Aetna Psychiatrists in Portland, OR

Great to meet you! Working in Psychiatric mental health since 2016, I help children and adults throughout the lifespan. I have an MSN from Regis College. Neurodivergent individuals and those with special needs are very welcome to my practice. I provide LGBTQAI+ affirming care. I offer no-rush care and supportive therapy for a range of issues. Your goals are my goals. Satisfaction and life-fulfillment are on the horizon and I can help you on this journey.
Great to meet you! Working in Psychiatric mental health since 2016, I help children and adults throughout the lifespan. I have an MSN from Regis College. Neurodivergent individuals and those with special needs are very welcome to my practice. I provide LGBTQAI+ affirming care. I offer no-rush care and supportive therapy for a range of issues. Your goals are my goals. Satisfaction and life-fulfillment are on the horizon and I can help you on this journey.

Struggling with relationships, feeling overwhelmed, and finding it hard to keep up with school or work because of difficulty in social situations, inability to organize yourself, disrupted sleep, or tumultuous moods? You're not alone. I understand the dread and paralyzing effects these symptoms can have on your life.
Struggling with relationships, feeling overwhelmed, and finding it hard to keep up with school or work because of difficulty in social situations, inability to organize yourself, disrupted sleep, or tumultuous moods? You're not alone. I understand the dread and paralyzing effects these symptoms can have on your life.

I'm here to help you move beyond trauma, anxiety, or depression. I believe in your capacity to heal and would be honored to guide you through this process. My approach is candid, thoughtful and compassionate, and I believe that with the right information and support, you can make the best decisions for your care. While medication is a part of my toolkit, I also incorporate solutions-focused therapy, nutrition guidance, sleep hygiene, and overall wellness support to promote lasting well-being. My goal is to help you feel your best, in mind, body, and spirit.
I'm here to help you move beyond trauma, anxiety, or depression. I believe in your capacity to heal and would be honored to guide you through this process. My approach is candid, thoughtful and compassionate, and I believe that with the right information and support, you can make the best decisions for your care. While medication is a part of my toolkit, I also incorporate solutions-focused therapy, nutrition guidance, sleep hygiene, and overall wellness support to promote lasting well-being. My goal is to help you feel your best, in mind, body, and spirit.

Hello! My name is Marlaine Registe. I have been an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner for 15 years. My focus is on helping teenage and adult patients with Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar and other Mood Disorders, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. While this is in no way an exhaustive list of the conditions I treat, most of my patients receive care for the above conditions. My patients want to be given the tools to control their lives. They want to feel like they are in charge of their health and have a partner through this process. That is where I step in. We work together to find the treatment plan that works for you.
Hello! My name is Marlaine Registe. I have been an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner for 15 years. My focus is on helping teenage and adult patients with Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar and other Mood Disorders, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. While this is in no way an exhaustive list of the conditions I treat, most of my patients receive care for the above conditions. My patients want to be given the tools to control their lives. They want to feel like they are in charge of their health and have a partner through this process. That is where I step in. We work together to find the treatment plan that works for you.

I am Dr. Uchechi Uka, DNP, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of healthcare experience, specializing in mental health for more than 6 years. My mission is holistic mental health care, addressing a broad spectrum of disorders, and providing a supportive environment for individuals seeking help on their journey to overall well-being. My mission is holistic mental health care, addressing a broad spectrum of disorders, and providing a supportive environment for individuals seeking help on their journey to overall well-being.
I am Dr. Uchechi Uka, DNP, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of healthcare experience, specializing in mental health for more than 6 years. My mission is holistic mental health care, addressing a broad spectrum of disorders, and providing a supportive environment for individuals seeking help on their journey to overall well-being. My mission is holistic mental health care, addressing a broad spectrum of disorders, and providing a supportive environment for individuals seeking help on their journey to overall well-being.

With a deep respect for the individuality of each patient, my approach is to thoughtfully blend pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment strategies—carefully weighing the risks, benefits, and personal goals of both.
Grounded in evidence-based practice, I work collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans that support emotional, mental, and physical well-being. My approach incorporates medication management alongside lifestyle modifications, mindfulness practices, nutritional support, and psychotherapeutic interventions, always tailored to the unique needs of the individual.
With a deep respect for the individuality of each patient, my approach is to thoughtfully blend pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment strategies—carefully weighing the risks, benefits, and personal goals of both.
Grounded in evidence-based practice, I work collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans that support emotional, mental, and physical well-being. My approach incorporates medication management alongside lifestyle modifications, mindfulness practices, nutritional support, and psychotherapeutic interventions, always tailored to the unique needs of the individual.

Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.

