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Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Carissa P Ponting

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Oregon City, OR 97045
Let's Connect (971) 318-5260
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Is the state of the world causing disbelief, confusion, anger and sadness? You are not alone. Many are struggling with these feelings and how they are impacting different parts of ourselves and the world around us. Together we can explore this and other topics leading you to seek support I have immediate in person openings. I am experienced working with individuals, couples, teens and families. I also work with individuals who have Autism, ADHD, Trauma histories and substance use disorders. I provide a warm and goal oriented atmosphere where we will most certainly connect, laugh and focus on achieving your goals.
Therapy should allow you to feel safe and cared for. I offer a relaxing and supportive environment where we will work together to challenge unhelpful thought processes and work towards desired outcomes. Making change that impacts mental health and wellbeing takes work, but it is possible.
I'm here to help you process daily living, big life moments, and everything in between. I am comfortable working with many different identifying populations including but not limited to- neurodivergent identifying individuals, couples, teenagers, parents and individuals who are just needing to talk life to a therapist who understands that life can be hard!
Call or Carissa P Ponting now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 318-5260

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oregon City, OR 97045

(971) 318-5260
I have in person, virtual and evening appointments available! I look forward to talking with you soon!
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (971) 318-5260
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oregon City, OR 97045

(971) 318-5260
I have in person, virtual and evening appointments available! I look forward to talking with you soon!
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Kaiser in network
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • TRICARE
  • Trillium Community Health Plan
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I currently accept credit card payments.
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Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260
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I currently accept credit card payments.
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L30039 Carissa P Ponting
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
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I have been working alongside clients and families for many years. I am a licensed clinical social worker and believe in the healing power of therapy.
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260
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I have been working alongside clients and families for many years. I am a licensed clinical social worker and believe in the healing power of therapy.
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I often work with clients who are working towards making big changes in their lives. During our first few sessions we will spend time discussing your personal history, what led you to seek therapy, and discuss how to best move forward. I often notice gradual improvement in symptoms within the first month with continued growth as time goes by.
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260
"
I often work with clients who are working towards making big changes in their lives. During our first few sessions we will spend time discussing your personal history, what led you to seek therapy, and discuss how to best move forward. I often notice gradual improvement in symptoms within the first month with continued growth as time goes by.
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

I speak very imperfect Japanese

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

I speak very imperfect Japanese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
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We will spend our first few sessions really getting to know each other to develop a plan about how best to move forward. I offer a strength based, trauma informed lens and feel that cognitive behavioral therapy is useful to help understand how our actions, thought processes and feelings intersect. Through CBT and other mixed modalities, we will make a plan to help you reach your goals.
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260
"
We will spend our first few sessions really getting to know each other to develop a plan about how best to move forward. I offer a strength based, trauma informed lens and feel that cognitive behavioral therapy is useful to help understand how our actions, thought processes and feelings intersect. Through CBT and other mixed modalities, we will make a plan to help you reach your goals.
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 318-5260

Location

Primary Location

Oregon City, OR 97045

(971) 318-5260
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I have in person, virtual and evening appointments available! I look forward to talking with you soon!
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 318-5260
"
I have in person, virtual and evening appointments available! I look forward to talking with you soon!
Photo of Carissa P Ponting, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Carissa P Ponting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 318-5260