Skip Shewell

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. I am a licensed professional therapist practicing clinical psychotherapy for over 15 years. I received my master's degree in Psychology at Antioch University Seattle in 2008. I have extensive experience and training in counseling individuals, couples, and families in a wide variety settings such as primary care clinics, community mental health treatment centers, and major healthcare facilities. THERAPUTIC MODALITIES AND APPROACH Your care and well-being remains at the heart of our journey. My practice is based on providing a trusting and non-judgmental safe space for us to work towards your unique and personal goals. I believe therapy is a meaningful, collaborative, and intentional process. I work from a trauma-informed, social justice, and culturally competent framework. I use an integrated psychodynamic therapeutic model, including client-centered and humanistic approaches to care. I may use techniques such as ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), somatic mindfulness-based CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), and Narrative therapy among others when appropriate. I am an active and engaged therapist, meaning I will not only be providing a compassionate and active listening space, but may also engage in counsel, coach in skill development, or teach new ways to approach relationships, reduce painful feelings, or heal from difficult experiences. I may also provide relevant resources and advise on next steps on how to work through challenging or difficult issues and feelings as they arise. Together, we will work toward your goals in the best way that is suited for your specific needs. SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES -Specialized affirming care for Non-Binary, Transgender, Queer clients -Health at Every Size & Body-Positive-Informed care -Child and parenting issues -Complex family and couples relationship issues -Career coaching and counseling -Loss and Grief -Anxiety and Depression -Trauma Informed care for Acute and Post Traumatic Stress -ADHD assessment and treatment for adults I provide both VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON counseling services. INSURANCE, LICENSURE, & FEES: I am an In-Network provider for: -PacificSource Health Plans -Kaiser Permanente Northwest in the states of Oregon and Washington. I can provide you with a superbill if needed for other Out-of-Network insurance providers. I hold several time slots available for clients who may need a discount rate due to financial hardship. I am licensed in both states of WASHINGTON, and OREGON and provide a free 15 minute meet and greet phone consult. I mainly offer virtual and phone counseling for a wide array of issues and encourage you to reach out to see if we may be a good fit. Please feel free to either schedule a consult through the client portal or by calling 503-345-6594. OR State License # C3820 WA State License # LH 60712235 Individual Assessment: $185- $200 Individual Therapy: $165-$185 As of January 1, 2022 if you are uninsured or don’t plan to use your health insurance, you have a right to a Good Faith Estimate from your health care providers. A Good Faith Estimate is not a bill but does include an estimate of expected charges. You can ask your provider for a Good Faith Estimate prior to scheduling your service. If you receive a bill that is $400 or more than the Good Faith Estimate, you may be eligible to dispute these charges. Be sure to save a copy of your Good Faith Estimate. For more information, please visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.