Hi! I'm Nazar, and I'm excited to meet you! I would like to give you a brief background about me. I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) from George Fox University and a Bachelor’s in law from Cairo University in Khartoum. English is my second language learned it when moved to the US while working two jobs to support myself and some of my family in Sudan and pay for my education at the same time. Arabic is my mother language I grew up and studied all the way to my first master’s in law in Egypt; you may notice my beautiful accent. Helping people is patience that led me to my fourth career as a Counselor. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and learning. My approach to counseling is to work together to reach your unique and individual personal potential by providing the tools and skills to help you cope effectively with difficult situations, painful emotions, or memories. I offer a compassionate, encouraging, safe, and empowering space for you to learn and grow.

In my former life, I have been a lawyer and an advocate for the underserved in Sudan and Egypt. On the other hand, I have done it all in the US. I worked in the service, managing, and marketing industry. I am an immigrant from Sudan. I'm a minority, a father who likes to help others. I like to play Football or "Soccer" with my kids and explore the outdoors and nature. I came from a culture that considers mental health taboo. Living in the US for over twenty years and being involved with counseling, I’ve learned the importance of dealing with feelings, thoughts, behaviors, family dynamics, and mental health. Through counseling, the therapist and client work together to explore the client’s inner world. The goal is increased self-awareness and problem-solving to remove obstacles to facilitate positive change in the client’s life.

I look forward to meeting you and walking with you on your journey.