- ACT informed
- Somatic work
- Mindfulness practice
About Wayne
Wayne Hoagland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 12 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on concerns like panic, obsessive thoughts, body image, and social anxiety and phobia.
Wayne begins by meeting people where they are and taking small steps forward. Sessions emphasize practical grounding skills and mindful noticing. He uses somatic approaches to help people notice how stress shows up in the body and to develop simple ways to reduce that tension.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work. That means clients name what matters to them, try small, value-driven actions, and get steady feedback about what helps. Existential ideas are woven in to bring clearer focus to life purpose and meaning when clients feel stuck or empty.
Wayne aims for straightforward conversation rather than technical language. He encourages self-inquiry and does not rush the process. Sessions often include mindful exercises and attention to physical sensation as part of emotional work.
People who are worn down by caregiving, loss, or recurring panic often seek his help. He also supports those dealing with shame, guilt, abandonment, and the lasting effects of trauma. Wayne accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take small value-based actions. ACT is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and problems that involve getting caught in worry patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's pace so people can clarify what matters and feel understood. That approach supports conversations about life purpose, grief, and self-worth.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Wayne will work collaboratively to select methods that match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. It also lets therapy include mindfulness or somatic practices that people can do in their everyday environment when that supports the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as panic, OCD symptoms, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical skills, mindful noticing, and attention to body sensations. Work is conversational and oriented toward small, actionable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Oregon.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats explicitly; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.