About
Authentic Hope: Center for Peace and Empowerment is a nonprofit counseling center located in Corvallis, Oregon, providing affordable mental health services throughout Benton County and the mid-Willamette Valley. They offer individual therapy for adults, children, teens, and young adults, specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, grief, and chronic illness. Treatment may include EMDR, play therapy, sand tray therapy, CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based practices. The center is an LGBTQ+ affirming practice and provides a safe and accepting environment for clients and their families. They work with clients to explore their needs and take small steps towards big change, utilizing various techniques to heal hearts, bodies, and spirits.
Insurance & payment
Authentic Hope: Center for Peace and Empowerment accepts BlueCross and BlueShield, Moda Health, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), and Providence.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Moda Health
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
- Providence
Listed fee: $250 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
EMDR
Eye movement therapy for trauma processing.
Play Therapy
A technique that incorporates play as a primary language for children.
Sand Tray Therapy
A therapy method used for children with anxiety.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety and depression.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety and depression.
DBT
Dialectic Behavior Therapy for anxiety and depression.