www.Portland-Therapist.com

Lynne Joy Nesbit, M.S., N.C.C.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Professional Therapy for Couples/Partners, and Individual Adults

37 SW Jefferson ~ 423 North East 60th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
503-282-0182
Email: lynnejoy@gmail.com

Lynne Joy Nesbit, founder and director of Wise Counsel & Comfort, offers skilled, compassionate therapy for adults, and couples...

..... "It is my privilege to work as a counselor and therapist, to be trusted with the most personal of your concerns as you explore and examine whatever it is that stands in the way of having the life you desire.”

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My Therapy Style – Truth-Telling & Integrity

My style is best described as forthright, grounded, honest and open.
Therapy with me is often challenging, frequently lighthearted, and always supportive.

One thing my clients will tell you is that I’m a stickler for truth-telling. I try to be watchful, helping clients recognize when they’re holding themselves (or me) at arm’s length from the truth. We learn subtle dishonesty in our culture. We’re angry and we say “nothing’s wrong.” We’re hurt and we say “It’s OK, really.” We’re too depressed to come to work and we call in sick. We rage at our partners that they don’t understand us, but rarely are we courageous enough to speak the simple truth… yet we yearn to be understood. When we’re not grounded in truth, we settle for less… less integrity, less authenticity, less intimacy, less life. I work to help my clients become more familiar, and more comfortable with the experience of living and speaking the truth.

Relationship Therapy: Couples & Partners

Whether you're dealing with the very hardest issues -- deciding whether to separate or divorce -- or trying your best to find your way towards reconciliation, couple's counseling can be a much needed support and resource. And if your relationship therapy goals are happy ones? Are you experiencing the dizzying exhilaration of beginning a new relationship, laying a foundation for a solid, trusting partnership, coming to clear agreements and relationship goals, building intimacy or preparing for marriage? I'd be delighted to support you in that endeavor as well.

I am very comfortable helping couples speak frankly and openly about issues of sexuality, parenting and finances, and have substantial experience helping partners face challenging issues of infidelity and addictions. My work is grounded in helping each partner speak and hear the truth, understand one another, and bring compassion and even humor to your communication. Theoretically, I draw from the research and methods of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, as well as Harville Hendrix. These well respected professionals have done exhaustive research on what makes for long-term contentment and satisfaction in relationships, and what behaviors and attitudes will almost inevitably lead to a relationship ending in pain.

The goal of our work together may be reconcilation, but not always. In some relationships, the task is really to bring the relationship to an end with the least harm to all parties, and I feel privileged to assist in that process as well.

Education, Experience & Training

I have been a professional counselor for sixteen years, in both private practice and agency settings. I'm on staff at Providence Portland Medical Center providing assessments, individual and group therapy to those whose symptoms of depression and anxiety are so severe that seeing a therapist once a week just isn’t enough.

My master’s degree in Counseling was awarded with honors from Portland State University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Oregon, OBLPCT C2242), I hold national certification through the National Board of Certified Counselors, membership in the American Counseling Association, the Oregon Counseling Association and the Women’s Therapy Project Northwest, and I abide by the highest ethical standards of my profession. I complete more than 60 hours of continuing professional education each year. In recent years I have completed: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder training with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, couple’s therapy training with Drs. John and Julie Gottman, cognitive behavioral therapy with Dr. Judith Beck, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy through the Wellness Institute, and intensive hypnotherapy training with Dr. Emmett Miller.

Spirituality

I have deep respect for my clients’ spiritual paths and find that spirituality is often fundamental to the process of growth and healing. There’s ample scientific evidence of the positive impact of meditation and other spiritual practices on our physical being ~ how could it not have an influence on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors?

Guided Visualization

Though some think of alternative therapies as unproven, when they are provided by well trained professionals, they can be very helpful. These techniques are firmly grounded in decades of research, documented and endorsed by the American Medical Association. In guided visualization, you can experience extraordinary relaxation during which your critical, analytical mind can rest while your inner wisdom, your conscious and subconscious mind can work in harmony to bring about changes you desire.

