Play Therapy Therapists in Oregon
14 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.
Steven Ponec
Professional Counselor Associate · Tigard, OR
Hello! I’m Steven, a Professional Counselor Associate passionate about helping kids, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and truly understood. I especially enjoy…
Kerstin Minton / Limitless Growth Therapy, LLC
LPC · Portland, OR
When you’re feeling stuck like the only thing you can do is put your kid in therapy, let me be a different starting point. After working for years with kids, I learned the…
Briar Weinstein
Registered Counselor Associate/LPC · Bend, OR
The relationship between client and counselor is the most important factor in successful therapy. This has been proven true across all approaches, theories and techniques. I aim…
Mackenzie Phelps
Professional Counselor Associate; Marriage & Family Associate · Milwaukie, OR
Accepting NEW Clients in person and via telehealth! Supporting adolescents, adults, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients navigating anxiety, identity exploration, communication…
Linzy Moore
MA, LPC associate · Portland, OR
I’m a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who works with children, teens, and adults navigating autism, ADHD, and the emotional challenges that often come with it. I also…
Tsuki Niu 梁子祈
LMFT, RPT
Hi, I'm Tsuki, a Taiwanese LMFT licensed in OR, WA, IL, IN, WI, MI, and MA. I offer therapy in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, and work with high-achieving, deeply feeling…
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…
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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.