Prior to meeting with me, you will complete intake paperwork regarding practice policies and your health history. This information will be reviewed during your initial assessment. In most instances medication will be prescribed following the initial assessment when indicated. I will work with you to develop a plan of care that is individualized to incorporate your preferences and develop interventions to help you reach your mental health and overall goals.
Prior to meeting with me, you will complete intake paperwork regarding practice policies and your health history. This information will be reviewed during your initial assessment. In most instances medication will be prescribed following the initial assessment when indicated. I will work with you to develop a plan of care that is individualized to incorporate your preferences and develop interventions to help you reach your mental health and overall goals.

Specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of complex cases, psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy of children, adolescents, adults, and psychopharmacology. I am especially interested in the care of persons from other cultural traditions, an outgrowth of many years of clinical and research involvement with refugees from Southeast Asia, and particularly Vietnam. Prior to entering medicine, I served as a Captain in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It was that experience that stimulated my interest in both medicine and cross-cultural psychiatry.
Specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of complex cases, psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy of children, adolescents, adults, and psychopharmacology. I am especially interested in the care of persons from other cultural traditions, an outgrowth of many years of clinical and research involvement with refugees from Southeast Asia, and particularly Vietnam. Prior to entering medicine, I served as a Captain in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It was that experience that stimulated my interest in both medicine and cross-cultural psychiatry.

Accepting new Clients! Are you questioning college, career transitions or life in general? Having difficulty concentrating? Feeling unmotivated or undesirable? Moody, stressed, or anxious all the time? Questioning identity or acceptance? Have you tried everything? Therapy, mindfulness, lifestyle changes, and still struggling? Entering treatment can be an intimidating process & making that first appointment can be one of our biggest hurdles. But by taking that first step to look for support, you are already making progress. Dr. Wilson, DNP is a certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Accepting new Clients! Are you questioning college, career transitions or life in general? Having difficulty concentrating? Feeling unmotivated or undesirable? Moody, stressed, or anxious all the time? Questioning identity or acceptance? Have you tried everything? Therapy, mindfulness, lifestyle changes, and still struggling? Entering treatment can be an intimidating process & making that first appointment can be one of our biggest hurdles. But by taking that first step to look for support, you are already making progress. Dr. Wilson, DNP is a certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Hi, I’m Katharine Frissora, a doctorally prepared integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner with a passion for holistic wellness practices. I also hold a degree in art therapy, which has given me a unique perspective on how creativity and self-expression can be powerful tools for healing. My approach is rooted in compassion and the belief that true wellness comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal patient is ready to take an active role in their mental health journey. If you’re seeking a personalized, holistic approach to care beyond just managing symptoms, I’m here to partner with you.
Hi, I’m Katharine Frissora, a doctorally prepared integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner with a passion for holistic wellness practices. I also hold a degree in art therapy, which has given me a unique perspective on how creativity and self-expression can be powerful tools for healing. My approach is rooted in compassion and the belief that true wellness comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal patient is ready to take an active role in their mental health journey. If you’re seeking a personalized, holistic approach to care beyond just managing symptoms, I’m here to partner with you.
I am a Board Certified Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years in the health care field. Are you truly living or just existing? Do you have a desire to live life to your fullest potential? Let me help you to live your best life! At my practice our philosophy is to take a collaborative approach to care. I believe the best outcomes are achieved when clinicians and client work together to create a plan of care that fully meets the clients needs.
I am a Board Certified Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years in the health care field. Are you truly living or just existing? Do you have a desire to live life to your fullest potential? Let me help you to live your best life! At my practice our philosophy is to take a collaborative approach to care. I believe the best outcomes are achieved when clinicians and client work together to create a plan of care that fully meets the clients needs.

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I assist patients with a wide variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, prenatal and post-partum related disorders, substance dependence, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, thought disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders etc.), dementia with behaviors, and more. I provide care to patients 18 years old to the elderly. In my practice, it is important to me that the patients feel heard and understood. I encourage all of my patients to be active participants in treatment planning to the best of their abilities.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I assist patients with a wide variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, prenatal and post-partum related disorders, substance dependence, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, thought disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders etc.), dementia with behaviors, and more. I provide care to patients 18 years old to the elderly. In my practice, it is important to me that the patients feel heard and understood. I encourage all of my patients to be active participants in treatment planning to the best of their abilities.

