Aetna Therapists in Hillsboro, OR
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As a therapist, my goal is multifaceted. I want to help you develop an expanded awareness of your deeply held values and beliefs, show you the path to healing your past wounds, provide you with tools to skillfully face life's challenges, and assist you in developing the courage to live with authenticity and purpose. I bring a warm, genuine, and compassionate approach to the work I work with adults, couples, and groups. I use a variety of approaches, strategies, and tools, each tailored to the individual needs of my clients.
As a therapist, my goal is multifaceted. I want to help you develop an expanded awareness of your deeply held values and beliefs, show you the path to healing your past wounds, provide you with tools to skillfully face life's challenges, and assist you in developing the courage to live with authenticity and purpose. I bring a warm, genuine, and compassionate approach to the work I work with adults, couples, and groups. I use a variety of approaches, strategies, and tools, each tailored to the individual needs of my clients.
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Lifeline Medical Center Has Immediate Openings!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Lifeline Medical Center is Accepting New Clients Now! We enjoy providing a person-centered and engaging approach with your active engagement and participation and emphasis on your goals and individual needs. We will help you identify possible interventions that address your personal goals and then help you decide which interventions and processes might be helpful. Our group of therapists have experience with all ages through life transitions, school, social problems, trauma and life events that have been difficult to work through alone. We Offer Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
Lifeline Medical Center is Accepting New Clients Now! We enjoy providing a person-centered and engaging approach with your active engagement and participation and emphasis on your goals and individual needs. We will help you identify possible interventions that address your personal goals and then help you decide which interventions and processes might be helpful. Our group of therapists have experience with all ages through life transitions, school, social problems, trauma and life events that have been difficult to work through alone. We Offer Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
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Th Accepting New Patients-No Waiting List!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006
My Practice Is Available For New Clients Immediately for Therapy and Medication Management! The seasons have changed and you might be feeling it. Have you noticed that you might be or are struggling with your mental health? You can choose to not be alone in your adventure of strengthening yourself. I can be your guide and help you through these rough times. If you feel that the pandemic has been rough to go through, you're not alone and you're not without support. I enjoy offering my services to see my clients grow and become unique strong individuals. Don't be surprised if you find yourself recovering fast.
My Practice Is Available For New Clients Immediately for Therapy and Medication Management! The seasons have changed and you might be feeling it. Have you noticed that you might be or are struggling with your mental health? You can choose to not be alone in your adventure of strengthening yourself. I can be your guide and help you through these rough times. If you feel that the pandemic has been rough to go through, you're not alone and you're not without support. I enjoy offering my services to see my clients grow and become unique strong individuals. Don't be surprised if you find yourself recovering fast.
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Kalene Krause-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
My practice currently is Accepting new clients Now! It is no secret that life can be difficult, so difficult that we often lose ourselves. When was the last time you felt genuinely ‘heard’ or ‘seen’? My intention as your therapist is to create a safe, welcoming space for you to just be. I will meet you where you are in your healing journey and walk alongside you. Let’s work together to set and achieve goals for the life you want, training your brain to work with you, not against you. I am a direct, but compassionate therapist who aims to forge a therapeutic relationship built on trust and understanding.
My practice currently is Accepting new clients Now! It is no secret that life can be difficult, so difficult that we often lose ourselves. When was the last time you felt genuinely ‘heard’ or ‘seen’? My intention as your therapist is to create a safe, welcoming space for you to just be. I will meet you where you are in your healing journey and walk alongside you. Let’s work together to set and achieve goals for the life you want, training your brain to work with you, not against you. I am a direct, but compassionate therapist who aims to forge a therapeutic relationship built on trust and understanding.
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Has your beloved child or teen been going through a difficult period of time? Perhaps they have begun to withdraw, worry, or struggle with something internally. It is very difficult to watch our loved ones experience these heavy feelings. Thankfully, your outstanding parent-intuition has led you to search for help.
Has your beloved child or teen been going through a difficult period of time? Perhaps they have begun to withdraw, worry, or struggle with something internally. It is very difficult to watch our loved ones experience these heavy feelings. Thankfully, your outstanding parent-intuition has led you to search for help.
