Therapists in 97759
![Photo of Charity Creech, PhD, LPC, CADC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/69e9a881-56e9-47aa-a2c4-5d12a17e53d4/2/320x400.jpeg)
I view therapy as a partnership where together we explore, empower, and gain understanding. My approach is deeply influenced by trauma-informed care, recognizing the profound effects of past experiences. I strive to cultivate a safe space where your healing is paramount, offering support with empathy and honoring your unique journey. My focus lies in arming you with the resources to tackle life's hurdles, fostering growth and healing every step of the way.
I view therapy as a partnership where together we explore, empower, and gain understanding. My approach is deeply influenced by trauma-informed care, recognizing the profound effects of past experiences. I strive to cultivate a safe space where your healing is paramount, offering support with empathy and honoring your unique journey. My focus lies in arming you with the resources to tackle life's hurdles, fostering growth and healing every step of the way.
![Photo of Nessa Wilson, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35f08486-f72e-45ed-987f-0a1fae1ff074/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nessa Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sisters, OR 97759
Not accepting new clients
NOW is the time! Life is getting harder each day and everyone can benefit from talking to a therapist from time to time. I help clients get through major life transitions and make changes to live a more fulfilling life. Some are building relationships as young adults while others are experiencing loss and age related change. I'm trained in Geriatric Mental Health and age related issues. I can help families get their loved ones the care and support they need as a neutral non-related care provider. I'm skilled in helping adults with ADHD to discover new ways of thinking and BEING that can make life easier and more enjoyable for all.
NOW is the time! Life is getting harder each day and everyone can benefit from talking to a therapist from time to time. I help clients get through major life transitions and make changes to live a more fulfilling life. Some are building relationships as young adults while others are experiencing loss and age related change. I'm trained in Geriatric Mental Health and age related issues. I can help families get their loved ones the care and support they need as a neutral non-related care provider. I'm skilled in helping adults with ADHD to discover new ways of thinking and BEING that can make life easier and more enjoyable for all.
![Photo of Carol-Joy Brendlinger, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0d974fd6-a689-49ba-87c2-52996a5df7aa/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I am currently a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at OSU Cascades and have been holding space for people as a certified Spiritual Director for the past 20 years. I value deepening relationships with friends and family and being engaged in important conversations and actions that create healing and transformation in our world. It is important for me to continue to learn and grow and connect with a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and sexual orientations. As a contemplative, I value creating space for meditation and reflective practice with others.
Hello! I am currently a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at OSU Cascades and have been holding space for people as a certified Spiritual Director for the past 20 years. I value deepening relationships with friends and family and being engaged in important conversations and actions that create healing and transformation in our world. It is important for me to continue to learn and grow and connect with a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and sexual orientations. As a contemplative, I value creating space for meditation and reflective practice with others.
![Photo of Amanda Frankel, QMHP, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c63a44aa-1cd9-4919-8a9c-cddced68f22f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Amanda. My work is grounded in acceptance, authenticity, compassion, creativity, trust, humor and safety. Transformation can be messy, intimidating, confusing and even scary. It can also be exciting and beautiful. I will support you through this journey to find healing and access to the kind of life you want to live. I see my role to be a facilitator, guide and collaborator with you on your path to inner wisdom and self-discovery. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship from which we can explore narratives, patterns and behaviors that no longer serve your well being.
Hello! My name is Amanda. My work is grounded in acceptance, authenticity, compassion, creativity, trust, humor and safety. Transformation can be messy, intimidating, confusing and even scary. It can also be exciting and beautiful. I will support you through this journey to find healing and access to the kind of life you want to live. I see my role to be a facilitator, guide and collaborator with you on your path to inner wisdom and self-discovery. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship from which we can explore narratives, patterns and behaviors that no longer serve your well being.
![Photo of Chris Tittle, CMHC, LPC, MS, MA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/72eb6a07-7860-4656-adcb-504048cdf2f9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting New BCBS, Aetna, Providence, and PacificSource Commercial (not through OHP) in OREGON. Finding a therapist can be a hassle. Keep going. Reach out via email and we can do a consult to see if it is a good fit. I help people identify their values and the aspects of life worth suffering for. When we can accept and allow discomfort, we can live a meaningful life now, as opposed to waiting until we feel "better." I like this quote as a reminder - The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.
