www.Portland-Therapist.com

Lynne Joy Nesbit, M.S., N.C.C., L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Professional Therapy for Couples/Partners, and Individual Adults

37 SW Jefferson ~ 423 North East 60th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
503-282-0182
Email: lynnejoy@gmail.com

Lynne Joy Nesbit, founder and director of Wise Counsel & Comfort, offers skilled, compassionate therapy for adults, and couples...

..... "It is my privilege to work as a counselor and therapist, to be trusted with the most personal of your concerns as you explore and examine whatever it is that stands in the way of having the life you desire.”

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My Therapy Style – Truth-Telling & Integrity

My style is best described as forthright, grounded, honest and open.
Therapy with me is often challenging, frequently lighthearted, and always supportive.

One thing my clients will tell you is that I’m a stickler for truth-telling. I try to be watchful, helping clients recognize when they’re holding themselves (or me) at arm’s length from the truth. We learn subtle dishonesty in our culture. We’re angry and we say “nothing’s wrong.” We’re hurt and we say “It’s OK, really.” We’re too depressed to come to work and we call in sick. We rage at our partners that they don’t understand us, but rarely are we courageous enough to speak the simple truth… yet we yearn to be understood. When we’re not grounded in truth, we settle for less… less integrity, less authenticity, less intimacy, less life. I work to help my clients become more familiar, and more comfortable with the experience of living and speaking the truth.

Relationship Therapy for Couples & Partners

Whether you're dealing with the very hardest issues -- deciding whether to separate or divorce -- or trying your best to find your way towards reconciliation, couple's counseling can be a much needed support and resource. And if your relationship therapy goals are happy ones? Are you experiencing the dizzying exhilaration of beginning a new relationship, laying a foundation for a solid, trusting partnership, coming to clear agreements and relationship goals, building intimacy or preparing for marriage? I'd be delighted to support you in that endeavor as well.

I am very comfortable helping couples speak frankly and openly about issues of communication, finances, sexuality, and parenting, and have substantial experience helping partners face challenging issues of infidelity and addictions. My work is grounded in helping each partner speak and hear the truth, understand one another, and bring compassion and even humor to your communication. Theoretically, I draw from the research and methods of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, and Harville Hendrix / Imago Therapy. These well respected professionals have done exhaustive research on what makes for long-term contentment and satisfaction in relationships, and what behaviors and attitudes will almost inevitably lead to a relationship ending in pain.

The goal of our work together may be reconcilation, but not always. In some relationships, the task is really to bring the relationship to an end with the least harm to all parties, and I feel privileged to assist in that process as well.

Education, Experience & Training

I have been a professional counselor for sixteen years, in both private practice and agency settings. I'm on staff at Providence Portland Medical Center providing assessments, individual and group therapy to those whose symptoms of depression and anxiety are of such severity that an intensive outpatient treatment setting is needed before returning to regular outpatient counseling.

My master’s degree in Counseling was awarded with honors from Portland State University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Oregon, OBLPCT C2242), I hold national certification through the National Board of Certified Counselors, membership in the American Counseling Association, the Oregon Counseling Association and the Women’s Therapy Project Northwest, and I abide by the highest ethical standards of my profession. I complete more than 60 hours of continuing professional education each year. In recent years I have completed: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder training with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, couple’s therapy training with Drs. John and Julie Gottman, cognitive behavioral therapy with Dr. Judith Beck, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy through the Wellness Institute, and intensive hypnotherapy training with Dr. Emmett Miller.

Spirituality

I have deep respect for my clients’ spiritual paths and find that spirituality is often fundamental to the process of growth and healing. There’s ample scientific evidence of the positive impact of meditation and other spiritual practices on our physical being ~ how could it not have an influence on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors?

Guided Visualization

Though some think of alternative therapies as unproven, when they are provided by well trained professionals, they can be very helpful. These techniques are firmly grounded in decades of research, documented and endorsed by the American Medical Association. In guided visualization, you can experience extraordinary relaxation during which your critical, analytical mind can rest while your inner wisdom, your conscious and subconscious mind can work in harmony to bring about changes you desire.

Fee Policy

I offer initial consultations at no cost, and I offer discounted fees to those for whom therapy would otherwise be unaffordable. My fee is $110 per 50 minute hour. I do not work with insurance companies, but I am able to accept debit and credit cards.

Confidentiality

Therapy can only be effective with the complete assurance of privacy. All records of our work together are held in the strictest confidence. There are certain important exceptions to confidentiality that we will discuss at our first appointment.

In closing. . .

I’m guessing that if you’ve read this far, you’re on a diligent search for just the right therapist.
If you have a hunch that might be me, please give me a call in Portland at 503-282-0182, or e-mail me at: lynnejoy@gmail.com.

All the best,

Lynne Joy

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Dori Lyon, M.A., L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Individual Counseling for Adults & Adolescents
Cognitive Behavioral & Narrative Therapy
971-344-5714
Email: DoriLyon@msn.com

"Compassion, Release, Clarity & Healing"

I will walk along side of you as you look back on the pain in your past, without judgment, shame, or degradation. With compassion I will help you find yourself and explore how the issues of the past affect your present life. I believe we all need a safe place to release the memories of our past, separate from loved ones who seem to always have an opinion about what is best for our life. I will give you time to find what you feel is best for your life. I will provide you with that place and give you the clarity to look at the choices you have made, the influences on your life, and the path you must walk to find yourself. I will help you find firm emotional ground to stand on while you begin the healing process.

My approach to therapy is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian, and narrative principles. I believe that you have a story to tell, and it is your perspective and expression of your story that is important. The center of our focus is on the issues you want to address and explore. You have all the resources within yourself that are necessary for change. I can help you become aware of these resources through the therapeutic relationship. I am particularly interested in helping you become aware of core beliefs that have either stifled or enhanced your life story, and how these core beliefs influence the decisions and choices that you make. It's time to take the pen from others, place it in your hand, and write a life script that you can feel good about, and rest your head at night knowing you are true to your self.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at George Fox University, and have more than 4000 hours of face-to-face counseling with families, individuals, and couples. In my personal life, I had a loved one with a mental illness who committed suicide. This gave me the desire within to counsel and support those who struggle with these issues in their life, or have a loved one with a mental illness. Also, after providing services to over 200 families, I have counseled and mentored many adolescents to become who they are meant to be. I have helped them face peer pressure, and build their self-esteem to withstand some of the pressures of adolescence. I have had an article published in Parenting Today's Teen, about my experience working with adolescents.

In order to start the process, the first session is free so we can make sure that we are a good fit. If not, there are several other counselors with Wise Counsel and Comfort I will be pleased to refer you to.

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Megan Bruce, LCSW, LLC

Adolescent, Adult and Family Therapy
503-961-4254
Website: www.MeganBruce.com

I have over 10 years experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings including:

• Publicly Funded Outpatient Mental Health Program
• Adolescent Residential Mental Health Program
• Adjudicated Youth Independent Living Program
• Adult Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
• Challenge/Ropes Courses
• Seattle Public Schools (Franklin HS)
• Portland Public Schools (Jefferson HS)
• Vancouver Public Schools (Covington MS, Walnut Grove ES)

I earned an MSW from the University of Washington in Seattle, with a concentration in Children, Youth and Families. My therapeutic approach includes a strengths-based, solution-focused model that puts the individual and family first. I use a personal, down-to-earth style, filled with respect, humor and honesty. I have significant training and experience working with a variety of mood, behavior, relationship and trauma-related issues, including a recent 3-day conference by the Washington State Coalition of Sexual Assault for therapists working with clients dealing with sexual abuse and other trauma-related issues. In addition to my private practice, I am currently providing therapy in a federally funded agency for children, adolescents and families.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Counselor in the state of Washington. Additionally, I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers-Oregon Chapter. Pay schedule for therapy is as follows: Individual and/or Family Therapy: $85 per session, Group Therapy: $30 per session. Sliding-scale fees may be available based upon need. In addition to private pay, I am on several insurance panels and EAP boards.

I am currently accepting referrals and look forward to hearing from you!

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Chi Baker, M.S., L.P.C.

Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families
971-344-3040
Email:creatingbalance42@yahoo.com

Healing is a balance between the past and the present. It incorporates life experiences, family of origin, culture, ethnicity, personal goals, and resources. Areas of concentration include a combination of mind, body, and soul. An exploration of what has happened in the past to where you are today provides a framework to create new spaces, outlooks, and a better way of life. My personal mantra is that Life is about Thriving, not just Surviving.

In my practice, I use a combination of many different healing techniques. In cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most effective tools in today's practices, you and I examine how your thoughts and actions dictate today, and how to alter them to create a new tomorrow. From a person/client centered approach, I see all people as capable of healing themselves, and truly believe in their ability to make positive change. Taking aspects from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I teach emotional regulation (controlling the highs and lows) distress tolerance (skillfully handling a crisis), and interpersonal effectiveness (how to communicate successfully with others). These are essential components to lifelong skills. Motivational Interviewing, from an addiction recovery standpoint, allows clients to assess and make their own decisions and challenge themselves to move towards sobriety.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide variety of populations in many different environments, including inpatient, outpatient, therapeutic wilderness settings, jails, schools, and homes. My scope of counseling extends from individuals to couples, families, and groups. I have a dual diagnosis Master's degree and am therefore trained and certified in counseling both mental health and addiction issues. I enjoy working with a range of ages, from adolescents to the geriatric population. My mental health counseling experience, to name a few, covers schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline and bipolar disorder. I also have over 8 years experience working with clients who have drug, alcohol and gambling addictions, as well as those who are chronic criminal offenders.

My personal counseling philosophy does not simply look at mental health or addiction issues. It includes looking at all aspects of a person's life: family, friends, job, living environment, recreation, diet, exercise, nutrition, spiritual practices, budget/finances, and past, present, and future experiences and goals. Long-term healing and change comes from within, and extends outward. I see therapy as a lifestyle that continues outside of the counseling room and into each integral aspect of your life.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you transform your life into a place where you choose to sit, laugh, play, and most importantly, THRIVE!

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Courtney A. Woodward, M.S.

Adult, Adolescent, Family Counseling
Certified Mediator
971-219-9251
Email: CourtneyWoodward@yahoo.com

Are you stuck? Are you feeling frustrated with the direction of your life? What do you want?

