Willamette Wellness Center

Willamette Wellness Center Willamette Wellness Center's mission is to foster healing and resilience through trauma-informed online mental health counseling across Oregon and Washington.

Willamette Wellness Center is a local mental health group serving clients throughout Oregon and Washington and specializing in trauma informed mental health sessions for everyone! Our team of experienced therapists provide you with the option to see a therapist from the comfort of your own home through HIPAA-compliant video counseling. Our commitment to trauma-informed care ensures that every interaction is a safe space for sharing and growth. Together, we strive to break down barriers, build community, and promote holistic mental wellness.

Meet Clarisse McLeod, AMFT โ€” a couples therapist who blends IFS, mindfulness, and humor to help partners move from confl...
12/11/2025

Meet Clarisse McLeod, AMFT โ€” a couples therapist who blends IFS, mindfulness, and humor to help partners move from conflict to connection.

If your relationship feels stuck in old patterns, Clarisse offers a compassionate, grounded path forward.

In-person in Milwaukie + telehealth in OR & WA.

๐‹๐š๐ง๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ โ€” ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ'๐ซ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐‹๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž. ๐–๐ž'๐ซ๐ž ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ. Even with Oregon Medicaid CCO PacificSource Comm...
12/09/2025

๐‹๐š๐ง๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ โ€” ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ'๐ซ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐‹๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž. ๐–๐ž'๐ซ๐ž ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ.
Even with Oregon Medicaid CCO PacificSource Community Solutions pulling out of Lane County and Trillium taking over, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ.

Willamette Wellness Center is in network with and has immediate openings for clients with OHP/Medicaid Trillium AND OHP/Medicaid PacificSource Community Solutions plans.
At WWC, trauma-informed care isn't a buzzword โ€” it's the foundation of everything we do. We create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where every client feels heard, valued, and empowered.

With ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ+ ๐›๐จ๐š๐ซ๐-๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐ž๐, ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ'๐ฌ-๐ฅ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ, we provide compassionate therapy across Oregon and Washington โ€” ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ž or ๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง in our newly remodeled Milwaukie, Oregon office.

Our team completes ๐š๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š training annually, including EMDR and IFS, to support deep, evidence-based healing. We were honored to be ๐Ÿ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ง for excellence in trauma-informed care.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ง๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ž. ๐–๐ž'๐ซ๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ซ๐ž.
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Today the Willamette Wellness Center team had the privilege of volunteering at the Oregon Food Bankโ€™s Northeast Emergenc...
12/07/2025

Today the Willamette Wellness Center team had the privilege of volunteering at the Oregon Food Bankโ€™s Northeast Emergency Food Program. ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽ
Our volunteer coordinator, Jon, shared that together today we helped serve 339 familiesโ€”and we were humbled to learn that over 60% of the households served were some of Oregon's most vulnerable population, our seniors. ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿง“

Thanks to the generosity of our staff and clients during our WWC Food Drive, we were also able to donate 155 pounds of food directly to the program. ๐Ÿฅซ๐Ÿ’ช Weโ€™re incredibly proud to support our community and grateful for the chance to listen to stories, hand out food, and simply be a friend.

A highlight of the day was seeing that someone had donated fresh flowersโ€”๐ŸŒปโ€”which brought big smiles to everyoneโ€™s faces. We also learned that Trader Joeโ€™s donates a huge amount of food, including specialty items like brie cheese! ๐Ÿง€โœจ Their contributions make an enormous difference for local families.

WWC encourages everyone to consider signing up for a volunteer shiftโ€”it will truly make your day to spend it helping others. โค๏ธ There are many ways to support the Oregon Food Bank, including financial contributions, volunteering, or dropping off much-needed food donations. If youโ€™d like to get involved, you can sign up here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer

WWC will see you there! ๐Ÿ’›

The holidays aren't "the most wonderful time of the year" for everyone โ€” and if family gatherings feel more stressful th...
11/25/2025

The holidays aren't "the most wonderful time of the year" for everyone โ€” and if family gatherings feel more stressful than joyful, you're not alone. ๐Ÿ’›

At Willamette Wellness Center, our therapists know how complicated holiday dynamics can be. From perfection pressure to repeating toxic patterns, family interactions can bring up old wounds fast.

That's why we put together a therapist-approved list of Holiday Survival Strategies to help you stay grounded, protect your energy, and choose your peace this season.

Here's a peek at what's inside:
โœจ Setting realistic expectations
โœจ Preparing coping tools before you need them
โœจ Delegating and embracing the "F-It Rule"
โœจ Changing traditions to fit your needs
โœจ Creating and practicing healthy boundaries
โœจ Bringing a "crisis buddy" + exit plan
โœจ Talking it out afterward with someone safe

You deserve a holiday that feels supportive โ€” not draining.
And rememberโ€ฆ therapists have dysfunctional families too (which is exactly how this list was born ๐Ÿคญ).

At ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, we believe mental health care should be accessible to everyone โ€” not a privilege. ๐Ÿ’™We're ...
11/21/2025

At ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, we believe mental health care should be accessible to everyone โ€” not a privilege. ๐Ÿ’™

We're proud to accept ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ฌ to make starting therapy easier and more affordable for our clients across Oregon.

๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐œ๐š๐ข๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ฌ (๐Ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง):
Open Card
Health Share
Jackson Care Connect
Columbia Pacific
Trillium
Pacific Source Community Solutions

๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ฌ:
Aetna
BCBS Regence
Kaiser of Oregon (we do not take Kaiser of Washington)
MODA
Providence
Optum / United

๐ŸŒฟ At this time, we cannot take Medicare or Washington Medicaid clients.

Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, grief, or personal growth โ€” our trauma-informed clinicians are here to help.

Meet WWC therapist Carmen Schwisow (she/her) โ€” a Portland-born clinician who has a special place in her heart for misfit...
11/20/2025

Meet WWC therapist Carmen Schwisow (she/her) โ€” a Portland-born clinician who has a special place in her heart for misfits, creatives, neurodivergent folks, and anyone who's ever felt "different." ๐Ÿ’›

Carmen's path to becoming a therapist wasn't linear (and that's exactly what makes her so good at what she does). She blends real-life experience, deep compassion, and a grounded approach to help adults in the greater Portland area find clarity, belonging, and a little more ease in their days.

๐ŸŒฟ Read Carmen's full story in the comments.

11/19/2025

At Willamette Wellness Center, we believe healing extends beyond therapy โ€” it begins with connection, compassion, and community.

This November and December, WWC is dedicating the season to giving back. Our team is pairing with the West Linn Food Bank: https://www.facebook.com/Westlinnfoodpantry/ by hosting a food bank drive at our office and dropping donated food at West Linn Food Bank.

As a mental health organization, we know that wellness starts with having your basic needs met โ€” including access to food, safety, and support. Feeding and caring for our community is part of how we live our mission: to make healing accessible to everyone. ๐Ÿ’š

Food banks are experiencing record need this year, and the following items make a big difference: ๐Ÿฅซ Canned chicken, tuna, and beans ๐Ÿš Pasta, rice, cereal, and peanut butter ๐ŸŽ Canned fruits and vegetables (low-sodium or packed in juice) ๐Ÿฒ Canned soups, stews, and chili ๐Ÿง‚ Cooking basics like vegetable oil, flour, sugar, salt, spices, and powdered milk

Many boxed foods call for added ingredients that families may not have, so cooking oil and powdered milk are especially appreciated. ๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Fred Meyer's Kroger Brand offers powdered milk (3 ร— 3.2 oz pouches for $3.99) and vegetable oil (32 fl oz for $2.99 pictured here) โ€” small, affordable ways to make a big impact.

As we reflect on all we're thankful for this season โ€” our clients, clinicians, and community โ€” we're proud to stand together in service. ๐Ÿ’› Because when one person heals, it ripples outward โ€” feeding hope, connection, and care for all. ๐ŸŒฟ

Invisible illness is real. The grief is real. The exhaustion is real. And the emotional toll? Even heavier than most peo...
11/18/2025

Invisible illness is real.
The grief is real.
The exhaustion is real.

And the emotional toll? Even heavier than most people know.

This article, by WWC therapist Rose Walker, breaks down what chronic illness feels like from the inside โ€” and why support matters so much. Check the comments for the link.

If you're navigating this too, drop a ๐Ÿ’š so others know they're not alone.

๐Ÿ“ In-person therapy in Milwaukie, OR ๐Ÿ“ Telehealth across Oregon & Washington

Meet Paxton Wilkinson, one of our trauma-informed therapists who specializes in supporting teens, young adults, and adul...
11/17/2025

Meet Paxton Wilkinson, one of our trauma-informed therapists who specializes in supporting teens, young adults, and adults through some of life's most overwhelming moments.

Paxton brings a rare mix of compassion, lived experience, and grounded presence. Teens love working with her โ€” she listens deeply, moves at their pace, and builds trust with warmth, consistency, and (sometimes!) a quick game of Uno.

She offers in-person sessions in Milwaukie and telehealth across Oregon, and is accepting new clients. ๐Ÿ’š

Check the comments for the link to Paxton's full spotlight.

โœจ Healing is an art โ€” and we never stop learning how to do it better.At ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, our therapists compl...
11/14/2025

โœจ Healing is an art โ€” and we never stop learning how to do it better.
At ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, our therapists complete advanced trauma trainings, including ๐„๐Œ๐ƒ๐‘ (๐„๐ฒ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ) with ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐„๐Œ๐ƒ๐‘. ๐ŸŒฟ

This specialized training helps our team support deeper healing from PTSD, trauma, and anxiety โ€” using evidence-based methods that truly work.

Because when our therapists grow, our clients heal stronger. ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŒฟ Thank you, ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐„๐Œ๐ƒ๐‘, for helping us grow and serve our clients better every day!

We're so grateful for the trust our clients place in us โ€” and for our incredible team of therapists who create a space o...
11/14/2025

We're so grateful for the trust our clients place in us โ€” and for our incredible team of therapists who create a space of care, compassion, and connection every day. ๐ŸŒฟ

Healing happens when you feel seen, supported, and understood โ€” and we're here to help you take that first step.

โœจ Book your session today: https://wwcpdx.com/new-clients [๐Ÿ‘†Link in Bio๐Ÿ‘†]

11/12/2025

The "after" you've been waiting for. โœจ

Our new ๐Œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ฎ๐ค๐ข๐ž office was designed for ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฆ, ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐งโ€”a place to arrive and exhale.

We're open by ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ for in-person sessions, with the same trauma-informed care you know from our ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž-๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ž๐‘ & ๐–๐€.

Master's-level clinicians โ€ข EMDR & IFS โ€ข Gentle two-session intake

Most major insurance accepted (we'll verify your benefits).
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6902 SE Lake Road Suite 203
Portland, OR
97267

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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