For low-income individuals or families in the Portland area, there is no better place to receive professional counseling than William Temple House.

The emphasis is on high-quality treatment, respect and open access. We help clients make positive changes in whatever area they need the most help.

We are unique in our ability to offer voluntary pastoral care. If a client at William Temple House chooses to share his or her beliefs as part of counseling, the counselor is free to incorporate those beliefs into the healing process.

"One of the things that's most precious to me about William Temple House is that we don't have to march to anyone else's drum," says Susan Bettis, Ph.D., clinical director of the counseling department. "We can use every resource to help people address their problems."

In addition to individual and family counseling sessions, William Temple House offers a variety of classes to help individuals and families build healthy lives.

Counseling is available weekdays and some evenings by appointment. More information about specific programs is provided below.

For more information about individual treatment, please contact:
Dr. Susan Bettis
Clinical Director of Counseling
503.226.3021 ext. 220

For more information about family or couples treatment, please contact:
Nila Epstein, LPC, LMFT, CADC 1
Family Coordinator
503.226.3021 ext. 218

William Temple House offers several group classes throughout the year.

Residents of the Portland metropolitan area who do not have health insurance or resources to receive counseling may apply for counseling services may apply for services by completing an application and questionnaire.

Applications may be completed Monday through Thursday at William Temple House in northwest Portland. Please call 503.226.3021 for more information about the application process.

Counseling is available for families, couples and individuals. Children under age 14 are seen only if their parents are enrolled in family, couples or individual counseling.

A fee of $10 per session is charged for individuals, couples and family counseling services and is payable in cash at the time of service. No one is turned away for inability to pay.

A fee of $10 per session is normally charged for participation in group classes and is payable in cash at the time of service.

Counseling services are offered at William Temple House's northwest Portland location at 2023 NW Hoyt Street.

For more information about our professional training programs, please contact:
Dr. Susan Bettis
Clinical Director of Counseling
503.226.3021 ext. 220