Accepting New BCBS, Aetna, Providence, and PacificSource Commercial (not through OHP) in OREGON. Finding a therapist can be a hassle. Keep going. Reach out via email and we can do a consult to see if it is a good fit. I help people identify their values and the aspects of life worth suffering for. When we can accept and allow discomfort, we can live a meaningful life now, as opposed to waiting until we feel "better." I like this quote as a reminder - The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.
![Photo of Jennifer Sowers - Jennifer Sowers, LPC Counseling and Supervision , MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9f9970da-f85e-4e29-9892-12cb5417e074/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Sowers, LPC Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sisters, OR 97759
Sometimes a sense of depression can be an alert to a spiritual emptiness or exhaustion that does not benefit from being pathologized or vilified as something "wrong" with you. It can signal an opportunity to release yourself from distractions and limitations that do not serve your deeply held values. If you want to explore your broken heart or disconnection in a holistic way, I invite you to begin the conversation to discover its deeper purpose. I tend to work from a psychodynamic approach, taking time to explore an individual's life experiences and assessing how those experiences have shaped current beliefs.
Sometimes a sense of depression can be an alert to a spiritual emptiness or exhaustion that does not benefit from being pathologized or vilified as something "wrong" with you. It can signal an opportunity to release yourself from distractions and limitations that do not serve your deeply held values. If you want to explore your broken heart or disconnection in a holistic way, I invite you to begin the conversation to discover its deeper purpose. I tend to work from a psychodynamic approach, taking time to explore an individual's life experiences and assessing how those experiences have shaped current beliefs.
![Photo of Jamee Puccio, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/59c6246a-ce90-4007-995f-0b86ca87d718/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that life happens best when we take care of one another, and my goal as a counselor is to care for folks with warmth, acceptance, and authenticity. I am especially passionate about helping clients explore, shift, and understand identities. I love working with the queer community, new parents or soon-to-be parents, teenagers and young adults, and people struggling with faith transitions and spiritual trauma. I love being curious alongside my clients as we explore "who's in there?" and "how do I want to live?" and "what's been in my way?"
I believe that life happens best when we take care of one another, and my goal as a counselor is to care for folks with warmth, acceptance, and authenticity. I am especially passionate about helping clients explore, shift, and understand identities. I love working with the queer community, new parents or soon-to-be parents, teenagers and young adults, and people struggling with faith transitions and spiritual trauma. I love being curious alongside my clients as we explore "who's in there?" and "how do I want to live?" and "what's been in my way?"
![Photo of Erin Fourier, QMHP, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e71d00a0-3c96-4e28-8364-205df11835af/1/320x400.jpeg)
Approved CSWA Supervisor. We live in an ever-changing world that can feel overwhelming at times. We often feel disconnected from our friends and family. Sometimes it can feel hard to re connect. We have become a society of people who struggle with feelings we were once unfamiliar with. Anxiety, depression, and worry. I have spent much of my career working with individuals in an inpatient setting and through community based clinical programs. I began to see a significant need available private practitioners who accepted insurance and had availability.
Approved CSWA Supervisor. We live in an ever-changing world that can feel overwhelming at times. We often feel disconnected from our friends and family. Sometimes it can feel hard to re connect. We have become a society of people who struggle with feelings we were once unfamiliar with. Anxiety, depression, and worry. I have spent much of my career working with individuals in an inpatient setting and through community based clinical programs. I began to see a significant need available private practitioners who accepted insurance and had availability.
![Photo of Betty J Beaumont, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d61e81e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and have worked in outpatient clinics (including RTC), and private practice. Client's who feel safe, secure, and trusts the therapeutic relationship can begin the healing process, and discover common patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. Past relationships tend to shape current interactions with others. I believe the basic assumptions are that people are doing the best they can, want relief from their emotional distress, and to have quality relationships. The goal of therapy is having quality relationships that enable clients to develop healthy choices to fill unmet needs.
I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and have worked in outpatient clinics (including RTC), and private practice. Client's who feel safe, secure, and trusts the therapeutic relationship can begin the healing process, and discover common patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. Past relationships tend to shape current interactions with others. I believe the basic assumptions are that people are doing the best they can, want relief from their emotional distress, and to have quality relationships. The goal of therapy is having quality relationships that enable clients to develop healthy choices to fill unmet needs.
