Oregon Institute of Behavioral Health (OIBH), a mental health group practice.
Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare in-person or from the comfort of your home.
Our approach.
We are a group of doctoral-level psychologists and therapists who provide quality mental health care. As a behavioral health group practice, we assist clients and patients by providing therapy, couples and group therapy, assessments, and more. Let us help you connect with one of our providers who meets your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person.
Providing you with a space that fits your needs.
All your in-person appointments will take place in our convenient office environment with fully private rooms and an emphasis on individualized care.
In-person and remote options.
Our office is conveniently located at 501 N Meridian in Newberg, Oregon. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy and remote assessment options available.
Our services.
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Therapy
Individual therapy is available for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
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Couples/Group Therapy
Couples therapy options are accessible for clients looking to improve their relationship.
New group therapy options open monthly with varied areas of emphasis to meet your needs.
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Assessment
Assessment is available for diagnostic clarification, academic evaluations, neuropsychological issues, and more.
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ESA/FMLA Evaluations
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) assessments are obtainable to address your current demands.
Meet our team of supervising
psychologists and therapists.
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Luann Foster, PsyD
Dr. Foster is a relational psychodynamic psychologist working with adults who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and suicidal ideation.
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Carilyn Ellis, PsyD
Dr. Ellis cognitive-behavioral psychologist specializing in palliative care, physical medicine, rehabilitation, geropsychology, primary care, outpatient/inpatient mental health, and neuropsychological assessment.
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Ryan Thompson, PsyD
Dr. Thompson is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and works with children, adolescents, and parents. Dr. Thompson also provides assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Learning Disorders, and other concerns.
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Elliott Lawless, PsyD
Dr. Lawless is a psychodynamic therapist practicing Jungian psychotherapy working with clients through dream analysis, unresolved relational entanglements (complexes), and an analysis of your unique archetypal patterns.
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Greg Fischer, PhD
Dr. Fischer is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working with adolescents and adults, couples and individuals. Dr. Fischer also leads ongoing group therapy options for your individual needs.
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Scott Burkhart, PsyD
Dr. Burkhart is a fellowship trained in neuropsychology providing evaluations for young children to older adults experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), concussion, stroke, epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s/Dementia/Parkinson’s), MS, cognitive impairment, and more.
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Doctoral Psychology Students
OIBH is supported by the work of doctoral psychology students from the George Fox University Graduate School of Clinical Psychology who make our services accessible and affordable. All of our students are supervised by OIBH psychologists.
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Tammy O'Doherty
Tammy assists the OIBH team by providing administrative support and helps our clients and patients with non-clinical needs.
“The principle aim of psychotherapy is not to transport one to an impossible state of happiness, but to help the (client) acquire steadfastness and patience in the face of suffering.”
CARL JUNG