Part of my work with anyone whether it is an adult, a teenager, or a business is to find out what that person really wants in their life. It’s my job to help lead you to a place of understanding, awareness, and acceptance so you can really get what you want!

I have a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University and over 13 years experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in finding their way to better communication, decreasing feelings of sadness, loss, anger and anxiety, improving relationships, as well as gaining improvement in physical, mental, and emotional well being.

I have a straight-forward, direct approach and utilize a cognitive behavioral theoretical model with large doses of humor, empathy, safety, and compassion. I believe that once we feel safe sharing our thoughts and feelings we can change our behavioral patterns through hard work, introspection and insight.

I believe that therapy should be available to anyone that wants it no matter their income or insurance. My fees are $70/hour, however, I offer a sliding fee scale to all clients and our first 50minute consultation is free. At this time, I do not accept insurance, however I may be able to meet your “co-pay” fee!

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Paul M Rakoczy, MSW, LCSW, CADC III

Professional Supervisor and Reiki Master
Adolescents, Adults & Families
503-997-8611

Humanistic Style / Spirituality / Desensitization Training / Chemical Dependency

I have experience working with depression, anxiety, conflict, and addictions. I offer conflict resolution, traditional talk therapy, substance abuse assessments and therapy, desensitization training, and Reiki energy work -- all in service to your personal growth and help you overcome difficulties.

My style is client centered, relationally based and humanistic. Therapy with me is often spirited and marked by humor, frequently challenging, (but always supportive) and can be life changing. In therapy you will move toward introspection and self-analysis, and with my feedback, find the answers to your questions. You will explore and experience yourself in an honest way that will bring clearer realization for the possible need for changes in your life and help strengthen your desire and determination to begin to take action.

I received my Master of Social Work from Wayne State University at Detroit, Michigan. My BS in Social Work was awarded, Summa Cum Laude by Eastern Michigan University. I am a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) Level III in the state of Oregon. I am an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Oregon. I am a certified Reiki Master with over 12 years of experience in energy work. While doing graduate work, I learned Desensitization Training through classes in Cognitive/Behavioral Interventions at Wayne State University. The Association of Humanistic Psychology (AHP, both nationally and locally) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) bespeak my membership.

My initial consultation (30 minutes) is usually free. If it seems a good therapeutic "fit," we will talk about the direction and length of your therapy. My standard fee is $90 per 50-minute session and I offer a sliding scale based on family income. Payment is made by cash or check at each appointment. Other than illness or accident, if you do not show up for an appointment, or if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, I ask that you honor the payment obligation for the session. It may be possible to receive payment from a third party or for you to be reimbursed by a third party for your sessions.

I am a member of the Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon, Lifewise, and Aetna provider panels and I am able to work with clients on Medicare. I can bill some other insurances "out-of-network." I'm also able to provide clinical supervision for both counseling and social work interns in Oregon.

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Eric Tyler, M. Div.

Speak Your Heart Counseling
GLBT Friendly
Website: www.speakyourheartcounseling.com
503-402-1974

Therapy is a beautiful, exciting, life-changing, tough, fascinating process. It requires commitment, persistence, and openness of mind. I bring to the therapy process a straightforward, yet compassionate and committed style. I bring humor and the desire to help my clients look at their individual issues within larger contexts, i.e., family, community, culture, and the world. I seek to walk beside my client, encouraging and helping them experience ambiguity without fear and find pieces of themselves they have left behind or not yet discovered toward the ultimate goal of a greater sense of worthiness, well-being, empowerment, authenticity and mercy.

My work is rooted in several strands of humanistic thought. I am happy to answer questions about these theories and perspectives and how one or another, or a blending of them may best meet your needs. With the benefit of years studying divine texts of many spiritual and philosophical paths, I am able to honor the unique and individual belief framework my client brings to the process of therapy. The issues my clents most often bring to therapy include spiritual dilemmas or conflicts, abuse, low self-esteem, poor boundaries, vocational decisions and ultimate questions of meaning and purpose.

I provide weekly sessions for my clients, so they are able to experience the full benefit of their investment of money, time and energy. My standard fee for a 60 minute session is $70, and I am willing to consider reducing the fee for a specific period of time if there are special circumstances. In this case, the fee is reviewed at the end of that period.

I welcome your calls and questions. And I am glad to schedule an initial face-to-face consultation at no cost. Please call me at 503-402-1974.

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Jennifer C. Zimmer, M.A., L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor
503-867-4212
Email: zimmer.jennifer@gmail.com

Ring the bells that still can ring.
Forget your perfect offering.
There is a crack in everything.
That is how the light gets in.

Leonard Cohen

I truly believe we all have the ability to heal ourselves. My approach to therapy, following this truth, is to help guide you to your own sense of self-empowerment. The more empowered one becomes in their own self-worth and their own values, the more one is able to believe that they actually do have control of their own lives, their circumstances, their emotions and thoughts, their very reason for seeking therapy. I, myself, have personally walked this path towards self-acceptance and forgiveness through love, which is the gateway towards healing. I encourage and challenge you for a moment to consider the reality that you actually have choices, choices that may lead you further into despair and/or choices that may lead you further to discover more happiness in your life. We do in fact create our own reality. My approach is client-centered, focusing on you and your current situation. I have over 10 years of mental health experience working with clients of all ages. I offer family, individual, couples and group counseling.

I received my Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from the Center for Humanistic Studies in Detroit, Michigan, 1998, and my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University, 1995. I believe the source of any discontent is rooted in the reality of one not actualizing their own true potential. I feel passionate towards helping others realize their dream. It is a tough world to live in right now. Even the simple energetics of leaving ones own home can create stress, which adds to the burdens we already carry. Awareness is the pathway to protection from unwanted influences, including others. If you are feeling incredibly stressed, depressed, anxious, can't seem to figure out what to do with your life or the ones you love, give me a call. I also have thorough experience in working with at-risk youth, adolescents who really need someone to talk to.

I offer a sliding scale making therapy affordable for you. Initial consultation is free. I am in the process of accepting certain insurance plans, so please mention your insurance carrier. Reiki is also available. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Susan Danehy, M.A.

Professional Therapy for Adults, Couples, Families, Children
503-995-5264
susan@danehytherapy.com

In my experience, therapy is a unique and dynamic process that involves both subtle shifts and meaningful changes. My approach to therapy combines warmth, humor and creativity. I provide therapy for people interested in depth work and "fine tuning" as well as those in immediate crisis. I work with individuals from an Adlerian perspective that helps them to feel encouraged, valued and productive in their lives. Goal setting can be very useful to move the therapy forward and alter patterns of thought and behavior that are interfering with the life that you want for yourself.

Some of my specialties are grief and loss, sexual abuse, depression and relational issues. In addition to my private practice, I also provide therapy for children, adolescents and families in an outpatient setting and a middle school. With families I take a more Structural approach in order to help the family organize in a way that has less conflict and is respectful to each member.

I received my B.A. from UCLA and my Master of Arts in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in Encino, CA. I continue my professional education through seminars and workshops so that I can better serve my clients. I am a member of the Oregon Counseling Association and participate in consultation groups as part of my commitment to the mental health community.

Sliding scale fees can be arranged in cases of financial stress and I offer a no cost, thirty-minute initial consultation to see if we are a good therapeutic fit. If not, I would be happy to refer you to one of my many trusted colleagues. At this time I do not accept insurance, and payment can be made in cash or check at the end of each session.

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Dina Yerex, M.S.,. Ed.S., LPC, NCC, CADC III, CAGC II

Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling
971-226-4040
www.dinayerex.com

Email: dina@dinayerex.com

I offer individual, couples and family counseling for people who are struggling with issues such as:

• Stress due to life changes
• Feeling depressed or down
• Having difficulty making changes -- feeling 'stuck,' ashamed, frustrated or angry about not making the changes you would like to make
• Relationship problems
• Communication problems
• Substance abuse or gambling problems
• Relationship with another who is using substances or gambling
• Difficulty after a traumatic experience
• Feeling anxious about making changes
• Grief and loss
• Building a meaningful and fulfilling life

I believe we all have the capacity to make positive choices and create growth in our lives, and that exploration of the past and present, along with learning skills for the present and future, can be helpful. A central focus of my practice is to help clients move out of cycles of self-blame for not meeting goals in spite of repeated attempts by instead learning to recognize the coping behaviors that are no longer working and replace those with more effective ways to meet goals.

Qualifications: I hold a Master’s degree in Community Counseling and an Education Specialist’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III, and Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor II.

Experience: I have been working in the mental health and addictions field in the Portland area since 2003. During this time, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to address issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and gambling addiction, and the impact of these on relationships.

My standard fee for a 50-minute session is $95.00. I offer one free 30-minute initial consultation per client, couple, or family, during which we can determine whether we are a good fit to work together. I am on some insurance panels, including MHN (covers HealthNet members), ODS, and LifeSynch (covers Humana members). I am able to bill some other insurance plans, and I can work with you to determine if your insurance will cover our sessions. If you are interested in working with me, do not have insurance, and would have difficulty paying my standard rate, please do not hesitate to contact me, as I have some availability for those paying at my discounted fee schedule rates. .

Practice Locations: I practice at the Wise Counsel office in Gresham and at a second office in Sandy.

I know that finding a counselor can be difficult, as each client has unique needs and each counselor offers a different skill set and approach. I invite all inquiries, and will be happy to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation with you. For more information about me and my practice, see my website at www.dinayerex.com

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Sarah Lindquist, MA MFT

Families, Couples, Individuals, Children, and Teens
503-260-6358
Website: www.sarahlindquist.com
Email: sarahlindquistmft@gmail.com

It has been my pleasure to work with individuals, families, children and adolescents for the past 9 years. I enjoy helping families and individuals overcome set backs that they may have encountered in their life so that they can move forward to be able to enjoy a more rewarding life. I have enjoyed being apart of this journey with families as they notice that they can overcome hardships and see that they have the skills and strength from within to accomplish these tasks.

