Frequently Asked Questions
Questions are welcome. Clarity can come before commitment.
If you are wondering whether specialized therapy fits what you are experiencing, how sessions work, or what happens before the first appointment, you are in the right place.
Finding the Right Fit
Is Mindful Kinetics right for me?
Who does Mindful Kinetics work with?
Mindful Kinetics provides individual therapy for adults and adolescents navigating ADHD, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Social Anxiety, and related Anxiety patterns. Our practice is especially suited to people looking for focused, individualized care that combines warmth with practical therapeutic work.
Sessions are available in our office in Portland and online for clients located throughout Oregon.
Do I need a formal diagnosis before starting therapy?
No. You do not need to arrive knowing exactly which label fits or how to explain everything you have been experiencing. The consultation and early sessions can help clarify the patterns that are creating difficulty and whether our services match what you need.
Mindful Kinetics provides psychotherapy rather than medication management. Questions about prescribing or medication should be discussed with a qualified medical prescriber.
Can therapy help when ADHD and Anxiety overlap?
Yes. ADHD and Anxiety can interact in ways that make it difficult to tell whether procrastination, overpreparing, shutdown, restlessness, perfectionism, or social difficulty comes from executive-function needs, fear, or both.
Our specialty is understanding what a pattern is doing before deciding how to respond. That might mean adding structure, reducing friction, practicing willingness or exposure, or coordinating several approaches.
How do I choose between Nathan and Sessy?
You are welcome to request either clinician. Your decision may be shaped by specialty fit, therapeutic style, session fee, availability, or simply who feels easier to imagine talking with.
If you are unsure, share that during your consultation. We can help you think through the fit without expecting you to make the decision alone. Meet Nathan and Sessy.
The Therapy Experience
What might therapy actually feel like?
What happens during the first therapy session?
The first full session gives you room to share what has been difficult, what you hope will change, and the context around your experience. Your clinician will ask questions about patterns, strengths, history, current needs, and goals while paying attention to the pace that feels workable.
You do not need to tell your whole life story at once. The understanding and treatment plan continue developing collaboratively.
What kinds of therapy does Mindful Kinetics use?
Our work may draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure Therapy & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
These approaches are not applied as a generic recipe. Your clinician considers the function of the pattern, your goals, neurodivergence, identity, context, pace, and what helps therapy feel both useful and sustainable.
Will Exposure Therapy or ERP force me to face my biggest fear?
No. Exposure is collaborative and planned. You and your clinician identify meaningful practices together, discuss the purpose, and adjust the pace based on the learning you are working toward.
The goal is not distress for its own sake or being surprised by an exposure. It is to help you approach what fear or OCD has restricted while changing the avoidance, reassurance, safety behavior, or compulsion that keeps the pattern convincing.
How long are sessions, and how often will we meet?
Standard individual sessions are 60 minutes. Group Therapy sessions are 90 minutes.
The rhythm of therapy is discussed with your clinician and may depend on your goals, treatment needs, availability, and the kind of practice happening between sessions. You can revisit the plan as therapy progresses.
Practical Details
Location, fees, and payment questions.
Do you offer in-person therapy in Portland and online therapy across Oregon?
Yes. In-person sessions are available at 1210 SE Oak St, Suite 6, Portland, Oregon 97214. Secure online sessions are available statewide when you are physically located in Oregon at the time of service.
You can consider privacy, transportation, attention, sensory needs, schedule, and the kind of therapeutic work you want to do when choosing a format.
How much does therapy cost?
Nathan Becker, LPC: $200 for a 60-minute individual session.
Sessy De La Cruz, CSWA: $125 for a 60-minute individual session.
Group Therapy: $75 for a 90-minute session.
The 15-minute consultation is free with either clinician. View the complete fees page.
Does Mindful Kinetics accept insurance?
Mindful Kinetics is a boutique private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Some plans include Out-of-Network mental health benefits that may reimburse part of your session cost.
Coverage and reimbursement are determined by your insurance plan, so contact the member-services number on your insurance card before beginning if you plan to use these benefits.
What is a superbill for therapy?
A superbill is a detailed receipt containing information an insurance company may request when reviewing an Out-of-Network claim. Mindful Kinetics can provide superbills upon request for you to submit to your insurer.
A superbill does not guarantee reimbursement. Ask your plan about your Out-of-Network deductible, allowed amount, reimbursement percentage, claim process, and any authorization requirements. View our step-by-step reimbursement guide.
Can I pay with a credit card, debit card, HSA, or FSA?
Yes. Mindful Kinetics accepts major credit and debit cards as well as HSA and FSA cards. Payment is due at the time of service and is processed securely through the client portal.
Starting Care
What happens before I book?
What happens during the free 15-minute consultation?
The consultation is a brief conversation, not a therapy session. You can share what you are looking for, ask initial questions, discuss clinician and format preferences, and learn whether our specialties and availability appear to fit your needs.
There is no pressure to have everything figured out or to schedule a full session afterward.
How do I schedule a consultation or ask a question?
The simplest option is to request a free consultation through our secure scheduling portal.
- Phone: (503) 454-6481
- Email: scheduling@mindfulkinetics.com
- Contact page: Connect with Mindful Kinetics
Is Mindful Kinetics available for crisis or emergency support?
Mindful Kinetics is an outpatient therapy practice and is not an emergency or crisis-response service. Messages and consultation requests may not be reviewed immediately.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For 24/7 emotional or crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.
Prefer to explore by what you are experiencing?
More questions? Let’s connect.
If you have questions about fit, scheduling, or what therapy might look like, we’re happy to help. Reach out or schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
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