Sarah Washburn, MS, CRC, Professional Counselor Associate

I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My therapy approach is tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.

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Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Kaiser Permanente

• Pacific Source Commercial

• Private Pay

• Providence

• Regence RBCBS

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Pure-Telehealth

• Salem-Keizer School District

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate working towards licensure. I was born and raised in Oregon. On my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking with my dogs, kayaking, and walking along the Oregon coast. ​

I earned my master's degree at Western Oregon University in Vocational Rehabilitation Mental Health Counseling. I have obtained my Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) license. I have worked in many positions where I have provided support to diverse populations. I am passionate about supporting adults and youth through difficult transitions and watching them reach their goals and full potential.

I like to meet my clients where they are at. I borrow from multiple modalities, depending on my client and what works for them. I have experience working with youth, adults, individuals with Developmental Disabilities, ADHD, individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am trained in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also have experience in vocational counseling, working with individuals who want to overcome barriers to moving towards independence.

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Taylor Smith, she/her, CSWA

“By meeting pain with a tender presence, we transform our wounds and losses into fierce grace.” - Tara Brach

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• InterCoummunity Health Network OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Pure Telehealth

My name is Taylor Smith (she/her) and I entered clinical social work because I believe in the power of relationship as a vehicle for growth and healing, and because I also believe it’s important to recognize the systems of power, control, and culture that impact our well being. I strive to be BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ allied and affirming. I value helping individuals find peace and joy in their identity.

Modalities I pull from include: Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Teachers who guide me in this work include Tara Brach, Pixie Lighthorse, Nedra Glover Tawwab, Gabor Mate and my own therapist/healing work. An overarching goal I have for clients I work with is for them to build tolerance for the whole spectrum of emotions and learn to experience them as neutral information, or even as wisdom that leads to informed choice.

Experiences that led me down the path of clinical social work include several years of social justice work in Oregon prisons during my undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon and seven years of advocacy and peer counseling for survivors of gender-based violence. I completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Portland State University in 2022 and am currently a Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) under supervision and working towards licensure. For the past year and a half I worked as a behavioral health consultant in a primary care setting addressing whole person health: mental, emotional, physical and day to day functional well being. I look forward to pulling this wider scope into practice here at Stronger Oregon.

Common labels we put on experiences that might be a good fit for my expertise include: anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, gender affirming care, grief, attachment wounding, codependency, family members of people with addiction, boundary setting work, and life change/transitions. This is a non-exhaustive list and if my approach seems like a good fit for you, I encourage you to reach out!

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Sarah Kushner MS, CRC, LPC

Whatever you bring to counseling, there is space for you here. I believe that we all have innate capacity to grow through our difficulties, and that my role is to help you discover and enhance your strengths in a way that compliments who you are at this point in your life.

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Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Regence BCBS

• Private Pay

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Pure Telehealth

I help Oregonians like you, whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have worked with a counselor before. I take my cues from you, and together we will build a therapeutic relationship focused on achieving your goals. Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, disability and chronic illness, weight stigma, career questions, or other life transitions, I want to help you frame your story, make meaningful progress, and develop clarity.

I use gentle and experiential modalities including brainspotting, mindfulness, and somatic exercises, all designed to heal the relationship between the body and self as we process trauma and difficult life events.

I have a master's degree in counseling from Portland State University. I am a clinical rehabilitation counselor (CRC), which means I am specifically trained to work with disabled and chronically ill clients. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oregon, which means that I have thousands of hours of experience. I am certified in brainspotting, which means I have extensive, personalized training in that modality.

I have worked with a wide-range of clients—BIPOC and white, adolescents, young, middle-aged, and older adults, people of all gender expressions and faiths, people experiencing complex trauma, and formerly incarcerated individuals. No matter who you are, my approach is compassionate, holistic, and strengths-based. I also want to help you develop mindful coping skills to nurture yourself even after our therapeutic relationship has ended.

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Daniella Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Sometimes in life we reach a point where we aren’t quite sure which way to go, what to do, and finding the answers on our own feels impossible. In these times, I am here to help you navigate through your journey and in doing the real work of life. I believe in providing effective therapy that addresses root causes of mental and emotional issues.

