Play Therapy Therapists in Oregon
24 providers found
Play therapy uses the natural language of children — play — to help them express feelings, process experiences, and develop coping skills. Oregon play therapists work with children ages 3-12 facing anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and family changes.
Shayla Wittenberg
MS, PC-A, CCPT · Bend, OR
Hi, I’m Shayla! I’m a PC-A and Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) Specialist. My work is rooted in the belief that every person—no matter their…
Kira Mogue
LMHC, LPC · Portland, OR
My practice is relational, experiential, and feminist. I believe that meaningful change happens through experience. Therapy with me is an active, collaborative process shaped by…
Malachi Harrison
MA, LPC · Portland, OR
As a child and family therapist who is neurodivergent and transgender myself, I have a passion for working with youth with ASD/ADHD, as well as youth who identify as trans and…
Family Roots Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist · Portland, OR
We help new parents, young children, teens and adults to create healthier relationships and work together to navigate family conflict, life stressors, and adjustment to change. Do…
Ashley Scott
PsyD · Salem, OR
I offer in-person psychotherapy sessions in Salem, OR, and can offer telehealth appointments in the state of Oregon. My guiding belief is that symptoms have meaning, and that the…
Mental Health and Wellness LLC
LPC, NCC, RPT-S · Newport, OR
NOW OFFERING: Walk & Talk and Beachside services in/around Newport. Mental Health and Wellness integrates evidence-based clinical practices with mindful wellness to nurture your…
Jennifer Wells
PhD, LPC · Eugene, OR
I am trained in EMDR and am currently in the EMDR certification process. Whatever issues or concerns bring you to counseling, I appreciate and respect that you are the EXPERT on…
William Schmahl
LPC · eugene, OR
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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
As of April 2026, Oregon Counselor Directory lists 20 therapists in Oregon who specialize in play therapy, a developmentally sensitive approach that can be particularly effective for children and adolescents. These providers offer a range of modalities, with 15 offering telehealth and 19 providing in-person sessions, ensuring that Oregonians across the state can access this therapy. Seven of these therapists accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP), while 13 offer sliding scale fees, making play therapy more accessible to a broader range of individuals. All 20 providers are currently accepting new clients, and they utilize various evidence-based approaches to address specific concerns through play therapy.