Teletherapy for Cornelius, OR
Christina Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Cornelius, OR 97113 (Online Only)
My professional counseling work in the behavioral and mental health field has been a learning and practice journey. After I completed my A.A. in 2008 in Criminal Justice, I continued to complete my B.S. in 2010 and my M.S. in 2011 in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. During that process, I provided services for a variety of populations. Feeling that I wanted more training, I earned another M.S. in Mental Health Counseling in 2017 from Capella University while also making the President’s List. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and a registered out-of-state telehealth provider for Florida.
My professional counseling work in the behavioral and mental health field has been a learning and practice journey. After I completed my A.A. in 2008 in Criminal Justice, I continued to complete my B.S. in 2010 and my M.S. in 2011 in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. During that process, I provided services for a variety of populations. Feeling that I wanted more training, I earned another M.S. in Mental Health Counseling in 2017 from Capella University while also making the President’s List. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and a registered out-of-state telehealth provider for Florida.
Barbara believes that everyone has an inner wisdom and it is her job is to offer support, feedback and insight to help them find it. She feels the counseling process can help a person to become more strong, wise and integrated. Barbara utilizes an eclectic approach, combining personcentered (a belief that all people are inherently good), cognitivebehavioral (focusing on the thoughtsfeelings connection) and other counseling philosophies to support individuals in finding their way. She is grateful to have the opportunity to work with adults from all walks of life in addressing their healing, transformation and growth.
Barbara believes that everyone has an inner wisdom and it is her job is to offer support, feedback and insight to help them find it. She feels the counseling process can help a person to become more strong, wise and integrated. Barbara utilizes an eclectic approach, combining personcentered (a belief that all people are inherently good), cognitivebehavioral (focusing on the thoughtsfeelings connection) and other counseling philosophies to support individuals in finding their way. She is grateful to have the opportunity to work with adults from all walks of life in addressing their healing, transformation and growth.
Jessi received her Masters in Counseling from Missouri State University in 2007 and a license as a Professional School Counselor from Portland State University in 2013. Jessi has worked in the school setting for the last 5 years. Her clinical supervisor is Sharon Hatrak, LPC. Jessi aims to provide a holistic view in a safe, confidential, and creative space. She is clientcentered and incorporates expressive arts and cognitive behavioral techniques. Goals are set collaboratively and the method for reaching them is unique to each individual.
Jessi received her Masters in Counseling from Missouri State University in 2007 and a license as a Professional School Counselor from Portland State University in 2013. Jessi has worked in the school setting for the last 5 years. Her clinical supervisor is Sharon Hatrak, LPC. Jessi aims to provide a holistic view in a safe, confidential, and creative space. She is clientcentered and incorporates expressive arts and cognitive behavioral techniques. Goals are set collaboratively and the method for reaching them is unique to each individual.
Rick's framework for counseling is solutionfocused, cognitivebehavioral and systems. Using a strengthsbased and traumainformed approach, he will assist you with looking at real life problems and your present functioning while still understanding and addressing past experiences that might be impacting your everyday life.
Rick's framework for counseling is solutionfocused, cognitivebehavioral and systems. Using a strengthsbased and traumainformed approach, he will assist you with looking at real life problems and your present functioning while still understanding and addressing past experiences that might be impacting your everyday life.
Dale works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Dale believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, he partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Dale works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Dale believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, he partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Lynn has extensive experience with diverse populations, serving clients with psychological, medical, and psychosocial challenges. She utilizes many modalities including but not limited to CBT, DBT, MI, CPT, and has experience with individual, couples, families, and groups. Lynn’s specialty areas include grief and bereavement, Transgender care, HIV, and terminal care. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys reading, plants, and rescuing kittens and cats.
Lynn has extensive experience with diverse populations, serving clients with psychological, medical, and psychosocial challenges. She utilizes many modalities including but not limited to CBT, DBT, MI, CPT, and has experience with individual, couples, families, and groups. Lynn’s specialty areas include grief and bereavement, Transgender care, HIV, and terminal care. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys reading, plants, and rescuing kittens and cats.
Dr. Steve Vincent utilizes a combination of clinical theory and effective interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Each year, 2008 through 2022, Dr. Vincent has received the ACE (ACORN Criteria for Effectiveness) Award signifying the attainment of effective, clinical treatment outcomes with many of his clients. The ACORN organization is a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of psychological treatment outcomes through the routine use of consumer selfreport outcome questionnaires.
