In the old days, the path the traders took in order to make their living was the Oregon Trail. It was a rough journey, but those who could make it to the end felt rewarded. In life, it can be a bit like a trail. It’s smooth sailing, and then something happens to make the journey difficult. 

A counselor can help cross any trail life has to offer, and they can benefit you by being your guard to pass the trail as quickly as possible.

 

This is David Demorest's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LCPC-5814 idaho, LCP-1288 Wy, Certified HealthMath Trainer
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Years of Experience: 16

David has a very diverse background. In addition to Masters in Mental Health Counseling, he has a Maters in Biology/Biochemistry and worked in Research. David changed fields and worked 25 years as a radiochemist which combined nuclear chemistry and physics. As a counselor his background has been very beneficial in understanding the processes underlying behavior and mental health. As a result of his work in industry David has good people skills which are essential in working with clients with mental health issues. David provides an eclectic approach in couns...

This is William Keeler's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 7

I am William Keeler, but I go by Will. I have a Masters in Social Work from Eastern Washington University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon. I have worked with adults and children and teenagers for over 7 years as part of community mental health. I have extensive experience using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and a variety of other modalities. My style is listen and understand first and help people to find their own answers and provide direction when it is needed. I kn...

This is Melissa Tomecek's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LPC
Specialties: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse
Years of Experience: 6

I am a licensed professional counselor in Oregon with over 13 years of experience working as a case manager, working with a wide variety of populations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress, OCD and grief and loss. I also have helped many people move on from their trauma and live more fulfilling lives. Research has repeatedly shown that it's not the theoretical orientation of the therapist that has the greatest influence on client results, but it is truly the connecti...

This is Chris Chaplin's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Years of Experience: 8

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon with eight years of experience working mostly as an individual therapist. My primary focus is on helping individuals cope with the often unseen effects of childhood trauma, which can show up for us later in life under a variety of names: depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, some form of addiction. You also don't need to have one of these diagnoses to find yourself struggling and needing outside support. In our deeply isolated and atomized society, seeking help can be a radical act. It can...

This is Kyle Freeman's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LCSW
Specialties: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 30

I am a clinical social worker licensed in Oregon with over 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence and with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and am best described as using an ecl...

This is Valerie Neck's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LCSW
Specialties: Grief, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Years of Experience: 8

Greetings to you! My name is Valerie and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked in a variety of social service settings with diverse populations—community behavioral health, adults with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), veterans, caregivers, and their families, outpatient family medicine, and end-of-life care. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work in 2011, and completed my clinical licensure in 2014. Loss, change, and transition are everywhere, especially during these times. I specialize in working with ot...

This is Rebecca  Wilkinson's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem
Years of Experience: 5

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon. I graduated with my masters in social work from Portland State University in 2017. I have worked in the field for the last 11 years in various capacities providing case management, care coordination, system navigation and support. I am very passionate about helping people realize their true potential in life. I primarily work from a strengths based, a person centered approach while focusing on authenticity, empowerment and self love. I pride myself in being an empathetic warm person, who genuinely ...

This is Aja Riley Bennett's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LCSW,CEAP,SAP
Specialties: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Years of Experience: 5

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon. I work from a trauma informed perspective and am committed to providing culturally sensitive, individually focused, person-centered care. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe and emotionally supported to engage in the work of healing and self-development. I am experienced in supporting clients working through a wide range of concerns including stress management, life changes, boundary setting, conflict management, compassion fatigue, relationship issues, racial injustices & ine...

This is Esther Zack's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LMFT
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 4

Hello. My name is Esther and I want to congratulate you for taking the first 2 steps required for feeling better: (1) Acknowledging to yourself that there's something in your life that isn't working the way you want, and (2) reaching out to get some help with it. The next step is finding the right person to work with. Most people start by looking for a specific technique. There are tons of techniques available and my experience is informed by many of them, as you can see in the lists below. The most important factor for therapy being successful, though, is n...

This is Dr. Bradley Hess's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
PsyD,LMFT
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Depression
Years of Experience: 32

At times we all need support. I am an accepting and compassionate therapist that will really listen to you and help you make sense of and cope with your emotions, thoughts and relationships. I am Dr. Brad Hess. I have earned a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Marriage and Family Therapy and practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Oregon and California. I have over thirty years of counseling experience. It would be an honor to meet with you and assist you in navigating a stressful time or helping you get your life back on tra...

