Business Details
Integrative Mental Health Care in Portland
Amenda Clinic is a patient-led integrative care practice that merges physical, emotional, and spiritual healing with evidence-based methodologies. Our team of innovative providers utilizes a holistic approach combining ancient herbal medicine, naturopathy, functional lab work, counseling, and somatic therapies to address root causes of mental health concerns. We specialize in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and neurodivergence through personalized treatment plans that integrate conventional and naturopathic approaches.With a commitment to trauma-informed care and collaborative healing, we empower patients through education, customized nutrition plans, and advanced therapies like ketamine-assisted treatment. Our providers bring decades of combined experience in functional medicine, psychiatric care, and holistic therapies to create comprehensive support strategies tailored to individual needs.
Services
Functional Naturopathic Medicine
Counseling
Flower Essences
Walsh Protocol
Amen Clinic Brain Scans
Nutrition
Pharmaceuticals
Herbal Support
Somatic Therapy
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer patient-led care combining conventional and naturopathic approaches
- Our team includes board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners and naturopathic doctors
- We utilize advanced functional lab testing and genetic analysis
- Our trauma-informed care approach prioritizes patient comfort and trust
- We provide ketamine-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant mental health conditions
Services
Functional Naturopathic Medicine
Our doctors use personalized, integrative approaches to identify root causes of symptoms through comprehensive evaluations. We analyze genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors while incorporating functional lab testing to create tailored treatment plans. This patient-centered care combines traditional healing methods with modern scientific insights for optimal mental health outcomes.
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
This innovative therapy combines ketamine administration with psychotherapy to treat depression, PTSD, and anxiety. The dissociative anesthetic promotes neuroplasticity while therapists guide patients through emotional processing. Our medical team ensures safe, controlled administration with personalized integration sessions to maximize therapeutic benefits for treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
Functional Lab Testing
We utilize advanced diagnostic testing to uncover biochemical imbalances affecting mental health. Our services include genetic testing through Tempus labs and cost-effective options via Ulta Lab Tests. These assessments help identify nutrient deficiencies, methylation issues, and other physiological factors contributing to mental health symptoms for targeted treatment planning.
Somatic Therapy
This mind-body approach addresses trauma and emotional distress through sensation awareness and therapeutic exercises. Our practitioners combine talk therapy with breathwork, meditation, and movement techniques to release stored tension. The treatment helps patients process traumatic experiences and develop healthier physical and emotional responses.
Counseling
Our counseling team employs evidence-based approaches like ACT, emotion-focused therapy, and somatic techniques. We provide personalized treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma using polyvagal theory principles. Sessions integrate behavioral tools and trauma-informed care to address individual mental health needs through both virtual and in-person formats.
People
Vera Alcorn
Naturopathic Program Director & Co-Owner
Dr. Alcorn combines lab work and patient narratives to identify root causes of symptoms. They specialize in integrative mental health care with a focus on patient-centered treatment approaches.
Bethany Porten
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Porten specializes in trauma-informed care and holistic pelvic floor therapy. She integrates physical and mental health treatments with a focus on patient-centered, approachable care plans.
Heidi Wilson
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Wilson focuses on mental health through integrated approaches addressing neurodivergence and physical conditions. She creates accessible treatment plans aligned with patient values and life experiences.
Bree Gundlach
Integrative Psych Nurse
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Bree specializes in trauma-informed care and functional medicine. She combines holistic practices with pharmaceutical interventions for serious mental health conditions and PTSD treatment.
Jessica McManus
Director of Operations & Co-Owner
Jessica brings over a decade of alternative medicine experience to clinic operations. She focuses on reducing mental health stigma through accessible care models and patient education initiatives.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, schizophrenia, OCD, eating disorders, addictions, and neurodivergence using integrative approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept PacificSource, Regence, Moda, Aetna, Providence, and Medicaid/OHP. Patients must verify coverage details with their insurance provider before appointments.
What is your new patient process?
Submit an inquiry form, complete an intake call, schedule your appointment, and finish new patient paperwork through our Charm online portal within one week.
What therapies do you offer?
We provide naturopathic medicine, counseling, ketamine therapy, functional lab testing, somatic therapy, flower essences, and personalized nutrition plans.
Are virtual appointments available?
Yes, we offer both virtual and in-person appointments with most providers, including telehealth options for naturopathic and psychiatric care services.
How do you approach treatment planning?
Our collaborative approach combines conventional and naturopathic treatments. Doctors create personalized plans considering lab results, patient history, and individual goals during initial consultations.
