- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
- Relationship issues
About Graham
Graham Harriman is an Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with people struggling with anger as well as a wide range of concerns like anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and sleep problems. He also supports issues around intimacy, sexual identity, and career stress.
He uses a client-centered approach that keeps the conversation focused on the person in front of him. Mindfulness and mind-body awareness are part of sessions, helping people notice how tension and reactivity show up in their bodies. He also draws on existential ideas about meaning and responsibility when life transitions or deep questions arise.
Graham has experience with substance use and harm reduction, including work with crystal methamphetamine use. He has training in couples work, group therapy, and sex and intimacy topics, and has worked across public health and community service systems. That background shapes how he talks about social factors like racism, privilege, and HIV-related needs.
Sessions are practical and conversational. People can expect straightforward discussion, skills practice such as grounding or breathing exercises, and time to reflect on values and relationship patterns. He includes motivational interviewing techniques when people want to change habits or manage cravings.
Graham coauthored a book called The Healing Power of Community: Mutual Aid, AIDS, and Social Transformation in Psychology, and brings that community-focused perspective into therapy. He works in English and practices in Oregon.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Graham commonly integrates client-centered therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas into his work. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on the person’s experience and priorities, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the client can name goals. DBT-informed skills include attention to emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and practical strategies for handling strong reactions at home or work.He also draws on existential therapy and mindfulness practices to help people examine values, meaning, and how they want to show up in relationships. Existential ideas help when someone is facing life changes or searching for purpose. Mindfulness methods teach simple body- and breath-based exercises that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting as progress and needs become clearer. That means starting with conversation, trying a few skills in session, and deciding what feels most useful going forward.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making shorter check-ins possible, or allowing meetings during a lunch break or between commitments. It also makes access easier for people who live outside urban areas, while the therapist and client decide together how to structure session length and frequency.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger linked to relationships, work stress, resentment, and the fallout from trauma and substance use.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered style with mindfulness and existential ideas, focusing on practical skills and personal values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Graham has 14 years of experience in clinical and public health roles supporting people with mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.