This is Tarin Bickford's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LISW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Years of Experience: 3

Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! My name is Tarin Bickford and I've been a clinical social worker for more than two decades. In that time, I've worked with children and adults dealing with a wide-variety of issues such as trauma, addiction, mental health concerns, intimate partner violence, PTSD and child abuse (as well as many other life-altering issues). My approach to therapy is multi-faceted and I incorporate many modalities into my work (although I primarily use cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment and solution-focused therapy). ...

This is Lili Micaela's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
Specialties: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 10

I am licensed in Oregon and in Washington state, with 10 years of professional work in the Counseling field. My approach is to witness clients with caring respect, and provide an individualized, open environment that is free from judgment. I'll often offer Expressive Arts as a way for you to engage a little deeper with your whole being. (-No art experience necessary!) I am especially passionate about self-empowerment and new horizons for all ages. Additionally, I am committed to providing tender guidance and support for those who are on an anti-racist jou...

This is Nancy Benner's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Years of Experience: 24

I am licensed in Oregon with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties: Addictions, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 12

I am licensed in Washington and Oregon with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with overcoming challenges in life; including addictions, relationship and parenting issues, life transitions, and mood disorders. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

This is Laurie Kress's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
Specialties: Grief, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 26

I am licensed in Oregon with 26 years of professional work experience. I’ve worked in a wide range of practice settings including outpatient mental health clinic, community mental health, and at-risk youth services. I draw from an eclectic mix of therapeutic frameworks and techniques including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology, among others. I work with adult individuals seeking support for issues including life transitions and adjustments, loss and grief, anxiety, and d...

Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Years of Experience: 17

I am licensed in Texas, and Maine with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. I am a holistic therapist and work on helping you by finding ways to recover using skills of improving your Mind, Body, and Spirit. I also am very interested in hearing your story and finding the origins of the problems you are having. I have been a specialized trauma therapist and this helps me have insight into how the past can be healed in th...

This is Alysa Romano's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Depression
Years of Experience: 12

I am licensed in several states with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & eating disorders. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Years of Experience: 14

I am licensed therapist in Oregon with 12+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, parenting issues, & compassion fatigue. I utilize a variety of modalities to meet the needs of my clients with a foundation of being trauma informed and client centered. Most of my professional background has been working with youth and families who struggle with anxiety and depression. I have specific training in multiple subjects and modalities including Collaborative Problem S...

This is Patricia (Trish)  Hasper's avatar and link to their profile
Oregon
LICSW,M.Ed.,J.D.
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Years of Experience: 25

I have enjoyed practicing psychotherapy for over 27 years now. It is a great privilege to work with individuals from all backgrounds who are courageous enough to share the most intimate details of their lives and work towards self-improvement. I specialize in working with adults with a wide range of concerns, and am skilled in several theoretical frameworks including EMDR. I come with a broad background, with advanced degrees in education and social work, as well as a law degree. As a licensed attorney and certified mediator with 9 years experience as a guardia...

Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 3

I am licensed in Washington with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

How Can Therapists In Oregon Support You?

therapist in Oregon can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 2,887,853 people live in Oregon, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for a licensed therapist in Oregon may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why Are Many Residents In The State Of Oregon Working With A Licensed Counselor?

The reason for reaching out to a therapist can be a personal experience for each person. Many individuals work with a therapist for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a specific county in Oregon, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed therapist tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

A few topics that therapists in Oregon may support clients with can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers potential access to over 30,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency Services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

·      National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

·      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

·      Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

·      Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 (and press 1) or text 838255. For support for the deaf and hard of hearing community, please use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.

·      Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ Lifeline): (866)488-7386 

·      SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Use): (800)662-4357

·      National Eating Disorder Association Helpline:1-800-931-2237 (M-Th: 9 AM-9 PM EST, Fri 9 AM - 5 PM EST)

·      Child Help Hotline: Call 1-800-422-4453 or use the online chat feature

·      National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293) 

·      Physician Crisis Support Line: Call 1-888-409-0141 if you are a first responder or medical provider experiencing crises related to Covid-19

·      Sexual Assault Hotline: Call RAINN at 1-800-656-4673

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How Much Does A Therapist Cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.  

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How Do I Know If I Should Get A Therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. Although therapists often support people with mental health conditions, you do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy. You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A therapist may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many therapists provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in Oregon can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to a therapist's office.

Does Insurance Cover Therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Private practice therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is Online Therapy Safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.