Life Transitions Therapists in Oregon
50 providers found
Life transitions therapy helps you navigate major changes — relocation, retirement, empty nest, career shifts, and identity evolution. Oregon therapists help you process uncertainty and find meaning in change.
Shelby Hale`
MA, QMHP, LPC · Ashland, OR
You're looking for a therapist! This is an exciting (and maybe slightly daunting) step in your growth and healing. By exploring this option for yourself, you’re moving closer…
Xander Knox
MS, Registered Associate Counselor · Medford, OR
Like plants striving to grow in the harshest of environments, I have an earnest faith in the ability of all human beings to reach towards healing. This is expressed in my capacity…
Kenji Kihara Hammon
MSW, LCSW · Portland, OR
I have learned from the best Social Work program in the country that our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. As a practitioner, the most…
Erol Berkeley-Hanson
LSCW, LICSW
My name is Erol Berkeley-Hanson, LCSW, LICSW. I provide telehealth therapy for teens, adults, and families in Oregon and Washington. The connection between a therapist and client…
Heather Pleasant Counseling LLC
LOC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and work with a delightful therapy dog, Piper. With so much happening in the world and our own "backyard" it can fee overwhelming. I offer…
Helen Zwiebel
LCSW, MEd · Portland, OR
My private practice is focused on helping people curious about and/or practicing consensual/ethical non-monogamy, solo poly, relationship anarchy, and any alternative relationship…
Jenn Delaune
MS, MFT Associate
Navigating Transitions with Curiosity, Humor, and Depth. Major life transitions, whether it’s career shifts, relationship changes, estrangement, or the profound weight of grief or…
Amenda Clinic
Portland, OR
We are an integrative mental health clinic that offers a broad range of therapies with both Counselors and Naturopaths. This holistic approach allows patients to experience…
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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, 46 Oregon therapists listed on Oregon Counselor Directory specialize in life transitions. These therapists are equipped to assist with various stages of life, from career changes to family dynamics. With 31 of these providers offering telehealth sessions, residents across Oregon can access support from the comfort of their homes. 13 therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), which can provide low-cost or no-cost therapy options. Furthermore, 16 providers offer sliding scale fees, making therapy accessible to a broader range of individuals regardless of income. 46 therapists are currently accepting new clients, and the directory also includes 38 who offer in-person sessions. Therapists in this category may use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assist clients through their transitions.