Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
9 years
What is your primary product or service?
I provide counseling services to men and women who want to free themselves from the obsession with food and weight.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have been interested in eating disorders since I was a child. As I grew up, this interest continued as well as my own growth and learning about my own disordered eating patterns. I attended higher education and obtaining a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology. Later I was licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California and a Licensed Professional Counselor when I moved to Oregon.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have several products and services to help you with this issue. From individual counseling to intensive workshops and online programs, I help you in several ways to reach your goals!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location and hope to expand my workshop to weekend retreats off-site.
Provide detailed directions to your location
I am on the NE corner of SE 12th and Division Street, just on the edge of Ladd's Addition in Portland, OR
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Checks, Credit Cards, Out-of-Network Insurance Billing
Which areas do you service?
Portland Metro Area and Vancouver, WA
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Myself, Anne Cuthbert
What are your hours of operation?
Generally, Monday-Thursday afternoon to evening
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I recently received one like this: Since taking your course, and keeping up with the information you send out, I'm not obsessed with weight any more!!!! Thank you -- it frees up a lot of mental space that was taken up with beating myself up over weight!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.”
—Washington Irving