Strength-Based Therapists in Oregon
123 providers found
Find Oregon therapists who practice Strength-Based.
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…
Linda Berlingen
LPC · Portland, OR
Down to earth Existentialist
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,…
Jessica Van der Merwe
LPC, LMHC · Portland, OR
Trauma isn't limited to acute events — it includes the subtler abandonments, betrayals, and systemic harms that shape how you function. Your history doesn't define you, and it…
Karen Martinez
LCSW · Hillsboro, OR
My practice provides bilingual/bicultural mental health counseling with a focus in working with Latinx adults and teens with a history of trauma. I am passionate about providing…
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…
Kellie Collins
LPC, LPCC · Lake Oswego, OR
Reaching out for help is never easy, but it’s so incredibly important! I am so glad you are here and I am honored for the opportunity to work with you towards your goals. I…
Karisa Quick
LPCC · Portland, OR
I’m a queer, nonbinary, white, neurodivergent therapist who is passionate about helping people recover from painful experiences, navigate life stress, and reconnect with…
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Resources & Guides
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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, 109 Oregon therapists listed on Oregon Counselor Directory specialize in Strength-Based therapy. This approach focuses on identifying and leveraging a client's inherent strengths to foster personal growth and resilience. With 80 of these providers offering telehealth sessions, Oregonians across the state can access Strength-Based therapy from the comfort of their homes. 33 therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), providing a pathway to affordable care for those eligible for Medicaid. Additionally, 46 providers offer sliding scale fees, making therapy accessible to a wider range of individuals based on their income. Currently, 102 Strength-Based therapists in Oregon are accepting new clients, and 87 offer in-person sessions, ensuring a variety of options to meet the diverse needs of the community.