Offering high-quality online therapy in Washington & Oregon.
While open to everyone, we specialize in equipping men with the tools and skills to build better lives.
Now accepting new clients!
Welcome to Built for Better Counseling, a small Veteran-owned therapy practice with a mission to improve mental health access for men in Washington and Oregon. We believe that men’s mental health is often overlooked and that it’s okay to unapologetically focus our practice on improving their health & wellness.
“You have to live with yourself the rest of your life, so it’s in your best interest to see that you have good company!”
Who We Are
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Erik Curl, Mental Health Therapist
My name is Erik Curl. I am a therapist and I love the work. One of my passions in life is helping others through difficult times. This passion is born out of my own lived experience as a son, husband, father, Veteran, and man of faith -- each having its own ups and downs. I’ve also spent the last 10 years providing trauma-informed, person-centered mental health care to Veterans and their families. When I am not doing all that stuff, I love spending time with my family and my dogs and kayaking local waters. Oh, and I’m trying my hand at fly fishing…that, too, is having its ups and downs.
Specialties:
Sex Addiction
Trauma/PTSD
Skills Building
Grief and Loss
Anger Management
Depression
Anxiety
Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships
Life Transitions
Relationship Problems
Stress
Communication
Work/Life Balance
Burnout
Veterans and First Responders
Services:
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
Adults (18+)
Clinical supervision for OR and WA
Primary Treatment Methods:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Strength At Home (SAH); Recovering from Intimate Partner Violence through Strengths and Empowerment (RISE); Skills Training for Affect and Interpersonal Relationships (STAIR); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing.
Licenses/Certifications:
LCSW (OR); LICSW (WA); Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) - Candidate; Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS); Certified ACT for Depression provider; Certified Strength At Home provider; Advanced STAIR provider, Star Behavioral Health Provider Tier 1
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Jeremy Hov, Mental Health Therapist
My name is Jeremy and I am a social worker. I really enjoy the work I do and seeing the growth in people. I have experience working with everyone, from people that need just a little bit of help to folks that need quite a bit of support. I have worked with people living with addiction, memory issues, and folks needing help just getting out of bed in the morning because depression is weighing them down. When I am not helping others, I love working out and spending time with my family.
Specialties:
Trauma/PTSD
Skills Building
Anger Management
Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Relationship Problems
Stress
Communication
Work/Life Balance
Burnout
Gambling Addiction
Pornography Addiction
Body Dysmorphic disorder
Veterans and First Responders
Services:
Individual counseling
Group Counseling
Primary Treatment Methods:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing.
Licenses/Certifications:
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker (OR)
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Kristine O'Brien, Mental Health Therapist
Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor & educational specialist. I love helping others learn about themselves, and showing them ways to look at the world through a different lens. We start wherever you are in your journey, & together we will build the skills you need to improve the quality of your daily life. I take an open, honest, & nonjudgmental approach to each situation. I let each client’s personal needs guide their treatment goals to achieve optimal outcomes. Together we will identify what is working in your life, learn to figure out what isn’t, & develop a plan to move forward. In my free time I play pool, play piano/guitar & have trivia nights.
Specialties:
ADHD/ADD
Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma/PTSD
Improving Communication
Managing & Reducing Stress
Skills Building
Relationship Problems
Boundary Setting
Anger Management
Sleep Problems
Domestic Violence
Services:
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
Adults (18+)
Primary Treatment Methods:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT); Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT); Mindfulness; Motivational Interviewing (MI); Reality Therapy; Existential Therapy; Problem-Solving Therapy (PST); Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Star Behavioral Health Provider Tier 3, Certified QPR trainer for Suicide Intervention, Certified ’Stop It Now’ trainer for Circles of Safety, trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (CPI).
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Jan Lawrence, Patient Care Coordinator
Hello! I’m Jan Lawrence and proud to be the newest member of the Built for Better Counseling Community. I’ve been involved with healthcare for more than 60 years as an advocate, consumer, and caregiver. My passion is to help take something that can be intimidating and make it easy for you to connect to the care you need. I know personally how important it is to have a welcoming helper to get started and a friend on the inside to smooth your journey. This is what I do for you. When you call or contact Built for Better Counseling, I will answer and help you feel right at home. I look forward to talking with you. Cheers to you!