Play Therapy Therapists in Oregon
25 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.
Quinlan Sitenga
LMFT-A · Tigard, OR
Hi, my name is Quinlan and I am happy that you are here! Whether you are facing new life changes, experiencing relational challenges, or have kiddos who need help navigating…
Bright Beginnings, LLC
Erin McCall, M.Ed., M.S., LPC · Portland, OR
Every child deserves to feel seen, safe and supported. I work with children, adolescents, and families facing anxiety, emotional challenges, life transitions, peer relationships,…
Higher Ground Counseling
LPC, LMFT, LCSW · Beaverton, OR
Higher Ground Counseling is a specialized behavioral health practice dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families heal from trauma, sexual abuse, and problematic sexual…
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…
Jed Smith
LMFT · Portland, OR
Do you or someone you love feel frustrated with relationships or communicating emotions? Do you wish you could find the cause and fix it? You can, with some guiding help from a…
Lea Lawrence
Professional Counselor Associate · Portland, OR
As a queer East Asian-American woman with ADHD in Portland, I understand firsthand the importance of affirming representation. I work from a trauma-informed lens and have…
Rachel Klein, LPC
MA, LPC · Eugene, OR
I have extensive experience working with individuals, families, and children (ages 4 and up) engaging in art therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Person…
Madison Heuertz McFall/Emerald Behavioral Health
LPC · Eugene, OR
I beleive that everyone can reach an optimum state of health. My counseling work has primarily focused on those ages 5 and up with concerns related to anxiety, depression, PTSD,…
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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 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.