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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH

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Available both in-person and online
11640 SE 40th Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222
Hi and welcome! My name is Gwen Welch-Slaff, founder of The Healing Haven, a group practice serving clients throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our therapists provide in-person and telehealth services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We specialize in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, EMDR therapy, play therapy, relationship concerns, and life transitions. We provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore challenges, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful healing and growth.
Our team of over 40 local, skilled and dedicated therapists utilize modalities such as EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT, PCIT, play therapy, talk therapy and more to treat children 4 and up, teens, adults and seniors who are in need of guidance and support for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ASD, ADHD/ADD, OCD and mood disorders, among many other challenges.
Reaching out for help is a courageous first step and we're glad you're here. Take a look at our website to get to know all of our therapists and their specialities, learn more about insurance, the services we provide, our office locations and more. July 2026: We have openings! Please note that we are not accepting new couples or families at this time.
Take the first step to help. Call or The Healing Haven - Group Practice now - (971) 236-5193

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Healing Haven

11640 SE 40th Ave

Milwaukie, OR 97222 map

(971) 236-5193

The Healing Haven

1698 Liberty Street Southeast

Salem, OR 97302 map

Website
Our therapists see clients in Milwaukie, Oregon City, Beaverton, Salem and Vancouver. Almost all of our therapists also utilize Telehealth.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Child 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (971) 236-5193
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Healing Haven

11640 SE 40th Ave

Milwaukie, OR 97222 map

(971) 236-5193

The Healing Haven

1698 Liberty Street Southeast

Salem, OR 97302 map

Website
Our therapists see clients in Milwaukie, Oregon City, Beaverton, Salem and Vancouver. Almost all of our therapists also utilize Telehealth.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Child 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Kaiser (In-Network)
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicaid
  • Moda Health
  • Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
  • PacificSource
  • Regence
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The Healing Haven works with many major insurance providers and is committed to making therapy accessible. Our therapists accept a variety of insurance plans, including Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health, PacificSource, Providence, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, and others.
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193
"
The Healing Haven works with many major insurance providers and is committed to making therapy accessible. Our therapists accept a variety of insurance plans, including Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health, PacificSource, Providence, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, and others.
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Gwen Welch

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / 4178 Gwen Welch
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended State University of New York at Albany, Graduated 1979
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Wellness Institute Personal Transformation Leader / 2014
  • Certificate from Wellness Institute Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy / 2013
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EMDR, Play Therapy, CADC, Trauma certifications
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193
"
EMDR, Play Therapy, CADC, Trauma certifications
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Child

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
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Trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ, Anxiety, Adolescent, Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193
"
Trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ, Anxiety, Adolescent, Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193


Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Play Therapy, CBT, IFS, ACT, DBT, EMDR
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193
"
Play Therapy, CBT, IFS, ACT, DBT, EMDR
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
or call with questions - (971) 236-5193

Location

Primary Location

The Healing Haven

11640 SE 40th Ave

Milwaukie, OR 97222

(971) 236-5193

Additional Location

The Healing Haven

1698 Liberty Street Southeast

Salem, OR 97302

(971) 236-5193
"
Our therapists see clients in Milwaukie, Oregon City, Beaverton, Salem and Vancouver. Almost all of our therapists also utilize Telehealth.
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 236-5193
"
Our therapists see clients in Milwaukie, Oregon City, Beaverton, Salem and Vancouver. Almost all of our therapists also utilize Telehealth.
Photo of Gwen Welch-Slaff - The Healing Haven - Group Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
The Healing Haven - Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACH
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 236-5193