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Insurance Accepted

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Kaiser Permanente

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Pacific Source Commercial

• Providence

• Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• 17 - 19

• Adults

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

I hold a humanistic perspective, meaning I believe that you are whole, deserving, and perfect at your core. I trust that your inherent intelligence and ability to connect to yourself can be revealed and encouraged through the therapeutic relationship that we will create together. I respect that you are the ultimate authority on your life and experience.

I practice holistic and integral psychology, taking the whole body, mind, and spirit into consideration, bringing a somatic, depth, and transpersonal approach to our work. My practice is integrative: weaving elements of ecopsychology, dreamwork, mindfulness, and body-centered expression. I also find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be effective too. We will pay attention to “where” and “how” feelings and experiences are held within your body, and explore the deeper meanings in your life, as well as the deeper reasons behind your challenges and difficulties. I don't subscribe to the belief that there is something wrong with you, rather "what happened to you".

For therapy to work there needs to be personal accountability. While I work from a compassionate stance in helping you figure out what works for you, my style is very honest and direct, and therefore not for everyone.

I specialize in supporting people who experience chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities, neuro-toxic mental illness, chemical/mold/EMF sensitivities, and narcissistic abuse. I personally am a survivor of Lyme Disease and Mold Illness, and am here to walk this walk with you thanks to having overcome many of my own personal life challenges that has given me the empathy and understanding to be real with you.

Congrats on taking the first step of reaching out for the help you deserve.

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Mary Dolson, LCSW

"Our society is much more interested in information than wonder, in noise rather than silence...And I feel that we need a lot more wonder and a lot more silence in our lives." -Mister Rogers

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Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Aetna

• OHP Open Card

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Pacific Source OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 0 to 6

• Ages 6 to 10

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Telehealth

• Beaverton Office

I am Mary Dolson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work and I am a trained Psychotherapist.

I practice strengths-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on the neuroscience psychological effect between our body, our emotions and our brain.

I studied clinical social work at Simmons University with an emphasis on trauma and neurology.

I spent the past 5 years working on forensic teams supporting individuals recently released from incarceration and working alongside Multnomah County and Federal Probation officers. During this time I worked with a Portland community health center to start a program addressing ADHD treatment as it relates to substance use and traumatic events.

Alongside my forensic experience I am a parent, a former preschool director, a tortoise owner and a front porch bird watcher.

In this work I have always been honored to be the witness to our ability to change, rebuild and thrive. I look forward to meeting you.

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Ira Hausam, Professional Counselor Associate

"My destination is no longer a place, but rather a new way of seeing." -- Marcel Proust

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Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Regence BCBS

• Providence

• Private Pay

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

Age of Client                                                                     

•  Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Portland Milwaulkie Office

My name is Ira, and I am a counseling associate working towards licensure. I grew up in Eugene Oregon and have been in Portland for the past 13 years. I enjoy reading and learning, and spending quality time with family and friends.

I believe that by exploring our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences we can come to a better understanding of ourselves, and learn new ways to care for ourselves and others.

I've worked several years as a drug and alcohol counselor (CADC II) prior to becoming a mental health counseling associate, and have learned to use a variety of compassionate, person-centered counseling approaches including motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, emotion focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I've used a trauma-informed lens to support clients struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger problems, trauma responses, personality disorders, and environmental stressors.

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Melanie Middleton LPC

Calm, caring and compassion, is what I offer to you. Through telehealth, I am able to provide you with a safe space to discuss and work on the things that are keeping you from where you would like to be in life.

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Insurance Accepted:

• Advanced Health OHP

• Cigna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Umpqua Health Alliance OHP

• United Health Care

• Private Pay

Age of client

• Ages 0 to 6

• Ages 6 to 10

• Ages 11 to 13

Location of service

• Pure Telehealth

• Coos Bay Office

I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health. I employ an eclectic (or including all kinds of therapy types) approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, PCIT therapy, Infant/Toddler Mental Health, mindfulness techniques, and possess a certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment. I also have several years experience and training with sexual assault and domestic violence. 

