Lynne Joy Nesbit, M.S. Director / Founder, Wise Counsel & Comfort 1999-2025

During the twenty-plus years of my professional career, I served individual clients and couples in private practice, at Providence Portland Medical Center, Tualatin Valley Mental Health and Portland Adventist Medical Center.  Since I am no longer a Licensed Professional Counselor, I do not offer diagnosis or clinical treatment of mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.

These days, what I do offer is  “deep conversations” with just a few adults and people in partnership.  I count it a genuine privilege to be trusted with the most personal of your concerns, and help you examine whatever it is that stands in the way of having the life you desire.  I am supportive and compassionate ~ I have a quick sense of humor and a deep sense of spirit. And I’m willing to ask hard questions. No doubt, you know — it’s important to find and face the truth, and learn to say it out loud. Asking for what you want and setting boundaries absolutely depends on it!

I have found that nurturing core values of honesty, open-mindedness, willingness and courageous compassion for yourself and and for others will serve you well.

My fees are based solely on what you are able to afford. If you’d like to see me, e-mail me at: lynnejoy@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Severe Symptoms & Crisis

If you or a loved one here in the Portland area have severe symptoms, we urge you to go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital, or call 911.

Here’s a bit of history about “Wise Counsel & Comfort.”

Wise Counsel & Comfort began in 1999 as a cooperative effort serving a “mission-driven” purpose — To increase availability of low-cost counseling in Portland by offering discounted rent and part time office hours to therapists who were willing to offer sliding scale fees to their uninsured clients. In our 25+ years, we supported more than 400 counselors get a good start in their careers, and served thousands of clients who otherwise would perhaps have been without professional care.

The COVID pandemic threw a wrench into our work, since counselors were compelled to offer only “online” or phone services for most of those years. Try as we might, we were never quite able to help our business back to health after the pandemic. Our final location closed September 30, 2025.

We are grateful for the commitment and growth of all of those who began their professional careers here, and thankful to the many agencies and organizations who encouraged clients to reach out for counseling services through Wise Counsel & Comfort.