Therapists in Portland, OR
Debra Applebaum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97212 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been treating anxiety and related disorders since 1994. My specific expertise is in treating symptoms of excessive worry, fears, social anxiety, obsessions/compulsions, panic, and mood disturbances. More generally, I work with clients on self esteem, relationship, and life transition issues. Using an empathic, nonjudgmental approach, I focus treatment on each individual's specific goals and values to help them attain a higher level of life satisfaction. I will make every effort to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to feel the trust and confidence to move to your next stage of growth.
I have been treating anxiety and related disorders since 1994. My specific expertise is in treating symptoms of excessive worry, fears, social anxiety, obsessions/compulsions, panic, and mood disturbances. More generally, I work with clients on self esteem, relationship, and life transition issues. Using an empathic, nonjudgmental approach, I focus treatment on each individual's specific goals and values to help them attain a higher level of life satisfaction. I will make every effort to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to feel the trust and confidence to move to your next stage of growth.
Katie Roeda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97215
Video/phone sessions only. Get step-by-step support, creative solutions, and tools to heal and grow. I help you find ways to feel more confident, connected, and consistent in meeting your needs. I work well with those needing support to manage anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Experience the power of professional collaboration to move forward on your goals!
Video/phone sessions only. Get step-by-step support, creative solutions, and tools to heal and grow. I help you find ways to feel more confident, connected, and consistent in meeting your needs. I work well with those needing support to manage anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Experience the power of professional collaboration to move forward on your goals!
Shira Avigal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97223 (Online Only)
I use an empathetic and non-judgmental approach paired with practical psychological knowledge. Therapy is a process of understanding important information about yourself and the factors that may be impacting current circumstances. It works through a lens that provides relief and can be a positive experience.
I use an empathetic and non-judgmental approach paired with practical psychological knowledge. Therapy is a process of understanding important information about yourself and the factors that may be impacting current circumstances. It works through a lens that provides relief and can be a positive experience.
Paul Weaver
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Feeling trapped or searching for meaning in life? Therapy can offer a safe space to explore your inner world and provide tools to diffuse negative thoughts, develop self-acceptance, and reach your full potential. I am committed to helping individuals achieve a greater sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. My approach is tailored to each person's unique needs, incorporating different techniques and strategies to help them heal and grow through life’s seasons of change. I believe that many of our issues stem from negative events/experiences that we adapt to and cope with the best we can.
Feeling trapped or searching for meaning in life? Therapy can offer a safe space to explore your inner world and provide tools to diffuse negative thoughts, develop self-acceptance, and reach your full potential. I am committed to helping individuals achieve a greater sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. My approach is tailored to each person's unique needs, incorporating different techniques and strategies to help them heal and grow through life’s seasons of change. I believe that many of our issues stem from negative events/experiences that we adapt to and cope with the best we can.
Kimberlee Dennery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239 (Online Only)
Hello, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with teenage and younger clients. I see many people who are going through life transitions. When one is going through grief and loss, education challenges, relationship difficulties, a new family member, pain or illness, it can be particularly difficult to cope and particularly beneficial to be in therapy to work through these issues with an unbiased ear. I also specialize in working with individuals who have struggles with chronic pain.
Hello, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with teenage and younger clients. I see many people who are going through life transitions. When one is going through grief and loss, education challenges, relationship difficulties, a new family member, pain or illness, it can be particularly difficult to cope and particularly beneficial to be in therapy to work through these issues with an unbiased ear. I also specialize in working with individuals who have struggles with chronic pain.
Jason Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97205
I am currently accepting new patients! I have experience treating a broad range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. I am thoughtful, and I listen with openness and compassion. I provide a non judgemental and compassionate approach to begin the healing process.
I am currently accepting new patients! I have experience treating a broad range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. I am thoughtful, and I listen with openness and compassion. I provide a non judgemental and compassionate approach to begin the healing process.
Bethprana Novi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My job as your therapist is to help you to find solutions and answers that work for you. I will walk beside you on your path, providing guidance, support and direction when needed. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where ideas, concepts, and problems can be examined without pressure. I would like for you to think of my expertise and the therapeutic experience as a tool you can use in order to achieve your goals and start to live the kind of positive life you have imagined.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My job as your therapist is to help you to find solutions and answers that work for you. I will walk beside you on your path, providing guidance, support and direction when needed. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where ideas, concepts, and problems can be examined without pressure. I would like for you to think of my expertise and the therapeutic experience as a tool you can use in order to achieve your goals and start to live the kind of positive life you have imagined.
Lydia Blackwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
We're living through a difficult time period, which can compound upon pre-existing traumas, anxieties, stressors, and relational difficulties. I would love to join you alongside your journey to stability, improved quality of life/relationships, and mental health. I will explore with you your past and current experiences and feelings to get to the root of what is causing struggle and assist in locating a path of healing and relief.
