Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Oregon
94 providers found
Find Oregon therapists who practice Motivational Interviewing.
Michelle Hardaway
LCSW · Portland, OR
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience working with diverse communities in mental health agencies, schools, and in the community. Michelle…
Greater Life Counseling
MA, LPC, LMHC, NCC · Rainier, OR
Michele Yurgin, MA, LPC, LMHC, NCC (she/her/they/them) Michele is a trauma-informed therapist serving clients in Oregon and Washington, offering both in-person and telehealth…
Fiona Chen
LCSW
Fiona Chen, LCSW, has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. She is passionate in helping clients to build relationships within (self esteem) and with others…
Joanna Poague
LCSW · Ashland, OR
Maybe you're stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, losing yourself in taking care of others, or numbing out just to get through the day? You might be carrying trauma, battling…
William Schmahl
LPC · eugene, OR
The Therapy Bae, LLC
LCSW
I offer therapy rooted in my lived experience within the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, kink, and neurodivergent communities, helping clients navigate their identities and…
Patrick Petrie
LPC · Portland, OR
Chante' Stephens
PCA · Portland, OR
Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don't have to go through it alone. I’m a Mental Health Counselor who works with teenagers and adults navigating life’s…
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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.