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History & Overview
Wise Counsel & Comfort is the realization of a two-fold goal. Location & Space Details  Wise Counsel & Comfort has twelve locations inside the city limits of Portland, and three
locations in outlying areas -- Beaverton, Lake Oswego and Gresham, Oregon with 46 individual offices in all.We have two suites in downtown Portland where where more than 70,000 citizens live and work. In the Portland Medical Center, at 511 SW 10th Avenue, our 6th floor suite has eight offices (five with wall to wall windows, three interior) seating 3 to 5. The 10th Avenue offices have the Portland Street Car running at the front door on 10th Avenue, affordable parking nearby and the best food carts in the city next door!  Also downtown, at 37 SW Jefferson, near the west
end of the Hawthorne bridge, just steps from Waterfront Park on the
Willamette river we have three offices, seating four to eight.  The
reception area and front office benefit from wall to wall south-facing windows filled
with lovely stained glass. Tri-Met
bus stop and a parking structure ($1.50 per hour)
are both right outside our front door.We have two locations in the west hills of South West Portland. In the Multnomah Village neighborhood at  7409 SW Capitol Highway, we share space with a diverse group of healing professionals. (Served by Tri-Met Line #44) The spacious second floor office seats seven comfortably, has large windows on the west and south sides, and a comfortable reception area.  In Raleigh Hills, we have an office at 4905 SW Scholls Ferry Road just a block from the New Seasons store, that seats up to five and offers ample on-site parking. Our offices in Northwest Portland are at the corner of NW 21st & Hoyt in a wonderful, historic apartment building. Ours is a street-level corner suite of three offices, seating 4 to 8, plus reception area, storage and restroom. Tri-Met bus lines serve NW 21st Avenue, with a stop at Irving street (one block north), and the trolley runs along NW Lovejoy, just four blocks north of our offices. In North East Portland, we practice out of three locations. 
 The "Glisan" offices are at NE 60th & Glisan near Providence Portland Medical Center. We occupy a 2000 square foot suite at this location. There are two front doors, one at 5932 NE Glisan (Entrance "A") and the second at 423 NE 60th (Entrance "B").There are eleven comfortably
furnished offices here, seating three to twelve, with two spacious reception areas
and two restrooms.One of the larger offices here is suitable for massage and energy practice. Five of the offices have leather recliners, and all include accessories that support our therapeutic effectiveness -- pens, kleenex, white boards, etc.  The reception areas offer
magazines, soft music, water and a variety of teas for you and your
clients. Ample space for display of business cards, brochures and
flyers about upcoming events is provided. The 5932 NE Glisan office is fully accessible, it is just steps from Tri-Met (bus) and MAX (light-rail) stops, and for those driving, we are just three blocks from the entrance and exit for Interstate 84. On-street parking is easily available, and we're delighted to be next door to the "Seven Virtues" coffee shop. 
Our "Fremont Storefront" location at 1305 NE Fremont, is fully accessible, in an early
1900's storefront in a quiet yet lively neighborhood about a mile and
a half Northeast of downtown Portland. Two bus lines converge within
one block of the office, and there is ample free on-street parking. We're
surrounded by conveniences and pleasures - a public park, child care
center, restaurants, library, natural foods grocery and
Starbucks. The suite includes reception area, restroom and four  beautifully
furnished offices seating three to eight. The reception area has
magazines, music, cold water, hot tea of every variety and growing
plants.The third NE location, 4605 NE Fremont, Suite 209, is upstairs in the "Fremont Commons" complex, an environmentally sound "green" building in the Alameda/Beaumont neighborhood. We're on the second story, above a wide variety of shops and restaurants (the elevator is just steps away). Parking and public transportation are close and easy. At the Fremont Commons location, we have two offices, each with a small desk for easy charting. The first has a large window on the courtyard and is designed for individual sessions. The second is about 12 x 15, and seats eight.  We have three offices in SE Portland. At the first, 3703 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd., we share space with mind-body practitioners at "East West Acupuncture." Our office seats seven, is comfortable and bright, with wall to wall windows on the north and west sides.  The second SE Portland office is at 3430 SE Belmont, just upstairs from a neighborhood gathering place, the "Tao of Tea." This office is on the second floor, seats six comfortably, and has an overhead skylight. Our S.E. Hawthorne suite at 2045 SE Hawthorne, has a spacious reception area, private bath, and four offices. Two are designed for individual or couples sessions, and the other two are larger, seating up to six.   In the North Portland neighborhood of Kenton, we have an office on the main floor of a newly constructed condo/retail development, just half a block from the new MAX stop near Interstate Avenue.In Beaverton, we have a large, first-floor corner office on SW Griffith Drive, just off the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Interstate 217. With large windows to the west and south, the office seats five to eight and has a spacious reception area.  There is ample on-site free parking for clinicians and their clients.Our east Multnomah county office is in the heart of old-downtown Gresham, where we share space with Gresham Family Law. The office seats eight, is furnished in keeping with the 1924 architecture, and we have the added benefit of free parking and security. 
