Mental Health Counseling for Oregonians
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from counseling. Many of the people we work with are functioning well by most measures — and still feel stuck, exhausted, or like something needs to shift. Counseling at Bendable is a good fit if you're navigating:
Persistent anxiety, worry, or overwhelm
Depression, low motivation, or a flatness that lingers
The aftermath of trauma or a difficult childhood
Grief, loss, or a major life transition — career, relationship, identity, parenthood
Relationship patterns you'd like to understand and change
Existential questions about meaning, purpose, or direction
A desire to deepen self-understanding even when nothing is obviously 'wrong'
If you're unsure whether counseling is the right next step, our free consultation is a low-pressure place to start.
An integrative approach to lasting change
Every person who comes to us brings a different history, a different nervous system, and a different vision of the life they want to build. Our therapists draw from a range of evidence-based modalities — integrating the right tools for you rather than fitting you into a single method.
Modalities we draw from
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
A well-researched approach for processing trauma and distressing memories so they no longer feel as charged in the present.
Somatic therapy
Body-based practices that address how stress, trauma, and emotion live in the nervous system, not just the mind.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Helps you understand the different 'parts' of yourself — the protector, the inner critic, the wounded younger self — and build a more compassionate relationship with each.
Existential therapy
Exploration of meaning, freedom, mortality, and authenticity for those grappling with the bigger questions life puts in front of them.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier relationships.
What to expect when you start with us
Free 45-minute consultation
A no-pressure call to understand what you're looking for and decide if we're the right fit. If we're not, we'll do our best to point you somewhere that is.
1
75-minute intake session
Your first full session is dedicated to your history, what brought you here, and what you'd like to be different. We co-create a loose roadmap together.
2
55-minute ongoing sessions
Typically weekly to start, in-person in Bend or via secure telehealth anywhere in Oregon.
3
Periodic check-ins
Every few months we step back together and ask: is this working? What's shifted? What needs to change?
4
Investment in your care
We believe in being transparent about cost so you can make an informed decision.
Ongoing sessions (55 minutes)
Initial intake (75 minutes)
EMDR sessions (75 minutes)
Sliding scale
A limited number of reduced-fee slots are available for clients experiencing financial hardship. Please reach out to inquire.
Insurance
We are a private-pay practice and do not currently accept insurance. Superbills are available on request for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement.
Payment methods
Credit card, HSA, and FSA accepted.
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