First Responders Therapists in Oregon
9 providers found
Find Oregon therapists specializing in First Responders.
Kate Mordarski
LPC · Portland, OR
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years experience providing outpatient, residential, and crisis mental health services. I provide compassionate, direct, and…
Laura Birchard MA LPC Depth Psychotherapy
LPC, CADCI · Portland, OR
You hold a unique process of transformation within. Yet becoming your authentic self in the world can be deeply challenging. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by…
Katie Palumbo Counseling
MA, LPC · Oregon City, OR
Welcome, I'm Katie! I believe healing happens when we welcome the tender, messy, and hurting parts of us into the room. The stories within you deserve a safe space to land, where…
Mackenzie Phelps
Professional Counselor Associate; Marriage & Family Therapist Associate · Milwaukie, OR
Accepting NEW Clients in person and via telehealth! Supporting adolescents, adults, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients navigating anxiety, identity exploration, communication…
Jennifer Sowers
LPC · SISTERS, OR
I’m here to meet you exactly where you are, with an open mind and heart, ready to explore whatever comes up. My goal is simply for you to feel well, whatever that means for…
Megan Soland
LPC · Portland, OR
Trauma and shame can impact every part of your life and getting to the root of trauma and shame can be life changing. Let's get out of the whack-a-mole of symptoms game and get…
Higher Ground Counseling
LPC, LMFT, LCSW · Beaverton, OR
Higher Ground Counseling is a specialized behavioral health practice dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families heal from trauma, sexual abuse, and problematic sexual…
Rachel Klein, LPC
MA, LPC · Eugene, OR
I have extensive experience working with individuals, families, and children (ages 4 and up) engaging in art therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Person…
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Pain and Suffering
One of the most useful things I've ever learned in terms of psychology and happiness is the difference between pain and suffering. Pain is the inevitable result of being a human. If you are fortunate enough to live a long time, sooner or later, your body will hurt. Your heart will hurt. You will stub your toe, you'll get sick, someone you love will die. Suffering, on the other hand, is something
What to Do After Your Client Uses Psychedelics
Most clinicians were never trained for this moment. Now it’s happening in session. A client mentions a recent psilocybin experience through Oregon’s legal services. Another discloses they’ve been using ketamine recreationally, and something shifted. A third describes a profound, disorienting experience from years ago that they’ve never shared with anyone — until now.
Preparing for a Psilocybin or Ketamine Session in Oregon: You Don't Need to Feel Ready. You Need to Feel Steady.
Feeling anxious before your session is more common than people admit You might be looking forward to it. And also feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or quietly afraid. Both things can be true at once. Maybe you’ve been thinking about this for months — researching, talking with a facilitator, weighing options. You’ve read, made the appointment. Now, with the date approaching, you won
As of April 2026, 17 Oregon therapists listed on Oregon Counselor Directory specialize in supporting first responders. These providers are equipped to address the unique challenges faced by firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other emergency personnel. 12 of these therapists offer telehealth sessions, ensuring that first responders across Oregon can access mental health care from the comfort of their homes. 6 therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), providing an affordable option for those who qualify. Sliding scale fees are available with 8 providers, catering to the diverse financial needs of first responders. 15 therapists are currently accepting new clients, and 16 offer in-person sessions, ensuring a variety of options for seeking support.