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Peaceful Warrior Wellness Services, LLC / Dr.Steven Ruiz Bettencourt, Psy.D.,LPC, Cht, EMDR (He/Him)

Licensed Professional Counselor, Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR
 therapist: Peaceful Warrior Wellness Services, LLC / Dr.Steven Ruiz Bettencourt, Psy.D.,LPC, Cht, EMDR,
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Online in Oregon
I have been helping my clients reach their goals since 1983 as a Clinician and Clinical Supervisor, Adjunct Psychology Professor, County Director of Anger Management. I am a Martial Arts Grand Master (8th Dan Black Belt), and have been a full time martial arts instructor for 46 years  

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: Hispanic / Latino clients.
Languages: English, and some Spanish. My grandparents are from Spain

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Gestalt
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychoeducational
Approach Description: Cognitive/Behavioral(CBT), Psychodynamic, ,Eclectic, couples, Humanistic, Gestalt, Hypnosis, Existential, EMDR.

Education & Credentials

Peaceful Warrior Wellness Services, LLC / Dr.Steven Ruiz Bettencourt, Psy.D.,LPC, Cht, EMDR Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR
  • Male
  • License # C-5567
  • Licensed in Oregon
  • Practicing Since 1983
Education: AA Psychology, BA Psychology,MS Counseling, Psy. D. Counseling Psychology Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR practitioner, Sports psychology; Martial Arts Grand Master (8th Dan)

Finances

Fees
  • Average Session Fee $200/Hr
  • Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
  • I offer a sliding scale to a portion of my practice. When a slot opens up, I will fill that slot to the next eligible client upon request.
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Optum, United Health Care, Reliant, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield ; Pacific Source ; Providence; Samaritan; Cigna.Moda Health, Pacific Source, United Med

Peaceful Warrior Wellness Services, LLC / Dr.Steven Ruiz Bettencourt, Psy.D.,LPC, Cht, EMDR Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Milwaukie, OR 97222
  • Available Online for residents of Oregon
  • Online Therapy Details: I offer online therapy through Zoom
Peaceful Warrior Wellness Services, LLC / Dr.Steven Ruiz Bettencourt, Psy.D.,LPC, Cht, EMDR Practice Description
My practice is based upon my 42 years of psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy experience and 55 years as a martial artist. I provide my clients with evidence based counseling/psychotherapy to help them to reach their goals by learning new healing modalities, communication skills, understanding their emotions, and exploring the relationships between Body, Mind and Spirit. I have extensive experience in the Mental Health field, ten years as a Psychology Professor, and I have presented dozens of seminars and workshops. Please call for a free consultation. My Anger Management Program is among the best in Oregon, using an Anger Management workbook I have written. I am a Doctor of Psychology with extensive experience in psychotherapy, hypnosis and EMDR for individuals, couples and groups.

Practice Overview

11630 Southeast 40th Avenue
Available both in-person and online
41 Years Experience
Couple, Group, Individual

Office Hours

Tuesday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Driving Directions

My Milwaukie office is just off highway 224 (Milwaukie Express way) at the International Way exit, in the Wister Park Counseling building.

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