We're living through a difficult time period, which can compound upon pre-existing traumas, anxieties, stressors, and relational difficulties. I would love to join you alongside your journey to stability, improved quality of life/relationships, and mental health. I will explore with you your past and current experiences and feelings to get to the root of what is causing struggle and assist in locating a path of healing and relief.
Johnny A Yorga
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97286 (Online Only)
Do you need a change? Are you experiencing obstacles that you can't seem to get past? You thought life would look different by now, but it feels like something is holding you back. It may not feel like it yet, but change is possible. Let's get you on the path toward the future you want.
Do you need a change? Are you experiencing obstacles that you can't seem to get past? You thought life would look different by now, but it feels like something is holding you back. It may not feel like it yet, but change is possible. Let's get you on the path toward the future you want.
Zina Krivoruk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals, those eager to explore spirituality in depth, teachers, creative minds, and individuals striving to enhance their roles as partners in relationships. My core therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness, shaped by my intensive training in a Buddhist Monastery where I honed my meditation skills and embraced prolonged periods of introspective silence. These experiences have equipped me with the tools to guide others towards a space of joyful self-discovery, facilitating the germination of authentic desires.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals, those eager to explore spirituality in depth, teachers, creative minds, and individuals striving to enhance their roles as partners in relationships. My core therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness, shaped by my intensive training in a Buddhist Monastery where I honed my meditation skills and embraced prolonged periods of introspective silence. These experiences have equipped me with the tools to guide others towards a space of joyful self-discovery, facilitating the germination of authentic desires.
Gregory Kaplan
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239
Therapy provides a connection and opportunity to grow and change within challenging circumstances. My clients experience(d) abuse, neglect, or oppression; grieve unbearable loss; seek to modulate anger or battle low self-esteem; question religious/spiritual/political values; navigate conflict; express themselves creatively; integrate a transformative event (e.g. plant medicine); and unlearn their gender or racial conditioning. You can correct course from historical patterns. Men, families, highly sensitive people, exvangelicals, and relatives of someone with a personality disorder are among clients I have worked well with.
Therapy provides a connection and opportunity to grow and change within challenging circumstances. My clients experience(d) abuse, neglect, or oppression; grieve unbearable loss; seek to modulate anger or battle low self-esteem; question religious/spiritual/political values; navigate conflict; express themselves creatively; integrate a transformative event (e.g. plant medicine); and unlearn their gender or racial conditioning. You can correct course from historical patterns. Men, families, highly sensitive people, exvangelicals, and relatives of someone with a personality disorder are among clients I have worked well with.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I help individuals & couples move from overwhelm, self-doubt, & dissatisfying relationships to a life filled with joy, connection, & confidence. Many of my clients experienced emotional neglect or other forms of developmental trauma as children. Many were raised with well-intentioned, yet emotionally-immature parents & now struggle with heightened anxiety & hypervigilance, feeling shut down or highly anxious in relationships, or feeling as though they are "too much" or "not enough". Most come to me with the hope of healing & building healthier relationships, but don't know where to start or haven't been able to do it on their own.
I help individuals & couples move from overwhelm, self-doubt, & dissatisfying relationships to a life filled with joy, connection, & confidence. Many of my clients experienced emotional neglect or other forms of developmental trauma as children. Many were raised with well-intentioned, yet emotionally-immature parents & now struggle with heightened anxiety & hypervigilance, feeling shut down or highly anxious in relationships, or feeling as though they are "too much" or "not enough". Most come to me with the hope of healing & building healthier relationships, but don't know where to start or haven't been able to do it on their own.
Brittany Bonner-Dillon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97208 (Online Only)
Providing caring support tailored to each person's needs is always my focus for therapy. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping people learn ways to manage difficulties with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship issues. I am an LGBTQIA-allied/informed treatment provider, as well as an advocate of the fat positive and body positivity movements. I offer tele-therapy in OR, CA, WA, and OH.
Providing caring support tailored to each person's needs is always my focus for therapy. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping people learn ways to manage difficulties with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship issues. I am an LGBTQIA-allied/informed treatment provider, as well as an advocate of the fat positive and body positivity movements. I offer tele-therapy in OR, CA, WA, and OH.
Andrea Grace Karpinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have dedicated much of my professional life to working with children and families. In my family work, I have enjoyed working with adults and have expanded my practice to include adults. I have worked in a variety of positions which include the following: therapist, youth advocate, teacher, youth employment specialist, Big Brother/Big Sister Coordinator, parent/teen mediator, mentor, coach, youth crew leader and Peace Corps Volunteer. These experiences have provided a wealth of insight into the human condition. They have enriched my life and often inform my work as a therapist.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have dedicated much of my professional life to working with children and families. In my family work, I have enjoyed working with adults and have expanded my practice to include adults. I have worked in a variety of positions which include the following: therapist, youth advocate, teacher, youth employment specialist, Big Brother/Big Sister Coordinator, parent/teen mediator, mentor, coach, youth crew leader and Peace Corps Volunteer. These experiences have provided a wealth of insight into the human condition. They have enriched my life and often inform my work as a therapist.
