Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Oregon
79 providers found
Find Oregon therapists who practice Motivational Interviewing.
Melissa Sanders
LPCA
Daring Butterfly
LCSW
Heather Batalden
LPC, LPCC, NCC · Portland, OR
Heather is a dedicated psychotherapist committed to guiding individuals toward reconnecting with their truest selves. Her work centers on guiding clients toward a life of…
Justine Elstad
LCSW · Portland, OR
Currently accepting new clients! Life can feel incredibly hard sometimes—overwhelming, stuck, disconnected, or just not how you hoped it would be. We are a team of…
Kavitha Goldowitz
MFT · Portland, OR
I am a licensed psychotherapist as well as a certified Life Coach. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples. My areas of expertise include…
Colleen Odell LPC LMHC
LPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP · PORTLAND, OR
I am an experienced, compassionate psychotherapist specializing in working with adults who are struggling with life transitions; anxiety; depression; trauma; grief; and…
Lori Wilson
LCSW, MSW, MAC, CADCIII · Eugene, OR
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When Talk Therapy and Medication Aren’t Quite Enough: Another Way to Support Your Mental Health
If you’ve tried talk therapy, medication—or both—and still feel like something isn’t quite clicking, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where they understand their patterns, have tools to cope, and are doing “all the right things”… yet still feel stuck. Maybe your mind knows what to do, but your body doesn’t seem to follow. O
Where Neurofeedback Fits in Mental Health Care: A Complement, Not a Replacement
Mental health care is evolving. Today, more providers are recognizing that lasting change often requires supporting not just thoughts and behaviors—but the underlying patterns of the nervous system itself. This is where neurofeedback can play a valuable role. What Is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is a non-invasive form of brain training that helps the brain become more flexible, regulated,
Left on Read by Therapy: Coping With the Silence
Maybe you've had it happen before. You spend what feels like forever debating whether it's time to reach out for help. Then the day comes where you're finally feeling ready so you look around, you find a few people, you draft the email (and edit it a thousand times because you're worried it doesn't sound right), you send it, then…. Nothing. Radio silence. You spent all that time working up
As of April 2026, Oregon Counselor Directory lists 74 therapists across Oregon who specialize in Motivational Interviewing. This approach is designed to help clients resolve ambivalence and inspire change by evoking their own motivations. With 52 of these professionals offering telehealth sessions, residents of Oregon can conveniently access therapy from home. There are 21 therapists who accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), providing affordable options for those with Medicaid coverage. Additionally, 25 therapists offer sliding scale fees, ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent access to care. Currently, 73 therapists are accepting new clients, and 55 provide in-person sessions, catering to various client preferences and comfort levels.