Chris Bueford CSWA

I am excited to be part of your journey to healing. We all have the capacity in us to grow and be the best version of ourselves we can be. I believe in the power of positive relationships and what they can bring to our lives.

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Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Regence BCBS

• Providence

• Private Pay

• Kaiser Permanente

• HealthShare OHP

• Trillium OHP

• Eastern Oregon CCO OHP (EOCCO)

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults   

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

• Salem Office

• Salem-Keizer School District

• North Santiam School District

• Cascade School District

I have training in  many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Play Therapy among others. However I think the most important part of growth is the relationship that you form with your therapist. Building relationships based in trust, unconditional positive regard, assuming positive intent, and containing empathy translates to more positive relationships outside of the therapist's office. 

I received my bachelors degree from Portland State University in Science. Later in life, I discovered my passion for helping people, and began to understand my identity as a black man, who grew up fishing and hunting in rural Oregon, could offer unique perspectives to other’s experiences. That inspired me to return to Portland State University in which I received my Masters of Social Work degree. Since completing my degree in 2019, I have been working with elementary and middle school students, providing therapy in school settings. I have also worked in County Mental Health supporting Adults coping with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and helping to build healthier relationships.

I am looking forward to getting to know you, and what brings you to seek support, which can be a scary first step. I seek your partnership in this healing journey, and look forward to our work together.

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Kathleen Tomlinson LCSW

Finding a therapist can be stressful, especially during a difficult time in your life. I invite you to take the next step towards healing.

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Insurance Accepted:

• 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

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• United Health Care

• Private Pay

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that has been working with clients for over 11 years.I have worked with adults and children as young as 12 years old with extensive experience working with individuals in crisis. I will take time to know and understand each individual in order to provide the best care. I love working with individuals who are new to therapy or who have sought help in the past. She truly enjoys supporting her clients through life transitions.

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Paesha Nelson LPC

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try"

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Insurances Accepted

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults,

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

• Milwaukie/Portland Office

I am a professional counselor associate and have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and earned my Master's Degree from the American International College in Clinical Psychology. I have 9 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including transitional living, intensive community therapy, crisis intervention, and telehealth.

I work from an eclectic approach and incorporate CBT, Person Centered, Collaborative Problem Solving, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness theories. This means that by paying attention to how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors come together, we can explore what is getting in the way of where we want to be and build the skills needed to grow. I believe strongly in continuing to learn, so feel free to ask me what other theories I am exploring. By using an integrated approach, I hope to be able to draw on a variety of interventions to best meet you where you are.

I view counseling as being equal parts of a team. I have skills and knowledge to share, but you are the expert of you. Dr Seuss said it best, "Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is more youer than you". With you in the driver's seat, I'd be honored to work with you to chart a course to where you want to go. You're on your own path and made it this far (you've also read this lengthy bio, so well done). The road goes ever on and on and the greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

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Amanda Yutzie, Professional Counselor Associate

I take pride in creating space for people to explore who they've been in order to clear a path towards who they intend to be. Therapy is a place for venting, crying, growing and changing, it is also a place for laughing, celebrating, healing and connecting. If you or your child are struggling to find motivation and tools to cope with symptoms of mental health, I believe my experience and approaches to therapy can support you in walking towards your goals with more confidence, self-compassion and joy.

Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option From Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Commercial

• Providence

• Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 0 to 6

• Ages 6 to 10

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

• Salem Office

As a mental health professional, I am most interested in helping clients connect current behaviors with defenses that were built during past adverse or traumatic experiences. I believe that when we can understand where negative or disruptive behaviors began, we become more energized in our journey to view and interact with the world in ways that better reflect who we are. I use many modalities to accomplish this level of understanding to include DBT, CBT, collaborative problem solving (CPS) and psychodynamic approaches. I also use humor, rapport, art, music, play and experience. When working with youth, I rely on family collaboration to ensure that once their goals are met, they graduate into a support system that is empathetic and functioning in a way that allows them to continue their growth and learning.

Prior to receiving my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University, I spent 7 years working with children and adolescents who had been admitted to inpatient mental health facilities for otherwise unregulated symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bi-polar disorder, suicidality, ADHD, psychotic disorders and severe defiance. It was through this work that I realized children and adults alike require more support than ever to identify, acknowledge and communicate emotional needs in a way that works for them and translates to the world around them. While impulsivity, poor ability to sustain attention, anxiety, poor emotion regulation, depressed mood, overthinking, and difficulty meeting expectations may all be diagnosable, they are also unconscious statements meant to shed light on unmet needs.

Since becoming established as a Professional Counselor Associate, I've been lucky in having opportunities to provide individual, family and couples therapy to people aged 4 to 50 with a wide variety of therapeutic goals. I am grateful to serve many populations and feel most passionate about serving school aged youth, as I feel I am able to help them find their voice and speak up into a world that so often dismisses their cries for help. If you've found yourself or your child in persistent conflict with those around you, I look forward to working alongside you to reduce the emotional stress, tension and fatigue that is weighing you down. Together we can replace defenses with coping skills and work through grief to better understand who you are.

I see clients for in person therapy, keeping Telehealth as an option for pre-existing clients who need short term accommodations for matters such as illness, COVID exposures and transportation issues.

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Availability is updated once a day, or less, leading to your chosen provider possibly not being available. Please call for the most accurate information and fastest assignment.