Fee Policy

I offer initial consults at no cost, and I offer discounted fees to those for whom therapy would otherwise be unaffordable. My fee is $110 per 50 minute hour. I do not work with insurance companies, but I am able to accept debit and credit cards.

Confidentiality

Therapy can only be effective with the assurance of privacy. All records of our work together are held in the strictest confidence. There are certain important exceptions to confidentiality that we will discuss at our first appointment.

In closing. . .

I’m guessing that if you’ve read this far, you’re on a diligent search for just the right therapist. If you have a hunch that might be me, please give me a call in Portland at 503-282-0182, or e-mail me at: lynnejoy@gmail.com.

All the best,

Lynne Joy

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Chi Baker, M.S., L.P.C.

Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families
971-344-3040
Email:creatingbalance42@yahoo.com

Healing is a balance between the past and the present. It incorporates life experiences, family of origin, culture, ethnicity, personal goals, and resources. Areas of concentration include a combination of mind, body, and soul. An exploration of what has happened in the past to where you are today provides a framework to create new spaces, outlooks, and a better way of life. My personal mantra is that Life is about Thriving, not just Surviving.

In my practice, I use a combination of many different healing techniques. In cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most effective tools in today's practices, you and I examine how your thoughts and actions dictate today, and how to alter them to create a new tomorrow. From a person/client centered approach, I see all people as capable of healing themselves, and truly believe in their ability to make positive change. Taking aspects from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I teach emotional regulation (controlling the highs and lows) distress tolerance (skillfully handling a crisis), and interpersonal effectiveness (how to communicate successfully with others). These are essential components to lifelong skills. Motivational Interviewing, from an addiction recovery standpoint, allows clients to assess and make their own decisions and challenge themselves to move towards sobriety.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide variety of populations in many different environments, including inpatient, outpatient, therapeutic wilderness settings, jails, schools, and homes. My scope of counseling extends from individuals to couples, families, and groups. I have a dual diagnosis Master's degree and am therefore trained and certified in counseling both mental health and addiction issues. I enjoy working with a range of ages, from adolescents to the geriatric population. My mental health counseling experience, to name a few, covers schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline and bipolar disorder. I also have over 8 years experience working with clients who have drug, alcohol and gambling addictions, as well as those who are chronic criminal offenders.

My personal counseling philosophy does not simply look at mental health or addiction issues. It includes looking at all aspects of a person's life: family, friends, job, living environment, recreation, diet, exercise, nutrition, spiritual practices, budget/finances, and past, present, and future experiences and goals. Long-term healing and change comes from within, and extends outward. I see therapy as a lifestyle that continues outside of the counseling room and into each integral aspect of your life.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you transform your life into a place where you choose to sit, laugh, play, and most importantly, THRIVE!

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Richard Gear, M.S.W.

Individual & Couple's Counseling
503-758-5079
www.myinkedshrink.org

Richard - known in town as "my inked shrink" - is a skilled, seasoned professional counselor offering a radically different type of counseling and life coaching experience. You can schedule in-person sessions with Richard at Wise Counsel & Comfort, or make a plan together for phone sessions or "house-calls' with the sessions in the privacy of your own home. His counseling style blends traditional talk therapy, infused with more goal focused, life coaching style, as appropriate. Richard offers a creative sliding fee scale... use bicycle for most of your transit? single parent? tattoos? student/volunteer/mentor? Your fees are $25 off regular hourly rate of $75.

"I believe the purpose of counseling/coaching, is to get people moving in the direction that is most exciting for them. I also believe counseling can help unchain "that 8-ball" you've dragging around for too long. I feel people can easily become "way off course" in their lives. I think it is very important to try and see ahead...and ask yourself am I going in the wrong direction? The important thing is not to wait years and years to ask that question! Why wait? Give me a call today!"

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Michele Soleimani, LCSW

Individual Counseling for Adults 
503.929.0669
www.PDXtherapy.com
michele.soleimani@gmail.com

I truly believe that everyone has the right to be happy. There are many obstacles to happiness but probably the biggest of them all is our negative internal dialogue.

Emotional pain can be rooted in old patterns of thinking, behaving, and feeling. As you shift these old patterns, healthier and more fulfilling ways of living can emerge. As a result, you can overcome the emotional pain that blocks you from feeling fulfilled and satisfied with your life.

