Mark Best

Primary Specialties

• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Trauma
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Spirituality

Also Experienced With

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• Anxiety
• Bipolar
• Depression
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Gender Dysphoria
• Intimacy Issues
• LGBTQ Specialized
• Men's Issues
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Stress
• Suicidal Ideation
• Yoga

Overview

When life brings stress, I help clients recognize their power to grow and thrive. I assist adolescents and adults in changing their relationship to thoughts and emotions, developing a stronger sense of self, and establishing core values. I advocate for the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to manage stress. I have additional training in Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.



I have lived in the Portland metro area since 2009 and enjoy hiking, cycling, and the outdoors. I am deeply committed to my yoga practice and spirituality, which I incorporate into my therapeutic interventions when appropriate. I stand for restorative justice and harm reduction, believing that all people deserve unconditional positive regard. My values are Authenticity, Compassion, Dignity, Inclusion, Respect, Spirituality, Service, and Wisdom.

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• Carelon
• Cigna
• Cigna EAP
• First Choice
• Humana
• Kaiser Northwest Medicare Advantage
• Kaiser Permanente
• Kaiser Permanente Northwest
• Kaiser Washington Medicare Advantage
• Medicare
• Moda Health
• PacificSource
• PacificSource Legacy
• Premera Blue Cross
• Regence
• United Healthcare
• United Healthcare EAP