Kim Linden MS, CRC, Professional Counselor Associate

I am a culturally sensitive and compassion focused counselor bringing respect, empathy, natural warmth, kindness and a down to earth approach to my work here. I believe in counseling as a practice for self-care as well as a way to get to the heart of what’s going on and to support both short and long term goals, change-making, honoring dreams.

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Insurances Accepted

• Aetna

• 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 Commercial

• Providence

• Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• United Health Care

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults,

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Telehealth

A warm hello and welcome!

I seek to encourage people in growing hope, in creating meaningfulness and realizing perspectives from life experiences, to self-empower and self-accept in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space, free of stigma and shame.

Counseling can be transformative and healing. Counseling can also be challenging and uncomfortable at times.  It is important to take it at one’s own pace. There are many different counselors to choose from and it can be self-empowering to choose a counselor or therapist that feels right to you.

My counseling approach is respectful, trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based and holistic. I believe wellness is possible through creating self-care practices, identifying and expanding positive coping and individual strengths, growing resilience and cultivating inner wisdom.  

I have worked primarily with talk therapy, creating the space and time to listen and listen deeply to what matters, exploring goals, naming and understanding obstacles, creating measureable action steps towards your decided goals.

I hold a master of science in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Francisco State University and am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). I am a trained counseling professional specializing in working with people living with disabilities, chronic illness, co-occurring conditions, and/or existing diagnoses. 

Since 2011, I have trained and worked with culturally and socioeconomically diverse people in diverse settings: community mental health, addictions/harm reduction, re-entry, transitional housing, clinical counseling, Veterans in recovery, street outreach, Veterans and community crisis/suicide prevention/intervention, vocational rehabilitation/return-to-work, and vocational organic landscape gardening training and teaching.

I am an ally and advocate to Military/Veterans, Disability, LGBT+, and BIPOC communities. I am happy to now be working at Stronger Oregon via telehealth to expand access to counseling during this covid-19 experience. I am a registered licensed professional counselor (LPC) Associate in Oregon and as an associate, I receive regular clinical supervision from a licensed clinician. I will share more information at the first session. 

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Carrie Watters, MS, LPC

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I'm possible”

Audrey Hepburn

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Willing to Treat:

• Children

• Adults

• Families

• Couples

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Mindfulness

• Interpersonal Neurobiology.

Insurance Accepted

• Aetna

• 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

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• United Health Care

• Private Pay

Locations:

• Telehealth

I hold a Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling with a Specialization in Forensic Counseling and I am also a Licensed Practicing Counselor. My clinical interventions are an integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.

I have experience working with children, adults, families and couples.

My goal is to tailor the therapeutic experience to individual needs, and explore effective strategies to reduce and manage symptoms that are negatively impacting the individual. In this process, I honor the individuals experience by holding a safe space to explore barriers that have prevented the growth and change that is desired. It would be an honor and a privilege to assist you on your path and help you move towards your goals and dreams!

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Shalman Lester, LPC, CADC-II

When you look at your life and the decisions you've made, do you have regrets or see missed opportunities, or feel overwhelmed with the chaos surrounding you? Living in balance with your values and goals leads to better life satisfaction, and I can help with that.

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Please be Sure One Option from Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Aetna

• Cigna

• HealthShare OHP

• Moda

• Pacific Source OHP

• Providence

• Private Pay

• Trillium OHP

• UHC United Health Care

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Telehealth

• Portland Milwaulkie Office

Hi, I'm Shalman, and I help people find in themselves the strength and skills to reclaim their lives. Typically, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based methods in my practice, but I will incorporate aspects of Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Intersectional theory (including gender-specific lenses) and evolutionary psychology if appropriate.

My education includes Addiction Counseling, Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from colleges in Portland. Over the past 19 years, I have received specialized training in medication-assisted addiction treatment, working with parents involved with the child welfare system, behaviorism, criminality, interpersonal neurobiology, ex-prison re-entry, Men's issues, and anxiety disorders.

Perhaps you are skeptical of therapy, for which there are some valid reasons, but the research shows that the biggest factor in someone feeling like therapy is helpful, is the relationship you build with your therapist. Give it a shot, and if we aren't a good match, I'll help you find someone who is.

Outside of my work: I am into music, camping, old movies and cooking.

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Corrine Wilson-Baurick LPC

I will be the most effective therapist when I listen to you, the expert on your life. If you are willing to share your perspective with me, I will offer objective listening and expertise in therapeutic techniques to meet your life challenges and enhance your positive life experience.

­­Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option from Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted                                                        

• Aetna OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• MODA

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Regence BCBS

• Private Pay

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• UHC United Health Care

• UHC/UMR

Age of Client                                                                     

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Locations of Services (If Available)                               

• Telehealth

• Portland Milwaulkie Office

I believe that you are the expert on your life and experience. As your therapist, I will help you make the positive changes you are motivated to explore as we work together in this therapeutic relationship. I have a wide range of experience in helping individuals and families find solutions to life challenges using a variety of therapeutic tools including Person Centered, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy), and Trauma Focused Therapy. My strength based approach encourages you to achieve your full potential toward a productive and meaningful life and positive and fulfilling relationships. Remember, you are the expert, I am here to facilitate the changes that you want to make.

I received my BS in Psychology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and completed a Master’s Degree in Community Psychology with a Clinical Focus on that campus as well. I’ve been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2008. I have hours of specialized training for individuals and their supports who live with Fetal Alcohol. I also have hours of Trauma Treatment Training.

On a personal note: I followed my adult children to Oregon after a lifetime in Interior Alaska. I love spending time with family and being in nature, especially the beautiful Oregon Coast. Paper crafting and sewing are activities I enjoy in my free time.

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Nate Caulder, LCSW

Life is a series of unique stories about you. These stories define who you are and how you see the world. Sometimes these stories get in the way of our personal progression. Let's take a look at your life and see if we can make a happier story possible for you.

Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option From Each Section is True

Insurance Accepted

• 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

• Private Pay

• Regence BCBS

• UHC United Health Care

Age of Clients

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19,

• Adults, Elders (65+)

Location of service

• Telehealth

Born and raised in Oregon, "a coastie," I made my way inland for college, graduating first from Chemeketa, then a short stint at WOU before graduating from Oregon State with a couple of BA degrees. After myriad jobs around the Salem area, I started on my Master's degree at Portland State.

My clinical focus revolves primarily around DBT, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, with some dabbling in other modalities such as Terror Management Theory. My clinical experience comes from Chemawa Indian School, Salem Hospital, Willamette Valley Hospice and here, at Stronger Oregon. I primarily do individual therapy and occasionally couples therapy, too.

My drive is to understand you as best as possible, and to find root cause issues for what troubles you. My hope is that we will both learn from the experience and be better for it.

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Brenda Hanson Thielman, LPC

I feel honored to hear your story, and I welcome the opportunity to walk along side you on this journey.

Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option From Each Section is True

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna

• Cigna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Moda

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• UHC United Health Care

• Private Pay

Age of Client

• Ages 11 to 13

• Ages 14 to 16

• Ages 17 to 19

• Adults

Locations of Services (If Available)

• Telehealth

• Eugene Office

I remember how mad I was the first time I was “sent” to therapy, as a teenager, to get “fixed”. I refused to speak to the stranger behind the desk and waited out my hour as I stared him down. Needless to say, it wasn’t very therapeutic.

My goal as your therapist is to meet you right where you are today, regardless of where that is, and to help you get where you want to be. I believe it is important to help others find their purpose, develop competence, and grow with integrity into the person that they are meant to be. Therapy is a partnership that requires engagement and action in order for change to take place. If you’re ready for change, I’m ready to support you!

History is important to learn from, but getting stuck in the past can be depressing. The future is also important; however, if we worry about it too much, we get anxious. It’s important to live in the present and figure out tools and strategies that make life, not only bearable, but fulfilling!

I am a native Oregonian who is grateful for this beautiful state and all the wonderful people I’ve had the opportunity to work with! My counseling journey started with a yearning to understand family dynamics which led me to a Psychology: Family Studies degree from Corban University in 2008. Between working and parenting full-time, I received my MS in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2014.

I take a person-centered approach that is genuine, empathic, and that sees people in a positive light doing the best that they can. I view clients from a system’s perspective and use a variety of interventions drawing from, but not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

I look forward to meeting you!

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Ben Williams LPC

Have you ever been walking down the street and been struck by the realization that every person you see has a unique story? Each person has happiness, sadness, loss, triumph, love and heartbreak. I believe that every person has the innate strength to become a happier, healthier version of themselves. Reach out and invest in you.

Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option From Each Section is True

Insurance Accepted:

• Aetna

• EOCCO OHP

• HealthShare OHP

• InterCommunity Health Network OHP

• Jackson Care Connect OHP

• Kaiser Permanente

• Oregon Health Plan Open Card

• Pacific Source OHP

• Pacific Source Private Insurance

• Providence

• Private Pay

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• Trillium OPH

• United Health Care UHC

Locations:

• Telehealth

I believe in helping every person toward their potential and strength to achieve a state of holistic wellness. I believe that the most important aspect of a counseling relationship is the human connection. After establishing a mutual, trusting connection with my clients, I utilize an integrative approach, with a Narrative Therapy emphasis. Together, my clients and I work to achieve a unique blend of meaning-making, helping clients to make sense of their story, process what it means in their life today, and choose how to look forward.

I believe that each human being has a unique experience, and that with the right tools, they can work to become the master of their story. I have an empathetic yet realistic approach to counseling that helps clients get to the root of their issues quickly and effectively. I obtained a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018 and have enjoyed being a vessel to help clients of varying ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and experiences achieve their potential.

Stronger Oregon Admin Message:

Availability is updated once a day, or less, leading to your chosen provider possibly not being available. Please call for the most accurate information and fastest assignment.