Oppositional Defiance

Joshua Forrest, MFT-A

I am Large, I Contain Multitudes~Walt Whitman, 1892

I multiplied myself, by going deeply into myself~Fernando Pessoa, 1991

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Age of Client                                                                     

  • Please note: For the age range 12 and younger Parent-Child Interaction Therapy only

  • Ages 0 to 6

  • Ages 6 to 10

  • Ages 11 to 13

  • Ages 14 to 16

  • Ages 17 to 19

  • Adults ages 20 to 30

  • Adults ages 31 to 54

  • Adults ages 55 plus

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

  • Telehealth

  • Corvallis Office

I love hats, and I wear a lot. You'll see!

Maybe you don't love to wear literal hats like I do, but I'm sure that you wear all sorts of figurative hats to manage life's challenges. We all feel pressured to be a certain way in life, and sometimes that pressure leads us into internal and relational disunity, disorganization, and psychological bondage as we try to figure out which hat to wear. When we find ourselves in this predicament, it can keep us from letting our hair down, letting go, and connecting with ourselves and others.

My life's work is to discover how to bring unity, organization, psychological freedom, and relational thriving in the lives of each person I have the privilege to work with. I have 15 years experience working in a variety of settings, group homes, residential treatment, and most recently outpatient based community mental health, both in the office and school setting. I have specialty training in Parent-child Interaction Therapy and am working towards full certification.

Because of my experience and training, my therapeutic style is integrative and pragmatic, relying heavily on family systems theory. I strive to be authentic, gentle, understanding, direct, creative, and to use humor. I will challenge you with compassion. I will expect of you what I expect of me: to show up and get to the work of pursuing a more fulfilling you.

I embrace the full human experience. I respect religion, spirituality, the non-religious, agnostics, and the variety of beliefs people have to enrich their lives. My bachelor's degree is in German and English, and I have a Master's degree in history of religion. I also began a PhD in religion, but I decided to leave the towers of academia to work in the trenches of human experience. I have lived for several years in another country. Believing that our history and relationships are important to how we live, I decided to get my second Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University to get a better understanding of how relationships can work. I keep studying them.

I'm a lover of the natural world, which to me is deeply therapeutic. On my days off, I want to be out there! Mountain biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, exploring, smelling flowers, getting lost. I also enjoy wood working where hand and mind align in a kind of meditation.

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Ambur Plaster, CSWA

Embracing diversity, fostering growth:

Your journey to wellness starts here.

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Age of Client                                                                     

  • Ages 6 to 10

  • Ages 11 to 13

  • Ages 14 to 16

  • Ages 17 to 19

  • Adults ages 20 to 30

  • Adults ages 31 to 54

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

  • Telehealth

  • Milwaukie Office

My name is Ambur and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA). I received my Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health Promotion and my Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University.

As a dedicated therapist, I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space. I incorporate modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and narrative therapy to empower you to explore your identity, heal from past experiences, and navigate life's challenges with resilience and authenticity. Your journey towards healing and self-discovery is important, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

LGBTQ+

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Cynthia Scott LPC

My desire is to help people connect to self, others, and community through a person centered and collaborative approach.

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  • Providence

  • Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

  • Private Pay

Age of Client

  • Ages 17 to 19

  • Adults ages 20 to 30

  • Adults ages 31 to 54

  • Adults ages 55 plus

Locations of Services (If Available)

  • Telehealth

  • Salem Office

  • Corvallis Office

  • Eugene Office

I believe counseling must be a collaborative effort in which the client and clinician work together to identify needs, concerns, aspirations, and to develop a clear vision for the work they are to do together. My role as a counselor is to help guide individuals through the process of discovering their inherent strengths and barriers which can involve identifying and working through past and/or present conflicts. Collaboration is a key element in my practice as we work together to build a healthy therapeutic relationship where we can experience trust, empathy, and acceptance, and respect for all parties involved.

The counseling process may look different for each client. The approach used and the length of treatment may vary due to individual needs and circumstances. Clients always have the right to stop counseling at any point in treatment and/or choose a different counselor. If the client need is outside of my scope of practice I will inform the client and refer when possible. The counseling process is not easy and there are no guarantees. Initially, it may be disruptive to the client’s emotional experiences and/or relationships, however, this is a normal part of the counseling process.

I graduated from Corban University with a Masters in Family Life Studies in 2014. Shortly upon graduation I began my counseling career with Youth Villages Intercept program, where I continue to provide intensive in home services to children and their families. In 2017, I decided to become a clinical supervisor with Youth Villages Intercept program. Currently (2020), I provide direct care to families and supervise. I am a trauma informed clinician certified in TF-CBT. I am also a collaborative problem solving certified clinician through Think Kids.

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Shantel Johnson LPC

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! Whether therapy is a new journey for you or a familiar path, it is an honor to walk alongside you. It is my goal to support you in learning new skills and strategies to help you reach your goals and become the best version of you!

