Vanessa Somohano
Vanessa Somohano
Locations Oregon Therapists Hillsboro Therapists Vanessa Somohano
Profile image of Vanessa Somohano
Vetted

Vanessa Somohano(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, MA
Oregon
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-Substance abuse-Emotion regulation-Mind-body connection-

See Vanessa's Details for:

Not accepting new clients

Out-of-network with insurances

$0-$190

This therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Oregon therapists on Zencare.

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees
Vanessa SomohanoVanessa SomohanoVanessa SomohanoVanessa Somohano

Professional statement

Dr. Vanessa Somohano (she/her) is a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in the Portland Metro Area and is dedicated to serving a diverse population in the state of Oregon. She graduated with her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Humboldt State University in California in 2013, after which she worked as a Substance Use Counselor for two years. Her work inspired her to go back to school and earn her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and contribute to the development and implementation of mindfulness-based approaches for PTSD and Substance Use Disorders. She completed her doctoral training in 2020 and her two-year postdoctoral residency at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 2022.

Dr. Somohano has completed rigorous training in the treatment of many mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and transitional related disorders, and has specialized training in evidence-based treatments for PTSD and Substance Use Disorders, as well as working with Veteran populations. Dr. Somohano offers individual and group psychotherapy via telehealth services with adults who are motivated and committed to their mental wellness goals. She uses an evidence-based, time-sensitive approach to ensure clients are receiving treatments backed by science, and meeting their goals within an efficient timeframe. Dr. Somohano works collaboratively with clients to select effective and tailored treatments that are suited to each individuals’ strengths and capabilities. She most often leverages mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches to assist individuals in changing their relationship to their thoughts and emotions, increase distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills, and building daily rituals of self-care so clients may live more aligned with the values they hold dearest to their heart.

Dr. Somohano is currently accepting clients for telehealth services and is available Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. .

Message to clients

Change is inherent in the process of life. Whether change comes unexpectedly or is something that you seek, adjusting to change can be challenging. As your provider, will I strive to collaborate with you and equip you with tools to navigate life’s changes more skillfully in order to live a more values-congruent life. I believe you possess innate strengths that can be yielded to create a life where you are thriving!

While leveraging your innate strengths as assets, I facilitate time-sensitive and evidence-based psychotherapy approaches to bolster your skillsets and aide you in meeting your specific treatment goals. On average, time-sensitive and evidence-based psychotherapy approaches demonstrate results within 16-weeks. These outcomes may vary depending on the unique circumstances and treatment goals of each individual. I employ measurement-based care throughout treatment to gauge progress and inform any changes that need to be made to your treatment plan. My goal as a provider is to help you feel confident in the skills you acquire during our work together and successfully complete therapy in a timely manner – that you can be your own fierce advocate no matter what life may bring.

Although challenging at times, therapy is an opportunity for self-growth and empowerment. If you are an individual who is committed to your own growth and motivated to work toward your mental wellness, I would be honored to collaborate with you and help you achieve your goals.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Humboldt State University Community Counseling Center, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Portland Metro Treatment Center, Substance Use Counselor
Oregon Health and Science University, Mindfulness Interventionist
Pacific University, Principal Investigator
Southern Oregon Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Hospital, Predoctoral Psychologist Intern
Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Postdoctoral Resident - PTSD Psychologist
Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Staff Psychologist and Affiliate Investigator

Pacific University, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2020
Humboldt State University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, 2013
California State University, Long Beach, B.A. in Psychology, cum laude, 2011

Licensure

Oregon: 3474

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions

Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Available virtually on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m..

Insurance

Vanessa Somohano is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$190 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $190
  • Initial session:$250 (90min)
  • Group sessions:$75 (90min)
  • Extended Individual session$220 (90min)
  • Free 15-minute consultation$0 (15min)

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
  • Courtesy 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
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • As needed
Therapist's note

I can assist with out-of-network behavioral health benefits for you to receive reimbursement for treatment. You can check the estimated cost your insurance will cover using the "Check Cost Estimate" toggle at the top of my Zencare profile page. The following questions can also help you learn more about these benefits for your insurance plan:

Do I have out-of-network benefits to see a licensed mental health counselor?

What percentage of services does my plan cover? What is the “allowable amount” for individual psychotherapy (CPT 90834) within my area code?

Do I need to meet a deductible and how much have I already met?

What is the process for getting reimbursed? How do I access reimbursement forms?

Therapy Groups

Image of Vanessa Somohano
Community Wellness Mindfulness Group

Drop-in community mindfulness group. Offerings include guided meditation and mindfulness practices followed by discussion. This class is not meant to serve as a replacement for mental health treatment.

Book time with Vanessa

Book a consultation or ongoing appointment