Grief, Parenting, Marital & Premarital, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Oregon

9 years in practice

Ages served: 11-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Tessa accepts 23 insurers

Aetna

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

United Healthcare | Optum

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Carelon

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare OR

Moda Health

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Tessa

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 9 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and couples through life’s most challenging moments. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and mindfulness-based healing. My approach is person-centered, allowing you to guide the pace while I offer evidence-informed interventions that help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and goals in a safe, supportive space.

I earned my master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based work to support emotional growth and resilience. I am also trained in EMDR to help clients process trauma and move toward lasting healing.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you do not have to walk this journey alone. Together, we will explore the parts of your story that need attention, compassion, and clarity. I will meet you with warmth and encouragement as you take meaningful steps toward becoming the healthiest version of yourself.

"As an experienced counselor, I strive to bring an authentic presence to every session, enabling clients to connect and share the most vulnerable aspects of themselves."

Get to know Tessa

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a counselor after experiencing a traumatic event in childhood and receiving counseling for the first time. That counselor made a massive difference in my ability to cope with a difficult situation, and I knew that I wanted to make that kind of difference in other people's lives.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work well with teens and young adults who are starting to explore adulthood. I work well with couples from various backgrounds. I have done good work with women who are parenting and men who are struggling with anxiety.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

The relationship is the key to positive change. My focus on relationship building will support them more than any intervention I could teach.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Relationship building. They can expect me to give them space to bring important topics into the session. If they are struggling to know what to talk about, I will start bringing in coping skills for them to consider.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

As a parent and wife, I value family and relationships, as they are vital to optimal functioning. I also value people trusting their intuition and knowing what is best for them.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

By listening to what clients want and need. I trust they know themselves the best.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Parenting, Marital & Premarital, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, School Issues, Family Conflict, Chronic Illness/Pain, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Career Counseling, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Thinking Disorders, Social Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Neurodiversity, Mood Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Caregivers, Relationships, Life Transition, Sleep / Insomnia, ADHD, Autism, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Domestic Abuse, Military / Veteran

ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychotherapy, Family / Marital, Any / Eclectic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational, Play Therapy