Therapists in 97123
Master's Degree Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco, Ca, 1993. Licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1995 and in Oregon in 2020. Experience includes working as a Clinical Director, Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty for John F. Kennedy University and National University Systems from 1997 to 2018. I provided supervision for MFT Associates and Therapy to Individuals, Couples and Parents and their Adult children in a private practice setting.
Master's Degree Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco, Ca, 1993. Licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1995 and in Oregon in 2020. Experience includes working as a Clinical Director, Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty for John F. Kennedy University and National University Systems from 1997 to 2018. I provided supervision for MFT Associates and Therapy to Individuals, Couples and Parents and their Adult children in a private practice setting.
Ben believes human wellness is built on the need for safety, connection, growth, and finding meaning; when these needs are left unfulfilled, problems may arise in a person’s life. He utilizes Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychoanalytic Therapy, Depth Psychology, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help individuals and couples begin to build the life they desire. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, fishing, reading, playing video games, going on nature walks, and baking/cooking.
Ben believes human wellness is built on the need for safety, connection, growth, and finding meaning; when these needs are left unfulfilled, problems may arise in a person’s life. He utilizes Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychoanalytic Therapy, Depth Psychology, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help individuals and couples begin to build the life they desire. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, fishing, reading, playing video games, going on nature walks, and baking/cooking.
Rick's framework for counseling is solutionfocused, cognitivebehavioral and systems. Using a strengthsbased and traumainformed approach, he will assist you with looking at real life problems and your present functioning while still understanding and addressing past experiences that might be impacting your everyday life.
Rick's framework for counseling is solutionfocused, cognitivebehavioral and systems. Using a strengthsbased and traumainformed approach, he will assist you with looking at real life problems and your present functioning while still understanding and addressing past experiences that might be impacting your everyday life.
Morgan completed a BA in Psychology at University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Clinician from George Fox University. She works from a collaborative, strength-focused perspective and believes that everyone does the best they can with what they have at the time. Primary theories include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), systems, and attachment theories. Her main areas of focus include grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, and helping people find meaning in their lives.
Morgan completed a BA in Psychology at University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Clinician from George Fox University. She works from a collaborative, strength-focused perspective and believes that everyone does the best they can with what they have at the time. Primary theories include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), systems, and attachment theories. Her main areas of focus include grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, and helping people find meaning in their lives.
Dale works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Dale believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, he partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Dale works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Dale believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, he partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Stephanie believes I believe everyone can reach an optimum state of being, and I have adopted an eclectic approach grounded in identity and behavioral health. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and trauma. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, and spending time outdoors.
Stephanie believes I believe everyone can reach an optimum state of being, and I have adopted an eclectic approach grounded in identity and behavioral health. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and trauma. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, and spending time outdoors.
Janeen is well versed in providing support to youth and adolescents who are system involved (Ex: DHS, Juvenile Justice), youth and adolescent sex trafficking survivors, gang impacted youth, and BIPOC trauma healing. Janeen is a veteran of the United States Navy. When spending time outside of her work responsibilities she loves basking in nature. She loves hunting, camping, hiking, and anything else that requires going outside to play. When Janeen is not outside enjoying nature, she can appreciate curling up to a good book and painting. Fun fact: she played college rugby
Janeen is well versed in providing support to youth and adolescents who are system involved (Ex: DHS, Juvenile Justice), youth and adolescent sex trafficking survivors, gang impacted youth, and BIPOC trauma healing. Janeen is a veteran of the United States Navy. When spending time outside of her work responsibilities she loves basking in nature. She loves hunting, camping, hiking, and anything else that requires going outside to play. When Janeen is not outside enjoying nature, she can appreciate curling up to a good book and painting. Fun fact: she played college rugby
I work with individual adults who are looking to break old patterns, challenge their assumptions, have better relationships, and live life in alignment with their true values. I want to help you explore these patterns and develop curiosity about where they are rooted, so that you can start making new choices about how to respond to familiar feelings. I aim to help you get un-stuck and build a more flexible relationship with your emotions and automatic thoughts. Let's work together to build new neural pathways and learn to cope with all of life's vast unknowns.