My therapuetic style includes openness, honesty, humor, respect, empathy and education. I believe it is important to look at all areas in one's life (family systems, work, culture, activities, and relationships) to help create a workable treatment plan with my clients. I practice a strengths based model in which clients strengths and skills are highlighted to help promote and foster change. It is my ultimate goal to help my clients develop tools for themselves that can be utilized outside of therapy for years to come.

I was awarded a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University, and completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon. My professional experience includes working at:

• Children's Center Outpatient Mental Health - Child & Family Therapist
• The Christie School - Residential Treatment Counselor
• Looking Glass Homeless Youth Shelter
• Vancouver Public Schools - Child & Family Therapist

Payment for services: Individual Therapy (50 minute session) $65; Family Therapy (50 minute session) $75 A sliding fee scale, based upon need, may be available. If you have further questions I would be happy to answer them via phone or email. I am currently accepting new clients. Please feel free to contact me to discuss services.

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Stacy Cohen, Certified Rosen Method Practitioner

Integrated Mind-Body Therapy
503-880-8104

My work at Wise Counsel & Comfort is very different than that of my colleagues here who are professional counselors. The work I offer may be an important adjunctive therapy to support the work you are doing with your counselor. This is especially true if you are coping with the severe stress of loss or life transitions.

Rosen Method is distinguished by its gentle, direct touch. Using hands that listen rather than manipulate, the practitioner focuses on chronic muscle tension. As relaxation occurs and the breath deepens, feelings emerge, freeing the client to experience more aliveness, new choices in life, and a greater sense of well being.

I finds great reward from successfully motivating individuals who wish to find their own way to good health and a balanced lifestyle. I bring my own unique approach to Rosen Method and a genuine understanding of the mind body connection. I've recently completed my five year certification process in Rosen Method, facilitated by Rosen Center East. I have thirteen years of personal experience in movement and body mind therapies, and I am privileged to offer my services to you or your loved ones. Fees are affordable, and I welcome your calls.

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Peggy Van Duyne, M.S., N.C.C., L.P.C.

Nationally Certified Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Phone: 503-956-4506
Email: peggyjvanduyne@yahoo.com

I believe that we have the power to change the thoughts and feelings that keep us from achieving our full potential. In “becoming ourselves,” we hope for time and space to explore, “tinker” and ask questions without judgment. This is what I strive to give to each and every client.

I received my counseling degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I have worked within various counseling environments including working with:

* Adolescents and college age adults
* Grief, Loss and Transitions
* Alcohol and Drug treatment
* Eating disorders
* Academic Success
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Self-Esteem
* Life Skills

As a diversity oriented and GLBT friendly counselor, I work with clients towards overall wellness in their life. My hope for you is a life that is balanced, healthy and curious. I employ various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral, Adlerian and Person-Centered. Having lived in the Midwest, South and Northwest, I am aware of cultural impact on our choices and how social and self-advocacy can impact our lives. I enjoy the outdoors and animals, believing that both have to ability to empower and transform us.

My standard fee is 65.00/hour although I do have various sliding scale fee options available. The initial consultation is free

Please call 503-956-4506 to schedule an appointment. This line is confidential. I am glad to speak with you and answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to meeting you!

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Angela Lehr, M.S., L.P.C., C.R.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor, Consultant, Trainer
Individual Counseling for Adults impacted by Crime, Trauma
503-459-6385
Email: angelalehr@comcast.net
Website: http://cherryblossomcounseling.org

Welcome and thank you for visiting this site! Experiencing crime, trauma, or other challenging life events can create ripple effects in many aspects of our lives and can leave a person feeling vulnerable and forever changed. These can also be times of great opportunity and inner strength. Everyone deserves a supportive and safe environment in which to heal, understand, and reestablish a sense of balance, safety and security.

Counseling is a process of being heard and valued, receiving information, learning coping skills, creating goals while promoting self-acceptance. My approach is compassionate and practical and I believe in meeting the needs of the client by working together to decide on what will be most helpful.

I work with individuals and their families around the following:

• All forms of abuse including adult survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault
• Crime victimization: theft, robbery, assault, workplace crime and violence, survivors of murder/homicide victims (co-victims) and crime witnesses
• Non-offending parents whose child has been abused
• Crime and abuse victims with developmental disabilities
• Women experiencing issues of Post-Traumatic Stress, depression, anxiety, role adjustment, personal identity formation, grief and loss and relationship concerns.

I received my Masters in Counselor Education from Portland State University in 2001. I have been working with survivors of crime, trauma, and abuse and their families for over 10 years. I have also worked with and continue to provide consultation and training to law enforcement, government entities, community groups, businesses, and agencies to help them better understand and address the needs survivors of crime, trauma, and abuse and their families. I am a Nationally and State Certified Victim Specialist.

I offer a free initial 30 minute consultation either by phone or in person. My fees for a 50-minute counseling session range up to $90 per session and I offer a generous sliding fee scale to match your needs and financial situation. The number of counseling sessions is decided together based on your personal goals.

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David Gantz, LCSW, CADC III

Adult, Adolescent, Couples and Family therapy
Clinical Supervision
503-432-3268
Email: david_gantz@yahoo.com

Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
The world offers itself to your imagination,
Calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting
Over and over announcing your place
Mary Oliver

Let your life take flight.

I will work with you to clarify your vision and then encourage and empower you to travel your unique path through life. I believe we are marvelous and mysterious beings that sometimes have incurred damage from the travails and traumas we have endured. Often we can benefit from help cleaning our wounds and getting unstuck from old patterns. Then our natural healing processes will repair that damage. I enthusiastically support people on diverse life paths and in the LGBTQ communities.

I have a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am a master's level Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC III). I am certified to provide supervision for therapists proceeding toward their licensure. I bring a wide range of experiences and talents to my counseling practice. I have worked in community mental health, with adults and couples, and in schools and detention facilities with troubled teens. I enthusiastically support people on diverse life paths and in the LGBTQ communities.

I have received training in and utilize a wide range of practices from Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical-Behavioral, Narrative, and Gestalt Therapies, Hypnotherapy and Mediation.

I offer a complimentary, initial consultation from 20 to 30 minutes, to determine whether we will work well together. I will discuss payment policies at that time.

I am a provider for Regence/Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon and other insurance plans. If you present your insurance information, I will be glad to help you find out if they will pay for all or part of my services.

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Anne Bryant, M.A., L.P.C.

Individuals and Couples
Career Assessment and Job Search Assistance
503-442-6392
email: abcounseling@pobox.com
Website: http://annebryantcounseling.com

Are you ready to make some changes in your life but don’t know how to begin? Counseling can help you change your perspective, which can improve how you feel. Coping more effectively with negative thoughts and feelings can help you make a positive impact at work; put you in charge of your health, well being, and how you see yourself; and give you more time to put in to things you value. Imagine how it would be if you could achieve greater balance in your life, find a direction or purpose, and create or improve relationships.

What I can offer you:

• Ways to reduce depression, anxiety, frustration, stress and job burnout, through either brief, solutions-focused therapy or longer term therapy, if you want to go deeper.
• Skills to boost resilience in times of transition such as coping with losses.
• Relationship counseling with couples who want better communication, less arguing, greater connection.
• Help for families with parenting challenges, or those who are dealing with pregnancy loss.
• Support for family caregivers when their parents, in-laws, spouses or children develop serious health problems or are coming to the end of their lives.
• Extensive experience helping breast cancer survivors.
• Wide knowledge of career assessment tools used to explore and identify career and education goals.
• Practical strategies in today’s economy to make an impact with your job search and help you stay focused.
• Assistance with creating a resume and preparing for interviews.
• Job Search Support Group (see Events and Groups page)

I have over 25 years of experience working with adults, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the State of OR, and I uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality. I hold memberships in the Oregon Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Association (AMHA OR).

My standard fees are $80 for 50 minute individual sessions, and $90 for couple's sessions. Ask me about sliding fee options, available for those who otherwise could not afford counseling. I offer both evening and day appointments and accept cash and personal checks. Ask your Insurance Provider if they offer Behavioral or Mental Health Benefits, and if they work with out-of-network providers. If the answers are yes, I am willing to do the necessary paper work in order for you to get reimbursed, minus your co-pay. Please call or email me if you have any questions.

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Lori Maatta, M.A.

Individual and Couples Counseling
Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma and Geriatrics
503.516.1825
Lorilvs2av8@yahoo.com Are you looking for serenity or a healthy self-esteem?

Perhaps you seek balance or joy?

In therapy, we will work together to find what you seek. Your inner wisdom and my thoughtful contemplation will guide us through the process. You will be empowered to draw on your strengths to make changes. I provide a friendly, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to facilitate the process of uncovering. We may explore the past to uncover the roots of issues that are calling attention. Or we may focus on techniques to improve the here and now by exploring mindfulness, changing thought patterns and spiritual expression. I am honored to be an integral part of your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment.

Seniors and their families... I have over fifteen years of experience working with seniors and their caregivers, which has given me a deep appreciation for the challenges and rewards that come with aging. There is no specific chronological age that triggers the need for counseling. A senior seeking my services could be a vital eighty year old who has lost a spouse or a sixty year old with a deteriorating back. The defining criteria is that you are struggling with a change that is part of aging. I welcome holding sessions in your home if mobility or transportation is an issue. There are common issues of aging that confront us all as family members. You do not have to face them alone. Counseling helps to put things in perspective and alleviate stress.

I hold a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida. I have been working in social services for over 15 years. I enjoy and look forward to working with people with diverse backgrounds. I believe therapy should be accessible to all and have sets my fees accordingly. My fees are $65 per 50 minute session. I am very open to making adjustments to my fees depending on your circumstances. I am not accepting insurance at this time. Please contact me and ask for a free 25 minute consultation at 503.516.1825. You can also find me at www.myportlandtherapist.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Linda N. Firth, M.A.

Heart Spirit Coaching
lindanfirth@gmail.com
503-686-0116
www.lindanfirth.com

It's through empowering ourselves that we are most able to have the power to make a difference in the world. By focusing on and strengthening the positive aspects already present in your life, coaching can help you create goals that will lead you to create the life of your dreams. In this fast-paced busy world, I urge you to give yourself the gift of time to make sure the hard work you are doing now is guiding you to the future you really want.

