Welcome!
Are you feeling alone and lost? Does it feel like things will never change? Are you struggling with finding happiness? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here.
And we know this is hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But we're so glad you found us and have taken the courageous step of being here.
We're confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with loss, grief, and change, addiction and other self-harm behaviors, or trauma and anxiety related disorders, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey. We have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
"Understand. Heal. Grow. We Can Do This Together."
We understand no two individuals are the same, and tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've always wanted.
If you're ready to work towards the life you've always wanted, We're ready when you are. Contact us today and let's get to work.

Meet the Staff 
Dr. Nicole La Verne is the owner of Sapphire Blue. She has worked hard to create a team of professionals that are compassionate and skilled at helping others. Whether you are dealing with such issues as anxiety, depression, addiction, loss, relationships, co-dependency, crisis, or others, our staff are ready to assist. At Sapphire Blue Solutions, staff work from a strengths-based, integrated client-centered approach. They use various approaches, such as EMDR, Exposure Therapy, NLP hypnotherapy, DBT, CBT, Narrative, emotionally focused interventions, expressive therapies, and more to help you discover goals and ways to achieve them.
Let's connect online and get started!
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Courtney Slater, Professional Counselor Associate
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Courtney currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a registered Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has had experience with many diverse populations. She has worked with individuals who are experiencing severe mental illness, substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, Read more -
Kris Higgins, Professional Counselor Associate, NCC, CADC1
Kris practices from a Person-Centered approach, believing that each of us has within the capacity for change. She strives to come alongside her clients and help them to discover their inner strengths. She is consistently inspired by her client’s honesty and vulnerability as well as their resilience, inner strength and capacity for growth. Kris strives Read more -
Jeb Oliver, Clinical Social Worker Associate
Pronouns: He/Him/His Jeb’s expertise includes assisting people to address anxiety, depression, and the myriad of mental health concerns through mindfulness-based acceptance and commitment therapy. Jeb’s therapy tools include cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy just to name a few. His primary focus has been working with adults and adolescents to address Read more -
Jennifer Cork, LCSW
Jennifer Cork is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Oregon and Idaho specializing in individuals with co-occurring mental health diagnoses and neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disabilities. Prior to finishing her master’s degree, she worked in the public school system and in children’s disabilities Read more -
Dianaly Galvez
Dianaly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Welfare and Social Justice and a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy. Dianaly is a registered Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the state of Oregon. As a bilingual and bicultural person, Dianaly has had experience Read more -
Monica Meyer Pankow, Clinical Director, LMFT
Monica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Oregon. Monica believes therapy is a collaborative process between the client(s) and therapist and believes therapy should be client directed. Monica aims to provide a safe and supportive space, free from judgement, where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Monica provides Read more -
Dr. Nicole La Verne, PsyD, LPC, MAC, CADC III, ACS, CCHt
Dr. Nicole La Verne is an Organizational Leadership Psychologist, CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor, Oregon Board and ACCBO approved clinical supervisor for LPC, LMFT, CADC I,II, & III, and a licensed therapist and Transpersonal Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Dr. La Verne specializes in helping individuals and systems achieve their greatest potential. With over 20 years experience in Read more -
Taylor Blackwell, LPC, CADC1
Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. She is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has experience working with adults with moderate to severe mental illness and adults who are dual diagnosis. She uses a person-centered approach to therapy, providing a supportive space without judgment to collaborate with clients. Read more -
Shayna Crespo, LPC, CADC1
Shayna Crespo, MA – LPC, CADC1 Shayna currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a registered Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon who has had experience with diverse populations. Shayna works with people who experience a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges Read more -
Beth Stoner – LPC
Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She believes each person desires health and wholeness and has the potential to make healthy choices towards positive change. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon who has had experience with diverse populations. She has Read more