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(1) Organizations that provide advice and referral information
(2) Local & regional agencies that provide services to children and their families
(3) Local psychotherapists who work with children and/or adolescents
(4) Local psychotherapists who work with adults
(5) Professionals who provide comprehensive assessment for autism spectrum disorders
(6) Autism Society of Oregon Directory - Listed professionals
(1) Organizations that provide advice and referral information
Benton County Health Department – Developmental Diversity Program [Corvallis]
https://co.benton.or.us/health/page/developmental-diversity-program; (541) 766-6847
The DD division of BCHD serves persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Their services include Coordination of services and supports, connection to community resources, access to supported housing, jobs, and transportation, access to in-home support and respite, support for parents and families, mental health support, quality assurance and protective services, and licensing and monitoring.
Linn County Dept. of Health Services Developmental Disabilities [Albany]
https://www.linncountyhealth.org/dd; (541) 967-3890
The DD division of BCHD serves persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Support programs are available to help determine individual needs, coordinate community integration, refer for residential placement, and evaluate and refer for employment.
Autism Society of Oregon
“The Autism Society of Oregon is Oregon’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy on policy matters, and support for Autistic individuals and their families.”
Resource directory: https://autismsocietyoregon.org/directory
o >Behavior/Family Training
>Behavioral consultants
>Family support and training
o > Therapy providers
Support groups: https://autismsocietyoregon.org/support/support-groups-by-region
Oregon Family Support Network:
“We are families and youth working together to promote mental, behavioral and emotional wellness for other families and youth through education, support, and advocacy.” “Our staff members are primarily family members with lived experience. We are caregivers; biological, adoptive and foster parents, grandparents, family members, friends and advocates; who have experience raising youth experiencing mental, behavioral, or other significant health challenges. Having lived through these challenges ourselves, we are well-positioned to help families navigate systems, while being empathetic and understanding to families raising youth with special needs.”
Reach out Oregon: www.reachoutoregon.org
Parent Warmline: 1-833-REACH-OR / 1-833-732-2467
Benton, Lane, Lincoln, and Linn Counties: https://www.reachoutoregon.org/community/benton-lane-lincoln-linn
Autism Speaks Resource Guide
Council of autism service providers
CASP is an independent, non-profit association dedicated to advancing evidence-based care and best practices in services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board - Oregon Health Authority
www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Pages/Board-Behavior-Analysis-Regulatory.aspx
Applied behavior analysis is a therapeutic modality that is often used to treat people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
You can check licensing status on the Oregon Health Licensing Office search page. Choose “ABA – Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board ” from the “Board” dropdown menu.
My ABA Today (Applied Behavior Analysis) - Provider Directory: https://myaba.today
(2) Local & regional agencies that provide services to children and their families
Integrated Youthcare [Corvallis & Salem]: Phone: 541.230.1630 (Corvallis); 503.339.7355 (Salem). Website: www.integratedyouthcare.com. Age: Children, Adolescent. Specialties: "Our psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists and therapists have extensive training and experience treating kids with a variety of issues, including ADHD, Autism, Asperger's disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and most other mental health concerns." Providers: Kirstyn Everson DNP PMHNP BC; Kristy Hammer LCSW; Joel Lampert PsyD; Aleyna Reed Psy D PMHMP; Gail Wiebe PMHNP BC
Old Mill Center for Children and Families [Corvallis]: Phone: 541-757-8068. Website: www.oldmillcenter.org. Age: Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Modality: Individual, Family, Group. Specialties: Therapy, Case Management and Consultation, Skills Training. Issues: Abandonment, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Family Issues, Family Violence, Foster Care, Grief and Loss, School Failure, Self-Harm, Self-Image, Sexual Abuse, Trauma
Pediatric Therapy Professional [Philomath]: Phone: 541-368-4343; Fax: 541-929-4967. Website: www.pediatrictherapypros.com/index.php. Services: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Counseling Services. Providers: Geri Aman, OTR/L; Kecia Speck, COTA; Emily Mattson, COTA; Carmen Larrazabal, OTR/L; Dawn Joutras, DPT; Virginia Pedersen, CCC-SLP; Krista Scroggins-Young, SLPA; Janda Grigsby, LPC
Samaritan Physical Rehabilitation Specialists [Corvallis]: Phone: 541-768-5157. Website:https://www.samhealth.org/find-a-location/s/samaritan-physical-rehabilitation-specialists-corvallis. Brooke Miranda is an excellent OT who works with children who meet the criteria for sensory disorders and challenges in addition to Autism Spectrum disorder and other developmental challenges.
Trillium Family Services [Corvallis]: Phone: (541) 757-1852. Website: www.trilliumfamily.org. Age: Children; Adolescents; Families. Community services: School based outpatient; Therapeutic school; Sender House: Young adult program; Intensive community treatment services / intensive outpatient program; Partial day hospitalization; Therapeutic equine program. Residential services: Psychiatry.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) [Salem, OR]: www.centerforautism.com.
