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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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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Shirin Yekekar, CSWA

If you feel your life is a bit out of balance, you are not alone. All people in their lifespan feel the same here and there. The smartest are those who seek support and assistance from knowledgeable people to bring their life back to the desired balance as soon as possible. I adore your courage and welcome the chance to work together.

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

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

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

We are all here to help you to move forward with your life in a healthy, flourishing, and thriving manner. Even if you know the answer to your "what-is-going-on-with-me?" question, you can partner with an expert who supports and guides you in the right direction. Please let me introduce my work and background, so you know me more: I am a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) with lots of experience working with individuals and groups. My passion for working with vulnerable persons led me to study for my Bachelor's, Masters and Doctorate degrees in the field of Social work. I work with youth, women, couples, families. I specialize in working with domestic violence survivors, mental health patients, individuals experiencing a high level of anxiety/stress in their daily life. Also, I provide therapy and support for various kinds of mental disorders, unhealthy habits, depression, and traumas.

It'd be my pleasure to get the opportunity to know you and partner with you on the path toward living a thriving life.

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Kim Linden MS, CRC, Professional Counselor Associate

I am a culturally sensitive and compassion focused counselor bringing respect, empathy, natural warmth, kindness and a down to earth approach to my work here. I believe in counseling as a practice for self-care as well as a way to get to the heart of what’s going on and to support both short and long term goals, change-making, honoring dreams.

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

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults,

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Pure Telehealth

A warm hello and welcome!

I seek to encourage people in growing hope, in creating meaningfulness and realizing perspectives from life experiences, to self-empower and self-accept in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space, free of stigma and shame.

Counseling can be transformative and healing. Counseling can also be challenging and uncomfortable at times.  It is important to take it at one’s own pace. There are many different counselors to choose from and it can be self-empowering to choose a counselor or therapist that feels right to you.

My counseling approach is respectful, trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based and holistic. I believe wellness is possible through creating self-care practices, identifying and expanding positive coping and individual strengths, growing resilience and cultivating inner wisdom.  

I have worked primarily with talk therapy, creating the space and time to listen and listen deeply to what matters, exploring goals, naming and understanding obstacles, creating measureable action steps towards your decided goals.

I hold a master of science in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Francisco State University and am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). I am a trained counseling professional specializing in working with people living with disabilities, chronic illness, co-occurring conditions, and/or existing diagnoses. 

Since 2011, I have trained and worked with culturally and socioeconomically diverse people in diverse settings: community mental health, addictions/harm reduction, re-entry, transitional housing, clinical counseling, Veterans in recovery, street outreach, Veterans and community crisis/suicide prevention/intervention, vocational rehabilitation/return-to-work, and vocational organic landscape gardening training and teaching.

I am an ally and advocate to Military/Veterans, Disability, LGBT+, and BIPOC communities. I am happy to now be working at Stronger Oregon via telehealth to expand access to counseling during this covid-19 experience. I am a registered licensed professional counselor (LPC) Associate in Oregon and as an associate, I receive regular clinical supervision from a licensed clinician. I will share more information at the first session. 

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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

­­Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option from Each Section is True

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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Levin Manabat CSWA

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option From Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted                                                      

• Private Pay

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Regence BCBS, Providence

• Private Pay

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

Age of Client                                                                   

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults,

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                             

• Pure Telehealth

• Portland Milwaulkie Office

Mabuhay! (Welcome),

I commend you for taking the courageous step of seeking support and assistance to address your mental health and overall well-being. Opening up about your daily struggles requires tremendous vulnerability, and I want you to know that you are in a safe space. My goal is to meet you where you are on your journey towards wellness and provide the necessary support.

My name is Levin Manabat, and I am a BIPOC, Trauma-Focused Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), currently pursuing certification as a Sex Therapist with AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists). I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical social work and Trauma Practice Specialization from Widener University. Additionally, I have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW), equipping me with knowledge in generalist social work practices such as case management, referral and resources, and advocacy. My credentials include a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) license, Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW), Clinical Military Counselor Certification (CMCC), and Certified Trauma Practitioner (CTP).

In my therapeutic approach, I utilize a trauma-focused lens, decolonizing social work practices, and a trauma-informed Motivational Interviewing (MI). I also employ a Strengths-Based perspective, recognizing and building upon your existing strengths. Some of the interventions I incorporate in my practice include various Somatic Techniques for grounding, as well as evidence-based treatment modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and more.

In my sex therapy practice, we will explore and address a range of issues such as; communication in couples, fostering closeness, building playfulness, desire and arousal, gender and sexual diversity, sexual dysfunction, monogamy, polygamous relationships, sexual anxiety, mismatched desire, out-of-control sexual behavior, kink & BDSM, and many other areas of concern and interest.

Additionally, in my work as a financial social worker, we can delve into issues surrounding financial anxiety, impulsive spending, exploring triggers related to spending, developing a healthier relationship with money, and various other financial concerns.

Allow me to share a bit about myself. I identify as Filipino, and my personal life journey has provided me with a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experiences that may resonate with or differ from your own. As a former youth in the foster care system, a member of the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community, and an immigrant belonging to a minority group, I possess a deeper understanding of issues such as systemic racism, social stigma, discrimination, marginalization, and oppressive practices.