Jane M Sproul
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215 (Online Only)
I work with adults who want to improve their lives through talk therapy and by making small changes over time. I counsel individuals who are worried, down, stressed out at work, frazzled or eager to get support for a change. I like working with folks who have difficulty concentrating, are in recovery or who have a dual-diagnosis. I also enjoy working with mothers, healthcare workers, and women seeking support for separation/divorce.
I work with adults who want to improve their lives through talk therapy and by making small changes over time. I counsel individuals who are worried, down, stressed out at work, frazzled or eager to get support for a change. I like working with folks who have difficulty concentrating, are in recovery or who have a dual-diagnosis. I also enjoy working with mothers, healthcare workers, and women seeking support for separation/divorce.
Sienna Church
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am so glad you're here. As you’ve embarked on your search for a therapist, I’m sure many questions have come up. What kind of therapist do I need? How will I tell my story? Who will I trust and connect with? Will I ever feel better? While many of these questions are yours to answer, I hope I can help make the search easier. Like you, I’ve struggled with my mental health, worked to maintain connections and boundaries with others, explored my identity and overall traveled the ups and downs of life. In some ways we may be the same, and in other ways not.
Hello! I am so glad you're here. As you’ve embarked on your search for a therapist, I’m sure many questions have come up. What kind of therapist do I need? How will I tell my story? Who will I trust and connect with? Will I ever feel better? While many of these questions are yours to answer, I hope I can help make the search easier. Like you, I’ve struggled with my mental health, worked to maintain connections and boundaries with others, explored my identity and overall traveled the ups and downs of life. In some ways we may be the same, and in other ways not.
Britt Tilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and an EMDR Certified Therapist. I started in the field of addictions, where I quickly realized addiction is a symptom of deeper concerns. I want to explore those deeper places that are driving the symptoms, rather than focusing on the symptoms. I have experience working in small group practices, community mental health, and addiction treatment centers.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and an EMDR Certified Therapist. I started in the field of addictions, where I quickly realized addiction is a symptom of deeper concerns. I want to explore those deeper places that are driving the symptoms, rather than focusing on the symptoms. I have experience working in small group practices, community mental health, and addiction treatment centers.
Stephanie Ann Langenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97225
Feeling stuck, lonely, sad, or frustrated? Perhaps you don't know where to start, but long for the reflection, support, and freedom you'll feel as you own your truth and take actions that supports your best life. Whether it is your first time trying therapy, or you have experience and want to continue your personal growth and you want someone relatable and easy to talk to, I would love to support you. I enjoy caring for those I work with as they seek to better know themselves and validate their needs. It's my goal to really deeply listen, both to what you say and what you don't.
Feeling stuck, lonely, sad, or frustrated? Perhaps you don't know where to start, but long for the reflection, support, and freedom you'll feel as you own your truth and take actions that supports your best life. Whether it is your first time trying therapy, or you have experience and want to continue your personal growth and you want someone relatable and easy to talk to, I would love to support you. I enjoy caring for those I work with as they seek to better know themselves and validate their needs. It's my goal to really deeply listen, both to what you say and what you don't.
Winston Anderson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
Psychotherapy can be a tremendously helpful and rewarding experience for those seeking assistance. It can serve to alleviate anxiety and depression as well as help individuals to feel less conflicted and better able to reach their potential in work and relationships. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I believe it is important to form a safe and reliable alliance from which we can collaboratively work on achieving your objectives.
Psychotherapy can be a tremendously helpful and rewarding experience for those seeking assistance. It can serve to alleviate anxiety and depression as well as help individuals to feel less conflicted and better able to reach their potential in work and relationships. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I believe it is important to form a safe and reliable alliance from which we can collaboratively work on achieving your objectives.
Marni Coletti
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97210
Not accepting new clients
There are so many reasons why people seek therapy. It could be a life transition, anxiety, depression, divorce, blended families or tough teenagers. Sometimes in life people lose a sense of who they truly are and seek to find what more accurately reflects them. Overall, most people are looking for a space to process and make meaning of life experiences, behaviors and reactivity. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, good for you for having the courage to take the first step. My goal is to make the process of finding a therapist authentic and comfortable because I value the meaningful relationship between therapist and client.
There are so many reasons why people seek therapy. It could be a life transition, anxiety, depression, divorce, blended families or tough teenagers. Sometimes in life people lose a sense of who they truly are and seek to find what more accurately reflects them. Overall, most people are looking for a space to process and make meaning of life experiences, behaviors and reactivity. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, good for you for having the courage to take the first step. My goal is to make the process of finding a therapist authentic and comfortable because I value the meaningful relationship between therapist and client.
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Number of Therapists in Portland, OR
3,000+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Portland, OR who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Stress |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
54% | PacificSource |
47% | Aetna |
38% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Portland, OR see their clients
56% | In Person and Online | |
44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Portland?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.