T Christopher Portman
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Bellingham, WA 98225
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I work with each client to find and apply the most effective strategies for liberation from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and/or addictions. I have over 35 years experience working in and directing treatment programs and in private practice. I am the clinical supervisor at Clarity Mental Health and Recovery Services in Bellingham, and I am the author of The New Template for Recovery. Visit chrisportmanphd.com
I am not wedded to any single theory or medical, psychological or spiritual approach. Regarding anxiety, depression, and life changes, I enjoy drawing on a variety of humanistic approaches as well as cognitive behavioral therapies. In working with addictions, I view recovery in the broader context of one's life and focus more on the future than on the past.
It has never made any sense that quitting drinking, other drugs or other addictions, should be some sort of dour, gloomy, self-deprecating experience. On the contrary, rather than a sacrifice, overcoming an addiction can be a profoundly fulfilling liberation. A liberation of the person you were meant to be or want to be.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- Out of Network
T Christopher Portman
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (360) 523-7222
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / WA 00001615 T Christopher Portman
- Attended University of Oregon, Graduated 1987
Education and Years In Practice
T Christopher Portman
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (360) 523-7222
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Marital and Premarital
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
T Christopher Portman
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (360) 523-7222
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
T Christopher Portman
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (360) 523-7222
Location
Additional Location
Winthrop, WA 98862
(360) 523-7222