Substance Use Therapists in Oregon
15 providers found
Substance use therapy helps individuals address problematic drinking, drug use, and behavioral addictions. Oregon substance use therapists offer motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented care.
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…
Accepting Always PLLC
Lpc · Portland, OR
Hello! All Clients are Ideal Clients. Our pursuit is to provide a safe and caring space where clients can explore and foster self-actualization and healthier relationships. We are…
Tirzah Jacob, LPC
LPC · Portland, OR
With 26 years of experience, I've learned that people are incredibly resilient, and that there are many ways to help. I bring a flexible, personalized approach to therapy that…
Briar Weinstein
Registered Counselor Associate/LPC · Bend, OR
The relationship between client and counselor is the most important factor in successful therapy. This has been proven true across all approaches, theories and techniques. I aim…
Franklin Co
MA, Professional Counselor Associate · Tigard, OR
Hi, I’m Franklin! My practice is welcome to adolescents and adults from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on serving the multiracial, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities.…
Shane Knox
LMFT · Eugene, OR
My 14 years as a therapist has taught me that no matter how stuck you feel, it's never too late to change. Time and again, I’ve seen how hardship can lead to growth and…
Eric Richers
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), CADC III · Eugene, OR
Do relationships feel more challenging than they should? Do you feel stuck, isolated, and searching for meaning? It's normal to use patterned behaviors to self-soothe, and these…
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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, Oregon Counselor Directory lists 32 therapists specializing in substance use treatment across Oregon. These providers offer various care options, including 25 who provide telehealth sessions, allowing clients to access support from the comfort of their homes. 10 therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), providing low-cost or no-cost treatment options for eligible individuals. Sliding scale fees are offered by 13 therapists, catering to clients with varying income levels. A majority, 30 therapists, are currently accepting new clients. With a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Contingency Management (CM), these therapists aim to support individuals in overcoming substance use challenges.