(3) Local psychotherapists who work with children and/or adolescents
Search the Psychology Today database
Eric Blickenstaff, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: 541-516-6220; www.therapyoregon.com. All ages. Accepted insurance plans: Anthem, BCBS, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, ComPsych, Health Net, LifeWise, Optum, PacificSource, Regence, Samaritan Health, UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
Larita Brown, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: 541-368-7976. http://laritabrown.com. Ages 6 and up. Accepted insurance plans: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Intercommunity Health Network, Medicaid, Moda Health, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), PacificSource, Regence, Samaritan
Kristy Hammer, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: 541-230-1630. Websites: www.integratedyouthcare.com and www.kristyhammer.com. Age: Children and Teens. Accepted insurance plans: Call to inquire.
Janice Imel, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-516-1632. [PTD]. Ages: Adolescents to adults. Accepted insurance plans: Aetna, COHO Benefit Plan, MHN, Medicaid, OneHealthPort, Optum, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), PacificSource, Providence, Regence, Samaritan Choice Plans, Samaritan Health, UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
Tracy Iserhott, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany]: 541-570-9234. Age: Children, Adolescents. Accepted insurance plans: Call to inquire.
Jeff Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC. [PTD]. Phone: (458) 219-7837. [https://northalbanywellnesscenter.com/about] Ages 6 and up. Accepted insurance plans: BCBS, BlueCross and BlueShield, Moda Health, Intercommunity Health Network, Optum, Providence, Regence, Samaritan Health, UHC UnitedHealthcare, UBH United Behavioral Health, UMR, Out of Network.
Fiona Standen, LCSW, MAW, C-ASWCM [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 971-312-8692. [PTD]. Ages 6 and up. Accepted insurance plans: BCBS, BlueCross and BlueShield, First Health, Health Net, Kaiser-in network provider, MHN, Medicare, PacificSource, Providence, Regence, Samaritan Health, UHC UnitedHealthcare, UBH United Behavioral Health
(4) Local psychotherapists who work with adults
Search the Psychology Today database
Renee Bockheim, PhD [Psychologist; Albany]: Phone: 541-248-9153. Website: https://mosaic-psych.com. [PTD]. Adults. Accepted insurance plans: Call to inquire.
Larita Brown, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-368-7976. Website: http://laritabrown.com. [PTD]. Ages 6 and up. Accepted insurance plans: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Intercommunity Health Network, Medicaid, Moda Health, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), PacificSource, Regence, Samaritan, Out of Network.
Janice Imel, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-516-1632. [PTD]. Ages: Adolescents to adults. Accepted insurance plans: Aetna, COHO Benefit Plan, MHN, Medicaid, OneHealthPort, Optum, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), PacificSource, Providence, Regence, Samaritan Choice Plans, Samaritan Health, UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health, Out of Network.
Tracy Iserhott, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 541-570-9234. Age: Children, Adolescent. Accepted insurance plans: Call to inquire.
Jeff Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC. [PTD]. Phone: (458) 219-7837. [https://northalbanywellnesscenter.com/about] Ages 6 and up. Accepted insurance plans: BCBS, BlueCross and BlueShield, Moda Health, Intercommunity Health Network, Optum, Providence, Regence, Samaritan Health, UHC UnitedHealthcare, UBH United Behavioral Health, UMR, Out of Network.
Matt Orbell, PhD [Psychologist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-360-0297. Website: https://pacificvalleycounseling.com. Age: Adults. Modality: Individuals, Couples, Groups. Affiliated with: Oregon Counseling and Pacific Valley Counseling| Accepted insurance plans: BridgeSpan, First Choice Health Network, Healthcare Management Administrators, Moda Health, PacificSource, Regence Blue | Cross Blue Shield of Oregon, Samaritan Choice (You have access to us through First Choice Health Network)
Fiona Standen, LCSW, MAW, C-ASWCM [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 971-312-8692. [PTD]. Ages 6 and up. Accepted insurance plans: BCBS, BlueCross and BlueShield, First Health, Health Net, Kaiser-in network provider, MHN, Medicare, PacificSource, Providence, Regence, Samaritan Health, UHC UnitedHealthcare, UBH United Behavioral Health, out of network benefits.
Jana Svoboda, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW Ph: (541) 224-5025. Ages: Adults. Accepted insurance plans: ComPsych, Optum, Providence, Samaritan Health plan.
(5) Professionals who provide comprehensive assessment for autism spectrum disorders
Neurocognitive evaluations for children & adolescents
Neurocognitive evaluations for adults: See section 4 - Assessment for Autism Spectrum
(6) Autism Society of Oregon Directory - Listed professionals
https://autismsocietyoregon.org/directory
Autism Counseling Oregon: (971) 412-5497. 1661 Hwy 99 N #203 Ashland, OR. https://autismcounselingoregon.com/
“Differences in social interaction, communication, sensory issues and rigid routines can result in difficulties in personal life, school and work. This in turn can lead to depression and anxiety. Through active listening, individualized strategies and advocacy, I aim to ease clients’ personal challenges while celebrating and building on their strengths and uniqueness. Support and insight is also provided for family members. I collaborate with doctors and specialists to ensure wrap-around care. Sensory needs are taken into account and accommodated in session.”
