Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Oregon
71 providers found
Find Oregon therapists who practice Motivational Interviewing.
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…
Sandy Bacharach
MCFT Associate · Portland, OR
I will listen deeply, actively, and compassionately, making space for you to unburden yourself with what needs to be shared. I am not afraid to jump in, refocus you, and be…
Jenna Paulsen, Lacamas Counseling
LMHC, MA · Camas, WA, OR
Do you feel like you can't get away from spiraling thoughts and never ending emotional turmoil? You may feel confused, anxious, tired and disappointed with life. Whether you are a…
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…
Nana Hebert
CSWA · Portland, OR
Hello! My name is Nana. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and have lived in Oregon for the past 20 years. I am a mother of three, curious, creative, and adventurous…
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…
Carissa Loft
MSW, CSWA · Portland, OR
You're feeling overwhelmed. You're carrying generational trauma. You have family of origin trauma to unpack. Your emotional reactions feel reactive and uncontrollable. Defenses…
Amanda Roberson
MA, LPC · Beaverton, OR
Living in an AI driven world that can give us immediate guidance to life's toughest situations is immensely helpful and efficient. Yet you're more anxious than ever and it feels…
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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.