My training in counseling, combined with my experience as a music teacher and certified master coach helps me work with clients to renew the creative spark, get organized, set and take action on life goals and uncover the self-defeating thoughts that keep you from manifesting your dreams.

I also specialize in coaching for adult ADHD. If disorganization, forgetfulness or impulsivity are keeping you from tapping your rich creative gifts or interfering with your success in work or school, I can give you tools that will provide immediate results. In addition, coaching can help you recognize your own self worth and provide practical information to help with managing time, developing supportive relationships, overcoming procrastination and getting organized.

I charge $80 per 55 minute coaching session. Please ask me about discounted coaching rates for currently enrolled college students. Some sliding scale fees are also available upon request.

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Mariah E. Apolito, M.A.

Individual, Couples and Family Therapist
503-453-0763
mariaheapolito@yahoo.com

Are you searching for peace?

We all strive for peace and well being in our lives and our relationships. I provide my clients with a fresh perspective by giving them an emotionally safe and supportive atmosphere. We will work together to tap into your own inner wisdom as you consider your life choices to examine if they are effective in reaching your personal goals and aspirations. Individuals as well as couples and families can benefit from counseling, and find that they can build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at the University of Oregon in 1999 and my Master of Arts Degree in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy at Portland State University in 2006. Since then, I've had the privilege of helping my clients, both youth and adults, cope more effectively with such issues as:

Anxiety and depression in adults and youth
Stress management
Grief, loss and trauma
Relationships
Communication skills
Coping with divorce and the complications of blended families
Parenting skills
Childhood struggles

All of us have times when we feel confident and strong, and other times when we feel lost and in need of a new perspective and additional strength. Some people seek counseling for a brief time to make a shift in their life, while others want more long-term support as they work through tough issues and life struggles. I use a number of different techniques depending on individual client needs and preferences, such as talk therapy, art therapy, role-playing, body awareness, and journaling. I believe that a supportive, compassionate and honest client-counselor relationship is essential to a positive counseling experience, and I work hard to build a positive rapport with every client I see. I have a multicultural approach; having worked and lived abroad I deeply respect the many differences in values across religions and cultures.

My standard price is $60 for a fifty-minute session, however I also offer a sliding scale based on income. I provide a free 30-minute initial consultation. Please give me a call or email me. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Janet Martin, L.P.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Healing from abusive relationships
Anger management
503-890-2795

Are you confused about your current relationship?
Do you feel unheard, blamed, powerless and hurt?
Would you like to understand what is going on and how to make positive changes for yourself?
Or, are you often angry and find relationships damaged?

Through empowering, supportive, and non-judgmental therapy I help my clients find their way to a more satisfying life.

Together, we will refine and negotiate your goals and use brief or long-term therapies as needed by you. Therapies I use are cognitive-behavioral, Jungian, E.M.D.R., art therapy, solution-focused, and self-relations. I believe that change happens in a safe, non-judgmental, and warm therapeutic environment. We actively work together to find the tools you need for change, whether support, information, developing new habits of thinking, or exploring unconscious material.

I have over 18 years experience in providing brief and long-term therapy. I received my Master's Degree in Psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon since 1991. I specialize in helping people heal from abusive relationships and learn anger management. Helping with work issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family and dysfunctional family issues are also areas of expertise.

Whether you are paying out of pocket for your counseling, or using benefits of an insurance plan, please call to discuss your needs with me and if I'm not able to assist, I'll make every effort to help you find the therapist who can.

My fees are $90 for a 50 minute session. Sliding scale rates can be negotiated. I am able to work with a number of insurance companies, specifically, ODS, Aetna, Healthnet, and MHN. I also can see state of Oregon employees with Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Lauren Johnson, M.S.W.

Professional Counseling
Adolescents, Teens, Adults & Families
503-860-9025
Email: LaurenJohnsonCounsel@gmail.com

My best qualities are my sense of humor and an unshakeable commitment to honesty, and both of these are reflected in my practice. I have been working with teens and families for almost ten years. I am respectful, realistic, and compassionate, and firmly believe that I have the greatest job on earth! My goal is to help people move themselves towards lives that make them happier and more fulfilled, and away from habits that are painful and destructive. I’ve found that people usually know when something isn’t working, but aren’t sure what to do instead. We can work together to find a solution that improves your life.
I completed my undergraduate studies at Cornell in 1997, and have a Master’s of Social Work from Columbia University. I've worked and studied abroad (China, and practiced in Boston and New York. I worked in a high school for older immigrants, lots and lots of adolescent residential treatment programs, and a psychiatric emergency room.

I specialize in work with teenagers, and particularly those dealing with challenges with attention, social engagement and the like. I have years of experience working with children and adults with severe abuse histories and severe behavioral problems, and have had success with many, many teens who, at first, wanted absolutely nothing to do with me. My main influences are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Carl Rogers’ belief in unconditional positive regard.

I believe that no one should ever be denied services for financial reasons. I don’t charge more than $40 a session EVER, and am willing to set a sliding scale in cases of need. Even in a recession, I don’t think mental health should be a luxury.

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Andrew Elmore, M.S.W.

Psychotherapy for Adolescents, Adults & Couples
503-360-8352
Email: AElmore.therapist@gmail.com

Whether it is the first time you are seeking therapy or if you are returning to therapy, the process of finding a therapist can be daunting. I believe it is essential to find a therapist that feels right, someone who can understand you.

I attempt to meet individuals where they are at, assisting each to examine their particular issues in a warm environment that fosters growth through exploration. My approach is psychodynamic; I work collaboratively with individuals in illuminating new strategies for creating positive change.

I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from the University of Chicago and have experience working as a therapist in hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, and residential treatment facilities. I have over ten years of experience working with families, couples, adolescents, and adults coping with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, loss, substance abuse, eating disorders, phobias and relationship difficulties. I provide culturally appropriate services and practice in a way that is LGBTQ affirming. I am a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) in the state of Oregon and I am in the process of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

I am committed to providing effective, affordable therapy; I have a flexible rate and provide a free 30 minute consultation to discuss the best way to meet your needs. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Rebecca Hetrick, M.A.

Client-Centered Counseling for Adults and Couples
Therapy informed by Jungian Perspective
503-984-8868
Email: Hetrick_Rebecca@yahoo.com

There comes a time for many of us when parts of our life stop working as well as they once did. Sometimes this happens suddenly through loss of a loved one, our job, our marriage, or some other traumatic event. For others of us, the natural transition into our forties, fifties, and sixties can be stressful and frightening. These events can impact relationships and threaten to ruin marriages or partnerships.

Some people have felt “different” from other people for as long back as they can remember. These people can develop many coping skills to hide their differences. They may be disorganized, forgetful, have trouble in school, social situations, working environments, and with relationships -- they may have received one of several labels as learning disabled. Regardless, there are strategies, insights, and skills I can offer to help.

There are many ways to come to a place of confusion, doubt, anger, depression, or anxiety about the future. Therapy can be a great comfort and help by providing a safe, confidential place to explore new ways to view others and our selves. My role is to assist individuals and couples to find new meaning and direction in turbulent times.

After several decades of working in the corporate world, I returned to my love of psychology. I earned a BA in Sociology from the University of Texas in 1970. At the age of 56, I returned to school for a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, California. I have been seeing clients since 2004 at the Portland YWCA Counseling Center. In 2009, I decided to start a private practice. Doing this work is privilege and sacred path for me.

My standard price is $40 for a fifty-minute session. I offer a sliding scale for those who cannot afford the standard price. Please contact me for a brief initial consultation at no cost.

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Earlyn Smith, L.P.C.

Individuals, Families and Children
Clinical Supervision
503-961-4535
Email: EarlynSmith@gmail.com

I believe people have incredible wisdom and resiliency, and the ability to create meaningful and satisfying lives. At times, however, almost everyone can benefit from support and assistance. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than thirty years experience providing that support and assistance to adults, adolescents, couples and families.

My approach to therapy is to start where you are and work with you toward where you want to be. Your goal may be specific and practical, involving choices and changes and new skills; or it may be something more complex, calling for deeper and perhaps longer term commitment to therapy. Therapy can be stressful, especially in the beginning, but it has been my experience that for clients who are strongly committed to their goals, and to learning and discovering how to more effectively use their wisdom and strengths, the rewards are great.

My areas of expertise include: coping with depression and anxiety, grief, loss and trauma; coping with life transitions and challenges such as illness, divorce and job loss; parenting including issues of step-parenting and blended families; improving relationships, and improving self-esteem and satisfaction with one's daily life.

I am committed to affordable therapy. My standard fee is $40 per session, with adjustments in some cases based on financial need. I welcome your call or e-mail, so we may discuss your goals and whether I might be the right therapist for you.

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Jayotta Jefferson Feimoefiafi, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
503-975-7499
Email: jayotta@comcast.net

My direct, down-to-earth therapy style works well for those who may have been hesitant to seek counseling in the past. I work hard to dispel some common myths held by young people and people of color that:

“Only crazy people go to a therapist.”
“Going to a therapist means you are not right.”
“It doesn't make any sense to tell a stranger all your business.”
“I can handle things myself.”

My undergraduate studies were at Spelman College and I was awarded my Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University. Over the years, I’ve had substantial experience working with adolescents, young adults and people of color, and I’ve developed a specializations in mixed ethnicity, identity, adjustment, eating and body image issues, relationship issues, trauma and abuse. I’ve worked in a variety of settings with teen parents, adolescents, medically fragile children dealing with ethnic identity issues, adoption, depression, child abuse counseling and prevention, and eating disorders. I welcome children, teens, individual adults, couples and families to my practice.

The quality of the relationship between counselor and client is central to making progress in therapy, so I offer a complementary initial consultation to be certain that the match is a good one. My hope is that if I am not the person to work with, I can still help you find the right place to go, or the right counselor to meet your needs.

If we do decide to continue, my fees are $90 for a 50 minute session and I offer a sliding fee scale to prevent finances from being a barrier to treatment. I do require payment of cash or check at the time of service.

Call me at 503-975-7499 or send me an email to schedule a first appointment.

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Michele Soleimani, LCSW

Individual Counseling for Adults
503.929.0669
www.PDXtherapy.com
michele.soleimani@gmail.com

Sometimes we may know where we want to go but just can't seem to get there. Too many times we are too close to a situation to see it with clarity; this is when a different set of eyes can really be helpful.

