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I do offer a no-charge phone consultation in order to talk through your issues, and help you make your decision about therapy at this time, and your comfort level with me. I return consultation calls promptly. My phone number is (503) 421-0471. All calls are strictly confidential.

Second, you will want to know that I see people on weekdays and early mornings by appointment. I am doing telehealth sessions only at this time.

I have been in the private practice of psychotherapy for over 30 years. I am licensed as a clinical social worker in the State of Oregon. I hold certification as a Board Certified Diplomate within my profession and am also credentialed as an Academy of Certified Social Workers professional. This is among the most respected designations in my profession. I have been certified as a sex therapist, as well.

  • My therapeutic goals in your treatment are whatever your therapeutic goals are. The therapy is focused on listening to your needs and establishing your goals. I then devise and apply the professional solutions that are the most effective and efficient way to help you reach those goals. I see therapy as a way to help you to achieve more control, contentment and freedom and to have a life where you have better outcomes, the outcomes and coping skills you want.
  • Your therapy with me is a partnership in which we work together to achieve your therapy goals. It is my responsibility to bring therapeutic knowledge and skills to apply to the problems you bring in. It is your responsibility to make the time and effort to do the things we know will help you get the results you want.

  • The vast majority of my referrals are from other professional providers, other therapists and past patients who refer to me in the areas of my specialization. I do also accept self-referrals within my areas of practice. I am pleased that 90% of my referrals come from doctors, therapists and past patients as these are results based referrals.
  • Other health and mental health providers usually refer me people who have one or more of the conditions I specialize in treating: depression, anxiety and panic; phobia disorders, PTSD, trauma and abuse issues, adult ADHD, and relationship (communication, infidelity, marital, divorce issues) and sex therapy.
  • I also provide general psychotherapy and, specifically, provide treatment for self-esteem issues, victims of domestic violence/rape, childhood sexual abuse,  gay and lesbian issues, chemical and co-dependency and chronic pain patients.
  • The primary techniques I employ in therapy are cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavior therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and relationship and sex therapy.
  • My practice is appropriate for people who want a direct, solution-and resolution-focused approach to their personal issues and clinical conditions

I am a preferred provider for a number of insurance plans and panels. For other insurance companies, many provide “out-of-network” mental health coverage benefits to reduce your out of pocket expenses. We can discuss this on the phone or at your first appointment.

Payment:

Payment is due at time of service, unless another arrangement has been made with me. I accept checks and credit cards.

It is always an honor to have any person place their trust in me in this process and I always do all I can to justify the trust that people put in me and the therapeutic process. I look forward to meeting you and to getting started on your own road to progress.

In the event I have no appointment times available at the time you contact me or simply am not the best fit for your treatment needs, I will be pleased to assist you receive select referral names from me so that you can explore your alternatives with another qualified professional.

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Areas of Specialization:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety & Panic Disorders
  • PTSD. Abuse & Trauma
  • Relationship & Sex Therapy
  • Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

 Other Conditions Treated:

  • Victims of domestic violence, rape, and other crimes
  • Co-dependency issues
  • Chronic pain
  • Life Transitions
  • Gay and lesbian issues
  • I also provide general psychotherapy 

Primary Therapeutic Orientation:

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Relationship & Sex Therapy

Practice Features:


  • 30+ years experience in private practice
  • No-charge initial phone consultation
  • Weekday appointments, including early morning, by appointment
  • Preferred provider on many insurance plans and panels
  • Prompt response to request for consultation or referral
  • Requests for appointment honored within one to two weeks, unless practice is full
  • Psychiatrist referral available for medication management
  • Broad network of other specialists for consultations
  • Referral to other qualified professionals if practice is full or if another specialist will better meet your needs
  • Phone consultation option when in person sessions are not feasible
  • ADHD Coach on staff

Credentials:

  • Oregon licensed clinical social worker
  • Board Certified Diplomate
  • ACSW designation/credential
  • Certification as Sex Therapist
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