New Leaves Clinic: (503) 693-9153. 1575 NE Arrington Road Hillsboro, OR 97124
“We understand that living with untreated and often unlabeled autism creates challenges. Autistic adults often ask for assistance with: Job Performance review / Work challenges, Dating / Couples issues, Loneliness / Friendship challenges, severe anxiety and depression. Many autistic adults are seeking validation of the significant impact undiagnosed autism has had on the life and mental health.”
Synergy Autism Center: Online.
https://www.synergyautismcenter.com/
“If you are an autistic individual, family member, foster parent, neighbor, grandparent, partner, spouse, or friend... I can help you better understand autism in yourself or the autistic individual in your life. Sessions are personalized to you and where you are in your understanding from the basics through to ensuring the building blocks for quality relationships now and in the future.”
Adult Autism Assessment & Services: (503) 850-2361. 1458 Boulder Creek St. SE. Salem, OR 97317.
https://adultautismassessment.com/
“Here at Adult Autism Assessment and Services, we are 100% a neurodiversity affirming practice. We know there’s nothing wrong with being autistic, or an ADHDer, or having any other kind of brain difference. You don’t have to have a cookie-cutter brain just like all the other brains. Instead, celebrate your uniqueness.”
Acceptance Mental Health, LLC: (503) 897-8036. Online. PO Box 5143 Salem, OR 97304.
https://www.acceptancementalhealth.com/
“Jennifer primarily provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions in her work with clients. More specifically, many of the individuals she works with are both neurodivergent and have mental health diagnoses. Using CBT, she works to help individuals better understand their stress responses and find healthy ways to engage in fight, flight, or freeze responses in order to increase self-regulation. She works with children, teens, and adults.”
Andy Lasnik Therapy: (971) 352-6971. Offers in-person and online. 11740 SW 68th Pky, Suite 200 Tigard, OR 97223.
“I have 10+ years of experience working in special ed and Applied Behavior Analysis. These programs can be a great support to individuals with autism, but they can also be harmful in making them feel ashamed for simply being different. My goal in therapy is to work with you to determine the right balance of skill-building, acceptance, and pride. I hope we can laugh a bit along to way too.”
Portland Autism Center, LLC: (503) 593-3331. Online.
https://www.drkarenmckibbin.com/
“I provide therapeutic treatment services for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum with co-occurring conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD and executive functioning challenges.”
Comprehensive Therapy: (458) 215-0179. 1292 High St Suite #144 Eugene, OR 97401.
https://www.lorrainemckenzie.com/
“I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist who works with individuals 18 + old who may be experiencing challenges with adult autism, social anxiety disorder, anxiety related to a medical condition, OCD, psychosis, insomnia, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. I have a particular passion supporting adults on the autism spectrum to live their fullest lives. I also love supporting other individuals to navigate life transitions and take on career exploration. I believe that with positive support we all can tap into our own brilliance and lead full and useful lives.”
Lisa Lieberman, MSW- LCSW: (503) 697-5956. 15100 SW Boones Ferry Road, Suite 750A Lake Oswego, OR 97035.
http://disabilityinthefamily.com/
“Some of Lisa's professional interests include Autism spectrum differences, helping families manage the emotional journey when parenting children with differences, respectful counseling for adults with autism, supporting families to see the gifts in the challenge, promoting self-determination and community inclusion for people with disabilities”
Oregon Autism Evaluations LLC: (971) 231-0772. 5200 Meadows Road, Suite 150
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035.
https://www.oregonautismevaluations.com/
“What do you want to be different this time next year? How do you think we could get there? What do you want to get out of life? What do you want to get out of today? I am interested in hearing your answers to all of these questions. Through a therapeutic relationship, I want to help you achieve your healthy goals. To me, therapy is a collaboration where I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to be honest with themselves, to explore who they are, and who they want to be.”
New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC: (503) 352-0240. 13333 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 020 Tigard, Oregon 97223
Options Counseling: Various locations and numbers associated.
“Options behavioral health providers are trained in a variety of therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, and more. Overall, our team approaches therapy in a trauma-informed, ethical manner and aims to create an environment in which all people feel safe and respected.”
https://oregoncounseling.com/services/autism-spectrum/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alisha-wenger-salem-or/1052302
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/roxana-i-nedelcu-portland-or/471826
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dean-harry-salem-or/925433
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kevin-r-reilly-salem-or/739272
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennifer-walker-portland-or/1222635
https://www.portlandtherapycenter.com/psychological-terms/autism
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/oregon/autism-spectrum
https://www.autismlearningpartners.com/locations/oregon
https://www.therapyden.com/therapists/us/or/portland/autism
https://vistapsych.com/services/individual-therapy/autism/
https://autismsocietyoregon.org/support/support-groups-by-region/aso-region-6/