Joe R. Pense, CADC, QMHA

Mental Health Counselor

Mr. Joe R. Pense is a Mental Health Counselor in Portland, OR with special training and skill in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions. As a Mental Health Counselor, Joe R. Pense, CADC, QMHA performs assessments and diagnostics, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis management. Mental Health Counseling is flexible, consumer-driven therapy that combines psychotherapy with practical, problem resolution strategies. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Mental Health Counselors include substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and LGBTQ issues. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Mental Health Counselors include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining client goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.

Adult Companion

An individual who provides supervision, socialization, and non-medical care to a functionally impaired adult. Companions may assist or supervise the individual with such tasks as meal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services. These services are provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal in the plan of care.

Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselor

Mr. Joe R. Pense is an Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselor in Portland, OR with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating addiction and mental health disorders responsible for addiction. As an Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselor, Joe R. Pense, CADC, QMHA performs diagnosis and treatment of addiction to alcohol and drugs. Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling is a medical specialty dedicated to researching and treating all types of substance addiction disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselors include alcohol and drug addiction. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselors include conducting patient interviews, administering drug tests, creating treatment plans, participating in therapy sessions, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.