Professional Disclosure Statement

Faith Winters, LLC  (503) 267-3149
Licensed Professional Counselor, Individual, Marriage & Family Therapy, Certified Family Life Educator
Cedar Court Professional Offices, 13831 NW Cornell Rd. Suite # 104, Portland, OR 97229

Philosophy and Approach to Counseling: I approach counseling as a joint endeavor in which the clients and I work together to help them understand and respond positively to the needs they express. The purpose of my work is to help individuals, couples, and families and groups function and participate more fully in life. This involves clients becoming empowered to take responsibility for their thoughts and behaviors and assisting them in making the changes that they want to make in their lives. I generally function within the Cognitive and Family Systems frameworks in my counseling. As a Christian I am aware of the influence our values and beliefs have on our individual and family functioning. I strive to assist clients in understanding, clarifying and applying their values to their own life needs.

Formal Education and Training: I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling from George Fox University. Major coursework included: Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Groups and Treatment of Sexual Abuse Survivors. I am a Certified Family Life Educator. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Organizational  Leadership. As a Licensed Professional Counselor of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, I will abide by its Code of Ethics. License # C1832 I am required to complete Continuing Education of 40 hours every two years.

Fees: My standard fee is $100 for the basic 50 minute session. The first session, intake, is $125. Client has final responsibility for fees, even if insurance is billed.  Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid full charges. If at any time, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with my services, please let me know. Emergencies: Faith Winters is NOT available for 24-hour emergency crisis intervention. In emergencies clients need to call 911 or Washington County Crisis Line 503 291-9111

Confidentiality: I will NOT intentionally release any information about you to any person or agency without your written consent except as noted below, item f.
As a client of an Oregon licensee you have the following rights:
      a) To expect that the licensee has met the minimal qualifications of training and experience required by state law:
      b) To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a licensee;
      c) To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics;
      d) To report complaints to the Board;
      e) To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services.
      f) To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule and law, including the following exceptions:
               1) Reporting suspected child abuse;
               2) Reporting imminent danger to client or others;
               3) Reporting information required in court proceedings or by client’s insurance company, or other relevant agencies;
               4) Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision;
               5)Defending claims brought by client against licensees;
      g) To be free from being the object of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or other unlawful category while receiving services.
You may contact the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists at 3218 Pringle Rd SE #160, Salem, OR 97302-6312 Telephone (503) 378-5499