My name is Mary, I go by "Maria". I have been working in mental health nursing for the past 10 years, and nursing in general for the past 24 years. My greatest joy is connecting with my patients at a human level and helping them realize the strengths within themselves to achieving a more calm and peaceful life. My style of engaging with patients is holistic. I believe in meeting the needs of the mind, the body and soul, for a more fulfilled existence. My clients can expect to feel more hopeful, understood, and empowered after a session with me. I am accepting new patients from ID, OR and WA.
My name is Mary, I go by "Maria". I have been working in mental health nursing for the past 10 years, and nursing in general for the past 24 years. My greatest joy is connecting with my patients at a human level and helping them realize the strengths within themselves to achieving a more calm and peaceful life. My style of engaging with patients is holistic. I believe in meeting the needs of the mind, the body and soul, for a more fulfilled existence. My clients can expect to feel more hopeful, understood, and empowered after a session with me. I am accepting new patients from ID, OR and WA.

I treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions and have particular interest in anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. I work with adults from diverse cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions and have particular interest in anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. I work with adults from diverse cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Are you struggling with irritability, anxiety, low mood, poor focus, substance use, or lack of motivation that is impairing your relationships, your career, or your overall quality of life? Have you perhaps tried therapy, but found that your problems persisted? Have you tried medications, but found that psychiatric appointments were too impersonal or that your concerns about possible side effects or worsening symptoms were met with indifference?
Are you struggling with irritability, anxiety, low mood, poor focus, substance use, or lack of motivation that is impairing your relationships, your career, or your overall quality of life? Have you perhaps tried therapy, but found that your problems persisted? Have you tried medications, but found that psychiatric appointments were too impersonal or that your concerns about possible side effects or worsening symptoms were met with indifference?

Struggling with mental health can often feel like being trapped in a complex maze, but you don't have to do it alone. As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health NP, I, Tuyet Gwardys, am here to guide you through this journey with understanding and care. Mental health is more than just a diagnosis; it's about your overall well-being, quality of life, and how you feel about yourself, and that's where I can help make a difference. In today's fast-paced world, many of us grapple with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental challenges. It's not always easy to recognize when we need help, or to understand the range of treatments.
Struggling with mental health can often feel like being trapped in a complex maze, but you don't have to do it alone. As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health NP, I, Tuyet Gwardys, am here to guide you through this journey with understanding and care. Mental health is more than just a diagnosis; it's about your overall well-being, quality of life, and how you feel about yourself, and that's where I can help make a difference. In today's fast-paced world, many of us grapple with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental challenges. It's not always easy to recognize when we need help, or to understand the range of treatments.

My name is Haulek Tawmging, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree focusing on psychiatry. I specialize in medication management, supplementing it with therapy and behavioral changes, and I encourage my patients to engage in therapy if they haven't already. My primary focus areas are PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My approach to mental healthcare is holistic and patient-centered. I believe in the importance of combining medication management with therapy and lifestyle changes to achieve the best outcomes.
My name is Haulek Tawmging, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree focusing on psychiatry. I specialize in medication management, supplementing it with therapy and behavioral changes, and I encourage my patients to engage in therapy if they haven't already. My primary focus areas are PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My approach to mental healthcare is holistic and patient-centered. I believe in the importance of combining medication management with therapy and lifestyle changes to achieve the best outcomes.

Openings for introductory free consults most weeks and scheduling new patients within 2 months.
If you've gotten advice like "just use a planner" and you have a stack of 12 planners at home that each lasted a week or "take a warm bath to de-stress" but you feel exhausted to your core and advice like this leaves feeling more frustrated and alone, then I just might be the nurse practitioner for you!
I care for people who feel stuck in their mental health because they aren't sure where to go next or they've tried all the books, podcasts, and programs and nothing quite worked.
Openings for introductory free consults most weeks and scheduling new patients within 2 months.
If you've gotten advice like "just use a planner" and you have a stack of 12 planners at home that each lasted a week or "take a warm bath to de-stress" but you feel exhausted to your core and advice like this leaves feeling more frustrated and alone, then I just might be the nurse practitioner for you!
I care for people who feel stuck in their mental health because they aren't sure where to go next or they've tried all the books, podcasts, and programs and nothing quite worked.

Dr. O’Neil is skilled in initiating medications for the first time, optimizing current medications, streamlining overly complicated regimens, or tapering off medications that are no longer needed or that aren’t effective. She believes in a “less is more” approach to medication and encourages nonpharmacologic interventions when appropriate. She will support the therapeutic work of your individual therapist and will closely collaborate with them.
Dr. O’Neil is skilled in initiating medications for the first time, optimizing current medications, streamlining overly complicated regimens, or tapering off medications that are no longer needed or that aren’t effective. She believes in a “less is more” approach to medication and encourages nonpharmacologic interventions when appropriate. She will support the therapeutic work of your individual therapist and will closely collaborate with them.
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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