Columbia Gorge Counseling LLC
John Blosser – LPC
1100 E Marina Way Suite 221 Hood River 97031
507-820-0871
columbiagorgecounseling@gmail.com
Connecting with a therapist can be challenging and intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. Regardless of what you are walking through John provides a secure space and safe relationship for clients to experience acceptance, discover who they are and how they want to grow, and respond to the challenges of life. John takes an emotionally focused holistic approach to counseling, desiring to help individuals connect fully with themselves.
John uses a variety of counseling theories based on neuroscience including Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PP), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Together with the client, John helps formulate a growth plan and incorporates evidence-based techniques that help direct the therapeutic relationship on addressing:
-Current challenges and symptoms and identify underlying causes.
-Repairing issues in relational connections and developing a secure sense of identity
-Developing the ability to set healthy boundaries and be unique
-Learn how to integrate and accept loss in life
-Develop the internal strength and character needed to navigate the demands of life.
John is comfortable working with a variety of ages and issues including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, relational issues, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and much more. John is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He holds a master’s in counseling from The Townsend Institute at Concordia University- Irvine. John also has a BA in Theology and can incorporate elements of spiritual formation if clients desire.
John provides in-person and HIPPA compliant telehealth options. Feel free to email to set up a free phone consultation or session appointment.
John Accepts many Insurances including BCBS, MODA, Cigna, Pacific Source, United Heath Care, and OHP. John is passionate about seeing everyone have access to affordable therapy. If financial cost is hindering you from engaging in therapy, feel free to ask about his sliding scale.in therapy, feel free to ask about his sliding scale.