a place to grow. a place to connect.

Helping families to stay connected, strengthen relationships and create positive change.

 
 
 

Our Story

Heather Vliet, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), founded NW Counseling Associates (NCA) in 2014.  She envisioned a clinic that would not only foster healing and growth for children, teens, and families, but also provide clinicians with a supportive and inspiring environment to do their best work.

As a team, we recognize the increasing need for specialized mental health care that meets the unique needs of children and families. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming place where children and teens feel understood and supported, and where families can access the guidance and resources they need to face life's challenges. We are also committed to the growth and development of new professionals in the field who will go on to serve our community as highly trained, specialized practitioners.

Since 2014 NW Counseling Associates has . . .

Helped
over 3,000 and counting!

Grown our team to include

  • Registered Associates

  • Graduate Student Interns

  • Licensed Therapists

  • Clinical Supervisors

  • Amazing administrative staff

Expanded services

  • Parent Child Interaction Therapy

  • School-based services

  • EMDR

  • Trauma Focused CBT

  • Art Therapy & Play Therapy

  • Family Therapy

Our Mission.

Our team at NW Counseling Associates strives to provide quality counseling services that are responsive to the needs of all children, teens and families within our community.

Our Values.

  • Growth

  • Connection

  • Excellence 

  • Team 

  • Equity

Our Approach.

Challenges offer us an opportunity to become a stronger, more confident version of our authentic selves. Sometimes children and teens, as well as the adults that love them, need support and encouragement to move beyond a particular season in their growth. Our approach to working with individuals and families is to call upon their unique strengths to find solutions that will meet their needs. We utilize feedback from our clients to create strong partnerships that are in line with their goals and needs. Our work is collaborative, respectful and creative.

Accepted Insurances

Please confirm with the front office staff that your provider is in-network. Prior to your first appointment, we will verify your insurance benefits and an estimate of your cost. We have the ability to bill most insurances out of network. Prior to your first appointment, we will work with you to verify your OON benefits and provide an estimate of your costs.

Common reasons why new clients begin counseling or therapy with NCA

  • Emotional or Behavioral Issues: Persistent sadness, anxiety, anger, or mood swings that affect daily functioning.

  • Academic Challenges: Struggles with school performance, attention, or learning difficulties.

  • Social Difficulties: Trouble making or maintaining friendships, social withdrawal, or bullying.

  • Family Changes: Coping with divorce, separation, or the introduction of a new family member.

  • Trauma or Loss: Experiencing a traumatic event or the death of a loved one.

  • Developmental Concerns: Delays in speech, motor skills, or other developmental milestones.

  • Self-Esteem: Low self-confidence or negative self-image.

New Client Inquiries

Please complete the form as accurately and thoroughly as possible. Double check your responses. Autocorrect can create errors that make it difficult for us to verify your information or contact you. Once you've completed this form, our intake coordinator will be in touch to discuss with you our current openings and clinician availability. Learn more about how the Wait List works here.

Please note that at this time, we are not accepting new adult clients.

**If you have immediate safety needs or concerns, please contact your medical provider or go the the nearest emergency room for assessment and support. You can call the Washington County Crisis line at (503) 291-9111 or access the Hawthorn Walk-in Center at (503) 846-4555.

Call or visit us today.

 

NW Counseling Associates, LLC

4900 SW Griffith Drive, #157
Beaverton, OR 97005

Client Login: NCA Patient Portal

o: 503.444.8230
f: 503.295.4036

NOTE:

If you are a client or prospective client, please do not use regular email as it is not a secure form of communication. To receive more information about NCA, please utilize the secure form. Current clients are encouraged to log onto the secure client portal and message their clinicians directly. Please call if you have any questions.