As part of my own self-care plan, I actively engage in mindfulness skills, meditation, and routinely head to the gym. During my free time, I find joy in traveling and camping with my significant other and our three dogs, exploring various national and state parks.

Please know that I am here to support you, and together we will work towards your goals and overall well-being.

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Sarah Holland, Professional Counselor Associate

My approach to healing is holistic and utilizes client centered, strength based practices that are designed to help the individual find their way back to a place of balance. With specialized training in trauma healing and experience working with clients ranging from pre-verbal children through adulthood, I strive to create an environment of safety where the client is able to move at their own pace through their unique set of obstacles and toward experiencing a deeper sense of wellness.

­­Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option from Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted                                                        

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• OHP Open Card

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Regence BCBS,

• Providence

• 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

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Pure Telehealth

• Medford Office

When we bring consciousness to unconscious patterns of thoughts and behaviors and heal areas that have been wounded, we regain the option of choice where there previously wasn't.

I draw on training in client centered approaches to mental health counseling such as Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt therapy, and Humanistic Psychotherapy. I have also studied behavior based approaches to therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In each session I work to assess the needs of the individual and tailor the treatment provided with the necessary balance of structure and exploration. I specialize in taking a trauma informed approach, focusing on the client feeling safe enough to explore difficult areas that have been challenging with curiosity and openness. In this exploration unconscious areas become more consciousness and one has an increased sense of agency and choice.

My formal education includes an M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA and completion of the 3 year Somatic Experiencing Training. I also have work experience in the fields of child and youth therapy and substance use disorder treatment.

I have lived Internationally which allows for heightened cultural sensitivity, and am able to work with clients in both English and Spanish.

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Sam Zwerling CSWA

"By replacing fear of the unknown with curiosity we open ourselves up to an infinite stream of possibility. We can let fear rule our lives or we can become childlike with curiosity, pushing our boundaries, leaping out of our comfort zones, and accepting what life puts before us."

~ Alan Watts

­­Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option from Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Private Insurance

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Regence BCBS

• Providence

• Private Pay

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Pure Telehealth

• Portland Milwaulkie Office

My name is Sam, and I am a social work associate working towards licensure. I grew up in Arizona and escaped to Oregon 5 years ago. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family and friends, spending time in nature and I love trees.

Whether it is issues with mental health, substance use, trauma, anger, relationships, families, anxiety, depression, stress, etc. I believe that the path to recovery is only a perspective change away. Through a compassionate and person-centered approach to counseling, I can help guide you to better understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and help you to live to your fullest potential. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC) I have worked with so many people in the process of living a life of wellness.

I have gained valuable experience working with adults and older teens in various settings, including outpatient therapy, outpatient addictions treatment, inpatient mental health, community crisis response, and residential treatment. I use a strengths-based, supportive approach to help identify challenges that are having an effect on daily functioning.

My approach is client-centered, humanistic, collaborative, and strengths-based. I also utilize narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practice, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused brief therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Ambur Plaster, CSWA

Embracing diversity, fostering growth:

Your journey to wellness starts here.

­­Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option from Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted                                                        

• OHP Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Private Pay

• Regence BCBS

• Providence

• Kaiser Permanente

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 6 to 10

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Pure Telehealth

• Portland Milwaulkie Office

• North Santiam School District

My name is Ambur and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA). I received my Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health Promotion and my Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University.

As a dedicated therapist, I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space. I incorporate modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and narrative therapy to empower you to explore your identity, heal from past experiences, and navigate life's challenges with resilience and authenticity. Your journey towards healing and self-discovery is important, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

LGBTQ+

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Susanne Kositzin LCSW

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” -Jaws, 1975

Before Booking

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Insurance Accepted:

• Aetna

• 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

• Private Pay

When life feels overwhelming, when sharks are circling your vessel with teeth bigger than your engine, you’ll need to upgrade to a bigger boat – that is, a bigger toolbox. You need more resources, more support, more skills. We’ve all been there. The cool thing is, once we build this bigger boat – toolbox – it will serve us the rest of our days. Once you have those skills, nothing can take them away.

In my work, I draw from a number of modalities and practices, but my primary approach is called ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). To me, ACT is about freedom. Freedom from the destructive thoughts that hold you back. Freedom from enslavement to painful emotions and the frantic efforts to make them stop. It’s about not feeling like a prisoner in your own head. Since receiving my Master of Social Work degree in 2007, I’ve spent much of my career working with people living with acute and chronic illness, particularly cancer. My life’s work is helping people adjust to difficult life changes, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and other challenges. I have a special place in my heart for women transitioning to motherhood and the post-partum issues that so often arise, and individuals facing the ongoing challenges of parenting. I love the expressive arts and using poetry therapy (which sounds stuffy and boring but isn’t) to help clients find their own voice. I am open to working with adults of all ages, teens, and families. LGBTQ+ clients welcomed and valued.

My approach is grounded in compassion. It is about finding your own strengths and bolstering them with new skills to spark real and lasting change. I believe in kindness, humor, and connection, and I believe there is hidden treasure in everyone. Struggle is part of life, but struggle shouldn’t drive the bus, leaving us flailing around with no lap belt and gum stuck to our seats. You deserve to be the driver of your life, and you can build a boat stronger than the sharks. If you’re here, you’ve already started!

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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.