Choosing Your Adventures

Are you neurodivergent, creative, highly sensitive? Do you have difficulties finding/building/maintaining your niche, family of choice, career? How about navigating a new transition (gender, sexual orientation, relationship), needing more support, looking for new tools, or staying grounded, finding direction, and maintaining momentum?
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About

Supporting Your Adventures

Hello! I'm Linda, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting your journey towards mental well-being from the comfort of your own space in Oregon. With a rich educational background and specialized training, I am equipped to work with a diverse range of individuals, including those exploring neurodiversity, substance use, and gender transition. My Expertise Includes: * Substance Use: Whether you're interested in moderation or abstinence, I provide a non-judgmental space to explore your relationship with substances. * Neurodiversity Specialization: I tailor my approach to your learning style and preferences, finding strategies that work for you. * Transitions: With WPATH training, I offer sensitive and informed support through gender transitions. * ADHD and ASD: Accouting for differences in developmental paths and communication styles. * Post-Traumatic Stress: Helping you manage and work through your trauma amd adversities, including addressing microaggressions and discrimination/bias. * Disabilities: Assisting with the complexities of disclosing sensitive information about your disability status, gender, sexual orientation, etc. * Life Navigation: Whether it's career-related or day-to-day challenges, I'm here to help you navigate life more effectively. Personalized Approach: * Writing & Sensory/Movement-Based: From writing to sensory and movement-based methods, we'll find what resonates with you. * Relaxation & Humor: Techniques to relax and incorporate humor as a therapeutic tool. * Venting & Structured Activity: A safe space for expression and structured guidance. * Psychoeducation: Informative support to understand yourself and your experiences better. *Visual & Experiential Explorations: Creative and engaging methods to facilitate growth. Getting Started: Please use the link to my portal provided below. During this initial contact, kindly provide your insurance information or, if uninsured, your fee requirements. This will allow me to confirm that your sessions will be covered and address any financial considerations upfront. I look forward to working with you in a way that honors your individuality and empowers you to navigate life's challenges with confidence and skill.
Linda Schartman, M.A.
Licensed Professional Counselor

Services

Counseling Tailored to YOU

  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Career Counseling
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Transgender Issues
  • LGBTQIA+

Approaches

  • Narrative
  • CBT / DBT
  • Somatic
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Relational Therapy

Insurance Accepted

  • Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Western Oregon Advanced Health (WOAH)
  • CareOregon
  • Yamhill Community Care Organization
  • AllCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

Fees

  • Fees are based on insurance contracts.: $100 - $225