Dr. Winston Anderson — Psychologist in Portland, OR
Address516 SE Morrison St OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1503-388-9130
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I would not recommend Dr. Anderson to anyone. I was fortunately not in a desperate situation when I saw him, but nevertheless he was completely unhelpful.
I will defend Dr. Anderson by saying that his mode of therapy is psychoanalysis, and his treatment is commensurate with that approach. I also went to therapy expecting advice, assignments, etc. and learned that this is not typically a part of analysis. If you need that approach, seek out therapists offering CBT, rationale-emotive, etc. These approaches are very effective but are targeted toward people experiencing bumps in the road. For those of us with deep trauma, who are ready to go over things with a fine-tooth comb, psychoanalysis may be the best match. Regarding the cost, yes, it's higher than others because he is a doctor. There are therapists who are LCSWs, counselors, etc. that offer much lower price points. As many psyches and budgets as there are in the world, there are also therapists and fee schedules (just find what's right for you). I am thankful that he worked with me on a sliding scale and I am willing to invest in my mind and well-being (and thankful that I am able to do so). I have been a patient of Dr. Anderson's for 8 years, and while our work has been a slow and at times arduous process, I am exponentially more self-aware, mature, and able to cope as a result. I have dealt with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other issues, and now feel the happiest and healthiest I ever have. This is in part thanks to Dr. Anderson.
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