I work with individual adults who are looking to break old patterns, challenge their assumptions, have better relationships, and live life in alignment with their true values. I want to help you explore these patterns and develop curiosity about where they are rooted, so that you can start making new choices about how to respond to familiar feelings. I aim to help you get un-stuck and build a more flexible relationship with your emotions and automatic thoughts. Let's work together to build new neural pathways and learn to cope with all of life's vast unknowns.
Jennifer received her MA in Clinical & Humanistic Psychology from The Center for Humanistic Studies in Detroit, Michigan and her BA in Psychology from Michigan State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been licensed since 1998. Jennifer has experience working in various therapeutic outdoor settings and schools, as well as 13 years in previous private practice.
Jennifer received her MA in Clinical & Humanistic Psychology from The Center for Humanistic Studies in Detroit, Michigan and her BA in Psychology from Michigan State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been licensed since 1998. Jennifer has experience working in various therapeutic outdoor settings and schools, as well as 13 years in previous private practice.
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral, Solutionfocused, Systems. Chris enjoys hiking and backpacking, gardening, churchrelated activities, watching baseball and playing golf.
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral, Solutionfocused, Systems. Chris enjoys hiking and backpacking, gardening, churchrelated activities, watching baseball and playing golf.
Vanessa Servellón
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you needing a space to process emotions and experiences? Are you feeling nervous, anxious or struggling to cope with your worries? Have you experienced trauma in your life and noticing it affecting your life today? Are you wanting to improve your relationship with food and/or your body? Maybe you are wanting to discover more about yourself and how you navigate the world. In sessions, you can learn techniques or coping skills and dedicate time to your emotional wellbeing.
Are you needing a space to process emotions and experiences? Are you feeling nervous, anxious or struggling to cope with your worries? Have you experienced trauma in your life and noticing it affecting your life today? Are you wanting to improve your relationship with food and/or your body? Maybe you are wanting to discover more about yourself and how you navigate the world. In sessions, you can learn techniques or coping skills and dedicate time to your emotional wellbeing.
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Janet believes that life is about building resilience, making meaning, and finding purpose, especially when being thrown to the adversities in life: loss, turmoil, suffering, but the tribulation can also be an opportunity to develop selfknowledge and a more holistic self. Psychotherapy can facilitate the process, especially in an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, with a special interest in women in transition (from adjusting to a new country to changes in middle or later life stage). In her spare time, Janet enjoys reading, writing, and hiking
Janet believes that life is about building resilience, making meaning, and finding purpose, especially when being thrown to the adversities in life: loss, turmoil, suffering, but the tribulation can also be an opportunity to develop selfknowledge and a more holistic self. Psychotherapy can facilitate the process, especially in an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, with a special interest in women in transition (from adjusting to a new country to changes in middle or later life stage). In her spare time, Janet enjoys reading, writing, and hiking
Katie Avery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Oregon. Katie has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in various environments to include residential, community mental health, and inpatient crisis treatment. She has worked with adults with traumatic brain injuries, severe persistent mental illness, special needs populations, and wide socioeconomic and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Katie Avery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Oregon. Katie has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in various environments to include residential, community mental health, and inpatient crisis treatment. She has worked with adults with traumatic brain injuries, severe persistent mental illness, special needs populations, and wide socioeconomic and culturally diverse backgrounds.
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.
My theoretical orientation is grounded in a strengthbased approach. I believe in exploring an individual’s internal and external resources and support system in order to help a person achieve the change they desire.
My theoretical orientation is grounded in a strengthbased approach. I believe in exploring an individual’s internal and external resources and support system in order to help a person achieve the change they desire.
As a therapist, my approach is multifaceted and tailored to the client's needs. I want to help you develop an awareness of your values and beliefs, assist in guiding you to the path to heal your past wounds, provide you with tools to skillfully face life's challenges, and help you in developing the courage to live with authenticity and purpose. I bring a warm, genuine, and compassionate approach to the work I do with adults, couples, and adolescents. This life is your story, your journey. I recognize the importance in having a connection in order to create positive change.
