Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Portland
Tever Nickerson MS MFT NCC is a Portland-based mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals and couples. Founded in 2013, our team of licensed counselors specializes in evidence-based approaches including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR. We prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental spaces where clients can explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions. Our practice combines clinical expertise with personalized attention to help clients build resilience and meaningful connections.We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week. As an approved clinical supervisor in Oregon, we also provide professional development opportunities for emerging therapists. Our commitment to ethical practice is guided by the American Counseling Association and Oregon Board of Counselors and Therapists standards.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Clinical Supervision
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Relationship Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Insurance-Friendly Care
Clinical Training
Emotional Support
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Specialized in EFT, IFS, and EMDR therapeutic approaches
- Experienced team with advanced clinical training
- Accepts multiple major insurance providers
- Offers both in-person and telehealth appointments
- Provides clinical supervision for emerging therapists
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Oregon)
- Nationally Certified Counselor
- International Centre for Excellence in Emotion-Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
- Oregon Community for Emotion-Focused Therapy (OCEFT)
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective therapy approaches
Supportive environment
Professional expertise
Flexible scheduling
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients receive dedicated support for stress management, grief, and relationship challenges. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to help clients achieve emotional wellness and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Specialized couples counseling focuses on improving communication and emotional connection. Using Emotion-Focused Therapy, we help partners break negative patterns and build stronger relationships. Sessions address conflict resolution and creating secure attachments through structured therapeutic interventions.
Clinical Supervision
Approved clinical supervision programs prepare counselors for Oregon licensure. We offer individual and group supervision with experienced professionals. Our integrative approach develops clinical competency while supporting practitioners' professional growth and self-efficacy in mental health practice.
Telehealth Sessions
Virtual counseling options provide flexible access to mental health care. Our secure telehealth platform maintains therapeutic effectiveness while offering convenience. This service expands accessibility for clients seeking therapy from remote locations or with scheduling constraints.
Insurance-Friendly Care
We work with major insurance providers including Providence and Regence Blue Cross. Our billing process simplifies insurance claims for individual therapy. For couples counseling, we provide transparent out-of-pocket pricing while assisting clients with potential out-of-network reimbursement options.
People
Tever Nickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tever Nickerson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in Emotion-Focused Therapy. Specializing in relationship dynamics and individual mental health, they bring over a decade of experience to Tever Nickerson MS MFT NCC. Their integrative approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR for individual and couples counseling. Our evidence-based approaches address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Providence, Regence BCBS, Aetna, and PacificSource for individual therapy. Couples counseling is out-of-pocket as most insurers don't cover relationship therapy.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, we offer secure virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
What are your counseling rates?
Individual sessions are $150. Clinical supervision ranges from $50–150. We offer free 15-minute consultations to help determine if our services meet your needs.
