Behavioral Health - The Portland Clinic
Behavioral Health • Portland, OR • Since 1921
About
Summary: The Portland Clinic is a long-standing, private multispecialty medical group based in Portland, Oregon (since 1921). It offers a broad range of services, including behavioral health, within six Portland metro locations. The clinic emphasizes a personal, patient-centered approach and serves over 90,000 families annually. If you’re seeking Behavioral Health at The Portland Clinic, you can expect integrated services across their network, with access to related specialties (e.g., internal medicine, pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry) as part of holistic care. Main locations include 800 SW 13th Ave (Portland), plus Beaverton and Tigard offices. For direct behavioral health appointments or referrals, check the clinic’s site or contact a local office.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
15950 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97006; 5005 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97213; 6640 SW Redwood Ln. Portland, OR 97224
Phone
503-221-0161
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered in Behavioral Health?
Adult and adolescent individual therapy for issues like depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and more, plus counseling through licensed psychologists or referrals.
What services are offered for Depression and Anxiety?
We offer counseling through our own licensed psychologists and can provide referrals if needed.
Do you perform depression screening?
Yes. The Portland Clinic periodically provides a depression screening questionnaire to all patients to help assess impact on health and refer for counseling if appropriate.
What issues can be addressed in adult and adolescent therapy?
Depression, Anxiety, Relationship problems, Low self-esteem, Job stress, Living with a disability, Relocation and transition difficulties, Grief and loss, Post-traumatic stress, Parenting issues, Adult children of alcoholic or drug-addicted families, Fear of intimacy, Chronic pain, Managing chronic mental illness.
Who are the Behavioral Health providers?
Taylor Hansen, LCSW; Katie Koehler Esser, LCSW; Pat Blumenthal, PsyD - Director of Behavioral Health Services; Michael R. Shrifter, PsyD.
How can I contact the clinic or schedule an appointment?
Contact us Online; Phone 503-221-0161.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- The Portland Clinic official website: 4.9/5 (47 ratings) for Behavioral Health clinical staff (47 ratings)
- Zocdoc: 4.89/5 (484 reviews)
Patients praise
- Individual doctors and providers often described as professional, kind, and knowledgeable
- Transparency in displaying patient-submitted ratings on the official website
- Some positive experiences with specific clinical staff members
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
- Frustrating administrative processes regarding referrals and lab results
- Perceived lack of empathy or poor communication from front desk staff
- General decline in perceived quality of care over time
"Since my dr retired over a year ago and I had to switch doctors, getting care and appointments have been awful, with two exceptions: Dr Thunder and PA Amanda Boice, because they have been wonderful."
— Customer Lobby review"All the staff, nurses, specialty doctors and physicians assistants are all very nice, professional, and efficient, but one star for having access to my primary physician. Go elsewhere."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Unity Center for Behavioral Health - Portland, Oregon - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — Sep 18, 2025
- Unity Center and Legacy Health Expand Behavioral Health Services — May 1, 2026
- Portland Center for Evidence Based Treatment Expands Access to Specialized Mental Health Services in Portland, Oregon — Dec 10, 2025
- Mental Health & Addiction Specialist in Milwaukee and Germantown , WI, Portland, OR, Boulder , CO, St Petersburg, FL, Pro Valley, AZ, Reno , NV and Sherian , WY | Trilogy Behavioral Health Services — Aug 5, 2025
- Shayna Crespo, LPC, CADC II - Portland Mental Health & Wellness — Dec 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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