OHSU Avel Gordly Center for Healing, Portland

"Receptionist is completely uninterested in any you have to say. She'll ask all the questions making you think she's taking your name for intake. She's probably scrolling Facebook... not sure what kind of place this is. But she definitely made it seem unserious"

"I found EVERYONE at the OHSU Avel Gordly Center for Healing to be helpful, professional and skilled. The Doctors at the Center helped me during my worse times as I challenged the open discrimination I faced as an Oregon educator working in a school district. I will be forever grateful for their dedication and to the staff for the healing I experienced. Thank you specifically to Dr. Lott and Dr. Moreland for insightful and supportive sessions and to staff members that processed and helped with appointments. I highly recommend seeking out the Avel Gordly Center for Healing in Portland, OR to move past the damage of workplace discrimination and for a healthier self with a brighter future."

"Finding the right therapist for yourself is difficult, but I drew a lucky straw at Avel Gordly. Rob is a compassionate, dedicated, and talented therapist. I have made more progress working with him than with any other therapist in 25 years. The administrative staff is more than courteous, they are friendly and have always been respectful and helpful."

"Horrible people. Will frequently reschedule you with no reason and last minute. Walked in one time for my appointment only to be told day of that it was cancelled by counselor. Took a day off work for nothing. It is also very triggering as someone who has PTSD and depression. Michelle did more talking about her practice and plans more so than helping me as her patient. Don’t come here if you are seeking help in healing."

"I was treated like my trauma did not matter. Dr. Shea Lott lacks compassion and empathy and is not qualified to assist people with PTSD. My last straw was when it was implied that I was being trivial because I was having a difficult time forgiving loved ones who mocked my trauma & blamed me for it. Also, it was implied that I was fortunate that my trauma experience was not worse, and because of that reason, it should be easier to get over! I felt so disrespected and mortified, that I canceled all future appointments with the clinic. AVOID this place at all costs, unless you enjoy being treated with zero compassion. I feel bad that this place is associated with Ms. Gordly's legacy. Her intention was to create a safe space for African-American people to experience healing, while receiving cultural understanding at the same time. Instead, this is a place where patients are treated like garbage. Well actually...to be completely fair, garbage is treated much better."