Eliot B. Altschul
Zencare Vetted

Eliot B. Altschul

He/Him/His

Psychologist, PhD
Oregon, Washington, California, New York Waitlist Online
Portland Not Accepting In-person

licensed to work with clients from all PSYPACT participating states

Updated February 23, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topics

Professional statement

Dr. Eliot Altschul is a Licensed Psychologist located in Portland, OR. Dr. Altschul is passionate about helping LGBTQ individuals learn more about their mental health and take steps towards feeling more secure in who they are. Dr. Altschul also works with men who would like to process through the masculine identity or who feel conflicted with their daily lives. Many of Dr. Altschul’s clients feel anxiety that impacts their relationships, work, and ability to relax.

In sessions with Dr. Altschul, clients will discover what thought patterns exist in their minds. By either accepting these thought patterns or altering them, clients start to build self-compassion. Dr. Altschul believes that all individuals have strengths and they can harness these strengths to boost their mood or mental health. By providing a safe space to explore barriers to happiness, Dr. Altschul support clients determine their goals and work towards those goals.

Dr. Altschul earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, Dr. Altschul supports clients of all identities in building self-love and finding a sense of worthiness.


Message to clients

I like to think of therapy as a journey of inner exploration and I am along as a guide. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a combination of intellectual understanding and emotional experience. In that regard, it feels like your feelings are our road signs that we are in the right track to self-growth. I try to not have a specific agenda going into sessions, but rather to go where it is you feel like you need to go at that time. I believe that it is my role to create a safe space for you to express and explore whatever it is that is inside you. Compassion is key, and cultivating self-compassion is one of the most important elements of therapy. I look forward to helping you explore and become more self-aware and self-compassionate!



Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • PacificSource

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (45min)
  • Couples sessions: $250 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Please note Dr. Altschul is only in-network with insurances in the states of Oregon and Washington.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (Oregon)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 9AM - 4 PM
  • Wed 9AM - 3 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Washington)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Closed

Portland practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 30 years

University of Portland, Associate Director of Counseling and Training, 2017 - 2020
Clark College, Director Health and Counseling Center, 2015 - 2017
Evergreen Behavioral Health, Psychologist, 2014 - 2015
West Maui Counseling Center, Psychologist, 2013 - 2014
Humboldt State University, Director of Training , 2009 - 2013
George Washington University, Staff Psychologist, 2007 - 2009
Ministry of Child and Family Development, Psychologist, Director of Training, 2007 - 2007
Emory University, Psychologist, Group Coordinator, 2000 - 2006
St. Luke's Hospital , Supervising Psychologist, 1996 - 2000
Hunterdon Medical Center, Coordinator, Outpatient Psychological Services, 1991 - 1996

California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D., 1993
Boston University, B.A., 1982


Licensure

Oregon: 2891

Washington: 60471057

California: 23727

New York: 012794


Languages

English