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14 articles tagged with Oregon counseling.
What is a psychiatrist? A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Psychiatrists may use medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle recommendations, care coordination, or a combination of approaches. Common conditions they treat include anxiety disorders…
Pia Quimson-Guevarra, Psychiatrist··3 min read
The Oregon Health Authority Certificate of Approval (COA) is the foundational license for substance use disorder treatment programs in Oregon. Without it, you cannot legally operate, bill Oregon Health Plan, credential with CCOs, or — for most commercial payers — contract for SUD services. Getting it requires a…
Saint Health Group··7 min read
Most people who ask about opening a methadone clinic in Oregon are surprised by the same thing: how many separate regulatory bodies have to say yes before a single patient can be admitted. This is not a process where you get one approval and open. It is a process where federal, state, and accreditation requirements…
Saint Health Group··6 min read
Revenue Cycle Management·billing
Revenue cycle management in behavioral health is more complex than most clinical operators expect—and more consequential than most administrative teams are positioned to manage effectively. The combination of behavioral health-specific billing codes, level-of-care authorization requirements, utilization management…
Saint Health Group··7 min read
private practice·Therapy Practice
The transition from solo private practice to a small group is the single least-discussed stage of behavioral health practice ownership. The clinical training prepares you for the work. The business literature is built for either lifestyle solo practice or 100-clinician multi-state platforms. The…
Saint Health··8 min read
mental health·highly sensitive person
Calling all deep feelers—this one is for you. You may have found this page because you have wondered: Why do I feel everything so deeply?Why do I get overwhelmed more easily than other people?Am I “too sensitive”? If you’ve asked yourself these questions (or ones like them), you’re not alone. Many highly sensitive…
Grace Mavromatis··3 min read
Finding a Therapist·Mental Health Professional
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Many people wonder: How do I find the right therapist? Does the type of therapy matter? What if I pick the wrong one? You might see terms like EMDR, CBT, or IFS and wonder which approach is “best.” While finding a therapist whose approach aligns with your goals is important…
Grace Mavromatis··3 min read
Clinical Supervision·LPC Licensure
Choosing a clinical supervisor is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make as an LPC associate. You'll spend thousands of hours working toward licensure, and a significant portion of that journey will be shaped by the person sitting across from you in supervision. The relationship matters — not just what…
Peter H Addy··5 min read
administrative hostility·AI in therapy
The contemporary mental health ecosystem is currently navigating a period of profound structural disruption, characterized by the aggressive entry of multi-billion-dollar technology intermediaries that position themselves as the "digital front door" to care. While platforms such as Zocdoc, Psychology Today, and…
FAQ·
A State Above the National Average, For Decades Oregon's suicide rate has exceeded the national average every year since at least 2000. In 2023, Oregon recorded 19.4 suicide deaths per 100,000 people : compared to the national average of 14.1 per 100,000 ( OHA Suicide Prevention Program , American Foundation for…
private practice·Therapy Practice
Most solo and small-group behavioral health practices in Oregon make the same five licensing mistakes — not because they don't care, but because the licensing landscape was built for clinical individuals first and businesses second. The moment a clinician adds a second therapist, an associate-level supervisee, an…
Saint Health··6 min read
When COVID-19 forced therapy behind screens, nobody expected it to transform the profession permanently. Three years later, telehealth has become Oregon's most powerful tool for bridging the access gap, but it comes with real limitations that we need to talk about honestly. The Data: Telehealth Works Research…
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