Dr. Steve Vincent utilizes a combination of clinical theory and effective interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Each year, 2008 through 2022, Dr. Vincent has received the ACE (ACORN Criteria for Effectiveness) Award signifying the attainment of effective, clinical treatment outcomes with many of his clients. The ACORN organization is a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of psychological treatment outcomes through the routine use of consumer selfreport outcome questionnaires.
Angie believes in using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client centered and motivational interviewing. She has experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low selfesteem, negative selftalk, grief and loss, life changing situations, and end of life concerns. In her spare time, Angie enjoys spending time with family, traveling, scrapbooking, and attending soccer games.
Angie believes in using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client centered and motivational interviewing. She has experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low selfesteem, negative selftalk, grief and loss, life changing situations, and end of life concerns. In her spare time, Angie enjoys spending time with family, traveling, scrapbooking, and attending soccer games.
Michelle holds a master’s degree in social work and is also a Certified Alcohol/ Drug Counselor, level III. She has advanced courses in human development, group dynamics, marriage counseling theories, research methodology, professional orientation and ethics, social and cultural foundations, career counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, counseling and interviewing skills and clinical assessment. Michelle has a diverse experience providing mental health services through both direct clinical care, program management and clinical supervision and training.
Michelle holds a master’s degree in social work and is also a Certified Alcohol/ Drug Counselor, level III. She has advanced courses in human development, group dynamics, marriage counseling theories, research methodology, professional orientation and ethics, social and cultural foundations, career counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, counseling and interviewing skills and clinical assessment. Michelle has a diverse experience providing mental health services through both direct clinical care, program management and clinical supervision and training.
Dr. Ildiko Suto obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Pacific University, where upon graduation was honored with the Outstanding Graduate Award. She studied for her MA degree in Counseling Psychology at Lewis and Clark College. While working as a clinical specialist at CODA - an agency specialized on treating substance use - she was given the Executive Director's Award for Clinical Excellence. She conceptualizes client problems from a cognitive-behavioral orientation. She views beliefs, and to a lesser degree events or personal characteristics, as being at the core of emotional distress.
Dr. Ildiko Suto obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Pacific University, where upon graduation was honored with the Outstanding Graduate Award. She studied for her MA degree in Counseling Psychology at Lewis and Clark College. While working as a clinical specialist at CODA - an agency specialized on treating substance use - she was given the Executive Director's Award for Clinical Excellence. She conceptualizes client problems from a cognitive-behavioral orientation. She views beliefs, and to a lesser degree events or personal characteristics, as being at the core of emotional distress.
Stephanie believes I believe everyone can reach an optimum state of being, and I have adopted an eclectic approach grounded in identity and behavioral health. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and trauma. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, and spending time outdoors.
Stephanie believes I believe everyone can reach an optimum state of being, and I have adopted an eclectic approach grounded in identity and behavioral health. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and trauma. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Backstrand is a clinical psychologist licensed in both Oregon and Washington. She earned her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from George Fox University (GFU) in 2015, a Masters in Clinical Psychology from GFU in 2012, and a Bachelors of Arts In Psychology, with a minor in Spanish Language & Culture, from Oregon State University in 2010. She has worked as a clinician and evaluator in a variety of settings, including community mental health, private practice, schools, the forensic/court setting, and with law enforcement/public safety agencies.
Dr. Backstrand is a clinical psychologist licensed in both Oregon and Washington. She earned her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from George Fox University (GFU) in 2015, a Masters in Clinical Psychology from GFU in 2012, and a Bachelors of Arts In Psychology, with a minor in Spanish Language & Culture, from Oregon State University in 2010. She has worked as a clinician and evaluator in a variety of settings, including community mental health, private practice, schools, the forensic/court setting, and with law enforcement/public safety agencies.
Ben believes human wellness is built on the need for safety, connection, growth, and finding meaning; when these needs are left unfulfilled, problems may arise in a person’s life. He utilizes Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychoanalytic Therapy, Depth Psychology, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help individuals and couples begin to build the life they desire. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, fishing, reading, playing video games, going on nature walks, and baking/cooking.
