- Person-centered approach
- Focus on sleep
- Mindfulness practices
About Graham
Graham Harriman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience. He brings a long career in community mental health, program management, and public health to his counseling. He often focuses on sleep and rest among a wide range of concerns, and he describes his work as spiritual but not religious.
Graham uses a person-centered and existential style that emphasizes awareness of the body and present-moment experience. He blends mindfulness and mind/body practices into sessions. He also draws on motivational interviewing and dialectical behavior therapy tools when they fit a person's goals.
He has a history of working around substance use and harm reduction, including experience with crystal methamphetamine use. He also supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stress, sexual and intimacy concerns, and identity issues related to LGBT life.
Graham has worked with public health systems and community organizations, including programs serving people with HIV. That background informs how he thinks about systems, access to care, and community resources when helping people plan next steps.
In session, people can expect direct conversation about what is getting in the way of better sleep, mood, or relationships. He helps set practical goals, practices mindfulness and awareness exercises, and uses conversation to shift unhelpful patterns. He also offers coaching-style support for career, life transitions, and purpose questions.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Graham commonly brings a client-centered approach that prioritizes the person's experience and goals. This approach means sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and helping the client make choices that fit their life. It suits people who want respectful, collaborative conversation about sleep, mood, or relationships.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT offers concrete tools to manage strong emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve daily routines that can affect rest and sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Graham will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. He sees that choice as collaborative - goals and tools are adapted based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions can include fitting therapy into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and attending from a location that cuts commute time. Talk with the therapist about which session rhythm and format will best fit everyday life and goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Graham help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep difficulties, and career or life transition questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Graham uses a person-centered and existential approach with mindfulness and mind/body awareness. He may also use motivational interviewing and DBT techniques when they match the client's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of experience working as a mental health therapist, program manager, and public health program director, plus community services planning with providers serving people with HIV.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.