Dr. Manesha Ram, PsyD
Recovery after a crash is not only physical. Dr. Ram helps our patients heal the mental and cognitive side of injury, including concussion symptoms, accident-related anxiety and PTSD, and the stress of a long recovery.
Whole-person care, under one roof
Dr. Manesha Ram is a doctoral-level clinician (Doctor of Clinical Psychology, George Fox University) who helps people heal the mental and emotional side of injury recovery. Her approach is warm, relational, and trauma-informed. Working from a psychodynamic and narrative perspective, she helps you understand how past and present experiences shape the way you think and feel, change the patterns that keep you stuck, and get back to feeling like yourself. She works with adults on concussion recovery, accident-related anxiety and PTSD, depression, grief, and major life transitions, and has additional training in trauma-informed substance-use recovery.
I am a resident psychologist working toward licensure in the state of Oregon, under the supervision of David Kays, PsyD.
Telemedicine available: Dr. Ram also provides counseling services through secure telemedicine appointments. All scheduling for Dr. Ram is handled through our Milwaukie clinic. Call (503) 919-7001.
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), George Fox University · Trauma-informed psychotherapy · Resident psychologist working toward Oregon licensure
Director of Behavioral Health
David Kays, PsyD
Dr. Kays oversees our behavioral-health care and supervises Dr. Ram. He holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University with an emphasis in trauma and addiction, is licensed by the Oregon Board of Psychology, and is certified in EMDR. He brings deep experience in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and addiction recovery, so patients heal in both body and mind.
Support built around accident & concussion recovery
Post-concussion support
Counseling for the brain fog, memory and focus changes, irritability, mood shifts, and sleep disruption that can follow a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury after a collision.
Accident trauma & PTSD
Car accidents can leave lasting anxiety, driving avoidance, flashbacks, and PTSD. Dr. Ram helps you process the experience and rebuild a sense of safety and confidence.
Counseling through recovery
Help with the anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions that come with pain and a long recovery, with care built around your needs.
Integrated with your treatment
Your physical and emotional care happen together, coordinated with your chiropractor, so nothing about your recovery gets missed.
Collaborative and trauma-informed care
Dr. Ram works from a relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused perspective. She looks past the symptoms to the patterns underneath them, so the change holds. Sessions give you a comfortable, judgment-free place to work through even the hard parts of recovery, at whatever pace works for you.
Good to know
Concussion questions, answered
Does auto insurance cover concussion counseling?
In Oregon, auto-insurance PIP (Personal Injury Protection) often covers concussion care and counseling after a crash, including visits with Dr. Ram. We bill PIP and most major insurance for you, and our front desk can verify coverage before your first visit.
What are common concussion symptoms after a car accident?
Headaches, brain fog, trouble focusing, memory changes, irritability, sleep disruption, light or noise sensitivity, and anxiety, especially behind the wheel. Symptoms can appear days or weeks after the crash, so do not wait to get evaluated.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Ram?
No referral is needed. Call our Milwaukie clinic at (503) 919-7001, and if you are already treating with one of our chiropractors we will coordinate your care under one roof.
Can I combine counseling with my chiropractic treatment?
Yes. Many patients schedule counseling around their adjustment or massage visits at the same Troutdale clinic, and your providers share one care plan.
Related care: pair concussion support with auto-injury chiropractic and whiplash treatment, or call our Milwaukie clinic at (503) 919-7001 to schedule with Dr. Ram.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Ask our team about adding counseling with Dr. Ram to your recovery plan.
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