As a therapist, my approach is multifaceted and tailored to the client's needs. I want to help you develop an awareness of your values and beliefs, assist in guiding you to the path to heal your past wounds, provide you with tools to skillfully face life's challenges, and help you in developing the courage to live with authenticity and purpose. I bring a warm, genuine, and compassionate approach to the work I do with adults, couples, and adolescents. This life is your story, your journey. I recognize the importance in having a connection in order to create positive change.
M.S. Master of Science in Clinical Psychology B.S. Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology Dr. Petrie works with patients to establish collaborative treatment goals in a warm and accepting environment. Cognitivebehavior interventions are implemented to achieve symptom relief. Dr. Petrie spends her time away from work with her family and engaging in equestrian activities.
M.S. Master of Science in Clinical Psychology B.S. Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology Dr. Petrie works with patients to establish collaborative treatment goals in a warm and accepting environment. Cognitivebehavior interventions are implemented to achieve symptom relief. Dr. Petrie spends her time away from work with her family and engaging in equestrian activities.
Recruiting for Group and Therapy Intensives/Workshops! Therapy for the Apocalypse: specializing in anxieties, existential overwhelm, improving relationships and boundaries, and exploration of identities. I prioritize Queer/TGNC individuals and those impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and socio-political issues. I work with people who consider themselves perfectionists, overthinkers, people-pleasers; loners, weirdos; people told they are "too difficult," "too sensitive," "too much;" those who want to connect with others but feel unable to due to past hurt or current negative narratives about themselves.
Recruiting for Group and Therapy Intensives/Workshops! Therapy for the Apocalypse: specializing in anxieties, existential overwhelm, improving relationships and boundaries, and exploration of identities. I prioritize Queer/TGNC individuals and those impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and socio-political issues. I work with people who consider themselves perfectionists, overthinkers, people-pleasers; loners, weirdos; people told they are "too difficult," "too sensitive," "too much;" those who want to connect with others but feel unable to due to past hurt or current negative narratives about themselves.
Sara Sakthivel, LMFT, LPC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Now accepting Jackson Care Connect insurance.Limited availability, telehealth only. Young kids may require parent availability to participate in sessions.I like an open and engaging session and take a client centered approach. In sessions I will check in with what you're needing to address or we will work on pre-set goals. I do a lot of work with strengths based care and solutions focused work. I appreciate and will also incorporate aspects of family systems in both individual and family therapies.
Now accepting Jackson Care Connect insurance.Limited availability, telehealth only. Young kids may require parent availability to participate in sessions.I like an open and engaging session and take a client centered approach. In sessions I will check in with what you're needing to address or we will work on pre-set goals. I do a lot of work with strengths based care and solutions focused work. I appreciate and will also incorporate aspects of family systems in both individual and family therapies.
Many of us have found ourselves struggling to make sense of the unexpected in life. When we get overwhelmed, it can lead to struggles with anxiety, depression. connecting with others, and difficulty functioning after highly stressful or traumatic events. My role as a therapist is to come alongside you and support you in processing life's challenges and developing a path forward. Understanding yourself and the impacts of your experiences can give you the opportunity to build deeper connections with those you love and make peace with your journey. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I offer specialized support.
Many of us have found ourselves struggling to make sense of the unexpected in life. When we get overwhelmed, it can lead to struggles with anxiety, depression. connecting with others, and difficulty functioning after highly stressful or traumatic events. My role as a therapist is to come alongside you and support you in processing life's challenges and developing a path forward. Understanding yourself and the impacts of your experiences can give you the opportunity to build deeper connections with those you love and make peace with your journey. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I offer specialized support.
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Number of Therapists in 97123
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 97123 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Grief |
| 63% | Life Transitions |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | Aetna |
| 68% | Providence |
| 67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 97123 see their clients
| 75% | In Person and Online | |
| 25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |