Susanne Kositzin LCSW

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” -Jaws, 1975

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Insurance 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 Private Insurance

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Private Pay

When life feels overwhelming, when sharks are circling your vessel with teeth bigger than your engine, you’ll need to upgrade to a bigger boat – that is, a bigger toolbox. You need more resources, more support, more skills. We’ve all been there. The cool thing is, once we build this bigger boat – toolbox – it will serve us the rest of our days. Once you have those skills, nothing can take them away.

In my work, I draw from a number of modalities and practices, but my primary approach is called ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). To me, ACT is about freedom. Freedom from the destructive thoughts that hold you back. Freedom from enslavement to painful emotions and the frantic efforts to make them stop. It’s about not feeling like a prisoner in your own head. Since receiving my Master of Social Work degree in 2007, I’ve spent much of my career working with people living with acute and chronic illness, particularly cancer. My life’s work is helping people adjust to difficult life changes, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and other challenges. I have a special place in my heart for women transitioning to motherhood and the post-partum issues that so often arise, and individuals facing the ongoing challenges of parenting. I love the expressive arts and using poetry therapy (which sounds stuffy and boring but isn’t) to help clients find their own voice. I am open to working with adults of all ages, teens, and families. LGBTQ+ clients welcomed and valued.

My approach is grounded in compassion. It is about finding your own strengths and bolstering them with new skills to spark real and lasting change. I believe in kindness, humor, and connection, and I believe there is hidden treasure in everyone. Struggle is part of life, but struggle shouldn’t drive the bus, leaving us flailing around with no lap belt and gum stuck to our seats. You deserve to be the driver of your life, and you can build a boat stronger than the sharks. If you’re here, you’ve already started!

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Stephanie Simons LCSW

With your participation, I believe therapy can empower you to move forward in your life by identifying and understanding your anxiety, feelings of frustration, anger and depression. With my guidance I can help you find the path towards improved mental health and provide you with the skills and tools to get there. I believe everyone can find a way to reach their potential and obtain their therapeutic goals. “No one ever succeeds without the help of others.” -Jay Abraham

Before Booking

Please be Sure One Option From Each Section is True

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

• Providence

• Regence BCBS

• Trillium Community Health Plan OHP

• United Health Care

• Private Pay

Locations:

• Telehealth

As you begin to have a healthier relationship with yourself, it will be easier to take ownership of your life and manage it more productively. I use a variety of methods, depending on the needs of clients. These methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, art therapy, family systems therapy, grief work, journaling, guided imagery, coping and psychoeducation.

I graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  I then obtained my Master of Social Work from Washington University, in St. Louis. My background and experience have enabled me to develop skills in many areas of therapy, including helping people with anxiety, depression, social skills, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, chronic and acute illness, grief and loss. I have over twenty-five years’ experience as a social worker.  My career has been split between counseling people of all ages in the health care setting, counseling children in schools, and adults for depression and anxiety. I have extensive experience working with adults who experienced loss or reduction in quality of life, a diagnosis of a terminal illness, anticipatory grief, acute illnesses and change in life due to illness or injury. I have successfully worked with children 4 and up with grief, trauma, illness, physical impairments, depression, anxiety, high functioning autism and ADHD.  I also have undergone skilled training for assessing and counseling of clients with suspected dementia, memory loss, or traumatic brain injury.

My approach to therapy is flexible, customized and eclectic.  Each person is unique and will benefit from a variety of modalities.  I deeply believe all systems within a person need attention and care. We will look at all aspects of your life, recognizing your existing strengths and abilities.  Together we will improve your life from the inside out.

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.