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  • Moda

  • Oregon Health Plan Open Card

  • Pacific Source OHP

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  • Providence

  • Regence BCBS

  • Trillium Community Health Plan

  • Private Pay

Age of Clients:

  • Ages 6 to 10

  • Ages 11 to 13

  • Ages 14 to 16

  • Ages 17 to 19

  • Adults ages 20 to 30

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

  • Telehealth

  • Beaverton Office

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oregon. I received my master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis & Clark Graduate School. My studies included child, adolescent and family therapy, human development, expressive arts therapy, multicultural and feminist psychology and mindfulness practices. I have experience working in a variety of settings such as schools, outpatient, partial hospitalization and residential programs.

I have worked with clients across the lifespan and have a wealth of experience working with children of various age groups and their families. I have some training in family systems, expressive arts and play therapies, DBT, CBT and motivational interviewing strategies. I incorporate a wide range brief interventions into my practice to best meet the need of each, individual client maintaining a person-centered approach. I truly believe that people want to do well and live happy, healthy lives. As a therapist, it is my goal to help guide you towards increased self-awareness and understanding so that you can reach the goals you set for yourself. I am committed to continuing education to offer the most relevant, evidenced based and trauma informed interventions.

My pronouns are she/they and I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Mary Kay Jabs LCSW

Be heard, Be respected, Feel Empowered ! With honor, I will walk your journey along your side supporting your self-determination and the rediscovering of your abilities to reach your goals.

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Insurances Accepted

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  • Medicare

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  • Regence BCBS

  • Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

  • Umpqua Health Alliance OHP

  • United Health Care

  • Private Pay

Age of Client

  • Ages 6 to 10

  • Ages 11 to 13

  • Ages 17 to 19

  • Adults ages 20 to 30

  • Adults ages 31 to 54

  • Adults ages 55 plus

Locations of Services (If Available)

  • Telehealth

  • Roseburg Office

It’s a pleasure to meet you! Thank-you for stopping by my page to get to know me before you make an important decision to help you reach your goals. I believe the therapeutic alliance between you and a  therapist is one of the most important foundations to successful therapy. I hope I can be that good fit for your needs.

My name is Mary Kay Jabs and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker  (LCSW). I received my Masters of Social Work (MSW)  through the University of New England.  My core work experience has been working with children, youth, and families. I have experience working as a traveling school based therapist for age ranges from early elementary through high school, working as  a therapist for Juvenile Crime Prevention with target age range of 9-12 years old and youth’s respective family ,and  Parent Child Interaction Treatment (PCIT) with target age range of 2.5 to 6.5 years old and respective family. In addition, I have a PSU post graduate advanced Certificate in Adoptive & Foster Family Therapy.  The treatment modalities that I use include the following: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Parent Child Interaction Treatment, and  trauma informed practices.

If you choose me, I look forward to working with you during these challenging times where self- care and knowledge of tools are critical in this ever-changing world with increasing demands. Please fill out the form below to request a booking with me or click the request appointment button and make your appointment today.

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Ron St Jean LCSW

Are you READY for your life to CHANGE? Are you ready to feel better? CBT Teletherapy works and I can provide you with both tools, information and motivation to get your life back on track. Sometimes we just need someone to LISTEN and provide a new perspective. I can help you, while you stay in the safety of your own home and progress through therapy at your own pace.

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Insurances Accepted

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  • Providence

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  • Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

  • United Health Care

  • Private Pay

Age of Client

  • Adults ages 20 to 30

  • Adults ages 31 to 54

  • Adults ages 55 plus

Locations of Services (If Available)

  • Pure Telehealth

I was born in Portland and grew up in the Northwest, graduating from Linfield College in McMinnville, OR before working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Oregon for 17 years. I returned to graduate school at mid-life and earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2006. I completed my clinical license (LCSW) in Montana, while working at the largest elementary school in the state for 8 years, before returning to Oregon to be closer to my family.

While in Montana I practiced individual and group therapy with children and their families. I also coached and refereed youth and middle school football for 10 years and use motivational interviewing and life coaching techniques in my daily practice.

I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), which is short term in nature and focuses on providing you tools and new ways to think about your problems, so you can begin to start making needed changes in your life. There are no magic pills or painless solutions to most life issues, but CBT can give you the tools you need to help you make the small and larger changes needed for your life to start improving. It is up to you. 

I help people who realize that some things in their life are not working and need to change. The world has shifted and we need to adapt to rapidly changing events beyond our control; as well as get some daily relief from the ongoing stress, anxiety, poor sleep and depression many people face daily. 

Since February 2020 I have been doing remote Teletherapy with adults and older teens and found it works to help people change their lives. Be prepared to do your homework, I always give you more to do between our sessions, so you can progress at your own pace. 

If you would like to work with me, please complete the application below.

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Ira Hausam, Professional Counselor Associate

"My destination is no longer a place, but rather a new way of seeing." -- Marcel Proust

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  • Private Pay

Age of Client                                                                     

  • Ages 17 to 19

  • Adults

  • Adults ages 55 plus

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

  • Portland Milwaulkie Office

My name is Ira, and I am a counseling associate working towards licensure. I grew up in Eugene Oregon and have been in Portland for the past 13 years. I enjoy reading and learning, and spending quality time with family and friends.