Whether you are trying to break unhealthy relationship patterns, suffer from anxiety and/or depression, struggling with substance abuse, or feel generally unsatisfied or lonely, therapy can assist you in unraveling troublesome patterns, enhancing relationships, and improving your everyday quality of life. I work with adults who want to discover a greater sense of self-acceptance, awareness, and direction in their lives.

We will work together to discuss your concerns, explore the resolutions you hope to find, and work out a plan towards getting better and living better. I will provide you support, encouragement, insights, observations, and challenges but ultimately it will be your decision as to what changes you will choose to make.

I began my social work career in 1997 in New York City and received my Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 2003. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been trained in different modalities of treatment such as motivational interviewing, DBT, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies. I am on several insurance panels and can also bill out-of network. A 30-minute consultation is free to determine if we are a good fit for each other. I generally charge $85 for a 50-minute session but am happy to discuss sliding scale fee options with you if finances are a concern. I believe therapy should be available and affordable to everyone, regardless of his or her financial situation. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Nancy F. Nasser-Marsh, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual, Child & Familly Therapy
503-927-9194
Email: nancy@nancynmtherapy.com
Website: www.nancynmtherapy.com

With nearly fifteen years in my profession, I have had the great privilege to support clients as they work to cope with depression, abuse and trauma, anxiety, panic and grief. Along the way, I've also developed expertise in complicated family issues... blended and step-family dynamics, adoption and parenting. During my graduate studies in social work at Portland State, my emphasis was on children and families.

Regardless of the particular issues you bring to therapy, the focus of our work together will be your healing. We'll work collaboratively to identify goals for your counseling and then work together to help you gain insight and practical skills to reach those goals.

I offer a complimentary 20-30 minute initial consultation to help both of us determine whether we will work well together. My standard fee for a 50-minute session is $100 and I offer a generous sliding fee scale. If, after the initial consultation, we agree to begin therapy and you are unable to pay my standard fee, we will decide together on fees you can afford. Payment is by check or in cash at each appointment and other than illness or accident, if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, I ask that you be responsible for payment for that scheduled hour.

I am a provider for Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon, Aetna, Com Psych, Life-wise, Magellan, MHN, ODS, PBHI, Providence Preferred, Tri-Care and UBH. Even if I am not a provider on your insurance panel, we may still be able to work together using 'Out of Network' benefits. Please talk to your insurance provider for more information. I am also on several Employee Assistance Program (EAP) boards through your employer. Please ask your human resource person for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Peggy Thompson, L.C.S.W., C.A.D.C.

503-575-0859
pegsthom108@yahoo.com

I believe each of us is capable of achieving more than what we might have settled for up to now. am interested in helping my clients reach their goals in a setting that is supportive and inspiring. My therapeutic orientations include cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution focused, trauma resolution, growing in healthy relationships and learning to be and stay calmer and more peaceful. A more focused spiritual orientation is available for those who desire this, as is working with visualization. I like to work and attune with my clients to find the approach that best works for them.

I have a background in Eastern practices, and have been doing various practices for over 30 years. I have training in mindfulness and other meditation practices and am familiar with non-dual traditions. I am also the equivalent of a Reiki master. I have studied Science of Mind and other positive thinking approaches and know that these can work! Having lived out of the country for a few years, I enjoy working with people from various cultures.

My MSW was awarded from the University of Hawaii and I earned my license working in a variety of agencies in Oregon. I have a Substance Abuse certificate and have worked with this population, including dual diagnosis. I studied at the Family Therapy Institute of Washington D.C. and studied hypnotherapy and rapid eye therapy. I’ve worked with children, adolescents and families and have experience in crisis line counseling and psychiatric rehabilitation. I specialize in helping clients with relationship issues, and recovery from addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss.

Regarding financial reimbursement - As a licensed professional, most insurance companies will provide payment for my services on the 'out-of-network' plan which means that your co-pay may be slightly higher. I also do sliding scale, $90 to $40, plus slots for some who need something even less than this. I offer a free 1/2 hr. consultation.

I look forward to meeting you!

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Tracy Heart, L.P.C.

Therapy & Counseling Services
503-805-6185

TracyHeart.Therapy@gmail.com
Office: 2037 NW Lovejoy, Portland, OR 97209

• Are you depressed or anxious?


• Are there challenges or questions in your relationships?


• Do you struggle with compulsive, addictive or similar behaviors as a way to manage feelings?


• Are you troubled by memories of childhood neglect or other trauma?


• Do you feel shame or regret about how you eat or about your body?

I have helped empower many clients to explore and overcome issues like these.

I received a Master’s degree in counseling from Lewis & Clark College here in Portland in 1992. My years of education, training and work in agencies and private practice have given me a detailed, integrative perspective about the symptoms and behaviors that trouble people – as well as the underlying challenges and complicated feelings that come up when dealing with them.

I have a broad background in many areas that helps me work sensitively with a variety of clients to meet their goals in therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I practice within the profession's highest ethical standards, which includes respect for diversity.

I’m not able to accept insurance at this time, but work to adjust my fees to my clients’ ability to pay. I often offer an initial, brief consultation at no cost. My standardized fee is $95 for a fifty-minute session. I have a generous sliding scale for those who are uninsured or prefer not to use insurance and will work with clients to set a rate that reflects their ability to pay.

I hope to hear from you soon.

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Marc Amoroso, M.A.

503-956-4660
Email: mark.amoroso@gmail.com

I work with adults who struggle with the most crucial issues we face: how to achieve intimate and loving relationships, how to find fulfillment and meaning in our work, and how to foster compassion not just for others but also for ourselves.

At times, modern society flouts and contradicts our most basic emotional needs and laws, and leads us into a morass of anxiety and stress, depression and low self-esteem. To help people find their way out I use a combination of treatments and techniques that address various aspects of a person’s experience, including feelings, thoughts and behaviors.

I am well versed in a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness based therapy, and existential therapy. Using a compassionate, respectful approach, I listen to the client to hear their perspective on what is challenging in life and how they would like things to be different. I work in collaboration with the client who is an active agent of change in the treatment. I tune into the different melodies of each individual’s particular experience so that together we can compose new melodies, leitmotifs, and eventually integrate all these parts into a greater symphony.

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Robert Finkelman, MS, LPC

Counseling and Life Skills
Individuals, Marriage, Child & Family
503-258-7971
Email: Therapy@RobertFinkelman.com

Difficult problems emerge from time to time. Feel supported through change and develop lifelong skills in managing life challenges. Benefit from a full clinical repertoire of evidence-based ways to assist you.

Areas of Specialty and Interest:

Relationships ~ School Problems ~ Trauma ~ Workplace Concerns

Self-worth ~ Stress Management ~ Depression ~ Anger Management ~ Anxiety

Alcohol & Drug Issues ~ Health Challenges ~ Grief & Loss Issues ~ Parenting

Women’s Issues ~ Child and Family Issues ~ Men’s Issues ~ Older Adult Issues ~ Spirituality

I hold a Masters in Counseling from San Francisco State University, 1994. I have a Masters in Education from Adelphi University, 1982, and a BA in Psychology from the State University of New York at Binghamton, 1978.

I have extensive experience and training in assessing and treating children and families, adolescents, couples, adults and older adults which includes: county mental health clinics; child and family agencies; schools, outpatient and intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for men, for women, and mixed groups; and as geriatric specialist to nursing homes and independent living facilities.

Fees: I offer a FREE 30-minute consultation to help you determine if there’s a good “fit”between us. I am a provider for WellPoint, Aetna, ODS, and MHN/HealthNet, continuing to add panels for your convenience. My private pay fee is $90 for 50-minute sessions. Sliding scale fees are available. Please call me for additional information.

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Kim Filla, L.C.S.W.

Specializing in Counseling & Psychotherapy for
Adolescent Girls and Women
971-570-7624
Website: www.ExhaleCounseling.com
Email: ExhaleCounseling@gmail.com

As a woman of color, youth development specialist, and an advocate for healthy living, I have chosen to focus my practice on adolescent girls and women. As a woman, there are so many roles and expectations to fulfill. And as an adolescent, life can seem so confusing, unfair, and uncertain.

For the past 12 years, I have enjoyed learning from adolescents and families about the issues important to their everyday living. Life is full of ups and downs. And with loss, disappointment, pain, and sadness; there is hope, opportunity and challenge. I enjoy being a part of this journey and helping others overcome obstacles that "get in the way". I provide guidance and support for adolescent girls and women looking to improve their relationships, communication skills, self-esteem, emotions management, and overall health.

Sometimes we feel stuck in our situations. In order to make certain changes to positively impact our lives, we need to shift how we think and how we internalize our problems and stressors. Having a strengths based foundation, I draw from your unique assets and from Solution focused, Cognitive behavioral (CBT) and Narrative therapies (NT). As you share your story (goals, needs, and hopes) with me, we will consider your environment that surrounds you and will look at your past, present, and future to identify problems and solutions. By providing a safe place for you to explore your personal story, you will gain skills to problem solve, let go, bring to awareness, and resolve in order to self-improve.

We may address...

* Adolescent Issues
* Life transitions, Goals, Balance
* Motivational Barriers and Procrastination
* Stress, Emotions, Anger Management
* Ethnic Identity, Acculturation, Coping style, and Psychological distress
* Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
* Loss or Grief
* Relationship issues
* Time management
* Career choice, Personal Development, and Burn-out

Are you ready for the journey, challenge, and opportunity?

My standard fee is $80 per 50 minute session. Sliding scale fees are available. I offer a free 30-minute consultation for us to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit.

"The miracle is not that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."

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Marney Hoffman, M.A.

Individual & Family Counseling
503-504-5067
Email: Marney@MarneyHoffman.com
Website: www.MarneyHoffman.com

Mental distress often comes along when we attempt to grow, be different or to survive the changes that life brings our way. Even transitions that are welcomed can be stressful to the body and mind. If the struggle to manage change becomes difficult, many people face some form of depression or anxiety.

Therapy can provide relief from your symptoms, a reconnection with your self and will allow for a firmer basis for moving ahead in your life.