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How on earth are you supposed to choose something as important as a therapist from a two-dimensional blurb on the internet? Because it's impossible to really get a sense of who someone is from a listing, I invite you to reach out via phone, text or email, or you can visit my website & watch a short video of me & get a sense for my energy & style. Change doesn't have to take years of sessions, but it does take reaching out to get effective help, and I'd love the chance to be of assistance. These are some crazy times! COVID19 is scary, & the stress can load up on top of existing life issues, making everything feel so overwhelming.
How on earth are you supposed to choose something as important as a therapist from a two-dimensional blurb on the internet? Because it's impossible to really get a sense of who someone is from a listing, I invite you to reach out via phone, text or email, or you can visit my website & watch a short video of me & get a sense for my energy & style. Change doesn't have to take years of sessions, but it does take reaching out to get effective help, and I'd love the chance to be of assistance. These are some crazy times! COVID19 is scary, & the stress can load up on top of existing life issues, making everything feel so overwhelming.
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I offer counseling for individuals and couples navigating life transitions, stuck points, and relationship challenges, with a specialized focus on treating anxiety, OCD, and depressive symptoms—conditions that can feel deeply isolating and disruptive. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, carefully tailored to your unique needs. By integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions, I help clients gain deeper self-understanding, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges and build resilience.
I offer counseling for individuals and couples navigating life transitions, stuck points, and relationship challenges, with a specialized focus on treating anxiety, OCD, and depressive symptoms—conditions that can feel deeply isolating and disruptive. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, carefully tailored to your unique needs. By integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions, I help clients gain deeper self-understanding, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges and build resilience.
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Shirley L Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With the Covid-19 Virus my therapy methods have gone to phone or Tele Therapy. My therapeutic style is a holistic goal orientated approach to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the life that have you imagined or dreamed possible. I provide a safe and supportive environment to earn your trust to work on things that are the most challenging in your life. I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. Whatever brings us together, you will be welcomed with honesty and warmth to enable you to do your best work.
With the Covid-19 Virus my therapy methods have gone to phone or Tele Therapy. My therapeutic style is a holistic goal orientated approach to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the life that have you imagined or dreamed possible. I provide a safe and supportive environment to earn your trust to work on things that are the most challenging in your life. I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. Whatever brings us together, you will be welcomed with honesty and warmth to enable you to do your best work.
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Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
As we all go through life trying our best to stay afloat and happy, sometimes asking for help can seem like the hardest thing to do. I believe that people have within themselves the ability and strength to enact meaningful change in their lives. By working in a collaborative manner with a client-led and person-centered approach, finding motivation and unearthing hidden strengths can lead to positive change and new outlook on life. By utilizing new coping skills and building a therapeutic alliance, we can work other to overcome those previously insurmountable waves of life. My Practice is Taking New Patients for Psychiatric Care!
As we all go through life trying our best to stay afloat and happy, sometimes asking for help can seem like the hardest thing to do. I believe that people have within themselves the ability and strength to enact meaningful change in their lives. By working in a collaborative manner with a client-led and person-centered approach, finding motivation and unearthing hidden strengths can lead to positive change and new outlook on life. By utilizing new coping skills and building a therapeutic alliance, we can work other to overcome those previously insurmountable waves of life. My Practice is Taking New Patients for Psychiatric Care!
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Alex Wolfe-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Hello, my name is Alex. I encourage you to take that first step in reaching out. I am here to walk with you through the good times and the bad. Life can be difficult, and knowing I will never judge you or condem you. I am here to uphold you and encourage you. You are important to me. I encourage you to reach out so I can walk with you during this time in your life.
Hello, my name is Alex. I encourage you to take that first step in reaching out. I am here to walk with you through the good times and the bad. Life can be difficult, and knowing I will never judge you or condem you. I am here to uphold you and encourage you. You are important to me. I encourage you to reach out so I can walk with you during this time in your life.
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JoLee Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you confused? Exhausted? Scared? I can help. I have a unique understanding of unhealthy relationships and how they operate and impact the lives of those in it. Most relationships start out hopeful and happy. Many turn at some point and this is where confusion lives. I work with individuals who have had difficult relationships. Healing takes a lot of work, and a lot of commitment, I won't sugar-coat...but it can be done. Or, perhaps you have issues with non-intimate relationships, maybe a parent, sibling, or child. Or maybe your child has conflicts with your ex. This too can be made healthier.
