Counseling Services of Portland
Outsmart
depression, anxiety and stress.
Suzie Wolfer LCSW 503-224-3318 suzie@suziewolfer.com
How often should I come in for treatment?
If you are in some distress, weekly appointments will be most effective for you. Why? Because the mind needs practice and repetition to change gears.
You may start feeling better right away, and to sustain this state may take regular practice . . . like learning to play a musical instrument.
How long do people attend therapy?
Most people find that 10 sessions can help them make important changes, when they are coming in for a tune up.
If you are working on a major overhaul of your life, or a long standing pattern, 6 months by help you make lasting change.
Every person is different. Our work together is designed specifically for you. No cook book methods in our work together.
What if it's really urgent?
I can usually see you within 24 hours if it is urgent. If you are having severe panic, anxiety or depression, please go to the nearest emergency room.
Portland also has excellent crisis telephone lines, staffed by caring people:
Metro Crisis Line
503-988-4888
Women's Crisis Line
503-235-5333
To schedule an appointment, call me 503-224-3318 or email me
If you have health insurance, I will be happy to check the details of your benefits before your first visit. You will know what your policy covers and your co-payment amount. As health insurance companies report, coverage quoted is not a guarantee of payment. You are ultimately responsible for all fees, if your insurance does not pay. I've found however that there is seldom a problem.
I'm a Preferred Provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. I also work with most major health insurance providers including Providence, ODS, PBH, Great West, Pacific Source, Value Options, and Aetna.
I work with MHN, Great West, Providence, Cigna, ODS, Pacific Source and others
You can pay with cash, checks or credit card.
If you are paying out of pocket, I want to make my services accessible to you. If we cannot work out a plan within your budget, I will be glad to refer you to agencies that do. My goal is to get you the help you need right away.
You may be interested in pre-paying for a number of sessions as another way to making our work together more affordable.
The cost of counseling is an investment in your well being. I am committed to doing what ever I possibly can to make it work well for you.
Ready to get to work? To set up an appointment call 503-224-3318 or email me