We will work together to discuss your concerns, explore the resolutions you hope to find, and work out a plan towards getting better and living better. I will provide you support, encouragement, insights, observations, and challenges but ultimately it will be your decision as to what changes you will choose to make.

I began my social work career in 1997 in New York City. I received my Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in New York and worked at Identity House, a counseling center for the LGBT population. Some of the most rewarding work I have done has been working in the New York City homeless shelter system, first working with physically disabled adults and then with dually diagnosed women. I've been able to support clients dealing with the most garden variety challenges (coping with complicated relationships, feeling 'stuck' in frustrating patterns) to the most challenging and severe of circumstances and symptoms, including domestic violence and addictions. From these experiences, I have come to believe that with help, all people, regardless of their experiences in life, have the ability to find the right answers.

I charge $85 per 50-minute session, but have various sliding scale fee options, depending on your need. Initial consultations are free. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Nancy F. Nasser-Marsh, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual, Child & Familly Therapy
503-927-9194
Email: nancy@nancynmtherapy.com
Website: www.nancynmtherapy.com 

With nearly fifteen years in my profession, I have had the great privilege to support clients as they work to cope with depression, abuse and trauma, anxiety, panic and grief. Along the way, I've also developed expertise in complicated family issues... blended and step-family dynamics, adoption and parenting. During my graduate studies in social work at Portland State, my emphasis was on children and families.

Regardless of the particular issues you bring to therapy, the focus of our work together will be your healing. We'll work collaboratively to identify goals for your counseling and then work together to help you gain insight and practical skills to reach those goals.

I offer a complimentary 20-30 minute initial consultation to help both of us determine whether we will work well together. My standard fee for a 50-minute session is $100 and I offer a generous sliding fee scale. If, after the initial consultation, we agree to begin therapy and you are unable to pay my standard fee, we will decide together on fees you can afford. Payment is by check or in cash at each appointment and other than illness or accident, if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, I ask that you be responsible for payment for that scheduled hour.

I am a provider for Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon, Aetna, Com Psych, Life-wise, Magellan, MHN, ODS, PBHI, Providence Preferred, Tri-Care and UBH. Even if I am not a provider on your insurance panel, we may still be able to work together using 'Out of Network' benefits. Please talk to your insurance provider for more information. I am also on several Employee Assistance Program (EAP) boards through your employer. Please ask your human resource person for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Chris Cooke, N.D.

Naturopathic Physician

503.984.5652
Email: drclcooke@comcast.net
Website: www.healing4you.net

Are you or your child seeking solutions to challenging health issues?

I am delighted to offer hope and healing for women and children.  My adept sense of healing has come through extensive training as a physician, twelve years as a teacher and a lifetime of experience as a blind person.  These experiences heighten my ability to get to the heart of an issue as I acknowledge your body’s inherent wisdom and listen deeply and completely to your healing needs.  

Women’s Health:  Each woman comes to see me with her own story. Often she comes in fatigued and stressed. Whether it's from the fast-paced demands of raising children and/or working, she is often overwhelmed. Usually her children see me initially, because she wants them to find healing first. As we talk about her children, I sense that she has concerns and needs of her own. I hold out to her that she can benefit from support and TLC, too. Her concerns are often related to PMS and hormonal issues. These cause emotional challenges as she relates to those around her. As we work together, the whole family unit is strengthened.
    
Children's Health: Parents bring their children for a variety of reasons, but among the top three are behavioral issues, GI problems and headaches. These are also frequent reasons for children to miss school. When physical or emotional issues interfere with school performance and social relationships, parents search for answers. They often come to me when they are at their wit's end and at a loss as to what to do. Parents don't often realize they need healing when a child is hurting. A child's distress can be difficult for everyone, as it upsets the balance of the whole family dynamic. As the root cause of illness is found and treated, both child and family reclaim health. When a child gets better, parents worry less and relax into the healing process.

My tools include homeopathy and flower essences, diet and nutrition, naturopathic counseling, and herbal medicine.  Also happy to be a part of the healing process is my guide dog, Lorena, who brings love and joy to all she meets.

