- Somatic methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Values work
About Wayne
Wayne Hoagland is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Oregon with 12 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and compassion fatigue. Wayne offers straightforward help for problems like guilt and shame, abandonment, body image, and obsessive or panic symptoms.
Wayne begins by meeting people where they are and taking small, steady steps forward. He draws on somatic techniques and mindfulness to slow things down and notice how the body and mind respond. That practical focus is paired with client-centered talk so people can name what feels wrong and what matters to them.
His work often explores meaning and values using elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential thinking. Sessions include guided self-inquiry to clarify what someone wants life to look like, and which patterns keep them stuck. Wayne emphasizes steady attention instead of quick fixes.
For trauma-related concerns he integrates somatic methods with trauma-focused approaches and mindful practices. This combination aims to help people feel less overwhelmed by memories, panic, dissociation, or intense shame without pushing faster than they can manage.
Wayne also supports people facing end-of-life questions, hospice stress, and grief reactions, helping them sort through values and practical feelings. He accepts international clients and works in English. To start he asks people to pick a first appointment and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning actions that align with those values even when hard feelings appear. Online ACT sessions often include value-mapping and exercises people can try between visits to test small changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own answers; in remote sessions this looks like careful questions and space to talk through what matters most. Mindfulness Therapy brings repeated attention to breath, body sensations, and thoughts to reduce reactivity; online sessions may include guided mindfulness practice and short homework to build steady attention.Finding the right mix is part of the work. Wayne will discuss which approaches fit a person's goals, symptoms, and preferences and adjust over time. That collaboration helps people test methods and keep what works while moving away from what does not.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or not needing to travel for an appointment. It can also allow consistent weekly practice with written exercises and audio-guided mindfulness between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Wayne address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue, and also helps with guilt and shame and related issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses somatic practices, focused mindfulness, and client-centered conversation to help people notice bodily reactions and question harsh self-beliefs.
What is his background and experience?
Wayne is an LPC with 12 years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood concerns, and end-of-life stress.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds an LPC in Oregon and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he can work with clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.