Practice
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy has been proven to have 6-10 times quicker recovery rate than traditional therapy by itself, making it one of the fastest and most efficient ways to address many issues. Hypnotherapy is a treatment intervention comprised of assisting individuals or couples to achieve a relaxed, meditative-like state and then guiding them through a process of accessing and releasing previously blocked emotions. Once this happens clients have the opportunity to heal from past negative experiences and change deep self-defeating opinions of themselves, which then allows them to stop repeating unhealthy patterns in their lives. Emotions that have been stored for years can be released and then healing both emotionally and even physically can take place.
Addictions can be eliminated, depression and anxiety can be relieved, eating disorders can be resolved and symptoms of pain and illness can improve.
EMDR
EMDR therapy is a phased, focused approach to treating trauma and other symptoms by reconnecting the traumatized person in a safe and measured way to the images, self-thoughts, emotions, and body sensations associated with the trauma, and allowing the natural healing powers of the brain to move toward adaptive resolution.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders including phobias, addiction, depression and anxiety.
Cognitive behavior therapy is focused on helping clients deal with a specific problem. During the course of treatment, people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior.
The underlying concept behind CBT is that our thoughts and feelings play a fundamental role in our behavior. Through our life experience we often find that we have developed ” faulty beliefs” which lead us to problematic behaviors that can negatively affect all areas of our lives. It is the goal of CBT to change those faulty beliefs so that healthy behaviors and relationships develop.
Play Therapy
Therapeutic play is a well-established discipline based upon a number of psychological studies. Recent research suggests that 71% of the children referred to play therapy will show a positive change.
A safe, confidential and caring environment is created which allows the child to play with as few limits as possible but as many as necessary (for physical and emotional safety). This allows healing to occur on many levels.
The therapist may reflect back to the child observations of what has happened during the session if this is felt to be appropriate. Above all the child is given “Special Time”. So often in modern life we never seem to have enough time to spend with our children – just playing, just being there for them. The child is given strategies to cope with the difficulties they face in life and which they themselves cannot change. It provides a more positive view of their future life.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is a means of resolving problems and conflicts that couples have not been able to handle effectively on their own. It involves both partners sitting down with a trained professional to discuss their thoughts and feelings. The aim is to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and their partner, to decide if they need and want to make changes, and if so, to help them to do so.
My method of couples therapy is based on the work of John Gottman, PHD combined with heart centered hypnotherapy concepts.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – ACT
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. It aims to help you move forward through difficult emotions so you can put your energy into healing instead of dwelling on the negative.
Existential Psychotherapy
Existential Psychotherapy explores the concepts of life, death, and meaningfulness. In other words, finding the meaning of life and establishing balance.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewingis a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internalmotivationthey need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.
We welcome new clients who need help with:
ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Internet Addiction
Oppositional Defiance
Peer Relationships
Self-Harm
Sleep or Insomnia
Substance Abuse
Video Game Addiction
Academic Underachievement
Adoption
Autism Spectrum
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Pain or Illness
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Drug Abuse
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Life Coaching
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
No Surprises Act
In compliance with the No Surprises Act, all healthcare providers are required to notify clients of their federal rights and protections against “surprise billing.”
The requirement is that we notify you of your federally protected rights to receive a notification when services are rendered by an out-of-network provider, if a client is uninsured, or if a client elects not to use their insurance.
This document was originally written by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (December 2021) and posted on their website. The No Surprises Law has already seen several revisions, so it is subject to change.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2021). Standard Notice and Consent Documents Under the No Surprises Act (For use by nonparticipating providers and nonparticipating emergency facilities beginning January 1, 2022).
YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS
(OMB Control Number: 0938-1401)
When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.
What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)?
When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs, such as a copayment, coinsurance, and/or a deductible. You may have other costs or have to pay the entire bill if you see a provider or visit a health care facility that isn’t in your health plan’s network.
“Out-of-network” describes providers and facilities that haven’t signed a contract with your health plan. Out-of-network providers may be permitted to bill you for the difference between what your plan agreed to pay and the full amount charged for a service. This is called “balance billing.” This amount is likely more than in-network costs for the same service and might not count toward your annual out-of-pocket limit.
“Surprise billing” is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you can’t control who is involved in your care – like when you have an emergency or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider.
You are protected from balance billing for:
Emergency services
If you have an emergency medical condition and get emergency services from an out-of- network provider or facility, the most the provider or facility may bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount (such as copayments and coinsurance). You can’t be balance billed for these emergency services. This includes services you may get after you’re in stable condition unless you give written consent and give up your protections not to be balanced billed for these post-stabilization services.
Certain services at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center
When you get services from an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, certain providers there may be out-of-network. In these cases, the most those providers may bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount. This applies to emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, or intensivist services. These providers can’t balance bill you and may not ask you to give up your protections not to be balance billed.
If you get other services at these in-network facilities, out-of-network providers can’t balance bill you unless you give written consent and give up your protections.
You’re never required to give up your protection from balance billing. You also aren’t required to get care out-of-network. You can choose a provider or facility in your plan’s network.
When balance billing isn’t allowed, you also have the following protections:
You are only responsible for paying your share of the cost (like the copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles that you would pay if the provider or facility was in-network). Your health plan will pay out-of-network providers and facilities directly.
Your health plan generally must:
Cover emergency services without requiring you to get approval for services in advance (prior authorization).
Cover emergency services by out-of-network providers.
Base what you owe the provider or facility (cost-sharing) on what it would pay an in-network provider or facility and show that amount in your explanation of benefits.
Count any amount you pay for emergency services or out-of-network services toward your deductible and out-of-pocket limit.
If you believe you’ve been wrongly billed, you may contact:
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists: (503) 378-5499 or lpct.board@mhra.oregon.gov or the Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers: (503) 378-5735 or oregon.blsw@blsw.oregon.gov.
Visit Model Disclosure Notice Regarding Patient Protections Against Surprise Billing for more information about your rights under Federal law.
Visit www.oregon.gov for more information about your rights under the state of Oregon.