My emphasis is one of integration. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to integrate their internal experiences (and feelings) with their external reality (and relationships). I believe that successful living entails being able to balance, integrate, and thrive in both spheres in one’s life. My specialties include:

Anxiety and Depression

Relationship problems (repairing and strengthening relationships, identifying and changing recurrent relational patterns that cause problems in one’s living practice)

Life Transitions (e.g., leaving home, separation or divorce, parenting challenges, bereavement, career change, retirement, coping with chronic illness)

Self-Esteem

Stress Management

“Phase of Life Issues”(helping teens and adults with friendship issues and individualization issues)

My clinical training and expertise includes therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adult individuals, family and group therapy. I use a variety of empirically supported approaches and techniques to help guide our work together. I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Fielding Graduate University and have worked in both private practice and community mental health agencies.

My standard fee is $75.00 per 50-minute individual or family session. I offer a free 30-minute consultation and generous sliding-scale fees may be available.

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Brandt Hueser, L.C.S.W.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Providing Professional Therapy ~ EMDR
503-890-9697
brandthueser@gmail.com

Welcome to my practice. My name is Brandt Hueser. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults. After graduating with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2003, I have provided both home based and outpatient therapy to at risk youth and families in both Virginia and Oregon.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with such issues as:

anxiety and depression

divorce

loss

trauma

blended families

ADHD

school issues

relationship issues

My training and practice is based in family systems, narrative and cognitive-behavioral theories. In addition, I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which specializes in helping children and adults heal from trauma. I believe that small shifts at any level, i.e. personal, environmental, or within relationships, can affect positive change within any individual and system. I also believe the stories that families and individuals carry with them serve as a blueprint for decision making and patterns throughout life. Changing these patterns and belief systems is an important part in reaching your personal goals. My use of EMDR works to create movement and change when one feels stuck due to unresolved traumas. EMDR is an evidence based practice that helps resolve trauma that has been stored in the body as well as the mind. My holistic approach of mind, body and environment is designed to help you reach your individual and/or family goals.

I do provide a sliding scale. I am also willing to work with insurance companies for reimbursement. Please email me or call me with any questions and to set up an initial appointment.

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Trina Elsasser, M.Coun., N.C.C.

Counseling Adults, Adolescents, and Couples
503-803-0821
Email: trina.elsasser@gmail.com

Life brings with it many challenges and opportunities that are at times difficult to resolve alone. As your counselor I seek to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where we can work together to gain insight into your current struggles, determine your goals, and establish how best to create the more fulfilling life that you desire. As we explore your current issues we will look at how past events have shaped your self-perception, affecting current relationships and your ability to cope with present challenges. I'm confident that all of us have the ability to change as I have experienced the results both personally and with my clients. My special interests include grief and loss, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and issues within relationships.

I believe the therapeutic process is a collaborative journey shared between client and counselor. My counseling style is individualized to each person I work with, as all of us are unique individuals with our own special way of viewing life. “One size does not fit all.”I use an integrated approach utilizing techniques from various counseling philosophies to provide an environment where you can learn to recognize self-defeating patterns, find meaning and purpose, and feel encouraged and empowered to make new choices. I believe that having a counseling relationship where you feel accepted and safe provides you the opportunity to thrive and grow.

I earned my Masters of Counseling in Marital, Couple, and Family counseling from Idaho State University and I am a Nationally Certified Counselor. I continue to learn all that I can about helping others by attending workshops and seminars, and by consulting with fellow counselors. I have years of training and experiences that have helped me to have insight, empathy, and compassion for all that I work with.

My fee is $40.00 for a fifty-minute session, and sliding scale fees may be available for those who cannot afford the standard fee. Payment in the form of check or cash is accepted at the time services are provided. I look forward to meeting you and would be honored to share in your life’s journey. Please contact me for a free thirty-minute consultation appointment.

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Yasmin Malik, M.A.

Individual, Couples and Adolescent Therapy
503-415-0749
Email: yasminhere@hotmail.com

I am a mental health counselor who specializes in art therapy with a humanistic and holistic approach to help gain personal awareness. My areas of focus include life transitions, including pregnancy and post partum, relationships, heading to college, multicultural assimilation, parent/child communication and making new life decisions.

When engaging in therapy, it can be difficult to describe your experiences or needs in words alone. Art and visual imagery can provide a release when you’re feeling mentally or verbally “stuck”. Overwhelming emotions can make life feel like a tangled mess. Together, we can work through them, until things fall into place more clearly. My approach is flexible, and we can map out a path that suits your personal needs in therapy. To find out if we would be a good fit, I offer a free initial consultation. My fee is $75 for a 50-minute session; I also offer a sliding scale for special financial situations.

I received my master’s degree in art therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2006. I have been practicing a combination of traditional talk and art therapy in Portland, providing solution-focused counseling to meet individual needs. Let’s see what we can figure out together for a more peaceful and fulfilling life experience.

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Allison Bonifay, M.A., CADC

Individual Counseling for Adults and Adolescents
Focus on Anxiety Disorders
503-679-9435
Email: bonifaymentalhealth@gmail.com

It is my belief that when we feel healthy, educated and empowered, we make better decisions and are able to appreciate the varied experiences we encounter in life. I also believe that every individual has the power within themselves to make positive changes. My role is to help you find that power, embrace it, and work with it to make the needed changes happen.

I received my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University, and it was there that I developed a passion for researching and treating anxiety disorders. In practicing evidence-based treatments for anxiety, my belief in the healing ability of therapy has only strengthened. For the past 6 years, I have worked extensively with adolescents and adults, both individually as well as in residential settings. Over this time, I have witnessed the paralyzing effects of anxiety, especially in everyday living.

Do you feel frustrated, scared and exhausted because you experience:

~ Worrying all the time
~ Intrusive negative thoughts
~ Sudden panic without understanding why
~ Feeling restricted in what you feel safe doing or where you feel safe going
~ Extreme nervousness being around or in front of people

People telling you...

"You worry too much."
"You collect too much stuff."
"You should just relax."

There are many different therapy approaches available to you. My general approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because research has shown that this type of therapy can be very effective in treating many problems, especially anxiety, depression, and substance abuse disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a goal-oriented framework where we can track progress and measure change as we work together. This approach allows us to explore past experiences, yet keep the focus on the “here and now”while in treatment.

I believe that therapy is most effective when we actively work together; I commit to providing you with support, knowledge, and encouragement as you gain all that you need to eventually become your own therapist.

One unique aspect to my practice is that I offer therapy sessions in the community and, if appropriate, in your home. Research has found that when treatment for anxiety is provided in the natural environment, symptoms are alleviated more fully. My goal is to help you feel healthier, empowered, and more in control of your life.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation, and my schedule permits appointments on Saturdays. My fee for 50 minute therapy sessions is $65.00 per session. I also offer sliding scale fees to those that qualify.

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miya abbott, m.s.w.

503-951-0328
Email: miya.msw@gmail.com

I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and family therapy. My goal in working with clients is to meet them where they are and create a safe, honest relationship with clear expectations in which they can find the space to work on things that are getting in the way of life working how they want it to.

I approach this work from a developmental perspective, which means I am continually working to recognize and build from strengths and needs as they currently present for individuals and systems.

I believe that:

~ Therapy should be about who you are, not who your therapist is.

~ Therapy should be client centered and strengths-based.

~ Therapy is a non-judgmental and fluid process.

~ The therapist should be versatile and able to adjust the therapeutic modality to meet the needs of the client.

My work with families is focused on finding a balance that's healthy for every member of the system. I'm trained in a number of techniques for increasing supportive parenting, and I have experience facilitating play therapy and narrative therapy for children or adolescents working through developmental or trauma-related issues. My work with couples is entirely secular, and focuses on successful communication and working through family-of-origin issues together. With individuals, I utilize a number of techniques that are all grounded in an open and empathic therapeutic relationship.

Call or email me to find out more about me and determine if I’d be a good fit for your needs right now. I offer a no-cost initial consultation, and rates for sessions are $40 per 50 minutes, with a sliding scale option available.

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Amber L. Cottrell, M.A.

Adult, Adolescent, and Couples Counseling
503-314-9198
Email: amber_cottrell@hotmail.com
website: www.ambercottrell.com

Life can sometimes be unpredictable and challenging and many people find themselves stuck in behavior patterns, distressing emotions, or unsatisfying relationships. You may find that you need some guidance to navigate these times in your life. A supportive therapeutic environment can help you find solutions to the challenges you face.

My approach is practical, straightforward, and collaborative with the goal of expanding self-awareness, goal setting and gaining insights into patterns that might be causing difficulty in your life and in your relationships. While emotional pain brings you into therapy, it is your strengths that are an integral part of the therapy process. Each therapy is unique in detail and in duration and I have found the most success comes from using different methods from a variety of theoretical approaches.

One of the best predictors of successful therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to allow us to get to know each other and to ensure that we are a good fit. Thereafter my fee is $40 per session.

Please call me at 503-314-9198 or email me at amber_cottrell@hotmail.com for an appointment. I look forward to working with you.

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Megan Miller, M.Ed., M.F.T.

Marriage & Family Therapist
Counseling Individuals, Couples & Families
Narrative & Solution-Focused Approach
503-730-9282
Email: megan.wisecounsel@gmail.com

I believe that change cannot happen until the desire to change is greater than the desire to stay the same. As a result of this, I find it important to examine the motivation behind our actions and resolve ambivalence in order to move forward with change. My personal therapeutic style is influenced by techniques used in motivational interviewing, as well as narrative and solution-focused therapies. This means that I assist clients in understanding the stories of their lives with a focus on finding solutions rather than remaining stuck in problems. I work collaboratively with clients to determine how therapy can assist them in moving forward in their lives and finding their own happiness.

I received my Master’s degree from the University of Oregon’s Marriage and Family Therapy program where I was trained in systems and communication theories. As a result of this training, I developed an interest in understanding the ways individuals communicate with one another and examining the contexts in which people live their lives. I aim to understand each person’s framework from a systemic perspective and thus take into consideration the family system, social network and greater societal influences. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of life struggles including: depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, trauma and relationship concerns.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation to discuss your therapeutic needs. My fee is $60 for a 50 minute session, however a sliding scale is offered to accommodate a variety of budgets. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, I can be reached at 503-732-9282 or by e-mail at: Megan.WiseCounsel@gmail.com

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John Benassu, L.P.C., C.G.A.C. II

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor
Existential-Humanistic Therapist
503.840.7655
Email: jbenassu@comcast.net
Website: JohnBenassu.com

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on personal exploration, which leads to deeper understanding and connection with self and others. By knowing better who you are through your self-discovery process, you will know both your vulnerabilities and your strengths, and be able to live your life with less distress and greater satisfaction.

