Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Oregon
65 providers found
Find Oregon therapists who practice Motivational Interviewing.
Laura Yvonne Smith
PMHNP · Portland, OR
I provide integrative psychiatric care for women and healthcare professionals in Oregon navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. My approach blends…
Samantha Keiser
LCSW · EUGENE, OR
Support for Young Adults Who Feel Stuck and Unsure How to Move Forward Does it feel like everyone else got an "adulthood manual" that you missed out on? If you’re spending…
Dr. Jinxi Caddel
PsyD, LPC, CADC III, MAC · Eugene, OR
I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to help you to explore your past, celebrate your strengths, and work toward your future. I work with adults and…
Steve Ratcliff
MA, LPCC (NM), LPC (OR), LMHC (WA), NCC, CST · Oregon City, OR
I am a licensed mental health counselor and AASECT certified sex therapist in private practice living in the Portland, OR region who specializes in treating Gender, Sexual, and…
Jennifer Sowers
LPC · SISTERS, OR
I’m here to meet you exactly where you are, with an open mind and heart, ready to explore whatever comes up. My goal is simply for you to feel well, whatever that means for…
Melinda Anello
PMHNP-B, PMH-C · Lake Oswego, OR
Current Openings! I use a person-centered, holistic approach that integrates medication management, exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications alongside supportive…
Danielle Strouse
MA, LCPC · Portland, OR
I am Danielle Strouse, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I specialize in working with women entering a new phase of life who struggle with feeling overwhelmed, unsure,…
Toni Nelson Huff Counseling Services
LCSW · Oregon, OR
I work exclusively with mature adults. Clients include those with chronic illness, family caregivers, those going through unexpected life experiences and increasingly…
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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 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.