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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.
Dr. Nicole La Verne, CEO / Owner
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 30 years experience in Read more
PsyD, LPC, MAC, CADC III, ACSKris Higgins, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CADC I
Kris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Kris practices from a Person-Centered approach, believing that each of us Read moreBeth Stoner – Licensed Professional Counselor
Beth is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon and 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 has worked with those experiencing Read moreCourtney Slater, Licensed Professional Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon who has had experience with many diverse populations. She currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked with individuals who are experiencing severe mental illness, substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, grief and Read moreVinay Gaglani, LPC
Vinay is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon and has been in the field of mental health for over 20 years. She has worked as a sexual assault treatment counselor for children, teens, and adults, a volunteer rape crisis counselor / medical advocate, and an individual, family, and couples therapist in outpatient Read moreJennifer Cordova-Flores
Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon who has experience working with diverse communities. Jennifer currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has worked with those who have experienced difficult challenges including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family dynamic concerns, trauma, Read moreShayna Crespo, LPC, CADC II
Shayna Crespo, MA – LPC, CADC II Shayna is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon who has had experience with diverse populations. She currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and works with people who experience a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges that Read moreAngela Duncan, LPC
Angie Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. Originating from Oklahoma, Angie has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in the education system both as a counselor and as a teacher. Angie works with individuals and couples and has experience supporting those with depression, anxiety, trauma, Read moreJeb Oliver, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pronouns: He/Him/His Jeb Oliver is a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of Oregon. 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 Read moreMonica 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 moreTaylor Blackwell, LPC, CADC I
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 moreCynthia Flores, Professional Counselor Associate
Cynthia is a Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon. She is bilingual, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and obtained her Master’s as a School Counselor. Cynthia believes that each of us is unique and utilizes an integrative approach that will help each person reach their full potential. Cynthia uses Cognitive Behavioral Read moreDianaly Galvez, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Dianaly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Oregon. 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. As a bilingual and bicultural person, Dianaly has had experience working with Read more
