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Available both in-person and online
1110 Southeast Alder Street Suite 300 Portland, OR 97214
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Many of my clients are carrying the weight of trauma—whether from early life experiences, relational wounds, or difficult life transitions. This can show up as feeling stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or overwhelmed by grief, shame, anxiety, or self-doubt. When life feels heavy for too long, it may be time to try a new path. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a trauma-informed, affirming space where you can explore your challenges with compassion, curiosity, and respect.
Together, we’ll work to gently uncover and heal the underlying pain—helping you develop healthier patterns, deeper self-understanding, and more authentic, fulfilling relationships. My approach is integrative and personalized, drawing from a range of approaches including Emotionally Focused (EFT), Psychodynamic, and Focused Trauma Processing.
Our work won’t just focus on what happened in the past—it will explore how those experiences continue to live in your nervous system and shape your present, so you can move forward with greater clarity and connection.
Call or C. M. Tollefson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 462-5878

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1110 Southeast Alder Street

Suite 300

Portland, OR 97214 map

 (971) 462-5878

Portland, OR 97211

My website
I offer therapy online or in-person, with flexible scheduling for individuals, couples, and families.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$50 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (971) 462-5878
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1110 Southeast Alder Street

Suite 300

Portland, OR 97214 map

 (971) 462-5878

Portland, OR 97211

My website
I offer therapy online or in-person, with flexible scheduling for individuals, couples, and families.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$50 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $50
  • Couple Sessions $50
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareOregon
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna Medicare
  • First Health
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • Out of Network
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We can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network benefits, or take any form of payment at the time of service. We offer an equity-based sliding scale from $50-150.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878
"
We can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network benefits, or take any form of payment at the time of service. We offer an equity-based sliding scale from $50-150.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R9656 Supervised by Bridget Saladino (Oregon / C9933) Cory Tollefson

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Portland State University, MS

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Nurtured Heart Institute 2025
  • Certificate from Memory Reconsolidation 2025
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I have specialized training in trauma therapies, including Focused Trauma Processing and Memory Reconsolidation. My goal is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care tailored to each client.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878
"
I have specialized training in trauma therapies, including Focused Trauma Processing and Memory Reconsolidation. My goal is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care tailored to each client.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Men's Issues
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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My work is relational, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. This means our initial sessions will be about building trust, deepening understanding about you and what brings you in, working together to gain clarity on what success looks like, and developing a plan together to achieve your goals.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878
"
My work is relational, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. This means our initial sessions will be about building trust, deepening understanding about you and what brings you in, working together to gain clarity on what success looks like, and developing a plan together to achieve your goals.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Memory Reconsolidation
  • Nurtured Heart Approach
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I am also trained in the Nurtured Heart Approach and Focused Trauma Processing (FTP).
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878
"
I am also trained in the Nurtured Heart Approach and Focused Trauma Processing (FTP).
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 462-5878

Location

Primary Location

1110 Southeast Alder Street

Suite 300

Portland, OR 97214

(971) 462-5878

Email Me

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Additional Location

Portland, OR 97211

(971) 462-5878

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Cities

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I offer therapy online or in-person, with flexible scheduling for individuals, couples, and families.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 462-5878
"
I offer therapy online or in-person, with flexible scheduling for individuals, couples, and families.
Photo of C. M. Tollefson, Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
C. M. Tollefson
Professional Counselor Associate, NHA CP
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 462-5878