Our Lake Oswego office is in the Westlake Village neighborhood, about 1/4 mile off of the Kruse Way exit from Interstate 5. We share three lovely, ADA accessible offices at this location, seating 4 to 6. We occupy the center of the main floor and our neighbors on one side are a group of massage professionals, and on the other, a chiropractic office, both of which have occasion to refer patients to our colleagues.  Each office at the Lake Oswego location benefits from natural light, with large windows opening to a beautiful grove of trees. Neighboring businesses include a yoga studio, salon, Pizza Schmizza, and coffee shop. Parking is abundant and free at this location. The comment we hear most often from visitors to any of the Wise Counsel offices is "It feels so good in here!" Virtually everything you need to begin and grow your private practice (other than your professional files) are provided for you at Wise Counsel & Comfort. Marketing & Practice Building top 
Cooperative marketing is an enormous benefit of practicing with the Wise Counsel & Comfort community. Fifteen
dollars per month from each colleague's rent is devoted to supporting
the marketing efforts including our websites, print ads in local newspapers and radio ads on Oregon Public Broadcasting. Our website, Portland-Therapist.com receives an average of 8000 hits and more than 180 unique visitors daily, and is
a proven and consistent path for clients to find us. A "sister" website, Portland-CouplesCounseling.com
features those colleagues who have specialized training and experience with couples. Your photo,
telephone, email, and a more comprehensive description of
services will be added to the "Meet the Therapists" section of the
website requiring only a $50 initial set-up fee to begin. A listing on portland-couplestherapy.com requires an additional $50 set-up fee, but no further fees are required as long as you are a member of the Wise Counsel community. Your name, credentials and contact information are included in our monthly publication of the brochure detailing all of the professionals at Wise Counsel. The brochure is available at each location, and can be broadly distributed as part of your marketing effort. Our "Professional Directory," a high quality, sturdy directory of clinicians in the Wise Counsel community and distributed to agencies, churches, schools, law firms, libraries, etc., is printed in March of each calendar year. Every counselor is included, and in addition, you are welcome to purchase a featured listing in this booklet, either half or full page including your photograph, contact information and more detailed information about your credentials, specializations, etc. New colleagues at Wise Counsel are provided with complementary design and printing of your first 200 business cards, and assistance is available for design of flyers for groups or special events. Colleagues regularly have the opportunity to participate in special marketing and community networking efforts.  We co-sponsor of International Women's Day at Portland State University each February, and the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) "Walk for the Mind of America" in May. We
participate in community events, tabling to share information
on the services available at Wise Counsel & Comfort. Seasonally, we
seek opportunities to purchase ad space in other high-profile
environments - health clubs, concerts, etc.
Colleagues are welcome to schedule pro-bono sessions or no-fee initial consultations without any additional fee or rent, and our largest offices are available to you at NO cost if you offer community/educational events for which you charge no fee. This is an excellent marketing strategy. If you have a specialty (EMDR? DBT? What's that?), just reserve the room, post a flyer, send a press release to the local media, and you're on your way. Training & Support  Because the task of beginning and building a successful private
practice is a demanding one, and the process can be isolating,
Wise Counsel & Comfort offers regular opportunities for clinicians to support and
learn  from one another. Four monthly peer consultation/training groups, facilitated by seasoned mental health professionals, are available for Wise Counsel colleagues at no cost. Two are open to the entire community (one during morning hours and the second on the first weekend of the month); One is specifically  geared toward clinicians serving children and families, and the fourth focuses of services to the LGBTQIA community. We enjoy regular social and networking gatherings, and partner with several non-profit agencies in Portland. We have an ongoing professional book study group, and professional trainings are offered several times each year. CEUs are often available through our association with the Oregon Counseling Association, the Oregon Mental Health Counselor's Association and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Mentoring & Supervision Many of the seasoned clinicians at Wise Counsel & Comfort are glad to provide informal mentoring, answer questions and help those new to private practice jump through the necessary hoops (forms, HPPA, guidance on setting fee structures, etc.). We're also grateful to have these credentialed supervisors practicing at Wise Counsel who can establish formal supervisory relationships with new counselors to make the process of moving toward licensure more convenient and affordable.  Paul M Rakoczy, LCSW, CADC III
~ Supervision for LCSW / LPC Interns ~ 503-997-8611My supervision style is person-centered. In the words of Carl Rogers, "My major goal is to help the therapist to grow in self-confidence and to grow in understanding of him or herself, and to grow in understanding the therapeutic process." The entire process is supervisee driven but includes at least these aspects; ethics and legal considerations, teaching, role plays, conceptualization, review of supervisee’s work (video or audio tapes), evaluation, client self-determination, supervisee self-evaluation, and a summary/review of the licensure supervision course of action. My fee for individual supervision is $60 per session, discounted to $40 per session for Wise Counsel and Comfort colleagues.  Earlyn Smith, L.P.C.
