This means I’m not officially licensed yet. After many, many years of schooling and hours upon hours of seeing clients, I’m not considered a full-fledged therapist until I complete a certain number of clinical hours. During this time, I’m required to practice under the license of my supervisor, Emily Berry, LPC. I meet with Emily twice a month to ensure I’m practicing ethically and get guidance on clients’ concerns.

Becoming an official therapist takes a lot more time, even after graduating from grad school. I’ve completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have done over 325 client sessions at this point. It takes associates ~1,900 client sessions to become officially licensed, even after graduating with an advanced degree in counseling.

The only insurance I’m able to accept is Healthshare/Care Oregon—a specific branch of OHP.

For those without OHP, sessions are $140 - $200 out-of-pocket. Sessions can be scheduled weekly or every other week.

If you have OHP, I am required to give you a diagnosis within the first session to put on your file in order for them to pay for your services. The diagnosis process will be done together, with transparency and collaboration so you feel as in control of your treatment as possible. For some diagnoses like ADHD or Autism, I can refer you to organizations that do official evaluations.

If you’re paying out-of-pocket, a diagnosis is not necessarily needed and we can discuss the topic further in the first session.

I don’t see families, but I might take a couple or a polycule if we’re a really good fit and if I have enough openings. It’s important to note that although I have seen families and couples and have received training in those types of therapy, a majority of my clinical experience thus far has been with individual clients.

I strongly recommend 80 minute sessions for couples and polycules to give time to navigate multiple perspectives.

Either! You can choose to attend via Telehealth or in-person. My physical office in North Portland will be ready for you to come in-person early March 2024.

For in-person sessions: the office is located on the second floor of a mixed-use building. Unfortunately, it can only be accessed by stairs. Free street parking is available in the neighborhood but please allow yourself time to find a spot. Because of the office location, there are sometimes dance or yoga classes down the hall. You may hear music or encounter other people in the waiting area but once you’re in the therapy room, it’s much quieter and there will be a white noise machine in the hallway so others can’t hear your session.

For virtual sessions: you’ll need a phone or computer with video and audio capability and a private place to do sessions. Some folks who don’t have privacy where they live have attended sessions from their (PARKED!) car, or have planned to attend from a friend’s home with a private room. This is something we can communicate about more if there are barriers.

Fill out the contact form HERE.

I’ll let you know if I’m accepting new clients. If not, I can put you on a waitlist. If I have openings, l’ll email you some timeslots to schedule a 20 minute phone call (free of charge) so I can gather some info about who you are as a person and what type of things you’re hoping to address in our sessions together. If we both feel like we’re a good fit, I’ll get you scheduled for our first official session together. From there, we’ll meet weekly or bi-weekly depending on your needs. You get to discuss any topics you want and you get to decline answering any questions you don’t feel comfortable answering. You always have the option to say no.

You don’t have to lay on a couch and talk about your relationship with your parents (although you absolutely can, if you want).

Break up with me!!!! The most important component of therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself! I want you to feel empowered to find a different counselor if you don’t think we’re a good fit. I’d even be happy to help you find someone else. I always appreciate feedback (the good, the bad, and the worst) so if there’s something I’m doing (or not doing) that isn’t working, let’s talk about it. I might be able to adjust my approach to better meet your needs, or you might feel like you want to see someone completely different and that’s okay.

If I do something to upset you, let me know! I would love nothing more than to engage in a repair process that feels good for you. If you have trouble bringing it up, you can always write it out in an email.