead you from insecure or avoidant attachment towards secure attachment. Clients often say they feel they have found contentment in themselves and the world around them with the benefits of Emotionally Focused Therapy. Learn more about the benefit of EFT therapy, here


Mindfulness, Somatic, and Trauma Informed Therapist 

I provide experiential somatic and mindfulness based interventions including guided meditations, paired breathing and body relaxation exercises to release stress and tension in a clinical mental health setting.
I provide Psycho-education with an emphasis on mindfulness and guided meditations to reduce stress and help increase optimal mental health. 

Interpersonal Neurobiology Therapy 

I have specialized course work in Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). IPNB promotes wellbeing in relationships. This treatment was found effective in a clinical internship setting. I served adults 18-80 years old to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, panic, and trauma. 


Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Strength Based therapies

These are integrated into therapy for each client. This allows the therapist to provide a wholistic approach and match the mode of therapy to fit each unique client and resolve life challenges. 

                      

Consulting | Training | Speaking

I provide continuing education credits for therapist and social workers: 

Professional Speaking Engagements 

  • American Heart Association

  • Alzheimer's Association

  • Multnomah University

  • Warner Pacific University

  • Spring Arbor University

  • Excel Tech

Leaders and Organizations: 

I utilize personality assessments for team trainings and leadership coaching. I am a authorized distributor of the personality traits assessment, DISC. It is an evidenced based report that is customized for each individual, team, and leader to improve relationships and meet goals. The D.I.S.C. stands for Dominance - Influence - Steadiness - and Compliance with each person receiving a unique report through access to our online questionnaires and reporting system. Discovering your personality style will enable you to enhance communication, strengthen relationships, and increase interpersonal effectiveness. Free Sample Here: DISC

Organizational Development:

Trudi is a former university adjunct faculty on business communication. She is a certified professional behavioral analyst through Target Training International.

Services include:

  • Motivational Speaking

  • Training & DISC Workshops

  • Assessing teams and delivering customized reports

  • Individual Coaching and Strengths Based Coaching.

  • Consulting

Conducting needs analyses to close performance gaps, provide feedback to executive leadership teams. Performance benchmarks and assessments. Deliver customized curriculum regarding: business communication, personality assessments, sales, team building, and conflict resolution.

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Trudi Hanks, MA

Registered with the state of Oregon as a Professional Counseling Associate. Supervision Provided by David Pulliam, LPC, LMHC, MAC