HEAL YOUR LIFE WITH SUPPORTIVE WISDOM.

Psychotherapy with Dr. Janis Crawford

i’m here to help.

  • empathy

    My psychotherapy practice is rooted in empathy and compassion first and foremost. You will not be talking to a robot, but a heart-open individual who deeply wishes to see you thrive with joy and balance.

  • consciousness

    I blend the western clinical psychology world with various layers of consciousness through my in-depth study of spirituality, yoga, Humanistic Psychology, Dream Analysis, and Depth Psychology. With decades of research and experience working in various settings, I have found that a holistic approach to psychotherapy allows for the deepest, long-term healing.

  • growth

    Whatever phase of life you’re in - whether you are recovering from addiction, struggling with depression or anxiety, healing past traumas, or looking to utilize a major life transition as a catalyst for growth - I am dedicated to your personal expansion. I believe in your ability to climb the mountain in front of you, and to look back on it with pride and accomplishment.

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the power is within you.

The power of healing and growth is revealed through acceptance and integration. Perceived problems often conceal opportunities and strengths to which you hold the key. I am a guide for your journey of discovery. Whether you seek lifestyle change, analysis, or personal/professional growth, our relationship will support goal identification and attainment. I have been developing my craft since 1995 and am currently accepting new psychotherapy patients.

My expertise…

  • Addiction

  • Relationship Issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Alcohol Use

  • Antisocial Personality

  • Chronic Relapse

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Drug Abuse

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Mood Disorders

  • Peer Relationships

  • Personality Disorders

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

a mindful approach to mental health.

I am a seeker of spirituality, lifeforce, and wisdom. During my Bachelor’s Degree I studied Cognitive-Behavioral psychology, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. For my Master’s Degree, it was Clinical Humanistic-Existential Psychology. My thesis was about the spiritual benefits of interpreting synchronicity.  My Doctorate work focused on the integration of Carl Jung’s literature and the tenants of motivational interviewing: Transformative Communication.

I feel most alive and purposeful in the role of a learner - this is why I approach our sessions with open curiosity and a willingness to learn your truth, and help you discover your path of growth.

I have been recording my dreams since the year 2000 and have learned how to intentionally evoke answers from them.  It’s an exploration of the soul, as is my intentional work with you. I’ve practiced various types of sitting meditation, visualization, guided meditations, thinking meditations, and journaling. I am a lifelong learner of psychological theory, self-improvement, and culture.

I grew up climbing trees and exploring forests and sand dunes.  My secret, sacred places have always been in the woods, on the beach, hiking in mountains, and rafting rivers.  I have been discerning about where I have allowed my career to take me, and privileged to have lived in rural Michigan, rugged Wyoming, and environmentally diverse Oregon.  Accepting employment where nature abounds is by design. I am full and content in the glory of nature. It is this very essence that I work to embody in my psychotherapy practice, so that you may become more in tune with your unique nature.

janis crawford phd, lPC, acs.

Training & Experience in Counseling & Psychotherapy

1997-2000 As an intern psychologist I provided individual therapy for adolescent and adult clients with various problems including depression, anxiety and psychosis.  I administered and interpreted both standardized and projective psychological testing instruments and conducted structured and informal interviews with child and adolescent victims and perpetrators of psychological and physical abuse for expert witness testimonies. 

1998-2001 I facilitated individual therapy, didactic and interactive cognitive-behavioral group therapy and provided evaluation and counseling with inmates and their families. 

2001-2005 I developed and implemented the Treatment of Addiction and Criminal Thinking (TACT) Program to service all correctional facilities in the state of Wyoming with substance abuse evaluation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and rational-emotive therapy.  During this period I led case consultations and facilitated cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic group therapy with groups of up to 15 inmates for 3-6 months at a time. 

2005-2010 I received experiential training in the therapeutic community model and in motivational interviewing.  I facilitated therapeutic meetings and peer-led treatment groups as I maintained full caseloads in both female and male adult offender clients.

2010-2015 I was employed as Clinical Supervisor of the Providence Portland Chemical Dependency Stabilization Unit in Portland, Oregon.  My position at Providence offered opportunities to interact with clients, including motivational interventions, milieu and conflict management, and demonstrating group facilitation techniques to counseling staff.

2011-2016 I received training in depth psychotherapy at Pacifica Graduate Institute.  I completed all course work including case formulation and presentation.  My training includes both Freudian and Jungian theories and I am partial to Jungian Analysis.

Degrees, Credentials and Licenses

  • BA Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – Major:  Psychology, Minor:  Philosophy

  • MA Psychology, Michigan School of Professional Psychology, Farmington, MI – Humanistic Clinical Psychology

  • Ph.D. Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpentaria, CA – Emphasis in Psychotherapy

  • Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor #C2629 and NBCC/NCC:  National Certified Counselor

  • Approved Clinical Supervisor:  Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. ACS01047

Model/Approach & the Therapeutic Relationship

My approach to therapy is from a depth psychological perspective.  As a therapist, my role is to guide clients toward self-awareness of their strengths and challenges to self-healing.  I use reflective listening to encourage client analysis of relationship transference, dreams, and active imagination to challenge unproductive patterns of thinking and feeling, and to develop self-efficacy.  The client and therapist collaborate together to recognize meaningful connections between personal and collective realms of the psyche, which guide goal development and planned termination of the therapeutic episode. It is not uncommon that clients feel worse before they feel better during the course of treatment.  Often when a client thinks about quitting therapy it is a crucial time to continue; negative feelings are inevitable during a process of transformation.  Mutually planned termination of therapy is a measure of commitment to self-exploration and discovery of individual human potential.

  • “Dr Janis Crawford has been my therapist for almost 6 years. We have worked together through major transitions in my life and she has always been available to support me through the more challenging times. She is especially knowledgeable when it comes to conflict management, dream analysis & skill building, and empowering creative practice. Motivational interviewing has been highly effective in guiding me to make choices towards my own growth and ultimate success as a person.”

    Psychotherapy Client

  • “Dr. Crawford has superpowers that make her exceptional. She listened carefully and consistently provided thoughtful feedback, always seeking to earn my trust. She radiated empathy when I shared the imprint of trauma on my family when we lost my sister in a mass shooting. Her insights helped me unblock memories that I had repressed over the years. I highly recommend Dr. Crawford to anyone who is seeking to heal and grow, regardless of where you are in your life’s journey.”

    Psychotherapy Client

  • Thanks to Dr. Crawford, I have come to realize that I have had many successes in life that I had not been aware of. I am now more deeply committed to making better choices in my life as I continue my journey in becoming a person, who has become more aware of my ability to create better circumstances in my personal life, and to become more helpful to others that are also in need of support in their own lives. Dr. Crawford has demonstrated a high degree of personal integrity, and she follows HIPPA, and PHI laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines, very carefully. She has always treated me fairly, and with a great degree of understanding of my needs as a person. I feel that my therapy needs have been provided to me in a dignified, and respectful manner.

    Psychotherapy Client

  • “I started seeing Janis at a time in my life when I was feeling extremely stuck and paralyzed by decisions I needed to make to move forward in life. She helped me navigate a way forward that felt (and still feels) true to me. I continue working with Janis because she guides me to see what I already know and helps me reach what’s just underneath the surface. I feel pushed, seen, and expanded in the best ways each session.”

    Psychotherapy Client