I received my ND from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, and earned honors in research.  When not doctoring, I am an avid knitter and cook.  

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Peggy Van Duyne, M.S., N.C.C., L.P.C..

Nationally Certified Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Phone: 503-956-4506
Email: peggyjvanduyne@yahoo.com

I believe that we have the power to change the thoughts and feelings that keep us from achieving our full potential. In “becoming ourselves” we hope for time and space to explore, “tinker” and ask questions without judgment. This is what I strive to give to each and every client.

I received my counseling degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I have worked within various counseling environments including working with:

* Adolescents and college age adults
* Grief, Loss and Transitions
* Alcohol and Drug treatment
* Eating disorders
* Academic Success
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Self-Esteem
* Life Skills

As a diversity oriented and GLBT friendly counselor, I work with clients towards overall wellness in their life. My hope for you is a life that is balanced, healthy and curious. I employ various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral, Adlerian and Person-Centered. Having lived in the Midwest, South and Northwest, I am aware of cultural impact on our choices and how social and self-advocacy can impact our lives. I enjoy the outdoors and animals, believing that both have to ability to empower and transform us.

My standard fee is 65.00/hour although I do have various sliding scale fee options available. The initial consultation is free

Please call 503-956-4506 to schedule an appointment. This line is confidential. I am glad to speak with you and answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to meeting you!

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Marc Amoroso M.A.

503-956-4660
Email: mark.amoroso@gmail.com

I work with adults who struggle with the most crucial issues we face: how to achieve intimate and loving relationships, how to find fulfillment and meaning in our work, and how to foster compassion not just for others but also for ourselves. 

At times, modern society flouts and contradicts our most basic emotional needs and laws, and leads us into a morass of anxiety and stress, depression and low self-esteem.  To help people find their way out I use a combination of treatments and techniques that address various aspects of a person’s experience, including feelings, thoughts and behaviors. 

I am well versed in a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness based therapy, and existential therapy. Using a compassionate, respectful approach, I listen to the client to hear their perspective on what is challenging in life and how they would like things to be different. I work in collaboration with the client who is an active agent of change in the treatment. I tune into the different melodies of each individual’s particular experience so that together we can compose new melodies, leitmotifs, and eventually integrate all these parts into a greater symphony.

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miya abbott, m.s.w.

503-951-0328
Email: miya.msw@gmail.com

I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and family therapy. My goal in working with clients is to meet them where they are and create a safe, honest relationship with clear expectations in which they can find the space to work on things that are getting in the way of life working how they want it to.

I approach this work from a developmental perspective, which means I am continually working to recognize and build from strengths and needs as they currently present for individuals and systems.

I believe that:

~ Therapy should be about who you are, not who your therapist is.

~ Therapy should be client centered and strengths-based.

~ Therapy is a non-judgmental and fluid process.

~ The therapist should be versatile and able to adjust the therapeutic modality to meet the needs of the client.

My work with families is focused on finding a balance that's healthy for every member of the system. I'm trained in a number of techniques for increasing supportive parenting, and I have experience facilitating play therapy and narrative therapy for children or adolescents working through developmental or trauma-related issues. My work with couples is entirely secular, and focuses on successful communication and working through family-of-origin issues together. With individuals, I utilize a number of techniques that are all grounded in an open and empathic therapeutic relationship.

Call or email me to find out more about me and determine if I’d be a good fit for your needs right now. I offer a no-cost initial consultation, and rates for sessions are $40 per 50 minutes, with a sliding scale option available.

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Megan Miller, M.Ed., M.F.T.

Marriage & Family Therapist
Counseling Individuals, Couples & Families
Narrative & Solution-Focused Approach
541-844-8318
Email: megan.wisecounsel@gmail.com

I believe that change cannot happen until the desire to change is greater than the desire to stay the same. As a result of this, I find it important to examine the motivation behind our actions and resolve ambivalence in order to move forward with change. My personal therapeutic style is influenced by techniques used in motivational interviewing, as well as narrative and solution-focused therapies. This means that I assist clients in understanding the stories of their lives with a focus on finding solutions rather than remaining stuck in problems. I work collaboratively with clients to determine how therapy can assist them in moving forward in their lives and finding their own happiness.