I believe that by exploring our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences we can come to a better understanding of ourselves, and learn new ways to care for ourselves and others.

I've worked several years as a drug and alcohol counselor (CADC II) prior to becoming a mental health counseling associate, and have learned to use a variety of compassionate, person-centered counseling approaches including motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, emotion focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I've used a trauma-informed lens to support clients struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger problems, trauma responses, personality disorders, and environmental stressors.

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Melanie Middleton LPC

Calm, caring and compassion, is what I offer to you. Through telehealth, I am able to provide you with a safe space to discuss and work on the things that are keeping you from where you would like to be in life.

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Insurances Accepted                                                        

  • Advanced Health OHP

  • Aetna

  • Allcare Health

  • CareOregon OHP

  • Cigna

  • EOCCO OHP

  • HealthShare OHP

  • InterCommunity Health Network OHP

  • Jackson Care Connect OHP

  • Kaiser Permanente

  • Moda

  • Oregon Health Plan Open Card

  • Pacific Source OHP

  • Pacific Source Private Insurance

  • Providence

  • Private Pay

  • Regence BCBS

  • Umpqua Health Alliance OHP

  • United Health Care

Age of Client                                                                     

  • Ages 0 to 6

  • Ages 6 to 10

  • Ages 11 to 13

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

  • Telehealth

  • Coos Bay Office

I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health. I employ an eclectic (or including all kinds of therapy types) approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, PCIT therapy, Infant/Toddler Mental Health, mindfulness techniques, and possess a certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment. I also have several years experience and training with sexual assault and domestic violence. 

For my formal education and training; after completing my bachelor degree and obtaining a Substance Abuse Certificate, I realized I was not able to assist clients with trauma or other issues. So, I went back to school to get the degree I needed to be able to help all the people who came to me. Now, I have a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.

My career began with teenagers in residential treatment for substance abuse, after this I worked with a younger group of 5-11 year olds in residential treatment for behavior problems. From there I moved to adults with legal issues and substance abuse, while having a second job as a sexual assault counselor. I have worked with very young children, under 1 year old and their parents, as well as older adults who are in need of resolving old conflicts in their past so they can look forward to the future and all others in between.  

The therapy techniques we use depend on you and what works best for you, this is a team effort with you in the lead. Let’s talk about how I can help you today. I welcome all ages and backgrounds.

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Jesse Johnson, CSWA

“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced,” -James Baldwin

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  • Pacific Source Commercial

  • Pacific Source OHP

  • Providence

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  • Trillium OHP

  • Private Pay

Age of Client                                                                     

  • Ages 11 to 13

  • Ages 14 to 16

  • Ages 17 to 19

  • Adults ages 20 to 30

  • Adults ages 31 to 54

  • Adults ages 55 plus

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

  • Telehealth

You are here. So, you are motivated to make change! I know life is challenging! It brings many hardships and sometimes, we might need a little support navigating them. My goal is to create a safe space where we can be open, honest, and authentic in our communication, and work collaboratively together to navigate the obstacles preventing you from reaching your full potential. I have experience working with youth and adults. I offer support in a wide range of issues including anxiety, family relationship concerns, racial identity, and trauma.

I’ve seen how culture and ethnicity can influence the realm of therapy. As a black clinician, I naturally specialize in understanding the needs of people of color and can relate to their experiences, and I’m equally passionate about supporting and guiding individuals from all backgrounds.

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Willow Snow-Ferrill, Licensed Professional Counselor

Everyone deserves dignity and respect. My job as a counselor is to listen and provide non-judgmental support for whatever challenges you are facing. I want to work collaboratively with you to set goals and achieve progress toward your well­-being.

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Insurance Accepted:

  • Aetna

  • Allcare Health

  • CareOregon OHP

  • EOCCO OHP

  • HealthShare OHP

  • InterCommunity Health Network OHP

  • Jackson Care Connect OHP

  • Kaiser Permanente

  • Moda

  • Oregon Health Plan Open Card

  • Pacific Source OHP

  • Pacific Source Private Insurance

  • Providence

  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

  • United Health Care

  • Private Pay

Age of clients

  • Adults

location of service

  • Telehealth

  • Salem Office

I believe that people have a choice about their behavior, but they are also a product of their environment and experience, influenced by culture and relationships. I work with my clients to raise awareness of their motivations and goals, and to gain control of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The client is the expert on their own experience, and the counselor is the expert on change who helps the client recognize their strengths for overcoming barriers. I build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on empathy, curiosity, and respect. I celebrate diversity and I advocate for people from all populations, especially those from marginalized and oppressed groups.

Prior to becoming a counselor, I was an advocate for victims of crime, specializing in domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. I have specialized training in the dynamics of abusive relationships and trauma-informed care. I am also passionate about supporting first responders, veterans, caregivers, and people who frequently witness or hear about trauma in their professional or personal lives.

Additionally, I have been an elementary school counselor, so I like working with children and families on social emotional development. My theoretical approach to counseling is based on cognitive behavioral therapy with influences from narrative therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness. One of my favorite quotes by Maya Angelou summarizes my feelings about counseling:

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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