Ben believes human wellness is built on the need for safety, connection, growth, and finding meaning; when these needs are left unfulfilled, problems may arise in a person’s life. He utilizes Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychoanalytic Therapy, Depth Psychology, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help individuals and couples begin to build the life they desire. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, fishing, reading, playing video games, going on nature walks, and baking/cooking.
Morgan completed a BA in Psychology at University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Clinician from George Fox University. She works from a collaborative, strength-focused perspective and believes that everyone does the best they can with what they have at the time. Primary theories include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), systems, and attachment theories. Her main areas of focus include grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, and helping people find meaning in their lives.
Morgan completed a BA in Psychology at University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Clinician from George Fox University. She works from a collaborative, strength-focused perspective and believes that everyone does the best they can with what they have at the time. Primary theories include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), systems, and attachment theories. Her main areas of focus include grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, and helping people find meaning in their lives.
Patricia McConnell is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Rutgers University and her Master of Social Work Degree at Portland State University. She studied for a year at the Institute for Multigenerational Therapy in Portland, OR and is a trained EMDR therapist. Patricia has worked in community mental health settings, medical clinics, university counseling, with veterans, and in residential treatment facilities. She has directed international child welfare programs in Ethiopia, Uganda and South Korea.
Patricia McConnell is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Rutgers University and her Master of Social Work Degree at Portland State University. She studied for a year at the Institute for Multigenerational Therapy in Portland, OR and is a trained EMDR therapist. Patricia has worked in community mental health settings, medical clinics, university counseling, with veterans, and in residential treatment facilities. She has directed international child welfare programs in Ethiopia, Uganda and South Korea.
Michelle Bilderbeck is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Oregon who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Masters in Counseling from Oregon State University. Michelle believes that all clients hold many of life’s answers within themselves. It’s a matter of how we get to those answers together. It’s an honor for Michelle to work alongside her clients to help unlock some of those. Strong emotions and behaviors that come with depression, anxiety, social discomforts, traumas, cultural barriers, and others can make it difficult to peel off those layers.
Michelle Bilderbeck is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Oregon who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Masters in Counseling from Oregon State University. Michelle believes that all clients hold many of life’s answers within themselves. It’s a matter of how we get to those answers together. It’s an honor for Michelle to work alongside her clients to help unlock some of those. Strong emotions and behaviors that come with depression, anxiety, social discomforts, traumas, cultural barriers, and others can make it difficult to peel off those layers.
Savannah believes the therapeutic relationship between psychologist and client is crucial for transformation, empowerment, and healing to take place. She seeks to continue a cycle of restoration by utilizing her empathy, culturally attuned and relationally oriented style to form authentic alliances with her clients. In her free time, Savannah enjoys going on walks with her dog, exploring new places, reading, running, playing the piano, hiking, gardening and watching comedies.
Savannah believes the therapeutic relationship between psychologist and client is crucial for transformation, empowerment, and healing to take place. She seeks to continue a cycle of restoration by utilizing her empathy, culturally attuned and relationally oriented style to form authentic alliances with her clients. In her free time, Savannah enjoys going on walks with her dog, exploring new places, reading, running, playing the piano, hiking, gardening and watching comedies.
Master's Degree Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco, Ca, 1993. Licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1995 and in Oregon in 2020. Experience includes working as a Clinical Director, Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty for John F. Kennedy University and National University Systems from 1997 to 2018. I provided supervision for MFT Associates and Therapy to Individuals, Couples and Parents and their Adult children in a private practice setting.
Master's Degree Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco, Ca, 1993. Licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1995 and in Oregon in 2020. Experience includes working as a Clinical Director, Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty for John F. Kennedy University and National University Systems from 1997 to 2018. I provided supervision for MFT Associates and Therapy to Individuals, Couples and Parents and their Adult children in a private practice setting.
Prior to receiving her master's degree, Aimee worked for 4 years at a domestic violence organization in Eugene, Oregon. She has been Lifestance, Health; formally Western Psychological and Counseling Services since 2013. Before coming to Lifestance, she worked for 6 years as a schoolbased family therapist for a nonprofit working in a middle school and high school in Washington County.
Prior to receiving her master's degree, Aimee worked for 4 years at a domestic violence organization in Eugene, Oregon. She has been Lifestance, Health; formally Western Psychological and Counseling Services since 2013. Before coming to Lifestance, she worked for 6 years as a schoolbased family therapist for a nonprofit working in a middle school and high school in Washington County.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.