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Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C

Melissa DeForest

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Portland, OR 97202
Let's Connect (971) 299-7726
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Starting therapy takes courage and finding a therapist you connect with is essential. With 13 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a space that is nonjudgemental, direct, compassionate, and safe for you to process your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I strive to show up as a person first by bringing humor, transparency, and empathy to our sessions. I will actively listen and challenge you throughout the process. Together, we will work on and identify goals you'd like to achieve in therapy.
My approach is strengths based and is rooted in Emotion Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. In my work, I believe in building emotional resilience, challenging shame, and in healing the relationship you have with yourself and with those around you.
Taking the first step in this process is extremely brave and I would be honored to get to know you and be part of your process. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and offer virtual sessions in Oregon, California, and Washington. I offer a free introductory call - feel free to check out my website or email me to set something up!
Call or Melissa DeForest now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 299-7726

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Telehealth

Portland, OR 97202

(971) 299-7726

Telehealth

Los Angeles, CA 90063

I offer Telehealth services for individuals, couples, and families residing in Oregon, California, or Washington.
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$195 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (971) 299-7726
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Telehealth

Portland, OR 97202

(971) 299-7726

Telehealth

Los Angeles, CA 90063

I offer Telehealth services for individuals, couples, and families residing in Oregon, California, or Washington.
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$195 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $195
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Out of Network
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I am currently pending multiple insurance contracts. For out-of-network services, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Otherwise, I accept private-pay and have a few sliding scale spots based on financial need.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 299-7726
"
I am currently pending multiple insurance contracts. For out-of-network services, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Otherwise, I accept private-pay and have a few sliding scale spots based on financial need.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 299-7726

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / T1330 Melissa DeForest
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended University of Oregon, Master of Science in Couples and Family Therapy, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of Oregon / T1330
  • Membership with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) 251079 / 2022
  • Certificate from Certified Eating Disorder Specialist - Consultant (IAEDP) 71162503 / 2022
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In addition to Oregon, I am licensed in California (LMFT135687) and Washington (LF61289971) and provide Telehealth services for clients residing in those states.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 299-7726
"
In addition to Oregon, I am licensed in California (LMFT135687) and Washington (LF61289971) and provide Telehealth services for clients residing in those states.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 299-7726

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I have 13 years of experience treating individuals in eating disorder recovery and have worked in higher levels of eating disorder treatment. I specialize in relational therapy and in treating anxiety, depression, women's issues, life transitions, and trauma. I am collaborative and will work with you to develop goals for therapy.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 299-7726
"
I have 13 years of experience treating individuals in eating disorder recovery and have worked in higher levels of eating disorder treatment. I specialize in relational therapy and in treating anxiety, depression, women's issues, life transitions, and trauma. I am collaborative and will work with you to develop goals for therapy.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 299-7726

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (971) 299-7726
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (971) 299-7726

Location

Primary Location

Telehealth

Portland, OR 97202

(971) 299-7726

Additional Location

Telehealth

Los Angeles, CA 90063

(971) 299-7726
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I offer Telehealth services for individuals, couples, and families residing in Oregon, California, or Washington.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 299-7726
"
I offer Telehealth services for individuals, couples, and families residing in Oregon, California, or Washington.
Photo of Melissa DeForest, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Melissa DeForest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 299-7726