DeForest Therapy
About
I'm Melissa DeForest, MS, LMFT and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant (CEDS-C), practicing as DeForest Therapy in the Portland area with telehealth across Oregon, California, and Washington (OR T1330, CA LMFT135687, WA LF61289971). I work with individuals, couples, and families on eating disorder recovery, body image, trauma (including CPT), anxiety, depression, and relationship systems. My career since 2012 includes residential, PHP, and IOP eating-disorder care...
Services & pricing
Individual therapy (45–55 min)
Published discounted cash-pay individual session rate.
- $195
Individual and family therapy (45–55 min)
Published discounted cash-pay individual/family session rate.
- $225
Insurance
In-network with Aetna, MODA, and Kaiser NW as published; sliding scale limited.
- Aetna / MODA / Kaiser NW
Specialties
Our Team
Melissa DeForest
LMFT, CEDS-C
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Service Area
Portland
Based in Portland, OR. Appointments available virtually and in the local area where offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:What are your fees?
Published discounted cash-pay rates are $195 for a 45–55 minute individual session and $225 for a 45–55 minute individual/family session. Sliding-scale slots depend on availability and need.
Q2:Do you take insurance?
I am in-network with Aetna, MODA, and Kaiser NW. Otherwise cash pay is available; confirm current network status with your plan.
Q3:Where can I see you?
I offer in-person therapy and telehealth for clients in Oregon, California, and Washington.
Q4:What do you specialize in?
Eating disorder recovery and body image, trauma (including CPT), anxiety, depression, and relationship/family systems, as a CEDS-C and multi-state LMFT.
Q5:How can I reach you?
Email mdeforest@deforesttherapy.com or call 503-862-3476. Contact form: deforesttherapy.com/contact.
Q6:Do you offer clinical supervision?
Yes—clinical supervision in Oregon for Marriage and Family Therapy Associates and Professional Counselor Associates, plus CEDS consultation for professionals.
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