Joan Arbor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Portland, OR 97203
Let's Connect (971) 260-9315

My approach as a mental health counselor is to support you in a collaborative process to nurture the growth and change that aligns with your goals, values, strengths, and resilience. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loneliness, oppression, or addiction can stand in the way of healing from painful situations. My therapeutic style is one of respect, safety, and compassion. I incorporate many therapeutic modalities tailored to your needs to create the growth you would like to see.
My specialties are the following: Depression Anxiety and Panic Stress Management Caregiver Stress Caregivers for Alzheimer's and Dementia The Aging Process Managing Chronic Health Conditions Life Transition End of Life Decisions Substance Use and Addiction Grief/Loss Trauma PTSD Self Esteem ADD/ADHD Oppression LGBTQIA+ Emotional Regulation
As a licensed clinical social worker and certified drug and alcohol counselor in practice since 1996, I provide counseling to individuals 18 years and older in the states of Washington and Oregon. I invite you to contact me so that we can see if the services I offer would be a good fit for you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Call or Email Joan Arbor now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 260-9315
Let's Connect (971) 260-9315

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- AllCare
- Anthem
- Apple Health
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Humana
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
- PacificSource
- Providence
- Regence
- Trillium
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
Joan Arbor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (971) 260-9315
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L3190 Joan Arbor
- In Practice for 30 years
- Attended University of Illinois-Chicago, Master of Social Work, Graduated 1996
- License: Washington State Department of Health LW 61299746 / 2022
- Certificate from Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon 07-09-03 / 2003
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Joan Arbor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 260-9315
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Joan Arbor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (971) 260-9315
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Joan Arbor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (971) 260-9315
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Joan Arbor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 260-9315