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Wayne Hoagland, LPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationOregon
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Wayne

Wayne Hoagland is an LPC based in Oregon who brings twelve years of clinical experience to his practice. He centers his work on trauma-informed and somatic-informed approaches, guiding clients through focused mindfulness and gentle self-inquiry to explore meaning and relief.

Background and approach

Wayne emphasizes starting from each person’s present experience and pacing work so progress feels manageable. Clients encounter a calm, reflective style that blends Internal Family Systems perspectives with acceptance and client-centered attitudes.

This combination supports exploration of difficult emotions such as grief, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue while addressing related concerns like abandonment, body image, dissociation, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Wayne also works with people facing end-of-life issues and hospice-related concerns.

Sessions aim to help people reconnect with inner resources and reduce the hold of shame, guilt, panic, and intrusive fears. He invites a collaborative process that honors each individual’s values and life purpose, using mindfulness and existential inquiry to open new possibilities for self-compassion and sustained change.

Approach-driven online therapy with flexible formats

Wayne frequently integrates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. Internal Family Systems helps people notice and dialogue with different parts of themselves - such as protective or wounded aspects - to reduce internal conflict and foster self-leadership. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Wayne will partner with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting interventions over time so the work remains relevant and grounded in what matters to the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist commonly address?
Wayne works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns such as abandonment, body image, dissociation, obsessive-compulsive issues, panic, paranoia, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Therapy blends trauma-informed and somatic practices with focused mindfulness, Internal Family Systems influences, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and a client-centered stance to support exploration and self-inquiry.
How long has this therapist been practicing?
He has twelve years of professional experience working with people experiencing a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
Wayne is licensed as an LPC with licence number OR LPC C5017 and practices from Oregon.
Can people who live outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted and Wayne conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available for meeting remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageControl issuesDissociationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English