![Photo of Brittney Dane, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca9d88bd-3aa1-4fa2-9129-ee5bd66a9fba/1/320x400.jpeg)
Through a compassionate, collaborative approach, my work is guided by the goal of fostering curiosity, personal insight, and tangible change through the counseling relationship. I work with a broad range of folks and have experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, perfectionism, obsessive compulsive symptoms, and much more. With the strong belief that nature is a powerful ally in healing and an often overlooked element of wellness, I am also happy to incorporate nature-based techniques for anyone interested.
Through a compassionate, collaborative approach, my work is guided by the goal of fostering curiosity, personal insight, and tangible change through the counseling relationship. I work with a broad range of folks and have experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, perfectionism, obsessive compulsive symptoms, and much more. With the strong belief that nature is a powerful ally in healing and an often overlooked element of wellness, I am also happy to incorporate nature-based techniques for anyone interested.
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Forage Wellness Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, INHC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sisters, OR 97759
Our team of therapists under the supervision of Justin Little, LMFT, are dedicated to helping you improve your relationships and mental health through restoring love and trustworthiness in your life and with those that mean the most to you. Forage Wellness Collective provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our focus is on helping clients identify the areas where they can make the most progress through emotional regulation, mindfulness, understanding and behavioral change that lasts.
Our team of therapists under the supervision of Justin Little, LMFT, are dedicated to helping you improve your relationships and mental health through restoring love and trustworthiness in your life and with those that mean the most to you. Forage Wellness Collective provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our focus is on helping clients identify the areas where they can make the most progress through emotional regulation, mindfulness, understanding and behavioral change that lasts.
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Michael Page Morgan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sisters, OR 97759 (Online Only)
I am looking to have meaningful conversations with people. If we succeed at this, we will both get something out of the conversation each day. I am looking for individuals who are seeking the same thing. To have conversations to sort through what is going on in their life, get a vision for what is attainable, and work with me as they strive to attain what they aim for. Perhaps it's to unlock potential in their life or to heal wounds from the past that are holding us back. There are so many variables between us and a future that is desirable and truly good. I will be more than just a sounding board for people to vent at.
I am looking to have meaningful conversations with people. If we succeed at this, we will both get something out of the conversation each day. I am looking for individuals who are seeking the same thing. To have conversations to sort through what is going on in their life, get a vision for what is attainable, and work with me as they strive to attain what they aim for. Perhaps it's to unlock potential in their life or to heal wounds from the past that are holding us back. There are so many variables between us and a future that is desirable and truly good. I will be more than just a sounding board for people to vent at.
![Photo of Nick Sundstrom, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8399e49a-49ec-427c-9f41-033cdd91ab26/1/320x400.jpeg)
The many paths of my career have brought me to realize, working with people and finding opportunities to foster growth and healing is how I'm wired. I've worked with families, teens, adults, and chronologically mature individuals in a number of different locations and roles over the years. If you are willing to explore and be curious about your thoughts, emotions, and history, I believe that is a solid footing to make progress in the barriers in life.
The many paths of my career have brought me to realize, working with people and finding opportunities to foster growth and healing is how I'm wired. I've worked with families, teens, adults, and chronologically mature individuals in a number of different locations and roles over the years. If you are willing to explore and be curious about your thoughts, emotions, and history, I believe that is a solid footing to make progress in the barriers in life.
![Photo of Angie Pyke, LPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4cec328a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health an EMDR specializing in perinatal mental health. I utilize EMDR therapy to support individuals in healing from birth and reproductive trauma, miscarriage and pregnancy loss, unplanned cesarean birth, homebirth to hospital transfer, birth story processing and healing perinatal mood disorders. I also support individuals with perinatal grief and loss, VBAC preparation, and those who are trying to conceive or who are currently pregnant in preparation for birth and with self-advocacy in birthing spaces.
I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health an EMDR specializing in perinatal mental health. I utilize EMDR therapy to support individuals in healing from birth and reproductive trauma, miscarriage and pregnancy loss, unplanned cesarean birth, homebirth to hospital transfer, birth story processing and healing perinatal mood disorders. I also support individuals with perinatal grief and loss, VBAC preparation, and those who are trying to conceive or who are currently pregnant in preparation for birth and with self-advocacy in birthing spaces.
