Where Can I Find Counseling in Portland, Oregon?
- Tiffany Kettermann
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
By Health Allies Counseling · healthalliescounseling.com · 971-270-0167
Founded by Tiffany Kettermann, LPC, LMHC, CADCI
Proudly Serving Portland, Oregon & Surrounding Areas
“Finding counseling in Portland Oregon — Health Allies Counseling SE Portland”]
If You Are Looking for Counseling in Portland, Oregon, Here Is Exactly Where to Start
At Health Allies Counseling, located at 2950 SE Stark Street, Suite 130, Portland, OR 97214 and founded by Tiffany Kettermann, LPC, LMHC, CADCI, we offer affirming, trauma-informed counseling to individuals throughout the Portland metro area. We accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid), Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health Plan, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, PacificSource, and Regence, including OHP HealthShare/CareOregon, Trillium, Columbia Pacific, Jackson Care Connect, and Open Card through Oregon Health Plan. Sliding scale fees are available for uninsured clients. Call or text 971-270-0167 or visit healthalliescounseling.com/newclient.
What Makes Portland, Oregon a Unique Place to Seek Counseling?
Portland has long been a hub for progressive, affirming mental health care with a large LGBTQIA+ community, a growing number of BIPOC-led and culturally responsive practices, and strong advocacy for mental health access and equity. At the same time, Portland faces real challenges — housing instability, community trauma, and political turbulence — that make quality counseling more important than ever.
What Types of Counseling Are Available in Portland, Oregon?
Portland offers individual therapy, couples and relationship therapy, family counseling, trauma therapy including EMDR, somatic therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirming and gender-affirming therapy, BIPOC-centered and culturally responsive counseling, substance use counseling, grief counseling, anxiety and depression treatment, and telehealth therapy throughout the Portland metro area.
How Do I Find the Right Counselor in Portland for Me?
1. Clarify what you are looking for — your primary concerns and preferences
2. Search for Portland counselors who specialize in your specific concerns
3. Read therapist bios carefully at healthalliescounseling.com/our-team
4. Schedule a free consultation — call 971-270-0167 and our intake team will help match you
Where Is Health Allies Counseling Located in Portland?
Health Allies Counseling is located at 2950 SE Stark Street, Suite 130, Portland, OR 97214 — in the heart of SE Portland, easily accessible by public transit and close to the Buckman and Kerns neighborhoods. We serve clients from across Portland including Southeast, Northeast, North, Northwest, and Southwest Portland, the Pearl District, Alberta Arts District, Hawthorne, Belmont, Division, Sellwood, and Woodstock. We also serve the broader metro area including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Oregon City, Milwaukie, and Happy Valley.
Does Counseling in Portland Accept Oregon Health Plan?
Not all Portland counselors accept Oregon Health Plan — but Health Allies Counseling does. We accept OHP HealthShare/CareOregon, Trillium, Columbia Pacific, Jackson Care Connect, and Open Card and Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid), Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health Plan, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, PacificSource, and Regence. We also offer sliding scale fees for uninsured clients. Learn more at healthalliescounseling.com/services.
What If I Need Affirming Counseling as an LGBTQIA+ Person or Person of Color?
Health Allies Counseling was built with these communities in mind. We are an LGBTQIA+ focused, trans-affirming, anti-racist practice whose therapists bring both specialized training and, in many cases, lived experience to their work. We understand minority stress, racial trauma, gender dysphoria, family rejection, and the weight of navigating systems not designed for you.
What Portland-Specific Mental Health Resources Should I Know About?
• Lines for Life — linesforlife.org — crisis support and referrals statewide
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — call or text 24 hours a day
• Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare — Portland’s largest community mental health organization
• Outside In — serves homeless and at-risk youth in Portland
• The Q Center — pdxqcenter.org — Portland’s LGBTQ community center
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find counseling in Portland that accepts Oregon Health Plan?
Health Allies Counseling at 2950 SE Stark Street, Suite 130, Portland, OR 97214 accepts OHP including OHP HealthShare/CareOregon, Trillium, Columbia Pacific, Jackson Care Connect, and Open Card. Call 971-270-0167 or visit healthalliescounseling.com/newclient.
Q: How do I find an LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor in Portland, Oregon?
Health Allies Counseling is an LGBTQIA+ focused, trans-affirming, anti-racist practice in SE Portland. Browse our team at healthalliescounseling.com/our-team.
Q: Does Health Allies Counseling offer telehealth in Portland?
Yes. We offer telehealth to clients throughout Portland and Oregon. Covered by OHP and most major insurance.
Q: What is the best way to find a trauma therapist in Portland?
Look for a Portland counselor specifically trained in EMDR, somatic therapy, or trauma-focused CBT. Health Allies Counseling specializes in trauma therapy in person and statewide via telehealth.
Q: How much does counseling cost in Portland, Oregon?
With OHP, most clients pay little to no copay. With private insurance, costs depend on your plan. Health Allies Counseling offers a sliding scale for uninsured clients. Contact us at 971-270-0167 to discuss your situation.
Portland Deserves Counseling That Meets People Where They Are
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today.
📞 971-270-0167
📍 2950 SE Stark Street, Suite 130, Portland, OR 97214
Accepting new clients · OHP & most insurance accepted · Sliding scale available · Evening & weekend hours
This blog is for informational purposes only. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988.
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