People Make the Difference

Larry Smith founded The DBT Clinic. His public biography describes a counseling career beginning in 1992 and a longstanding focus on dialectical behavior therapy.

The clinic is retaining Larry’s profile as its team evolves. The administrative team can clarify his current role in care, availability and the appropriate next step.

I've been a therapist and clinical supervisor for more than thirty years. Over that time, I've come to appreciate both the practical help that comes from learning new skills and the importance of understanding the experiences and patterns that make change difficult.

My clinical background includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), cognitive and behavioral approaches, and depth-oriented psychotherapy. One of the things I value about DBT is its balance of acceptance and change. We can learn to understand and accept ourselves as we are while also working toward changes that make life more manageable and meaningful.

I try to bring a steady, collaborative approach to therapy, taking time to understand what someone is experiencing, what may be contributing to their difficulties, and what might genuinely help. Sometimes that means working with concrete skills. At other times, it means paying closer attention to longstanding patterns, relationships, or experiences that continue to shape the present.

Alongside my work at The DBT Clinic, I maintain Path to Wholeness, a practice focused on depth-oriented psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and spiritual direction. I have a particular interest in grief, life transitions, religious trauma, and the questions of meaning that sometimes accompany significant changes in our lives.

I believe good therapy requires curiosity, honesty, compassion, and a willingness to keep learning together.

Ryan Kopyar is an Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor involved in the clinic’s clinical and operational leadership. His clinical focus includes trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief, substance use and recovery, relationships, and men’s mental health.

His approach integrates person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT-informed interventions, mindfulness, somatic approaches, motivational interviewing, Internal Family Systems-informed work and solution-focused therapy. Ask administration about the clinic-specific service and current availability.

Steve Han works with adults ages 18 and older, primarily treating anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse-related concerns and relationship difficulties.

His approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic interventions and nervous system regulation. His existing clinic biography emphasizes a relational, trauma-informed space, co-regulation, communication and boundaries.

Jaye Bahre’s clinic-supplied biography describes more than 20 years of experience and adult psychotherapy drawing on trauma-informed, psychodynamic, DBT and CBT approaches.

Jaye’s experience includes complex mental health presentations and LGBTQ+ affirming care, including work with transgender individuals, people in polyamorous relationships and historically underserved populations. Ask the clinic about current adult services and availability.

Celeste DiTroia’s clinic-supplied biography describes approximately 20 years of behavioral health experience, including extensive DBT training and clinical experience. Her listed qualifications are LPC and a PhD in Clinical Sexology.

Her work with adolescents and adults includes anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, sexuality, intimacy, relationships, LGBTQ+ concerns and complex psychiatric presentations. She integrates DBT, CBT, ACT, trauma-informed care and sex therapy approaches. The clinical sexology doctorate does not identify her as a medical prescriber.

Thomas Eno’s supplied biography describes more than 40 years in behavioral health, with work around trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, addiction, relationship concerns and family challenges associated with mental health and substance use disorders.

His listed approaches include DBT, ACT, EMDR, Brainspotting, clinical hypnosis, solution-focused therapy and person-centered treatment. Ask administration which services, age ranges and appointment formats are currently available.

Noah Stuart works with adolescents and adults. His clinic-supplied credentials are Mental Health Counselor and CADC I. His interests include addiction and substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health concerns, ADHD, autism, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and relationship concerns.

His listed approaches include DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, EMDR, mindfulness and ecopsychology. His public Jane biography also describes solution-focused work. The administrative team can clarify fit, exact professional credentials and current services.

Jeff Ortman is described by the clinic as a Behavioral Health Clinician. His work emphasizes DBT-informed psychotherapy, emotional regulation, behavioral change and coping skills.

His supplied biography also describes adventure therapy and outdoor-based therapeutic approaches, with an interest in helping people address barriers to meaningful life goals. Ask about current arrangements rather than assuming an outdoor session is available.

Jessica Riutzel-Schmidt’s public clinic biography lists LCSW and PhD and describes virtual work with children ages 10 and older, youth and adults. Her approach is neurodiversity-affirming, with areas of focus including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, autism and chronic illness.

Her listed approaches include DBT, EMDR, Synergetic Play Therapy and Collaborative Problem Solving. Administration can confirm the appropriate service and current availability; a public biography does not establish an opening.

April Nunez’s public clinic biography lists LMFT and C-IAYT and describes integrative psychotherapy drawing on mindfulness, somatic awareness, yoga therapy and experiential practices.

Her work includes trauma-informed care and support with addiction recovery. She describes an interest in creativity, exploration and the connection between emotional and physical experience. Ask about current services and appointment format with administration.

Hilary Duvauchelle’s clinic-supplied profile describes psychiatric evaluations, medication management and integrative psychiatric care for children ages six and older, adolescents and adults. Her supplied credentials are FNP and PMHNP.

Her areas of focus include ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, perinatal mental health, substance use disorders and complex psychiatric conditions. Her approach incorporates medication management, behavioral interventions, nutrition, sleep, movement and lifestyle considerations. Exact public naming and credentials are being confirmed for launch.

Chandra Bethune’s public clinic biography describes person-centered, strengths-based peer support, patient advocacy, healthcare navigation and recovery support.

Her experience includes care coordination and helping people understand benefits, insurance enrollment and community resources. Peer support is a distinct role from psychotherapy and prescribing. The clinic is still confirming the scope and availability of this developing service.

Mikeal “Mikey” Hollaway’s public clinic biography introduces him as Mikey and describes person-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based peer support. Ryan has confirmed that Mikeal and Mikey are the same person.

He is part of the clinic’s developing peer-support team. Peer support is distinct from psychotherapy and prescribing; the administrative team must confirm current services, credentials and availability. An authentic portrait is still forthcoming.