Services

Mental Health Counseling

I provide teletherapy sessions for individuals in Oregon and Washington.

Mental health counseling is a great way for you to gain coping tools, enhance your communication skills, build better relationships, and navigate your life in a way that feels more aligned with your values and who you want to be.

Distance counseling allows you to get therapy from the comfort of your home or perhaps on your lunch break--wherever is safe, comfortable, and private for you.

Contact me today to book your first appointment and get started.

I expect to begin my maternity leave on June 14, 2024. That means that my last day in the office is June 13, 2024. Because of this, I am not taking on any new clients until after my maternity leave.

 

During maternity leave, I will not be available for any sort of contact. However, if you should need me for any administrative issues, I plan to be reachable via email beginning September 9, 2024. At that time, I also plan to open up my calendar for clients to begin scheduling again on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

After maternity leave, I am hoping to return to the office and resume seeing clients beginning October 7, 2024. Please note that my schedule availability may look different than before and there is no guarantee of an appointment slot.

 

Due to the unpredictable nature of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and recovery any of the dates and plans listed above may change without much warning.

 

You are welcome to ask me any questions about this process between now and my last planned day in the office, June 13.

Areas I work in include:

Adjustment disorder

Anxiety

Boundaries

Codependency

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Family conflict

Grief

Interpersonal issues

Life transitions

Loss

Parenting

Perfectionism

Personal Growth

Relationships

Religious and spiritual trauma and abuse

Self-care

Self-compassion

Self-esteem

Spirituality

Stress

Savannah Torkelsen Counseling will not be a good fit for you if: 

FAQ

WHAT ARE YOUR FEES?

Fees are $120 per 50-minute session. I work on an out-of-pocket basis, and I accept credit and debit cards. I do have a limited amount of reduced-rate slots available; sign up and schedule an appointment with me via Open Path if you are in need of a reduced rate. 

WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER THERAPY?

I do not accept insurance; however, upon request, I can provide you with a receipt, statement, or superbill that you can submit to your insurance company. You may contact your insurance company to inquire about your “out-of-network” therapy benefits and learn about how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement.

WHO DO YOU SERVE?

I serve Oregon and Washington residents that are 18 years old and older.

WHAT IS THE FIRST SESSION LIKE?

The first session is spent reviewing my approach, fees and policies, consent forms, confidentiality, intake paperwork (including your general history), the reasons you sought counseling, your goals, and any questions or concerns you have.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THERAPY?

Counseling sessions generally will consist of exploring and reflecting on your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors; learning how to regulate and respond to feelings; identifying patterns; connecting the dots between your past and current experiences; clarifying values to be able to make choices with integrity; and practicing new and different ways of relating to oneself and others.

Sessions are spent discussing whatever it is that you feel it is important to discuss that day. Typically, we would explore what problems you are noticing in your life, any emotions you are feeling/thoughts you are having/physical responses you are experiencing, what the potential root of those problems might be, and how they all may be interconnected.

HOW LONG WILL THE PROCESS TAKE?

How long you will want to be in therapy is dependent on many factors including how frequently we have sessions together, the work you put in both within and outside of sessions, the severity of what you are currently experiencing, and a variety of other things. The nature of therapy is that symptoms may worsen before improving, fail to improve at all, or just continue to worsen. Ultimately, there is no guarantee of any particular result, outcome, or timeline for anyone. That said, my commitment is that I will walk alongside you as we aim to figure out what works for you, together.

DO YOU PROVIDE IN-PERSON SESSIONS?

At this point, I only provide telehealth services (also known as teletherapy, online therapy, and distance counseling).

Good Faith Estimate

A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is available upon scheduling or upon request.

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