Talk Therapy

with Dr. Julie Kahler, for adults in Oregon.

Julie Kahler, PhD Psychologist

I work with adults and their loved ones who want to improve the quality of their life and their relationships. Making changes is a process that can be challenging, yet worthwhile and rejuvenating. I provide a validating space, centered around increasing understanding, and promoting healing and growth.

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My Approach

I am Dr. Julie Kahler, a psychologist licensed in Oregon.

I work with adults who are struggling in their life and relationships. Together, we explore the habits and beliefs that keep them from realizing their potential. In my practice, clients discover clarity about their values and boundaries and are empowered to make change in their lives. My approach is to build a relationship of support and trust with you that offers the safety to explore problems with flexibility and curiosity. My clinical and research experience has given me expertise in human behaviors and emotions, but you are the expert of yourself and your own life.

Something I love about my work is watching my clients learn to trust themselves again. People often say they feel stressed and exhausted. Of course they do! Life transitions, loss, relationships, and career stress can bring up life’s big questions, and can contribute to confusion and dissatisfaction, leading to doubting yourself and feeling stuck in inaction. But as we put difficult emotions into context together, there is a shift toward enhanced self-empowerment as we explore how these emotions are signals for changes you want to make. I deeply enjoy helping my clients to hear themselves more clearly and take action.

Difficult life transitions or stressors can lead to self-doubt, anxiety, isolation, burnout, getting stuck in negative thoughts or emotions, and it can bring up past difficulties that make us question who we are. I will guide you on your journey of exploration and personal growth, with evidence-informed frameworks, to optimize success. Our work will focus on getting in touch with your goals and what matters to you in life.

Modern life is complex and can be complicated to navigate. Instead of languishing, you deserve to flourish. I work collaboratively with clients to empower them to live happier, healthier, more productive lives.  So let’s connect by scheduling a free consult to see if we would be a good match and to learn how to feel more confident and successful at handling whatever life brings your way.

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Video Talk Therapy FAQ

  • You already have—by exploring this important investment in your self care.

    Schedule a free, 15-min video or telephone call to see how I can help you and whether we would be a good fit. You can also call (503) 298-5208 or complete a contact form to request further information. See the FAQ for more details.

  • My holistic, integrative approach draws on multiple fields of psychological research. I choose my methods based on the best evidence, and tailored to your needs.

    Examples of the types of psychotherapy I offer include:

    For Traumatic Experiences or PTSD:
    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
    • Prolonged Exposure (PE)
    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
    • Image rehearsal therapy (IRT)
    • Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)

    For Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Life Transitions:
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) [i.e., DBT-informed]
    • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) & Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
    • Mindfulness and Present-moment practices
    • Exposure for specific phobias, OCD, anxiety, panic

    For Healthy Living:
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
    • CPAP Adherence
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)

    For understanding your relationships, and ways to communicate more effectively:
    • Relational
    • Communication / Relationship skills training

    **Contact me if you are interested in groups (LGBTQ+, Trauma Coping Skills, Race Based Stress and Trauma, CBT for Social Anxiety, CBT for Chronic Pain, CBT for Insomnia, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or other ideas

  • Clients like video telehealth. They enjoy how comfortable and convenient it is to incorporate into their busy lives.

    Video telehealth allows increased access to high-quality care, and access to more specialized services for everyone. I provide online talk therapy to those in Oregon, no matter where they are located.

  • I am currently accepting the following insurances:

    Aetna

    Optum

    Oxford

    UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

    BlueCross BlueShield

    Out of Network

    Details:
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • Aetna
    • UMR
    • Oscar
    • UHC Student Resources
    • AllSavers UHC
    • Harvard Pilgrim
    • Meritain
    • Nippon
    • United Healthcare Shared Services
    • Allied Benefit Systems – Aetna
    • Surest (Formerly Bind)
    • Health Plans Inc.
    • UnitedHealthcare Global Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)
    • Christian Brothers Services – Aetna
    • Trustmark Health Benefits – Aetna
    • Trustmark Small Business Benefits – Aetna
    • Health Scope - Aetna

Visit my FAQ page for Insurance and Out-of-Network information.

This brochure provides a helpful guide to Out-of-Network Providers.

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As an out-of-network provider, I have partnered with Mentaya to help my clients submit Out-Of-Network claims. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.

*Note: Similar terms like video talk therapy, online counseling, telehealth, telemental health, telepsychology, psychotherapy via video, telemedicine, etc., can be interchangeably used to describe sessions conducted with a provider using video technology.

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