You don’t have to face the unknown alone.
Specializing in death, mortality, and existential concerns - including helping you prepare to die, all stages of the grieving process, paranormal encounters, and exploring trauma and identity.
Are you ready for your next chapter?
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In practice since 2012
Licensed Professional Counselor
& Clinical Supervisor for Oregon
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Certified Death Doula
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National Certified Counselor
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Grief Training Facilitator
Do you worry about the unknowns of the future and how to prepare for them?
Most humans do!
It can feel scary to face these concerns head-on. That's why we offer guidance to help you navigate life's transitions, including preparing for the end of life.
Together, we can develop the clarity and solutions you need to face the future with confidence and peace of mind.
Let’s work together to help you take control of your story.
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Experience a safe and compassionate space to explore fears, curiosities, and solutions to specialty areas that can be considered taboo:
Death & mortality
Existential and spiritual exploration
Paranormal and cryptids
Trauma
Identity
If you choose, you can also include family, partners, or other members of your support system in your care
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Support for any stage of the grieving process and for any type of grief - including grief unrelated to death, such as loss of goals/dreams, health, trauma, and our identities.
Periodically, grief groups are also available.
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Prepare for death by learning about essential documents, body disposition options, dying with dignity options, and get help with sensitive conversations
Discover your legacy through life review: reflect on your experiences, preserve memories, and honor your journey
Creation of ritual and ceremony, including how you want others to honor and celebrate you in the wake of your passing
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Clinical supervision is available to professionals seeking their LPC in Oregon
Are you in the helping professions and need consultation to help your client(s) in any of these areas? Feel free to reach out.
How your story ends is important.
Next Chapter Counseling offers a pioneering blend of therapy and death doula services.
Whether exploring your relationship with mortality, preparing for the future, or rewriting your present, we provide personalized support and comprehensive planning tailored to your unique emotional needs and beliefs.
Embrace dignity, peace, and closure with our innovative approach to life's transitions.
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Holistic support
Integrating mental health expertise, practical guidance, and spiritual support.
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Comprehensive and personalized approach
Addressing existential concerns, emotional support, and end-of-life planning. Interventions are tailored to address your diverse individual beliefs, values, traditions, and psychological needs.
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End-of-life planning
Assisting with advance directives and POLST, care coordination, and creating peaceful death experiences.
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Training and expertise
Specialized in death awareness, grief counseling, and spiritual guidance to help you navigate the complexities of dying and grief.
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Promoting dignity
Embracing dying as a natural part of life while helping you find psychological comfort, dignity, and peace.
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Encouraging open dialogue
Fostering meaningful conversations about life's end with sensitivity and care.
You’re in control
Ready
Fill out the contact form on our website and provide your email address. We'll promptly respond with helpful information and a form to verify your insurance benefits.
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Once your benefits are verified (or if you choose to pay out of pocket), we'll arrange your first appointment! You'll also receive a link to your client portal to complete your intake documents before your visit.
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Congratulations! You're now on the path to taking control of your story and authoring the next chapter of your life.
Meet your therapist
Are you looking for a therapist who is obsessed with her cat, is a solid blend of highly educated and woo woo, loves baking delicious treats in her spare time, and has spent her life fascinated by things like Bigfoot and the paranormal? It’s nice to meet you! I’m Samantha, —a licensed psychotherapist, death doula, Reiki master, professional hypnotherapist, and clinical supervisor. My passion lies in helping folks like you navigate life’s complexities by diving into topics that many find daunting: death, spirituality, identity, trauma, and transitions.
Let’s face it, these aren’t exactly everyday dinner table conversations, but they’re crucial to understanding ourselves fully and living more presently. Whether you’re grappling with fears, curiosity, or just the overwhelming feelings that come with these subjects, I’m here to guide you through.
My approach is all about self-empowerment and radical acceptance. I want you to feel at ease—whether that means laughing, crying, or even swearing in our sessions. This is a judgment-free zone where you can wear your comfiest clothes, share things you might worry you can’t share with anyone else, and show up exactly as you are.
Together, we’ll explore your experiences, piece by piece, and uncover tools to rebuild your confidence, craft a game plan to move forward, and find peace. No matter where you are on your journey, I’m here to support you.
Let’s partner up and help you take control of the next chapter of your life.
FAQ
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Yes! I am in-network with the following insurance providers:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield/Regence
Jackson Care Connect
Medicaid
Medicare
Options - AllCare
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
PacificSource
Providence
UnitedHealthcare UHC/UHB
MODA
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If you don't have insurance or you'd rather pay for services out-of-pocket, my rates are as follows:
Intake/Assessment (first session) - $250
Subsequent sessions are charged based on the length of the appointment
30 mins: $175
45 mins: $200
50-60 mins: $225
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As of January 1st, 2022, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
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I charge a flat fee of $100/session for all clinical supervision and professional consultation services
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Sessions are currently offered via telehealth so that I am able to offer services across Oregon.
In some cases, I am able to provide in-person services to people who are bound in their home, in hospice, or in the hospital. If you'd like to learn more about home visits, please reach out and we can have these conversations.
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Unfortunately not. Because I am licensed in Oregon, services must be provided to clients who are in Oregon at the time of session.
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Telehealth has a number of benefits, such as:
Convenience - virtual visits can be easier to fit into your schedule and you can access services anywhere in the state
Access to care - you can access my services no matter where you're at in Oregon and you can join your appointment from your phone, laptop, or tablet
Cost savings - save on gas, travel time, parking costs, and missed wages
Fewer missed appointments - no need to miss an appointment because you can't leave the house due to illness or injury
Counseling from the comfort of your own home - and wearing your comfy clothes (no need to dress up!)
Ready to connect?
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