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PORTLAND · PRACTICE COMPARISON
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| Practice & services | Insurance & payment | Published fees | Appointments & next step |
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| Portland Mental Health & Wellness ↗ Published services include individual psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy, relationship therapy for couples and families, psychiatric services and medication management, group therapy, intensive outpatient programs, and behavioral medicine and wellness services. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Independent coverage | The insurance page lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon, Cigna, First Choice Health Network, Kaiser, CareOregon/Healthshare in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties, Trillium, Moda, Pacific Source and Providence. Not every provider accepts every plan. A Kaiser referral is required for medication management. Out-of-network billing is available for licensed clinicians only, with the full fee paid upfront. Workers' compensation insurance is not accepted. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | The insurance page offers sliding-scale fees for qualifying clients without listing a dollar amount. Ask the practice for the applicable clinician and service fee. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | The Portland service page describes telehealth across Oregon, with selected services also offered in person at the Portland and Salem clinics. Format depends on the service and clinician. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 The FAQ states that 15-minute phone consultations are not offered before an initial appointment. The initial appointment gives the patient and practitioner an opportunity to assess whether the match is appropriate. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Read the practice guide → |
| Portland Psychotherapy ↗ Therapy for adults, couples, adolescents and children. Listed specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ACT, mindfulness and LGBTQ+ counseling. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Independent coverage | The practice lists in-network contracts with PacificSource and Oregon Health Plan (Trillium and Open Card); other insurer participation is clinician-specific. It also describes out-of-network billing, private payment and sliding-scale services on request, and excludes Kaiser. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | Monica Metzler, LMFT's profile lists an average cost of $205–$255. That profile does not specify the session length for this amount. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | In-person therapy in Portland and online therapy throughout Oregon. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Free 15–20 minute phone consultation with a client care coordinator. The contact page offers a message form and phone/text contact. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Read the practice guide → |
| Portland Therapy Project ↗ The practice describes somatic, body-based therapy for Oregon Health Plan members, with a focus on queer and BIPOC communities. It also provides clinical training for interns. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Independent coverage | The client FAQ lists acceptance of Oregon Health Plan, Trillium and Care Oregon. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | Not confirmed; ask the practice directly. | The client information page describes in-person and online therapy. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Prospective clients can use the intake form on the official Clients page. The practice describes discussing concerns and goals in the first session. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Read the practice guide → |
| Restore Therapy ↗ The practice lists therapy for adults, children/adolescents and couples, a family clinic, and psychiatry consultations. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Independent coverage | The rates page lists PacificSource, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Moda, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield and Oregon Health Plan options including CareOregon/Health Share and Trillium. Specific plan/group restrictions are listed. Other insurance is out of network; superbills are offered. A credit card or HSA card on file is required; some other payment methods may be accepted. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | Published therapy fees, labeled updated June 15, 2025: initial evaluation $210/50 minutes; psychotherapy $190/50 minutes, $165/45 minutes or $140/30 minutes. The page also lists a $40 charge when Restore submits out-of-network claims for the client. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | The practice advertises in-person appointments in inner Southeast Portland and teletherapy. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 The new-patient page directs clients to a phone intake consultation with a Care Coordinator to discuss needs, services, appointment options and insurance. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Read the practice guide → |
| Willamette Health & Wellness ↗ Published services include individual, couples and family therapy; psychiatric evaluation and medication management; classes/groups and specialized mental health programs for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Independent coverage | Published networks include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon, First Choice, Moda, Pacific Source and Providence. CareOregon/Healthshare/OHP Bridge is limited to Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties; Trillium is explicitly excluded. Kaiser therapy does not require a referral, while medication management requires referral and authorization. Clinician-specific exceptions apply. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 | Not confirmed; ask the practice directly. | The practice describes office-based care in Portland and telehealth throughout Oregon. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 The therapy page directs new patients to an appointment request, followed by clinician matching and intake scheduling if the practice can offer a match. SourceChecked 2026-10-20 Read the practice guide → |
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