Getting Started

Reaching out and making initial contact with a potential therapist is often the most difficult part of starting therapy. You may feel awkward, embarrassed, or uncertain at first, but please don’t let those feelings stop you from sending that email or making that phone call. The sooner you make contact with a therapist, the sooner you will begin to feel hope and relief.

I am very easy to talk to, and you will quickly feel at ease. Please call me at 503-545-6312 or email me to get more information about your options for counseling and psychotherapy, or to schedule your appointment. I look forward to talking with you!

Location

Professional BuildingMy office is conveniently located in The Professional Building on the corner of SW 11th Avenue and Yamhill, directly across the street from the Central Library in downtown Portland’s cultural district.

The office is just a few steps away from Max lines, the Portland streetcar, multiple bus lines, and public parking. Restaurants, shopping, cafes and public parks are all nearby.

A public parking garage is located just 1/2 block away, on SW 10th Avenue between Yamhill and Morrison. On-street parking is usually available nearby.

Insurance

I accept most major insurances, and I will work with your insurance company to ensure that you get the maximum benefits available to you. I accept the following insurances:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health Network
  • HealthNet / MHN
  • Moda
  • PacificSource
  • Providence / PBH
  • Regence
  • United Healthcare

Good Faith Estimate of Costs

Under the law, health care providers must give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

If you are uninsured, or if you choose not to use your medical insurance for therapy, make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises