Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
16325 Boones Ferry Road, Suite 209Lake Oswego, OR 97035
What are your hours?
Douglas Counseling current hours: Monday and Friday– 9 am to 5 pm
How long are the sessions?
Initial sessions are 90 minutes long. Ongoing sessions are 60 minutes.
How much do the sessions cost?
The cost depends on the length of the session.
- 90-minute sessions are $220
- 60-minute sessions are $180
Do you take insurance?
We do not take insurance. Be aware that most insurance providers do not cover relationship or couples’ therapy, as they do not deem it a “medical necessity.”
Upon request, we can provide you a statement containing all necessary information for you to seek reimbursement from your insurance for service by an out-of-network provider. We cannot guarantee if, or how much, your insurance provider will reimburse.
How do I schedule a session?
Call Douglas Counseling at (503) 388-6611 to speak with me directly.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations without 48-hours notice will result in the client being charged the full fee of the session. The cancellation policy is here to protect your therapist’s and allow as many people to helped as possible.
Do you work with couples and individuals?
Yes, we work with couples and individuals.
Douglas Counseling is structured so that about half our clients are couples and half are individuals. While our specialty is helping couples and individual men, we do see quite a few individual women looking for a help with their relationship.
Do you give assignments or homework in between sessions?
Yes, we often give specific assignments and ask for feedback at the beginning of the following session. We believe doing targeted assignments helps my clients to get the maximum benefit from therapy.
What type/model of counseling do you use?
Therapists at Douglas Counseling use a combination of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Breif Therapy. Our therapists have advanced training in EFT, RLT, CBT, SFBT as well as several other modalities.
What type of therapists are you?
We have Licensed therapists whose licenses include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Are you married? Do you have a family of your own?
Yes, Greg has been married for over 14 years and has three young children. We understand the difficulties couples with young children face and really enjoy helping couples struggling with this challenging phase of life.
Isn’t it draining to listen to people’s problems all day long?
No.
While it is hard to listen to others struggling, we take great pride in the fact that others have trusted us with their life stories. Helping others overcome their struggles and find happiness within themselves, and in their relationships, keeps us energized and ready for the next challenge.
Can we have our sessions in-person?
Yes, we meet with clients in-person at the Lake Oswego office located off of Boones Ferry Rd. in the Lake Grove area.
Are you available for online sessions?
Yes, we meet with many clients online and use a secure telehealth platform for online meetings.
How long does couples counseling normally take?
While each couple is different most couples will see substantial benefits after just several sessions, with most couples attending between 12-14 sessions as a full course of couples counseling.
What’s the difference between couples counseling and affair recovery?
Couples counseling often deals with couples seeking to improve the way they relate to each other working on understanding unmet needs, relational patterns, and working on new ways of communication. Affair recovery is geared towards those couples dealing with a betrayal in their relationship and centers much more on understanding what led to the betrayal, how to build trust and safety, and making new agreements in the relationship.
Do you prefer to see clients in-person or online?
Our preference is usually meeting with clients in-person in the office setting. We believe there are many benefits to attending in-person sessions for most clients. Having said that, some clinicians prefer to meet with clients online and this can also be an effective medium for attending counseling sessions.
How often do you meet with your clients?
The frequency of sessions depends on many factors and can vary depending on the current state of the relationship and what the goals of counseling are. We make recommendations for frequency of meeting at the end of the initial appointment.
Will we attend all couples counseling appointments together or will we have individual counseling sessions as part of the couples counseling?
This depends. Often couples will remain together for meetings for the duration of their couples counseling. If we see a benefit in having individual sessions or working with individuals as part of a couple’s session this will be recommended by your therapist.
What should I think about before attending my first counseling session?
Gaining clarity on your goals for attending counseling, understanding what has kept you from moving forward, and thinking about how you may be contributing to the issues are all helpful areas to consider. Your therapist will guide you throughout the first session gaining knowledge about your history, relationship, goals, and level of motivation.
What should I expect out of my first appointment?
Your therapist will be seeking to give you feedback about the potential areas that need work as well as developing a plan for the therapy process. You will want to walk away from the first session with a confident feeling that your therapist understands your situation and feels like a good fit to help you make progress.