Personal Statement

"I have focused my practice and pursuit of expertise around my passion for working with children, adolescents and families. Creative therapies are an essential component in my work as a counselor, counselor educator, supervisor, and consultant."

"Certain small ways and observances sometimes have connection with large and more profound ideas" Standing Bear

Professional Biography

Margaret is currently a part-time Assistant Professor and the Practicum Coordinator in the Counseling Psychology Department. She is a licensed professional counselor in Oregon and maintains a private practice as well as consultation business here in the metro Portland area. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and has been certified since 1997. Previously as Adjunct faculty she has taught classes at Lewis and Clark College in the Counseling Psychology Department since 1997. She also held the position of school counselor in the Beaverton School District as well as intervention/prevention specialist from 1996-2005. Her focus is work with children and adolescents including Queer youth. A focus on creative thinking, creative therapies and relational creativity is integrated throughout her practice including teaching, counseling and the dynamics of counselor training and clincal supervision. Margaret's research interests include: Creative therapies for children and adolescents, Relational Creative dialogues in counseling and supervision, creative therapies for trauma work and professional renewal. As a practicing fine artist, she continues to pursue creative growth through many mediums like oil pastels, encaustics and printmaking.

Publications

Doyle, C. & Eichler, M. (2008). Gender Typicality & Atypicality: A Qualitative Study of Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sexual Orientation.

Kerl, S.B., & Eichler, M. (2007). Creativity in Counseling as Hermeneutic Dialogue: Understanding Diverse Worldviews through Creative Practice. Poster presentation at American Counselors Association (2007.)

Duffey,T., Kerl, S.B., & Eichler, M. (2006). The Loss of Innocence: Emotional Costs to Serving as Gatekeepers to the Counseling Profession. Journal of Creativity in Counseling. 1(1) pp.

Eichler, M. & Doyle, C. M. (2003). Working with sexual minority youth. In C. D. Dollarhide & K. A. Saginak (Eds.), School counseling in the secondary school (pp. 353-360).San Francisco: Allyn and Bacon.

Eichler, M. (2002). A Phenomenological Study of the Conceptualization Experiences of Counselor Trainees. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV.

Academic Credentials

Ph.D.Counselor Education and Supervision; focus Marriage and Family Therapy 2002, University of Nevada, Reno

M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy 1993, University of Nevada, Reno

B.A. Psychology 1991, University of Nevada, Reno