~ Clinical Supervision for LPC Interns ~ 503-961-4535I've been licensed in Oregon since 1991, and served as a clinical supervisor over the years in several settings. My goals in supervision are to provide clear direction in matters of ethical practice, and to support supervisees in developing their own style and approach, using their strengths and unique gifts. My work with supervisees -- just as with clients -- is strength-based, using cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and systems theories, with emphasis on strong relationships with clients to support their work. The relationship between supervisor and supervisee needs to be marked with respect and trust, so I'm happy to sit down and discuss the options with you. Please give me a call at 503-961-4535.  Chi Baker, L.P.C.
~ Clinical Supervision for LPC and LMFT Interns ~ 971-344-3040Email: creatingbalance42@yahoo.com In my practice, I meld ancient Eastern Mindfulness Practices with modern day Western Evidence Based Therapy Practices. My style in supervision is much the same as my style with my clients ~ holistic, mindful, pragmatic. I offer clinical supervision towards state licensure for both LPC and LMFT candidates. I am also a teacher of Tai Chi, Qi Gone and Kung Fu. Namaste, Chi  Janet Martin, L.P.C. ~ Supervision for LPC Interns ~ 503-890-2795My supervision style is developmental ~ building on your level of experience and confidence. I am trained in object-relations, EMDR, therapies derived from the work of Milton Erickson and Carl Jung. In session, you will find me to be empowering, supportive and non-judgmental. I am interested in helping supervisees develop and refine their theory of change, and address ethical practice both in session, and addressing technology issues. I have supervised interns in both agency settings and private practice. My fees for individual supervision is $70 per session which I am glad to discount to $50 per session for Wise Counsel and Comfort colleagues. I look forward to hearing from you.  Stephanie Egbers, L.P.C. ~ Supervision for LPC Interns ~ 971-295-9980My supervision style is highly collaborative and strength based. I support interns in developing the ability to think critically on their own in an effort to ensure quality client care. As in the therapeutic relationship, the supervisory relationship is one in which rapport and trust are key. As I do with clients, I work to ensure open communication with interns, which, in turn, helps to ensure quality and ethically appropriate care for clients. I offer ethical decision making support while also assisting therapists in developing their own sense of confidence, therapeutic competency, and fulfillment in this field. Please feel free to contact me to determine if we may be a good supervision fit.  Katherine Cohen-Filipic, L.C.S.W. ~ Clinical/Internship Supervision ~ 503-567-5488I believe a comfortable productive supervision relationship is critical to the development of new professionals. My goal in supervision is to help new clinicians develop competence and comfort in the art and science of clinical practice, while building courage to manage complex cases and navigate systems of care. Our work will be tailored to meet your learning goals and build on your clinical strengths. I am committed to providing low-cost supervision. My standard fee is $40 per hour; I offer a discounted rate of $35 per hour for my colleagues at Wise Counsel & Comfort. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or to discuss options.  John Sickler, L.C.S.W. ~ Supervision for LCSW and LPC Interns ~ 503-307-4112What I enjoy most about clinical supervision is helping people carefully choose and develop their theoretical orientation then using it to inform not only their skills but the way they view their client. My work has included community mental health, corrections, inpatient, day treatment, program development, published research, private practice and crisis intervention. I've had 7 years of post-graduate training and eventual certification in Gestalt Therapy through Gestalt Training Institute of Los Angeles and have considerable training in Solution-focused and DBT. Fees: $75 / Discounted to $60 for Wise Counsel colleagues for sessions at the SW 10th Avenue location. Rents & Policies Colleagues at Wise Counsel & Comfort reserve their regular clinic hours at one location, and are privileged to schedule additional hours as needed for urgent or make-up appointments or consultations at $10 per hour. Requests for additional hours must be made 2-3 days in advance. The initial term for sublet at Wise Counsel is twelve months, and can continue month-to-month following the initial term. Payment required to initiate the lease include first month's rent, $50 web set-up fee, and $100 key/damage deposit which is entirely refundable. We're glad to negotiate 'payment plans' over the first few months if it would be tough for you to come up with the entire up-front costs -- we're here to help you make it work! Discounted Rent Requires that half of rented hours be reserved for clients paying less than $40 per session. $155 for 5 hours per week ($6.46 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution $215 for 10 hours per week ($4.60 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution $265 for 15 hours per week ($3.85 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution $305 for 20 hours per week ($3.35 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution Standard Rent Requires only that sliding scale options be available. $200 for 5 hours per week ($8.53 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution $335 for 10 hours per week ($7.38 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution $415 for 15 hours per week ($6.15 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution $490 for 20 hours per week ($5.50 per hour) includes $15/mo marketing contribution Hours rented for workshop or group therapy will be by arrangement, and will be subject to a modest additional fee. Weeknight evenings require a minimum 3 hour time slot, 6-9 pm or 7-10 pm ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Note: The "Discounted" rent scale is slightly higher at our Lake Oswego, Beaverton, 511 SW 10th and NW Portland offices than at other locations because of increased overhead costs, particularly property tax payments and liability. As always, these rental rates include a $15 per month contribution to marketing efforts. $170 for 5 hours per week ($7.15 per hour) $280 for 10 hours per week ($6.10 per hour) $355 for 15 hours per week ($5.25 per hour) $405 for 20 hours per week ($4.50 per hour)  Wise Counsel & Comfort is NOT an agency or a group practice. This protects us from
exposure to the substantially greater financial risks and obligations associated with a group practice. It also serves to protect us from potential liability for one another's professional practice, given that each and every clinician practices independently maintains personal control over records, etc. All those in practice at Wise Counsel & Comfort are required, as a part of their association with Wise Counsel, as well as their professional and legal obligations detailed by state law and their respective professional boards, to practice according to the highest ethical standards of their profession. Unless practicing under a specific exemption from licensure, clinicians associated with Wise Counsel & Comfort must be in a formal relationship with their licensing board. We welcome licensed clinicians in good standing, as well as registered interns who practice under the license of a credentialed clinical supervisor. For those who are specifically exempted from Oregon's licensure laws, minimum academic credentials must include completion of a graduate degree or comparable professional training with a fully credentialed institution. In addition, every practitioner will release Wise Counsel & Comfort, and the building owners in writing for any liability for any injury your client might experience while they are on our premises ("slip & fall"), or provide a property liability policy naming Wise Counsel & Comfort, Lynne Nesbit, and the building owners as co-insured. These are available through professional associations (American Counseling Association, etc.) at modest rates above the cost of your professional liability insurance premiums. Contact 
 For more information, about becoming a part of the Wise Counsel community, or about current availability, please call Courtney Woodward our community coordinator at 971-219-9251, call Lynne Nesbit, our founder/director at 503-282-0182, or drop us a line (email). We look forward to hearing from you. |
First, to create a place where community-minded mental health and wellness professionals would work cooperatively, supporting one another and
supporting our community by providing professional, affordable services. In Portland, even non-profit counseling agencies rarely charge less than $40 per session, and there are tens of thousands in our community who deserve access to professional mental health care as much as those who are financially stable and/or insured. 
to step into private
practice without fear, without unbearable financial burden, in
lovely, professional space in which they and their clients can feel
safe and comfortable. 
We opened in September 2000 and since that time, have supported more
than 190 clinicians begin and build successful private practices,
and assisted others with a temporary or second office location. 
Those who make a commitment to hold half of their clinic hours open for clients paying less than $40 per session benefit by a significant discount. A "standard" rent option is available to those more experienced clinicians who are unable to devote such a significant portion of their practice to low fee clients, but nevertheless, offer a sliding fee scale for clients paying out of 
pocket. 
37 SW Jefferson ~ 511 SW 10th ~ NW 21st & Hoyt
423 NE 60th Avenue ~ 1305 NE Fremont ~ 4605 NE Fremont
3703 SE 39th Avenue ~ 3430 SE Belmont ~ Gresham: 406 SE 4th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
• 503-282-0182 • lynnejoy@gmail.com