Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Oregon
94 providers found
Find Oregon therapists who practice Motivational Interviewing.
Gabe Zelico
Intern
Nick Vaske
LCSW · Portland, OR
I find I am most helpful working with teens and adults with bipolar and mood disorders, anxiety, gender identity exploration, learning coping skills, making sense of traumatic…
Daring Butterfly
LCSW
Melissa Sanders
LPCA
Jaxon Shaffer
MA · Beaverton, OR
Lori Wilson
LCSW, MSW, MAC, CADCIII · Eugene, OR
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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.