In-Person in Portland, OR 97221
Online in Oregon
I first heard about TherapyTribe when I started my private practice of counseling and psychotherapy in March of 2022. I really enjoyed being part of the TT community and the people who found me through it were some of my most diverse clients.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: See Practice Description
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180
- Accepts Insurance
- Credentialed with a dozen insurance providers, including CareOregon
Education & Credentials
Catherine Saunders LPC
- Female
- License # C5999
- Licensed in Oregon
- Practicing Since 1997
Education: MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University, 1997
BA in French from University of Michigan and Université de Paris III, Sorbonne
Catherine Saunders Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Portland, OR 97221
- Available Online for residents of Oregon
- Online Therapy Details: We send a secure Zoom link 24 hours prior to all Telehealth sessions.
I prefer to work with clients in person. My office is beautiful and pleasant and is supplied through my alliance with Mindful Therapy Group with whom I contract for my location and administrative services. I love my work helping diverse clients by age (any age is ok with me), and by all other social preferences and assignments. My foundation in therapy is in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and my most common work modality is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Most important, I base all my work on the Therapeutic Relationship between each client and myself. That relationship begins with our first contact, and takes off energetically with our first meeting, even if that meeting has to be over Telehealth. For me, working with you is a dynamic collaboration where it feels to me like there is an invisible gyro between us that energetically feeds the work I do to help you create strategies, solve problems, and trust your natural healing process. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.