Getting Started

  • My office is located on Shevlin Hixon Drive on the west side of Bend.

    Office Location:
    143 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive
    Suite #202
    Bend, OR 97702

    Mailing Address:
    320 SW Century Drive
    Suite #405-175
    Bend, OR 97702

  • Email: michelle@riverbendtherapy.com
    Phone: (541) 581-0085
    Fax: (541) 610-1884

  • The first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation (541) 581-0085 where we can speak.  We will discuss what brings you to therapy, scheduling, insurance/fees, and any questions you may have about my experience and practice.  If you feel I can be helpful to you, we will schedule an initial session.

    The initial session is an opportunity for you to meet me and share more about yourself.  This also gives you a sense of how I work and how you will feel talking with me.

    People who tend to have the best results working with me are those who are ready for change. If, for whatever reason, it doesn't feel like the right fit for you, I will provide you with a referral so you can find the right therapist for you and your needs.

  • Please contact me to discuss my rate for payment by check, cash or Venmo.

  • I am an in-network provider with Pacific Source Commercial, PacificSource Community Solutions (Oregon Health Plan), Providence, Aetna, First Choice Health and Moda Health.

    If you have a different health plan, I can provide you documentation of our work for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

    Please call your insurance company prior to the first session to discuss mental health treatment coverage.  Your insurance company will be able to answer your questions including: using an out-of-network provider towards your deductible, your co-pay (if/when in-network), and how many sessions will be covered, etc.

  • Clients may cancel 48 hours in advance without penalty.

  • In order for therapy to be effective I believe consistency is important. Scheduling appointments regularly once a week or every two weeks is highly recommended.

  • Every individual has different needs, so it is difficult to say.  Generally, it takes several sessions for clients to meet their goals.

  • I work primarily with individual adults.​

Please complete and bring these consent and intake forms to your first counseling session.

Intake Form

Consent Form

Liability Form