For my formal education and training; after completing my bachelor degree and obtaining a Substance Abuse Certificate, I realized I was not able to assist clients with trauma or other issues. So, I went back to school to get the degree I needed to be able to help all the people who came to me. Now, I have a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.

My career began with teenagers in residential treatment for substance abuse, after this I worked with a younger group of 5-11 year olds in residential treatment for behavior problems. From there I moved to adults with legal issues and substance abuse, while having a second job as a sexual assault counselor. I have worked with very young children, under 1 year old and their parents, as well as older adults who are in need of resolving old conflicts in their past so they can look forward to the future and all others in between.  

The therapy techniques we use depend on you and what works best for you, this is a team effort with you in the lead. Let’s talk about how I can help you today. I welcome all ages and backgrounds.

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Tina Amaral LPC

"The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs'. They pull us backward into the past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and now". Henri NouwenWhatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Insurances Accepted

• Cigna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 14 to 16,

• Ages 17 to 19,

• Adults

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Medford Office

I believe that people want to do well and be in good relationships. I also believe that there are so many things in life, physically and emotionally that can disrupt being in good relationships. As a therapist I believe my role is to help people evaluate the quality of their relationships and develop self awareness to effect change.

I believe change comes from engaging in different behavior, different thought patterns and healthy life choices. Change comes to people in many different ways, I will work to help you find how change can come to you.

I hold a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from National University. I have worked in many different settings, such as group homes, juvenile justice and in early intervention for people at risk of Schizophrenia.

I am committed to continuing education to offer the most relevant, evidenced base intervention for the individuals I support through counseling.

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Jesse Saffold LCSW

I've been on a journey most of my adult life to alleviate my own suffering and the suffering of others.I feel honored to support people on their course of self discovery and transformation. If you are ready to embark, please consider me as an ally and a guide to help navigate your path towards emotional health.

Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option From Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• United Health Care

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults,

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

• Eugene Office

I am interested in helping people overcome the obstacles that get in the way of their mental and emotional health. I have been assisting youth, families, and adults in this pursuit for the last 20 years.

I have experience doing counseling and casework in many settings which include residential treatment, schools, county agencies, and most recently community mental health. I use a broad spectrum of therapeutic tools to support client's where they are at in their journey.

Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing provide the general framework for my work with people.

I graduated from San Francisco State University with my Master's in Social Work in 2011 and have been licensed as an LCSW for the last 5 years. I believe the foundation of therapeutic work rests in a strong, caring, mutual connection.

I would appreciate the opportunity to build that connection and work on the goals and objectives you have for living a more fulfilling life with less emotional distress.

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Michelle Butler, LMFT

“We spend so much time chasing after things we think are going to offer us relief, when what we need to be doing is resolving the pain that made us chase the thing in the first place.” - Vienna Pharaon

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Insurance Accepted:

• Aetna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• MODA

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Commercial

• Providence

• Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

My practice is one of acceptance. My space is a judgement free zone. I am a licensed therapist, driven by a passion for assisting individuals, families, and intimate partners with diverse needs. Regardless of what your needs are, I will always consider how all of the relationships in your life are contributing to the reason you called.

I am gentle - but I am also direct. I am empathetic - but I will also challenge you. I am professional - but I am also relaxed and approachable. I welcome humor into the therapeutic space, recognizing that sometimes a touch of humor is exactly what we need to alleviate anxiety, foster authentic connections, and even gain perspective at times.

I work with individual adults and couples (ages 18 and up) looking to restore balance in their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, women’s issues, family conflict, and marital counseling. I am honored to work with individuals of any gender expression, sexual orientation, relationship model, race, culture, religion, age, size and disability. I am a sex-positive therapist working from an antiracist, intersectional, trauma-informed perspective.

Together, we will determine your goals and develop a collaborative and customized treatment plan.

My style is empathetic and direct within a professional and non-judgmental atmosphere. I want to help you to heal from what is holding you back and help you find peace. Together, we will celebrate your successes and achievements along the way

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