I received my Master’s degree from the University of Oregon’s Marriage and Family Therapy program where I was trained in systems and communication theories. As a result of this training, I developed an interest in understanding the ways individuals communicate with one another and examining the contexts in which people live their lives. I aim to understand each person’s framework from a systemic perspective and thus take into consideration the family system, social network and greater societal influences. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of life struggles including: depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, trauma and relationship concerns.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation to discuss your therapeutic needs. My fee is $40 for a 50 minute session, however a sliding scale is offered to accommodate a variety of budgets. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, I can be reached at 541-844.8318 or by e-mail at: Megan.WiseCounsel@gmail.com

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Lucian Schloss, M.A.

Integral Counseling Psychology
Couples, Individuals and Adolescents
503-830-4224

Email: lucianschloss@gmail.com

I believe that we come to relationship in order to heal and become fuller human beings. If you are experiencing difficulty in your relationship and it is affecting you, your partners or your family's well being, then Imago couples therapy is a great way to find a deeper level of intimacy, understanding and relationship. I am currently in the process of being a trained and certified Imago counselor. Imago offers very practical tools that can be learned and applied to everyday communication and healing. All relationships experience the highs of romance and the lows of resentment, power struggles and lack of communication. I can help you and your partner tap into the underlying issues and dynamics, allowing you to become closer, better friends and lovers, while working out deeper wounds. I also specialize in working with couples where there has been an affair -- most of the time affairs are symptomatic of deeper issues in the relationship. Although painful, sometimes the affair can serve as a catalyst to transform the relationship. If you are new to a relationship or seeking premarital counseling, I have a range of experience and understanding of how to create a healthy relationship from the roots up.

I attempt to help individuals work with all the different conflicting “parts” of self and help reintegrate the parts into a cohesive whole. I work well with people suffering from anxiety, depression and insomnia. I help individuals rework their inner stories into full narratives that allow them to be compassionate with themselves and others.

I also work with children and adolescents who are experiencing developmental challenges. I specialize in working with students who have dropped out of school. I have found that teenagers need a mentor, educator and counselor in order to develop into their full potential.

I have a background in different spiritual practices, both eastern and western, meditation and religion. I have found that working to create a spiritual perspective and practice aids in the capacity to transform our everyday hardships into meaningful opportunities for growth.

My going rate for 1 ½ hour couples sessions is $75-$50, I also do 50 min sessions with couples for $40. I offer a sliding scale for individuals and adolescents from $60-$30. Please contact me if you would like to set up an appointment or receive a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we are a good match.

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Anna Belle Marin, Ph.D., M.A., Counseling

Counseling Individuals, Couples & Families
503-307-9822
Website: www.pdxtherapy.com
Email: annabmarin@gmail.com

I believe our natural state is one of physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness and balance. Life events can bring us out of alignment with our true selves and authentic nature. I see the ultimate goal in therapy is to help you gain skills to realign yourself to your center, to your environment and others. Therapy sessions are available for individuals, couples and families. Session fees are $40 with a free ½ hour introductory session, and sessions available on weekends.

I draw from a wealth of life experience as a yoga teacher, dancer, university professor, research scientist and world traveler, as well as a strong education to serve you with competency. I have a MA degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy and depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA as well as a Ph.D. in Food Science with a minor in Psychology from Cornell U., Ithaca, NY. I am continuing my education to enhance my therapy practice with training in Somatic Experiencing®, a modality used for healing trauma.

I offer support for depression, anxiety, stress and life adjustments, trauma healing, improving self image and enhancing relationships through better communication. Therapy approaches I use include self psychology, present centered awareness, body-centered awareness, psychoanalytic theory and family systems. I look forward to supporting you on your life journey.

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Judith DeNunzio, P.M.H.N.P.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management
503-936-0191

With nearly thirty years experience supporting her patient's medication needs, Judy is a seasoned clinician who brings wisdom, and a calm compassion to her practice. She is able to work with a variety of insurance companies and offers a need-based sliding fee scale for clients paying out of pocket.

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Johanna Manalis, M.A.

Counseling Children, Adolescents & Families

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