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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
3500 Newport Avenue Ste 200 Portland, OR 97212

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Ruth Bernstein, LCSW, helps adults across Oregon navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions with a thoughtful, collaborative approach that prioritizes both emotional safety and practical change. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy and case management, supporting clients in building insight, strengthening coping skills, and moving toward greater stability and fulfillment. Her work is grounded in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, while remaining flexible to meet each person’s unique needs.
Ruth has particular expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, while also supporting individuals managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and complex life transitions. She works with adults and seniors who may be facing midlife or later life changes, health-related concerns, or longstanding emotional challenges.
Her approach emphasizes understanding patterns, reducing distress, and fostering sustainable growth through practical, goal-oriented care. She is especially passionate about creating an inclusive, culturally responsive space for LGBTQ+ individuals, including queer, trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse clients.
Take the first step to help. Call or Ruth Bernstein now - (971) 376-6585

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

3500 Newport Avenue

Ste 200

Portland, OR 97212 map

(971) 376-6585
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Ruth Bernstein
Let's Connect (971) 376-6585
Photo of Ruth Bernstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

3500 Newport Avenue

Ste 200

Portland, OR 97212 map

(971) 376-6585
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Ruth Bernstein

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Moda Health
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • PacificSource
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Premera
  • Providence
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Quest
  • Regence
  • Sana Benefits
  • TriWest
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (971) 376-6585
"
We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (971) 376-6585

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L17546 Ruth Bernstein
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended California State University - Los Angeles, MSW, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Pitzer College BA / 2011
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Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 376-6585
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Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 376-6585

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Psychosis
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (971) 376-6585
Photo of Ruth Bernstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (971) 376-6585

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Age

Adults

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (971) 376-6585
Photo of Ruth Bernstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (971) 376-6585

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

3500 Newport Avenue

Ste 200

Portland, OR 97212

(971) 376-6585
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Ruth Bernstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 376-6585
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Ruth Bernstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ruth Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 376-6585