Existential Therapists in Oregon
34 providers found
Existential therapy explores life's big questions — meaning, freedom, isolation, and mortality. Oregon existential therapists help you confront anxiety and uncertainty by building a more authentic, purposeful life.
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…
Payam Ghassemlou
MFT, SEP, Ph.D.
I began my practice over 30 years ago, driven by a deep commitment to supporting the gay and queer community through the AIDS crisis, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out.…
Jennifer Goldman
LPC · Bend, OR
After more than fifteen years of working with individuals and families, I find most people simply want to be happier and have more love in their lives. For those new to therapy,…
Ashley Hernandez
LCSW, LICSW · Portland, OR
Along with support of EMDR to help alleviate distress from traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation. I believe our best healing happens when we feel comfortable and safe.…
Quill Hogan
MFTA · Portland, OR
My approach as a therapist is to assist you in creating an internal felt sense of trust and strength, and stronger relational integrity with others. We will work together to…
Jennifer Wells
PhD, LPC · Eugene, OR
I am trained in EMDR and am currently in the EMDR certification process. Whatever issues or concerns bring you to counseling, I appreciate and respect that you are the EXPERT on…
Sara Lytle, LCSW, MDiv
LCSW, MDiv · Eugene, OR
I see therapy as a process of accompaniment and as a practice of “turning toward” our experience with compassion and curiosity. My approach is grounded in a…
Patrick Petrie
LPC · Portland, OR
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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 31 therapists specializing in existential therapy across Oregon. These providers can address a range of existential concerns and conditions, with 23 offering telehealth sessions, making care accessible to residents in both rural and urban areas. Nine therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), which may offer low-cost or no-cost therapy sessions to eligible individuals. Additionally, 11 of these existential therapists offer sliding scale fees, which can accommodate clients with varying financial circumstances. A total of 30 existential therapists are currently accepting new clients, with 24 providing in-person sessions. These therapists often use existential approaches to address life's fundamental questions and promote personal growth.