Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Portland
Health Allies Counseling is a group practice dedicated to providing inclusive, trauma-informed mental health care for individuals across Oregon. Founded by Tiffany Kettermann, a licensed counselor with expertise in trauma and narcissistic abuse recovery, our team of diverse therapists specializes in addressing complex issues such as chronic illness, domestic violence, LGBTQIA2S+ support, and gender-affirming care. We integrate holistic approaches that recognize the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul while prioritizing cultural competence and social justice. Our clinicians offer both teletherapy and in-person sessions in Portland, accepting Medicaid and major insurance plans to ensure accessible care.With specialized training in evidence-based modalities like CBT and mindfulness, our practice combines clinical expertise with lived experience to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and identity exploration. We maintain rigorous ethical standards through continuous professional development and collaboration with medical providers to deliver comprehensive, client-centered treatment plans. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through Good Faith Estimates for services and flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse client needs.
Services
Trauma Counseling
LGBTQIA2S+ Support
Chronic Illness Therapy
Domestic Violence Recovery
Narcissistic Abuse Counseling
Sex Therapy
Gender Identity Exploration
Grief and Loss Processing
Anxiety Management
Couples Counseling
Highlights and features
- Immediate openings for Medicaid recipients and cash-pay clients
- Hybrid teletherapy and in-person services available statewide
- Specialized LGBTQIA2S+ and trans-affirming care providers
- Trauma-informed clinicians with niche expertise in narcissistic abuse
- Holistic treatment integrating mind-body-soul wellness approaches
Services
Trauma Counseling
Specialized therapy for trauma survivors using evidence-based approaches including EMDR and somatic techniques. Our clinicians address PTSD symptoms from domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, and complex trauma while incorporating mind-body healing strategies. Treatment plans emphasize safety, empowerment, and rebuilding trust through personalized therapeutic relationships.
LGBTQIA2S+ Support
Comprehensive mental health services for sexual and gender minorities with trans-affirming providers. We address discrimination impacts, identity exploration, coming-out processes, and relationship dynamics using gender-expansive frameworks. Our practice includes multiple LGBTQIA2S+ identified therapists offering both individual and couples counseling with cultural competence.
Chronic Illness Therapy
Integrated care for individuals managing chronic conditions like autoimmune disorders and chronic pain. Our approach combines stress reduction techniques with practical coping strategies to improve quality of life. Therapists collaborate with medical teams to address emotional impacts of long-term health challenges while building supportive community connections.
Narcissistic Abuse Counseling
Specialized support for survivors of narcissistic and sociopathic abuse patterns. Services include boundary-setting training, no-contact implementation guidance, and intergenerational trauma breaking. Founding therapist Tiffany Kettermann combines personal experience with professional expertise to address recovery from both intimate and workplace narcissistic abuse scenarios.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible statewide through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Available for new and existing clients across Oregon, this service maintains clinical rigor while offering flexibility for clients with mobility challenges or rural locations. Telehealth appointments follow the same evidence-based protocols as in-person sessions.
People
Tiffany Kettermann
Director and Clinical Supervisor
Founder of Health Allies Counseling with over 15 years of experience in trauma recovery and narcissistic abuse counseling. Specializes in integrating holistic approaches with evidence-based practices while maintaining anti-racist, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming frameworks. Provides clinical supervision and professional training on narcissistic abuse patterns.
Kelsey Acosta
Professional Counselor Associate
Trauma specialist supporting survivors of domestic violence and PTSD with immediate Medicaid-accepting availability. Utilizes strengths-based approaches to address women's issues and stress management while maintaining trauma-informed care principles in every session.
Sara Ramirez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Provides trauma-focused therapy with expertise in religious trauma recovery and gender identity exploration. Accepts Oregon Medicaid clients while specializing in culturally responsive care for diverse populations through a social justice lens.
Ash Wyatt-Hernandez
Professional Counselor Associate
BIPOC trauma specialist offering identity-affirming care for LGBTQIA2S+ clients. Combines attachment theory with cultural competence to address anxiety and PTSD while accepting multiple insurance plans including Aetna and BCBS.
Simeon Kulp
Licensed Professional Counselor
Experienced trauma therapist addressing PTSD, religious trauma, and relationship challenges. Offers cash-pay sessions with expertise in anger management techniques and evidence-based interventions for clients seeking structured therapeutic approaches.
Questions
Do you offer teletherapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth therapy for Oregon residents through encrypted video platforms, maintaining the same clinical standards as in-person sessions.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Oregon Medicaid (Healthshare/CareOregon, Trillium, Columbia Pacific, Jackson Care Connect, Open card), Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Kaiser, and Providence plans.
Are your therapists LGBTQIA2S+ affirming?
All our clinicians provide trans-affirming care with multiple LGBTQIA2S+ identified therapists available for gender-expansive, queer, and questioning clients.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Many therapists have immediate openings for new clients, particularly Medicaid recipients and cash-pay patients seeking trauma-informed or chronic illness counseling.
Do you offer sliding-scale fees?
We provide cash-pay options with flexible pricing and accept Medicaid to ensure accessible mental health care for underserved populations.
What mental health specialties do you offer?
Our clinicians specialize in trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, chronic illness, domestic violence, gender identity exploration, and anxiety/depression treatment using evidence-based modalities.
