A. Close Counseling and Supervision

I am a licensed therapist offering individual therapy to adolescents and transition age youth (14-25 years old) and adults. Family therapy is available as needed. Therapy includes assessment, diagnosis, and joint creation of a treatment plan that will allow us to have goals to work towards in therapy. Additionally, throughout your time in treatment we will review progress and those goals together to ensure we are still on track, adjust as needed, and track progress towards your desired outcomes.

When working with adolescent clients there is a variety of ways we can involve, or not involve parents. Each client’s needs are different, and confidentiality/parent involvement will be discussed up front to ensure we are on the same page and creating a space that is the most supportive of the adolescent’s needs in therapy. I find it important that the client “drive” therapy and make decisions about what to work on, how to work on it, and who to involve in that process, and will share my recommendations when appropriate, as we work together.

• Insurance: In network with Optum, Pacific Source CCO (OHP in Marion County), Pacific Source private insurance, and I’m in the process of getting paneled with a few others.

• Private Pay Fee: $160 for a 60 minute session. Intake, shorter sessions, and additional therapy services vary – contact me for a comprehensive list of fees. I am happy to provide monthly superbills for those wishing to use out-of-network benefits. Contact your insurance company to view their rate of reimbursement according to your specific plan and deductible.

EAP Counseling through Canopy: Short form sessions, number of sessions is determined by your EAP. Does not typically include a clinical assessment, treatment plan, or diagnosis.

I earned my bachelor of arts from Oregon State University, and my master of arts in art therapy counseling from Marylhurst University in Portland Oregon. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (#C5510) in the state of Oregon and have been practicing since 2016. My areas of study included human development throughout the lifespan, ethics, clinical assessment, treatment planning, the counseling process, and the uses of art through the art therapy process. I have an extensive background working within the high school system to support adolescents who are experiencing a wide variety of diagnoses and situational stressors and have prioritized building relationships with teachers and administrators in order to increase the effectiveness of mental health treatment in this setting. As a result I’ve been able to adapt mental health concepts, training, and content to better fit the cultural context and needs of the population and expanded accessibility of counseling services within the community. I’ve also worked with children (5-11) as well as adults (30-75) and address a wide range of work, relationship, and stress management concerns and am comfortable working with clients of a variety of backgrounds and needs.

Collaboration is important to me therefore I am transparent with techniques I use and encourage feedback and commitment from all clients. My counseling approach primarily integrates: solution focused (goal oriented), client centered, DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and art therapy theories and practices. My biggest focus with any client is building a positive working relationship and enhancing their own sense of agency and self-efficacy.

Having been a therapist since 2016 I’m experienced working with the full range of mental health diagnoses and am thorough in my diagnosis and referral process when needed. I’ve worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, emerging psychosis, eating disorders, OCD, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, suicidality, and LGBTQ+. As a private practitioner my current practice focuses on adolescents and transition age youth who largely struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. However, my experience lends itself well to working with all clients, and I find that goodness of fit with your therapist (how well their style fits your own personality and needs) is one of the key factors for success in therapy. If you are interested in working with me but don’t fall into my primary target client profile, just reach out! I will let you know how confident I am in my ability to meet your needs and discuss any potential concerns or road blocks.

Providing clinical supervision for LPC candidates seeking licensure.

Fees are $300 a month which cover 2 individual sessions and an optional third group supervision session, as needed for your hourly requirements.

My supervision framework is based on both the Integrated Developmental Model (2010) by Stoltenberg & McNeill and Essentials of Clinical Supervision (2006) by Jane Campbell. It is also informed by the Discrimination Model of Clinical Supervision, developed by Janine Brenard. My therapy style is open, curious, and person-centered, and my supervision style mimics that. It is my hope that in working together I can create a space where you feel comfortable to share highs and lows, be curious about choices you made, and process the tough parts of being in a helping profession knowing that I am here to help you achieve not only your license, but stamina and endurance for a long, fulfilling career.

Ph: 541-209-6639

Email: alyssa@aclosecounseling.com

Address: 1705 Commercial St. SE Salem, OR 97302

Parking lot is at the back of the building. There is street parking on Washington street. Please enter the building through the blue door attached to the parking lot.