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I believe individuals hold within themselves the ability to stand within their own power and strength but unhelpful patterns of thinking and being can often get in the way. Within the counseling process we will hold space for your story, I will offer tangible strategies for you to find relief and you will experience movement toward new insights and hope.
I believe individuals hold within themselves the ability to stand within their own power and strength but unhelpful patterns of thinking and being can often get in the way. Within the counseling process we will hold space for your story, I will offer tangible strategies for you to find relief and you will experience movement toward new insights and hope.
![Photo of Laura F Levin, LPC Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6d1353bd-3e79-4067-8953-666b54bd124c/2/320x400.jpeg)
I value each unique individual as worthy of unconditional acceptance which is the cornerstone of growth and healing. I appreciate differences and diversity as opportunities for people to learn from one another and build understanding and connection. I take a person-centered approach to the counseling process and believe that each individual has within themselves an innate drive to reach their full potential. I am humbled by the trust placed in me when a client opens up and expresses themselves fully.
I value each unique individual as worthy of unconditional acceptance which is the cornerstone of growth and healing. I appreciate differences and diversity as opportunities for people to learn from one another and build understanding and connection. I take a person-centered approach to the counseling process and believe that each individual has within themselves an innate drive to reach their full potential. I am humbled by the trust placed in me when a client opens up and expresses themselves fully.
![Photo of Ryan James Cheney, MS, LPC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/458cfe2f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ryan James Cheney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Sisters, OR 97759
Not accepting new clients
I'm a Counselor, Supervisor, and Consultant who provides therapy for adolescents and adults including individual, couples, and families. I also offer clinical supervision services and high performance counseling/coaching. I generally take a strength-based approach believing that the mind and body can and wants to optimize, learn, and heal.
I'm a Counselor, Supervisor, and Consultant who provides therapy for adolescents and adults including individual, couples, and families. I also offer clinical supervision services and high performance counseling/coaching. I generally take a strength-based approach believing that the mind and body can and wants to optimize, learn, and heal.
![Photo of Nadine M Dody, MA, MFT, LPC, CADC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/483fc1b4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nadine M Dody
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Sisters, OR 97759
Not accepting new clients
I believe I have the best job in the world. I enjoy walking along side my client's as they explore new ways of thinking and interacting in their world. I approach each client with a gentle curiosity of how they see their world and help them to set and reach goals they want to achieve. I use a strength based approach to helping people and bring in several different types of interventions to tailor the counseling experience to each client.
I believe I have the best job in the world. I enjoy walking along side my client's as they explore new ways of thinking and interacting in their world. I approach each client with a gentle curiosity of how they see their world and help them to set and reach goals they want to achieve. I use a strength based approach to helping people and bring in several different types of interventions to tailor the counseling experience to each client.
![Photo of Ryan Reese, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dbee7606-8271-46fd-98d9-002fcb8dd3da/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ryan Reese
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sisters, OR 97759
We help people who feel sad, lonely, angry, have experienced a recent loss or life transition, and those who seek to find meaning and purpose amidst stressful, busy lives. We possess a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or who find it hard to connect with others.
We help people who feel sad, lonely, angry, have experienced a recent loss or life transition, and those who seek to find meaning and purpose amidst stressful, busy lives. We possess a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or who find it hard to connect with others.
![Photo of Dan G Hicks, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c52894b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am an easy to talk to, solutions oriented therapist, who will partner with you in exploring the challenges of life and how to move forward in ways that will have a lasting impact on you and those you care about most. Together we will look beneath the surface to discover your strengths and make a plan to take on the challenges you are facing in life. I am especially equipped to help adolescents, marriages and families.
I am an easy to talk to, solutions oriented therapist, who will partner with you in exploring the challenges of life and how to move forward in ways that will have a lasting impact on you and those you care about most. Together we will look beneath the surface to discover your strengths and make a plan to take on the challenges you are facing in life. I am especially equipped to help adolescents, marriages and families.
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Number of Therapists in 97759
60+
Average cost per session
$162
Therapists in 97759 who prioritize treating:
94% | Depression |
94% | Anxiety |
77% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
70% | Grief |
68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
90% | PacificSource |
63% | Oregon Health Plan (OHP) |
45% | Moda Health |
How Therapists in 97759 see their clients
86% | In Person and Online | |
14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
69% | Female | |
31% | Male |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.