1.Black Therapist & Company, LLC, LCSWVerified
(503) 628-9452
Beaverton, OR
Addiction · Alcohol Use · Anxiety
blacktherapistandcompanypdx.com · orcounselors.com/provider/black-therapist-company-llc
In-network: Kaiser
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Oregon Therapists Who Accept Kaiser Permanente
Find Oregon therapists who accept Kaiser Permanente.
Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are commonly utilized.
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47 providers found
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- $200–$275 per session
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- OHP: CareOregon, Open Card, Canopy EAP, Kaiser Permanente +7 more
Angela Kronenberg
Accepts Kaiser PermanenteGretchen Leuthy
Accepts Kaiser Permanente- Fee
- $125–$175 per session
- In-network
- OHP: Trillium, Open Card, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield +6 more
Codie Wilson
Accepts Kaiser Permanente- In-network
- OHP: CareOregon, IHN-CCO, Trillium and 1 more, PacificSource, Aetna +10 more
Linda Berlingen
Accepts Kaiser Permanente- Fee
- $180–$199 per session
- In-network
- OHP: PacificSource, Trillium, Open Card, Anthem, Blue Cross +13 more
Carmen Calvert Supervisor
Accepts Kaiser Permanente- Fee
- $60–$200 per session
- In-network
- Aetna, BCBS Blue Card, Blue Cross +10 more
Abby Goldsby
Accepts Kaiser PermanenteAccepting Verified
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- $170–$190 per session
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- UnitedHealthcare UHC / UBH, Aetna, BCBS +2 more
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- $200–$200 per session
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- Aetna, First Choice Health / FCH, Kaiser Permanente +7 more
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Kaiser Permanente & therapy in Oregon, key facts
Researched data on this topic, every figure links to its source.
Oregon
Kaiser Permanente Northwest cares for 610,414 medical and 284,554 dental members in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Kaiser Permanente).
Source: Kaiser Permanente — Our Impact in the Northwest (2025)Oregon
Kaiser is an integrated HMO: members access mental health care through Kaiser providers and don't need a referral. You don't need a referral to use Kaiser's self-referral line at 1-855-632-8280 (Kaiser Permanente).
Source: Kaiser Permanente — Mental Health Services (2025)Oregon
For nonurgent mental health or addiction concerns, Kaiser assesses your needs and offers a phone, video, or in-person appointment with a mental health and addiction medicine specialist (Kaiser Permanente).
Source: Kaiser Permanente — Mental Health Services (2025)U.S.
In October 2024, nearly 2,400 Kaiser mental health professionals (psychologists, social workers, therapists) in Southern California began an open-ended strike over staffing and patient access (NUHW).
Source: National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) (2024)Oregon
In October 2025, ~4,000 Oregon/SW Washington Kaiser workers (OFNHP) — including mental health therapists — joined a 5-day national strike of about 45,000 Kaiser workers; a tentative deal was reached in March 2026 (The Lund Report).
Source: The Lund Report (2025)Oregon
Under federal and Oregon parity rules, plans must apply comparable co-pays and rules to mental health/substance use care, with no visit limit on outpatient MH/SUD care if none applies to physical health (Oregon DFR).
Source: Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (2025)Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.
Can I see an out-of-network therapist with Kaiser?
Standard Kaiser HMO plans require you to see Kaiser-employed providers — out-of-network mental health is generally not covered except in emergency or crisis cases. Kaiser PPO plans (Kaiser Added Choice / Kaiser PPO) do offer out-of-network coverage, typically with higher copays.
Do Kaiser therapists do EMDR or just CBT?
Kaiser's in-house mental health teams primarily use brief CBT, behavioral activation, and ACT — typically delivered in 4–8 session blocks. EMDR, IFS, and longer-term work are sometimes available but limited. If you want a specific modality (EMDR, somatic, deep psychodynamic), many Kaiser members go out-of-network using their PPO plan or pay privately. This directory lists specialists in every modality if Kaiser's in-house options don't fit.
How do I get a referral for therapy with Kaiser?
You don't need a referral for Kaiser mental health — call the Kaiser mental health line directly (number on your card) or use kp.org. They'll do an intake assessment and route you to the right team (individual therapy, group, psychiatry). If you want a specific therapist or specialty, you can request it during intake but availability varies. Wait times for Kaiser intake are typically 1–3 weeks; first session is often 2–6 weeks out.
Are Kaiser PPO and HMO different for mental health?
Significantly. Kaiser HMO (the standard plan) restricts you to Kaiser-employed providers. Kaiser PPO (Added Choice) lets you see any therapist and reimburses out-of-network, similar to commercial insurance — usually 60–80% after deductible. If you have HMO and want a specific outside provider, you can sometimes get a single-case authorization, but it's rare. Check your card for "PPO" or "HMO" to know which path applies.
Can I use Kaiser for couples therapy?
Kaiser's in-house couples programs are limited and typically short-term (4–8 sessions). For longer or more specialized couples work (Gottman, EFT, PACT), most Kaiser members either: pay privately, use Kaiser PPO out-of-network benefits, or have one partner identified as the client with a covered diagnosis. Couples therapy as a standalone service is rarely covered by any insurance — Kaiser is no exception.
How does Kaiser telehealth therapy work?
Kaiser delivers most non-crisis mental health via telehealth (kp.org video) by default, especially since 2020. Quality of telehealth therapy is comparable to in-person for most issues. If you specifically prefer in-person, you can request it during Kaiser intake but may have longer waits.
Is telehealth available for Kaiser Permanente in Oregon?
This enables clients across the state to access therapy from the comfort of their own homes.
Do Oregon Kaiser Permanente therapists offer sliding scale fees?
This can make therapy more affordable for clients with varying financial situations.