Are you confused? Exhausted? Scared? I can help. I have a unique understanding of unhealthy relationships and how they operate and impact the lives of those in it. Most relationships start out hopeful and happy. Many turn at some point and this is where confusion lives. I work with individuals who have had difficult relationships. Healing takes a lot of work, and a lot of commitment, I won't sugar-coat...but it can be done. Or, perhaps you have issues with non-intimate relationships, maybe a parent, sibling, or child. Or maybe your child has conflicts with your ex. This too can be made healthier.
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I work with people of all backgrounds, ages and presenting concerns: both individuals and couples. I am zealous about human connection and curious about your own personal narrative. I am so excited to meet you and discover your abilities together!
I work with people of all backgrounds, ages and presenting concerns: both individuals and couples. I am zealous about human connection and curious about your own personal narrative. I am so excited to meet you and discover your abilities together!
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Neupathway (Maribel Aheran)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Eed, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
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Dionne-Etta Mitchell Agency Has Immediate Openings
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, QMHA-R
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97006 (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma? Feeling burnt out? Wanting to build new skills? I am here for you! During our sessions, we will work to develop a strong connection that allows us to grow towards your best self. No matter who you are or where you come from, you deserve the highest quality care. My Practice Offers Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
Welcome! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma? Feeling burnt out? Wanting to build new skills? I am here for you! During our sessions, we will work to develop a strong connection that allows us to grow towards your best self. No matter who you are or where you come from, you deserve the highest quality care. My Practice Offers Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
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Sahara Bunna-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
LPC Intern, LPC-A, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve growth. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, focused on empowering individuals to understand their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and reach their full potential.
I am a dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve growth. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, focused on empowering individuals to understand their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and reach their full potential.
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Have you been feeling down, stuck, anxious, or not like yourself? I am here to help you build the skills necessary to move back towards a whole and fulfilling life. I have experience working with adults and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger issues, and emotional regulation. I strive to provide an open, safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore and process your values, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. My job is not to make judgments, but to help you process emotions and find the tools you need.
Have you been feeling down, stuck, anxious, or not like yourself? I am here to help you build the skills necessary to move back towards a whole and fulfilling life. I have experience working with adults and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger issues, and emotional regulation. I strive to provide an open, safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore and process your values, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. My job is not to make judgments, but to help you process emotions and find the tools you need.
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Chanda V Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
Our trauma can leave us with feelings of shame, resentment, and guilt. When we don't take the time for our own recovery and healing, we can find ourselves becoming stressed and overwhelmed. We become unrecognizable to ourselves and disconnected from our own needs. Our physical health is impacted. We experience spiraling thoughts and an inability to relax. Our anger and sadness are easily triggered. We sabotage our important relationships. We lack trust and fear intimacy. We find ourselves feeling undeserving of the goodness life has to offer.
Our trauma can leave us with feelings of shame, resentment, and guilt. When we don't take the time for our own recovery and healing, we can find ourselves becoming stressed and overwhelmed. We become unrecognizable to ourselves and disconnected from our own needs. Our physical health is impacted. We experience spiraling thoughts and an inability to relax. Our anger and sadness are easily triggered. We sabotage our important relationships. We lack trust and fear intimacy. We find ourselves feeling undeserving of the goodness life has to offer.
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Allison Alti-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
I Am Available For New Clients Immediately! I love encouraging clients who need guidance in their relationships, parenting, and substance use. The Clinical Practice Also Offers Medication Management with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner! My Practice Offers Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
I Am Available For New Clients Immediately! I love encouraging clients who need guidance in their relationships, parenting, and substance use. The Clinical Practice Also Offers Medication Management with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner! My Practice Offers Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
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Brandalyn Sprinkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
Sarah Sadruddin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CRC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Online Only)
As a compassionate therapist with over a decade of experience, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and find lasting solutions. My ideal clients are those looking to make positive strides in their life and work through their difficulties with a solution focused mind set. I believe you already have what you need to be successful, but I can serve as someone to help you better tap in and build upon your skills. I have experience working with clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression, experiencing new or lasting disabilities, grief from loss and anyone struggling with big life transitions.
As a compassionate therapist with over a decade of experience, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and find lasting solutions. My ideal clients are those looking to make positive strides in their life and work through their difficulties with a solution focused mind set. I believe you already have what you need to be successful, but I can serve as someone to help you better tap in and build upon your skills. I have experience working with clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression, experiencing new or lasting disabilities, grief from loss and anyone struggling with big life transitions.
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Aetna Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy