We are one of the few in person clinic servicing the unique social and emotional needs of Gifted Children and Adults in the state of Oregon.

The latest research in Neuroscience informs our work.

We are committed to lifelong learning so we can provide the best care possible.

Our founder is active in the Oregon State Legislature, Advocating for Gifted Education.

We have connections with over 30 clinicians in the Portland Metro and beyond so that clients have easy access to a wide variety of services.

We are 100% committed to the holistic care of the whole person. Mind, Body and Spirit.

Depending on your child’s age and presenting issue, you may be asked to participate in sessions with or without your child. If you would like updates on your child’s care we can schedule a parent session. During the parent session I will give you a comprehensive overview of our work, make suggestions to implement at home and answer questions.

Depending on your teen’s presenting issue, you may be asked to participate in sessions with or without your teen. If you would like updates on your teen’s care we can schedule a parent session. During the parent session you will be given a comprehensive overview of our work, make suggestions to implement at home and answer questions.

Our Waitlists operates on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that those who join the waitlist earliest are given priority when an opening becomes available.

Notification and Confirmation: If a spot becomes available, the next person on the waitlist is notified. They are given a period of 48 hours to confirm their interest and to secure their spot.

Balanced Counseling NW offers a range of services to meet clients’ individual needs. These include:

Child therapy

Family therapy

Parent Coaching

Gifted/2e Consulting

While we are not in-network with any insurance companies and are not on any insurance panels, many insurance plans provide out-of-network mental health coverage. For our clients that wish to use their insurance and have out-of-network coverage, we provide monthly statements that they can submit to their insurance companies for partial reimbursement.

If you are interested in using your insurance to cover a portion of the session fee, we recommend reaching out to your insurance company and asking them if they cover out-of-network mental health services, and if so, at what rate they reimburse.

Therapy can significantly enhance your child’s wellbeing. The results and recommendations often help your child in many areas of life. Additionally, therapy is an investment of your time and resources and can be a gift to your child to help unlock their potential and ability to thrive!

To support meaningful progress and therapeutic success, clients are expected to attend sessions weekly at the beginning of treatment. As progress is made and treatment goals are achieved, sessions may transition to a bi-weekly schedule.

When both the therapist and client determine that therapy goals have been met, treatment will move into the termination phase. During this time, the focus shifts to consolidating skills, reviewing progress, and preparing for the conclusion of therapy. Clients are welcome to return in the future for additional support, consultation, or a therapeutic “tune-up” as needed.