Trauma · EMDR-informed Meets with adults after overwhelming experiences, at a pace set together.
Licensed therapists in Portland, Oregon
Therapy with a clinician you choose
Four licensed clinicians, in Portland and by video for people in Oregon. See each one's days, languages and how they take payment, then pick who feels right.
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- Individual Therapy
- CBT · DBT · ACT
- Group Therapy
- Couples Counseling
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Trauma Recovery
- EMDR Therapy
- Somatic Experiencing
Therapy goes better when you feel safe enough to be honest, with yourself and with someone who listens.
Licensed in Oregon
Trauma-informed
In person in Portland
By video in Oregon
Individuals and couples
Fees in writing first
Clinician directory
Who works which days
Mon Tue Thu
Dr. Allyson GarrityEnglish. Bills some insurance plans; self-pay too.
Tue Wed Fri
Dr. Keiko ItoEnglish and Japanese. Self-pay, with receipts to claim.
Mon Wed Thu
Charisse BoyceEnglish. Self-pay and reduced-fee spots; Thursday evenings.
Wed Thu Sat
Anna BurkeEnglish. Bills some insurance plans; self-pay too.
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Our Philosophy
A practice built on safety, clarity and care
We designed Accord around one question: what would therapy look like if your experience came first at every step?
Compassion
Every session starts with respect for the whole person, and leaves room for honesty and for questions.
Inclusion
Our practice welcomes all identities, backgrounds and experiences. Therapy should feel affirming to everyone who walks in.
Flexibility
Evening hours on some days, video sessions in states where we are licensed (Oregon), and a limited number of reduced-fee spots.
Ways to work with us
Therapy Designed Around Your Life
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions built around your goals, with a clinician who adapts to you. Your clinician sets the pace.
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Couples Therapy
A space for two people to talk through conflict, trust and change together, using the Gottman Method and emotion-focused approaches.
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Mindfulness class
An 8-week class in mindfulness-based stress reduction, taught by one of our counselors. It is a class, not individual therapy.
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Group Therapy
Monthly groups led by a licensed clinician, for adults who want to work alongside others. Each group names its focus in advance.
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Our modalities
Approaches That Adapt to You
Our clinicians draw on several methods, and each names the training behind it. Your clinician explains what to expect before you start.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Notice the thought patterns that keep worry or avoidance going, and practice new responses between sessions.
EMDR Therapy
A structured approach to processing difficult memories with guided eye movements or taps. Your clinician prepares you first and goes at your pace.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Skills for handling strong emotions and relationships, practiced step by step, with a handout to take home.
Somatic Experiencing
Attention to what the body is doing during a hard moment, through slow movement and breath. You can take part without retelling everything.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Talk about patterns in your relationships and how they began, with a clinician who listens for what repeats.
Our practitioners
The clinicians
Four licensed clinicians. Each has their own days and specialties, and you can read their pages before you reach out.
Anxiety · CBT Meets with adults who want clear explanations and practical skills for worry and obsessive thoughts.
Mindfulness · Somatic Teaches mindfulness and body-awareness practices, one-on-one and in the 8-week class.
Couples · Gottman Method Meets with couples and families on communication, trust and life transitions.
Sample reviews
Kind words
“I felt listened to from the first minute. Nobody rushed me, and I could take my time saying what I came to say.”
Colm B.“Our therapist let each of us talk without taking sides. The room felt calm even when the conversation did not.”
Pooja & Damian R.“The office is quiet and the chairs are comfortable. My clinician explained what each visit would be like.”
Carine A.“It was easy to pick someone from the team page. I knew their days and how they take payment before I called.”
Sherrod W.“The intake call was kind and clear. I was matched with someone who fit, and I had the fee in writing first.”
Daiki Y.“I liked that I could choose my clinician and read about how she works. The first session felt like a conversation.”
Mihai P.
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Articles
Notes from our clinicians
MindfulnessThe 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, step by step
A short exercise that moves your attention to what you can see, touch and hear right now. Here is how to try it.
Dr. Allyson Garrity5 min read
RelationshipsHow to express your needs without starting an argument
Speaking up does not have to start a fight. These steps help you say what you need and hear the reply.
Anna Burke4 min read
WellbeingWhy rest is not the same as recovery
Stopping work can feel like rest and still leave you tired. Here is a way to tell the difference.
Charisse Boyce5 min read
Common questions
Questions We Hear Often
Can't find your answer? Our intake lead replies within one business day.
What makes Accord different?
You pick your clinician. Each one has a page that says how they work, which days they are in, which languages they speak and how they take payment, and our intake lead can help you decide.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book through the contact page or call our office.
Do you offer video sessions?
Yes, for clients located in Oregon, where our clinicians are licensed. In-person sessions are at our Portland office.
How do I pay?
Some clinicians bill some insurance plans, and others are self-pay only. Your clinician gives you the fee in writing before you start. How fees work explains each option.
Who do you work with?
Adults, 18 and over, as individuals or as couples. Our clinicians do not meet with children.
Your first session is just a conversation away
You decide what to share and when. Our intake lead can help you pick a clinician.