Mark Pechovnik, LCSW CADC I
Clear, calm and non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, emotions and physical presence are the foundations of a mindful approach to healing. As a clinician, I place great emphasis on creating a trusting environment where the mindful exploration of one’s life, both today and in the past, can take place with ease and comfort and so we can work together to uncover the places where life seems stuck and unfulfilling or downright painful. Through the skillful means of multiple therapeutic tools, we will untangle your old habit patterns – whether they be old stories, emotional baggage, blocked places in body awareness, repetitive relational interactions or spiritual crisis – freeing the heart, body and mind and allowing for the true expression of your unimpeded self.
As a clinical social worker, I have experience working with adolescents, adults couples and families. I work with a wide array of complaints with emphasis on post traumatic stress disorder, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, addictions and recovery from addictions. Primarily utilizing a psychodynamic approach to therapy, I incorporate elements of multiple therapy modalities as is appropriate and needed. As well as being a clinical social worker, I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor with great respect for and knowledge of the 12-Step recovery process.
I have worked in the helping services since 1991 and earned my masters of social work from Portland State University in 2007. In my capacity as a helping professional I have worked in various mental health fields including mental health outpatient clinics, community mental health, drug an alcohol agencies, and correctional institutions. I began meditating as a teenager, but first engaged in formal Zen practice earlier in this decade. Currently, I am an active member and senior student of a local Zen community.