Professional Counseling & Therapy ~ Wise Counsel & Comfort- 1305 NE Fremont St

Our office at 13th & NE Fremont is easy to find -- we're in a block-long row of historic A-frame storefronts. Portland's public transit system provides easy bus access to our offices, by either the #33 bus on NE Fremont or the #8 on NE 15th Avenue.

Megan Bruce, LCSW I have over ten years working with individuals and families. I use a personal, down-to-earth style, filled with respect, humor and honesty. I am on several insurance and EAP panels, and I look forward to hearing from you.	Amy Shorey, LCSW I believe in the power of the relationship between client and therapist. Ttogether we will find avenues to desired change. No matter our reasons for seeking help, we all benefit from having another caring person in our lives. I work with children, families and adults. GLBTQ friendly.
Kim Filla, L.C.S.W. As a woman of color, youth specialist and advocate for healthy living, I focus my practice on adolescent girls and women. As women there are so many roles and complex expectations to fulfill. And as an adolescent, life can seem so confusing, unfair and uncertain...	Earlyn Smith, L.P.C. I believe people have incredible wisdom and resiliency, and the ability to create meaningful and satisfying lives. Almost everyone can benefit from support and assistance. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 30 yrs experience providing support and assistance to adults, adolescents, couples and families.
Peggy Thompson, LCSW I believe each of us is capable of achieving more than what we might have settled for up to now. My therapeutic orientations include cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution focused, trauma resolution, growing in healthy relationships and learning to be and stay calmer and more peaceful.	Yasmin Malik, M.A. Because it can be difficult to describe your experiences or needs in words alone, I specialize in art therapy with a humanistic and holistic approach. My style is flexible ~ together we can map out a path that suits your individual needs.
Allison Bonifay, M.A. Are you struggling with endless worry, fears, anxiety? Panic episodes, repetitive behaviors? I specialize in treating anxiety disorders using cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with both adults and adolescents, and offer a flexible fee scale. Saturday appointments available.	Robert Finkelman, L.P.C. I believe people seek self-wisdom, connection and emotional support to master life’s challenges. I work with children, adults, older adults, and families, facilitating joy, acceptance, harmonious relationships, and life purpose, in a nurturing environment.
Cheri Menear, M.S.W. Professional Counseling for Adults Specializing in Issues of Abuse & Trauma Nothing is more fulfilling for me as a therapist than to join with you in self discovery and healing. Fee: $40 / No-cost consultation appointments available.	Jessica Sinacori, M.Ed. Individual, Adolescents, Couples Therapy Fees: $60 / Sliding scale available I support an honest, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic relationship and I invite you to join me for a free 30-minute consultation.

Megan Bruce, LCSW, LLC

Adolescent, Adult and Family Therapy

I have over 10 years experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings including:

I earned an MSW from the University of Washington in Seattle, with a concentration in Children, Youth and Families. My therapeutic approach includes a strengths-based, solution-focused model that puts the individual and family first. I use a personal, down-to-earth style, filled with respect, humor and honesty. I have significant training and experience working with a variety of mood, behavior, relationship and trauma-related issues, including a recent 3-day conference by the Washington State Coalition of Sexual Assault for therapists working with clients dealing with sexual abuse and other trauma-related issues. In addition to my private practice, I am currently providing therapy in a federally funded agency for children, adolescents and families.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Counselor in the state of Washington. Additionally, I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers-Oregon Chapter. Pay schedule for therapy is as follows: Individual and/or Family Therapy: $85 per session, Group Therapy: $30 per session. Sliding-scale fees may be available based upon need. In addition to private pay, I am on several insurance panels and EAP boards.

Amy Shorey, L.C.S.W.

Child, Family and Adult Therapy

Amy Shorey received her master?s degree in social work in 1995 from Simmons College School of Social Work in Boston, MA. Upon completion of her degree she completed a seminar in clinical supervision and became certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Management, a short term helping process to enable an individual or group affected by a traumatic event to return to their daily routines more quickly and with a lessened likelihood of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Prior to getting her masters degree she gained experience working with children and families with emotional and behavioral difficulties in special education settings. She also worked internationally as a youth development volunteer in Haiti while serving in the Peace Corps.

Professional Experience: From 1995 to 2006 Amy worked in Boston in community mental health. She spent 3 years working in a community mental health clinic for children and families with children ranging in age from one to 18 years. She then worked for 7 years for an innovative non profit program that worked with children and families referred by Boston Police Department Officers. Services were primarily provided at the child?s school, home or community. In 2002 she was promoted to the position of Associate Director. In 2006 Amy moved to Portland were until October 2008 she worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest as the Multnomah County Director. She is now interested in returning to her roots as an individual clinician by going into private practice.

Treatment and Philosophy: Amy's treatment focus is psychodynamic, directed by developmental, relational and family systems models. She believes in the power of the relationship between the client and the therapist in which together they will find avenues to desired change. Amy feels it is important to make services accessible and if desired is able to do home visits, school visits as well as see clients in her office.