I work with adults in individual and couples therapy. Particular issues that I focus on include:

* Personal growth
* Life transitions
* Relationship concerns
* Codependency
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Problem gambling and other addictions

I am a patient listener and perceptive at helping clients identify problem areas in their lives and helping clients discover solutions to their problems. I am able to connect with my clients at a deep and meaningful level. I am very empathetic and understanding of what my clients are experiencing and dealing with.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation, an opportunity for us to meet and determine if we are a good therapeutic fit. My fee is $90 per 50-minute session. I hold some times open for clients who are unable to pay my full fee. We can discuss fees during our first consultation session. I do not bill insurance directly. I accept payment at the time of service and provide a statement that you may then submit for insurance reimbursement.

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Judith DeNunzio, P.M.H.N.P.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management
503-936-0191

With nearly thirty years experience supporting her patient's medication needs, Judy is a seasoned clinician who brings wisdom, and a calm compassion to her practice. She is able to work with a variety of insurance companies and offers a need-based sliding fee scale for clients paying out of pocket.

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Mary Welch, P.M.H.N.P.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management & Counseling
503-504-2157

Education and Experience: I am a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner in the state of Oregon. I graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University with a Master’s of Nursing degree in June 2008. I have experience in medication management, counseling, and chemical dependency treatment. I am employed at Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare and have a private practice. In my private practice I can provide medication management, counseling or both to clients aged seventeen and up.

Approach to Treatment: I take a collaborative approach to medication management. It is important for people to understand the role medication can play, the way medication works in the body, potential side effects as well as benefits. Questions about medications and my rationale for medication choices are welcomed. Medication is one tool of many in treating mental health problems and maintaining mental health wellness. I enjoy being a member of a team that includes the client, counselor and other health professionals.

My approach to counseling can include cognitive-behavioral and solution focused techniques. I work within a framework that includes body, mind and spirit. Goals for therapy are based on the client’s specific concerns. I am happy to provide brief, focused treatment or longer term exploration of issues and concerns.

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Lucian Schloss, M.A.

Integral Counseling Psychology
Couples, Individuals and Adolescents
503-830-4224

Email: lucianschloss@gmail.com

I believe that we come to relationship in order to heal and become fuller human beings. If you are experiencing difficulty in your relationship and it is affecting you, your partners or your family's well being, then Imago couples therapy is a great way to find a deeper level of intimacy, understanding and relationship. I am currently in the process of being a trained and certified Imago counselor. Imago offers very practical tools that can be learned and applied to everyday communication and healing. All relationships experience the highs of romance and the lows of resentment, power struggles and lack of communication. I can help you and your partner tap into the underlying issues and dynamics, allowing you to become closer, better friends and lovers, while working out deeper wounds. I also specialize in working with couples where there has been an affair -- most of the time affairs are symptomatic of deeper issues in the relationship. Although painful, sometimes the affair can serve as a catalyst to transform the relationship. If you are new to a relationship or seeking premarital counseling, I have a range of experience and understanding of how to create a healthy relationship from the roots up.

I attempt to help individuals work with all the different conflicting “parts”of self and help reintegrate the parts into a cohesive whole. I work well with people suffering from anxiety, depression and insomnia. I help individuals rework their inner stories into full narratives that allow them to be compassionate with themselves and others.

I also work with children and adolescents who are experiencing developmental challenges. I specialize in working with students who have dropped out of school. I have found that teenagers need a mentor, educator and counselor in order to develop into their full potential.

I have a background in different spiritual practices, both eastern and western, meditation and religion. I have found that working to create a spiritual perspective and practice aids in the capacity to transform our everyday hardships into meaningful opportunities for growth.

My going rate for 1 hour couples sessions is $75-$50, I also do 50 min sessions with couples for $40. I offer a sliding scale for individuals and adolescents from $60-$30. Please contact me if you would like to set up an appointment or receive a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we are a good match.

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Anna Belle Marin, Ph.D., M.A., Counseling

Counseling Individuals, Couples & Families
503-307-9822
Website: www.pdxtherapy.com
Email: annabmarin@gmail.com

I believe our natural state is one of physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness and balance. Life events can bring us out of alignment with our true selves and authentic nature. I see the ultimate goal in therapy is to help you gain skills to realign yourself to your center, to your environment and others. Therapy sessions are available for individuals, couples and families. Session fees are $40 with a free ½ hour introductory session, and sessions available on weekends.

I draw from a wealth of life experience as a yoga teacher, dancer, university professor, research scientist and world traveler, as well as a strong education to serve you with competency. I have a MA degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy and depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA as well as a Ph.D. in Food Science with a minor in Psychology from Cornell U., Ithaca, NY. I am continuing my education to enhance my therapy practice with training in “Somatic Experiencing,” a modality used for healing trauma.

I offer support for depression, anxiety, stress and life adjustments, trauma healing, improving self image and enhancing relationships through better communication. Therapy approaches I use include self psychology, present centered awareness, body-centered awareness, psychoanalytic theory and family systems. I look forward to supporting you on your life journey.

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Shelley Henle Sauer, L.P.C.

Professional Therapy for Adults, Couples & Adolescents
503-954-2112
Email: shenlesauer@comcast.net

If you cannot fully express your true self, then the world will never get to experience the real you! Not one other person can offer the traits and attributes that you have. The world will be a less rich and diverse place without your uniqueness.

It can be painful to feel blocked, not able to live your life as fully as possible. This can manifest as depression or anxiety, problems in relationships or work or home, fear of taking risks, anger, unhealthy choices or patterns---really any strong uncomfortable feelings or experiences.

If you want a better life, there are ways to make this possible. For a long time, I have had such a passion for helping people get relief from pain, and help them move towards more happiness. I can help you gain an understand of what is blocking this “happiness,”and assist you to create a path and move toward a more positive, creative and fulfilling existence. Along the way, it can be very helpful to develop balance between the emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual aspects of self.

One of my strong qualities is a very keen perceptive ability, and the ability to communicate it in a clear manner--yet also in a way that is soft and sometimes humorous. I also have a large collection of tools to access and share with you being experienced with cognitive behavioral, DBT, strength-based, solution focused and psychodynamic therapies. I very much like to collaborate actively together, to figure out what’s going to work best to help you.

I have a Masters Degree in Counseling, am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and have more than 15 years experience in a variety of settings. I am also currently on staff at the outpatient behavioral health program of Providence St. Vincent. Some insurance companies will reimburse for my services. My regular fee is $85. Please consider negotiating for a more affordable fee, if needed. You may reach me by phone at 503-954-2112 or by e-mail at shenlesauer@comcast.net.

With unfailing kindness, your life always presents what you need to learn.
Whether you stay at home or work in an office or whatever,
the next teacher is going to pop up.

~Charlotte Joko Beck~

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Bobbi Lynn Barlow, M.A., R.C.

Office: 408 West 9th Street
Vancouver, Washington
Telephone: 360-823-6088

Like you, most people seek therapy when they feel stuck and in need of a solution. You may need guidance as you seek to cope with difficult circumstances. You may need to change unhelpful habits. You may be in a life transition, and ready to take this opportunity to recreate a life more fulfilling.

I believe that each person has an innate compass that directs them towards living more fully. As your therapist, I will provide a safe and encouraging place for this to happen. I find it rewarding to sit with a fellow traveler on the journey to insight, growth, and healing.

I have experience working with the following issues:

• Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar, Adult ADD/ ADHD
• Relationship conflicts at home or at work
• Mid-life transitions
• Life after recovery from addictions, alcoholism
• Adult children and spouses/partners of substance-abusing loved ones

My work history includes eight years cumulative experience including the following: community mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and adolescent treatment. I also have over 20 years experience with Al-Anon and other 12 step programs.

I hold a Masters Degree in Counseling, and am working toward licensure. I am unable to accept insurance at this time. Hourly rate is $65.00 per 50 minute session. Sliding scale available for those in financial hardship, and I offer a 30 minute free consultation to help both of us decide whether I’m the right counselor for you.

Please feel free to call and ask for more information, and to make an appointment. I can be reached at 360-823-6088. Any information left on my voicemail is confidential.

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Heather Nielsen Clute, M.A.

Individuals & Families
Specializing in Health Issues (Diabetes) / Eating Disorders / Career Counseling
541-400-0478
Email: heathernclute@yahoo.com
Website: BeingWellSolutions.com

"Be a light unto yourself." Buddha

Heather Nielsen Clute, M.A. is grateful for the opportunity to serve and support individuals, families, groups, and organizations who seek to improve their overall well being. Using a variety of individually-tailored healing, counseling, mindfulness and coaching techniques, Heather helps to bring increased awareness of how we perceive, manage, and facilitate our own health and healing. Additionally, we work together to improve communication and cooperation between individuals and the systems in which we all exist: workplace, healthcare, schools, families, neighborhoods, etc.

Heather has been working in diabetes education, coaching and counseling since 1999. While working in San Diego, California, she developed a number of diabetes education and support programs for patients and health care professionals. She enjoys working with all age groups, with a particular affinity for children, adolescents, and young adults as well as those living with diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. She also offers support for individuals and families dealing with eating disorders, weight management, body image issues, career counseling, and families in transition.

She is in the office on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, with additional office hours on Saturday. Her fee is $40/hour, with sliding scale options for situations of financial hardship.

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Jeanne Cory, M.A.

Individual, Marriage, Family Counseling
"Art, Play & Talk Therapy"
503-998-7956
Email: J.Cory@comcast.net
Website: JeanneCory.com

Do you sometimes feel really stuck in life? Would talking to someone objective help you get some clarity about your life's issues? My clients say... "I feel better after talking to you," "You made me laugh and that felt good," "My problems don't seem so troublesome now."

Some of the benefits of seeing a therapist or coach include: Feeling connected and supported in problem solving and decision making, improved self-esteem, and developing more resiliency. Having another point of view - one that is non-judgmental and accepting -- can facilitate change allowing one to become unstuck.

As a mature therapist I see the whole picture. You are unique in your own experience of life. Addressing the core issues of your life can be empowering in a safe space.

I completed my master's degree at the College of Norte Dame, and I've had substantial experience and success working with clients with addictions, family issues, low mood, worry, adjustment problems and more.

And, sometimes words are not enough to get to the core of what is happening. I am skilled at facilitating various modalities of art therapy, play therapy and sand tray therapy. We use mixed media to address and explore various parts of yourself that otherwise may be undiscovered.

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Faith Buchanan, M.A.

Counseling services for individuals, couples and families in transition
503-972-7856
Email: Faith@BetweenWorldsCounseling.com
Website: BetweenWorldsCounseling.com

Transitions create a shift in how we identify ourselves in the world from what is comfortable and familiar into the unknown. Our interpersonal relationships are impacted by the loss or addition of family members, changes in careers, religious communities, cultures, or living situations. We may find ourselves depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, lacking confidence, and in need of some kind of help.

I offer support and guidance for individuals, couples, and families who are going through a time of transition. I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a master’s degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. I completed a leadership training program in Ghana, West Africa, and worked at an international high school in South Korea for two years. My educational, professional, and personal experiences have prepared me to meet the diverse needs of my clients by providing a therapeutic space for healing and transformation.

My primary goal as a therapist is to connect people with their authentic selves and their communities. I use a feminist theoretical orientation while working within a depth psychological framework. Feminist therapy takes into account the impact of society on psychological development. Ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and race are important in how we understand ourselves in relationship with the world around us.

Depth psychology is based on the work of Carl Jung and provides a therapeutic framework for the individuation process. Dreams and creativity are honored as a means for the unconscious to guide the healing process.

Please contact me at 503-972-7856 to schedule a free 30-minute consultation where we will have the opportunity to talk about my services and your needs. You may also email me with your questions at Faith@BetweenWorldsCounseling.com .

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Mary Jayne Wykowski, M.S.W.

CADC I, CGAC I
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor
Individual & Group Therapy
503-312-5181
Email: mjwyko@gmail.com

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be? ..." Nelson Mandela's inauguration speech, 1994

Welcome, and congratulations on taking action toward change; visiting this site demonstrates your courage and movement. It is my belief that loss, trauma, depression, and/or addiction often clouds our resiliency and wisdom. I will work with you to recognize your strengths while incorporating therapeutic tools such as Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Narrative therapies. We can identify patterns and paths, which will likely move you towards a more fulfilling life.

My passion lies in assisting and then witnessing growth. Our work may vary; short term concerns like "I need to learn how to talk to my boss," might be handled in a few sessions. While issues such as addiction, gambling or substance abuse, depression or anxiety and a desire to live a more satisfied life may take more time. The integrative nature of my work allows for family of origin explanations, without blaming, as a springboard to acknowledge and move toward change.

Several of my clients throughout numerous non-profit and mental health settings in our community, have affirmed that the therapeutic relationship and feeling heard can be powerful healing tools. My experience and areas of strengths include:

* Life Transitions (mid-life consciousness, new parents, aging)
* Depression
* Grief
* Career Burnout
* Addiction
* Relationship Issues
* Cognitive Disability
* Codependency
* Parenting Skills

My fee is $60 per 50 minute hour for individual sessions with sliding scale options available. I offer a no cost, thirty-minute initial consultation and offer referrals when appropriate. Payment may be made in cash or check at the end of each session, as I am unable to accept insurance at this time.

Please call my confidential line @503-312-5181 to schedule an appointment.

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Shoko White, M.A.

Counseling & Psychotherapy for Individuals
Bilingual: Janpanese/English
shokowster@gmail.com
503-863-6708

Through my experience of living in both Eastern and Western cultures, my goal is to keep a balance between the extremes, such as the traditional Eastern way of “silence is golden”and the Western way of “logic comes first”, or between “harmony”and “confrontation”. I do not reason out things into black or white. I appreciate gray. There are a lot of gray areas and middle ways in life where one could find potential.

I believe that each individual has precious life experience and history, which is unique to that person. I also believe in the resilience of the individual and in her own power to heal herself at any stage of life. Therefore, my philosophy of therapy is to help an individual draw out her inner power to heal and to empower the person’s strengths. The theoretical bases are the Jungian concept of human development that is the life-long process of individuation; the object relations theories that emphasize the relational needs in human development, especially a relationship between a mother and her child; cognitive behavioral theories, an existential view of the human condition, and art therapy theory. I focus on adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and existential difficulty through life transitions or traumatic experiences in the past.

My attitude toward a client is based on the client-centered approach, seeking the best way to deal with the client’s presenting issues. The therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist is crucial for a healing process. I regard art as a safe means for an individual to explore the self, personal concerns, or existential anxieties; therefore, I occasionally employ art as a part of a treatment plan when it seems appropriate for the client. My therapeutic techniques are non-threatening, non-judgmental, and eclectic, depending on the needs of the clients. I hope that the process of therapy will be a way to reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, and encourage personal growth.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. After 20 years of administrative work in Tokyo, I decided to start a new life, relocated to Portland in 2002, and returned to school. I hold a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Marylhurst University in Oregon. During my practicum in 2005-2006, I received formal training in the mental health field at an adult day health and social center. I continue to work there as an intern art therapist. I also have received counseling training at a community counseling center in Portland for past two and a half years. I am an intern art therapist and a registered intern in Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, and receive clinical supervision each month.

My standard fee is $40 for a fifty-minute session. I offer a sliding scale for those who cannot afford the standard fee. Payment is accepted by cash or check. I am not able to accept insurance or credit card payments at this time. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Brian Tucker, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Offering individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults
503-381-1549
DrBrianTucker@gmail.com

Hello, my name is Dr. Brian Tucker. If you are seeking change, support, or a new direction in life, I would like to offer my therapy services to you.

I have wide ranging professional experience, successfully treating people with severe mental illness, as well as working with people who want assistance meeting the challenges of everyday life. Although people seek my services for many personal reasons, some of the areas I specialize in are: depression, anxiety and stress reduction, trauma, management of chronic health conditions and pain, addiction, and relationship counseling.

My approach to therapy is guided by well-researched practices as well as professional and personal experience. In general, I help people develop abilities to address immediate concerns, while also focusing on understanding and changing any longstanding factors that lead to these concerns. In my work I draw from mindfulness based practices, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also believe one of the most important aspects of therapy is establishing a therapeutic relationship that is respectful and safe.

I regard my clients as unique individuals who have the potential to grow, learn, and cope more effectively. They often report that they feel validated and supported, are able to view themselves and their circumstances in a more balanced manner, and feel more equipped to navigate the relationships, challenges, and goals in their lives.

Since entering into therapy is an emotional and financial investment, I encourage people to find the therapist with whom they feel most comfortable. I offer a 30-minute initial consultation at no charge to help you make your decision. My usual fee is $120 per 50-minute session. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel you cannot afford my services. I offer a sliding scale and will work to accommodate your financial situation. Although I am not associated with any insurance plans, my services may be covered by your health insurance as an out-of-network provider. Thank you for considering me, I wish you the very best in your search, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best wishes,

Brian Tucker

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Christopher J. Hoots, M.A., BeNCC

Individuals & Couples ~ LGBT
503-432-6248
Email: Counseling@ChrisHoots.com
Website: ChrisHoots.com

I am a mental health counselor focusing on helping individuals and couples create positive changes in their lives. I believe through therapy we can help to create stability, facilitate calm, and bring happiness into your day to day life. During our work together, we will determine what is and is not working for you, what kinds of changes can be made, and most importantly, how to move forward with those changes.

The cognitive behavioral framework I use focuses on how our thoughts and behaviors influence our lives, highlighting therapy as a way to provide people with the tools and skills they need to feel more centered and to address any issues creating friction. Often, high levels of momentary distress distract us from working through larger issues. I also have experience using brief, solution focused techniques to deal with this distress, allowing us to move forward to deal with larger problems in the future.

Minority and underserved communities are a passion of mine, especially working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Through my past experiences with the YWCA Counseling Center, I have met with a great number of individuals whose sexuality has a varying degree of impact on their life and wellness. I see sexuality, sexual orientation, and various sexual preferences as one of the many layers of an individual, important but also just a part of the greater whole.

I have experience helping with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, life transition, and dissatisfaction at work.

I offer a free initial consult session to answer any questions prospective clients might have and to determine if it would be a good fit to begin meeting. Thereafter, fees range from $50 to $75, based on income, for a 50 minute session.

Please contact me with any question you might have. I hope to hear from you soon.

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Cinda McKitrick, L.C.S.W. top
Counseling for Adults, Youth & Couples
5327 NE Glisan
503-253-3509
c.mckittrick@comcast.net

I have companioned many through life's more challenging transitions and believe that we don't change so much as we more accurately and fully recognize and then remove layers of false accommodations, beliefs and self-defeating stories and behaviors. Only then can we can become who we truly are. I hold the shamanic perspective that our greatest fears and tragedies can become our greatest sources of strength and heart.

Therapy can help remove the obstacles to a more joyful and deeply inhabited life. Therapy can also assist us in living our journey lovingly and imperfectly, now, by giving us the safety of space and relationship to practice this.

I'm continually learning and experiencing and hopefully bringing my own evolving self to serve clients. I believe that bodily felt experience is a great awakener; that integrity involves embodying our thoughts, feelings, and soul. Depending on client needs, I might talk, argue, listen, journey, move imagine or dream and assist clients to do the same. I want always to appreciate the creative impulse and yet bring us back to the moment and the relationship.

My background, interests and training include: Jungian theory and dreamwork, feminism, poetry and creative writing, 20 years of hospice social work with the dying and their families, trauma (especially sexual violence), shamanism and shamanic breathwork, biodynamic therapy, and Reiki. This list is very subject to addition. I love learning in all its wondrous forms, and also the daily dance of the universe, our greatest teacher.

I welcome your call and I’ll be glad to answer any questions. Be well.

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