Lower Cost Services Referral List
CONTENTS
(1) An overview of possible sources for lower cost services
(2) County health departments
(3) Psychotherapists and agencies that may offer lower cost services
(4) Unlicensed interns under supervision
(5) Group psychotherapy and support groups
(1) An overview of possible sources for lower cost services
The county mental health departments offer lower cost psychotherapy and psychiatric services to people who qualify. Some psychotherapists sometimes offer what is called a "sliding scale" (a fee based on a patient's ability to pay). Unlicensed psychotherapists who are being supervised by a licensed therapist typically cost less. Group psychotherapy is another lower cost option. Support groups or self-help materials may be sufficient for some people, or can help supplement professional services. More information about these options is provided below. You may also want to view our guide to obtaining health insurance.
(2) County health departments
County health departments offer lower cost services to people who qualify as well as assistance in determining eligibility for health insurance plans. For more information, see:
Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties
Affordable care: information about lower cost services.
Enrollment assistance: Information about assistance in determining eligibility for health insurance plans
Benton County Health Services – Behavioral Health [Corvallis]: (541) 766-6835; (888) 232-7192. Crisis services available 24/7. www.co.benton.or.us/health/behavioral_health.
Linn County Department of Health Services [Albany; Lebanon; Sweet Home]: 541-967-3866. www.linncountyhealth.org/mh.
(3) Psychotherapists and agencies that may offer lower cost services
Some psychotherapists sometimes offer what is called a "sliding scale" (a fee based on a patient's ability to pay). Below is a list of local therapists and agencies that have offered a sliding scale in the past.
Colleen Adarhormazd, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: 541-293-0152. https://pathoflifecounseling.godaddysites.com. [PTD]. Age: All ages
Jessica Andrew, LPC [Counselor; Albany]: (541) 716-0621. https://northalbanywellnesscenter.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents; Adults
Sarah Nicole Barbuto, LMFT [Corvallis]: [PTD]
Seth Bernstein, PhD [Psychologist; Corvallis]: 541-740-5373. www.sethdbernstein.com. Age: Adults
Michael Boucher, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: 541-897-7151. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents; Adults
Community Outreach [Social Service Agency; Corvallis]. 541-714-5620. www.communityoutreachinc.org/services/behavioral-health-treatment-services. Age: Adults. "Our services are focused on low-income, uninsured, and/or under-insured men and women. We attempt to make treatment affordable for everyone. We offer a sliding fee scale."
Dale Cox, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: 541-231-8343. https://ebhaipa.org/find-a-therapist/entry/10. Age: Adults
Katherine Eastlake, LPC, RPT [Counselor; Corvallis]: 541-224-7538. www.katherineeastlake.com. [PTD]. Age: Children (0-12); Adolescents (13-19).
Christopher Elgin, LPC, CADCI [Counselor; Corvallis]: 541-246-9190. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents (14-18); Adults
Friends of the Family [Group practice; Corvallis]: This group practice offers sliding scale fees as well as lower cost fees for services provided by psychotherapists under supervision. Populations served: couples, families, and individual teens and adults. Psychotherapy interns are supervised by Renee del Rio, PsyD. As of August 2020, the fees for services provided by interns were: Individual psychotherapy is $30-50 per 50-minute session; couples psychotherapy is $45-75 for 80 minutes.
David Jackson, LMFT [Marriage & Family Therapist; Corvallis & Albany]: Phone: 541-757-1761. Website: www.fofm.org. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents (14+); Adults. Modality: Individuals, Couples, Family. Specialties: Christian-based counseling. Business name: Friends of the Family
Amy Hulan, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: 541-362-3139. [PTD]. Age: Adults.
Ronda McLean, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: 541-230-9269. https://mcleanlcsw.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Oregon Counseling [Group Practice; Corvallis]: 541-714-5620; www.oregoncounseling.com. Listed on Psychology Today (see www.psychologytoday.com). Age: All ages. Modality: Individuals, Couples, Family. Sliding scale available for private pay therapists (e.g., $60-100).
North Albany Wellness Center: 541-760-2197. https://northalbanywellnesscenter.com.
Erica Prince, PhD: [Psychologist; Corvallis]: 541-753-8684. https://ericaprincephd.com. Ages: adolescents; adults
Dawn Sutro, LMFT [Social Worker; Corvallis]: 541-241-7317. [PTD]. www.corvallisfamilytherapycenter.com. Age: Children (6-12), Adults
Margot Vance Borland, LPC [counselor; Corvallis]: 541-754-3595; www.seichimcenter.com/counseling.html
Maria Orr, LMFT [Albany]: [PTD]
Stephanie Dowling, LPC [Corvallis]: [PTD]
Anne Meadowbrook, MS [Psychologist Associate; Albany]: [PTD]. Note: Licensed Psychologist Associates are professionals with a master's degree in psychology who are licensed to perform services under supervision of a doctoral level psychologist (See OAR 858-010-0015). They are licensed by the Board of Psychologist Examiners.
(4) Unlicensed interns under supervision
Many behavioral health professionals are required to gain supervised experience after they obtain their degree in order to become licensed. These pre-licensed professionals often offer lower-cost services (often on a sliding-scale). If you use an unlicensed intern, we strongly recommend that you verify that they are following the appropriate guidelines for their profession, including receiving appropriate supervision. To learn more about this, go to the relevant licensing board:
Psychologist interns working toward becoming a Licensed Psychologist: Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Social work interns working toward a LCSW license: Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Interns working toward an LPC or LMFT license should be registered as a intern with the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (verify a license). They must provide you with a Professional Disclosure Statement.
Local and regional group practices that have employed such therapists include the following:
Friends of the Family [Albany]: 541-757-1761; www.fofm.org. Specialties: Christian-based counseling.
Oregon Counseling [Corvallis]: 541-714-5620; www.oregoncounseling.com.
The North Albany Wellness Center: 541-760-2197; https://northalbanywellnesscenter.com
Portland Psychotherapy: https://portlandpsychotherapy.com
503-281-4852; 3700 N Williams Ave. Portland OR 97227
Sliding-scale fees are available
Telehealth available
Local therapists who have been known to supervise unlicensed interns include:
Leanne Schamp, PhD, LMFT [Corvallis]. 541-299-9017. http://drleanneschamp.weebly.com/aboutme.html. [PTD].
Erica Yerkey, LPC [Corvallis]: 541-234-8084. [PTD].
You can also find unlicensed interns by searching the Psychology Today database (see www.psychologytoday.com).
(5) Group psychotherapy and support groups
Group psychotherapy is another lower cost option. Support groups or self-help materials may be sufficient for some people, or can help supplement professional services.