Hello! 

Thanks for reaching out to Bickford Therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in McMinnville, OR. I see clients in-person and virtually. In-person appointments take place in McMinnville and are offered only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. In addition, I will be opening an office in Newberg, OR in mid-April (stay tuned for more information on that exciting venture!). Virtual appointments are available throughout the week. I am licensed in the states of Washington, Oregon and Iowa and can only see clients located in those areas.

My practice style is relaxed, and I try to keep things as low pressure as possible. Mostly I employ a blend of Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused Therapy, but I do utilize some Psychoanalysis and other "types" of therapy as appropriate. I am NOT trained to do EMDR, brain spotting or psychological evaluations that require educational testing. 

I very much believe in the emotional benefit of support animals. For that reason, I am happy to meet with you to discuss the need for one and how I can provide documentation when appropriate. Please note that to provide a letter of this nature, I need to be able to accurately describe the specific service(s) the animal provides so be prepared to discuss that when we meet.

I accept the following insurance payments: Cigna, Moda, BC/BS Regence, Providence, PacificSource and Tri-West (referral has to come from the VA but I am happy to let you know how to contact them for approval). I do not currently accept OHP but that should be changing in June (2025) so if that is what you need, feel free to check back then. Co-payments are due at the time of service and are made through my electronic health record (Therapy Notes) or via Cash App, Venmo or Zelle.

Private pay fees are computed on a sliding scale basis. If you are in need of therapy but struggle to afford it, please let me know and we can discuss options. I strongly believe that everyone should have access to affordable mental health care and want to strive to make that happen. So let's talk.

If you would like to join my practice and schedule an initial appointment, please email Bickford.Therapy@gmail.com with the following information:

• Full Name

• Date of Birth

• Address

• Phone Number

• Insurance or Private Pay? If insurance, please email me photos of the front and back of your insurance card. If your insurance is through someone else, please provide their name, date of birth, address and phone number.

• What "kind" of therapy you are looking for (adult, couples, teen or child). Brief description of why you are seeking therapy (if you feel comfortable providing this - no pressure).

• Do you want in-person or virtual?

Once you do this, I will send an email from the electronic health record to get you set up as a client. From there, you will be able to communicate with me through the portal and schedule your own appointments. If you struggle to find a time that works for you, please let me know. 

I’m looking forward to getting to know you better!

Tarin Bickford, LCSW